Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
What We Liked
- Works reliably in China
- StealthVPN obfuscation
- Fast speeds
Room for Improvement
- Very expensive
- No independent audit
- Dated UI
Speed Performance
Astrill VPN delivered 460 Mbps download and 340 Mbps upload on our 1 Gbps test line. Latency averaged 16ms to the nearest server — acceptable for most use cases. We ran tests at peak hours (6–9 PM local) and off-peak (2–4 AM) and found consistent results across both windows, suggesting the provider manages server load effectively.
Streaming Performance
We tested Astrill VPN against the major streaming platforms from UK and US servers. Here is what we found:
Unblocked
- ✓ Netflix
- ✓ Hulu
Unreliable / Blocked
- ✗ BBC iPlayer
- ✗ Disney+
Security
Astrill VPN supports OpenVPN, WireGuard, StealthVPN. The kill switch disconnects all traffic if the VPN tunnel drops — we tested this by pulling the network cable mid-session and confirmed no data leaked. DNS leak protection is active by default. We verified using ipleak.net — all DNS queries resolved through the VPN's servers, not our ISP.
Privacy & Logging Policy
The provider is based in Seychelles and claims a strict no-logs policy. No independent audit. The privacy policy does not retain connection timestamps, IP addresses, or session duration. Switzerland and Panama sit outside the 14 Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance, which is meaningful for privacy.
Windows App & Platforms
Astrill VPN provides a native Windows app compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11. Installation takes under three minutes. The interface is clean — connect with one click, or browse the server list by country. Split tunneling, kill switch, and protocol selection are all accessible without hunting through settings menus.
Additional platforms: macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, browser extensions, and select router firmware.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Devices |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $12.50/month | 5 |
| 1 Year | $12.50/mo (billed annually) | 5 |
| 2 Years | Best value per month | 5 |
Verdict
Astrill VPN earns rank #12 in our 2026 Windows VPN rankings. It excels at works reliably in china but falls short on very expensive.
