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Hide.me Review

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Our Verdict

Hide.me is a safe, fast, and P2P-friendly VPN with a free and premium version. It’s almost zero-logs, comes with advanced security features like multi-hop servers, and offers good customer support. The paid VPN unblocks US Netflix as well as HBO Max, Hulu, and Disney+. The free version is also safe and one of the best free VPNs overall, but it’s limited by speed restrictions and data caps.

3.8/10
Overall Rating Summary
Best Rating
9.6/10
Average Rating
5.6/10
Worst Rating
1.1/10
This rating is calculated by combining the ratings from our 9 testing categories, each weighted according to its relative importance.
Read our VPN testing methodology to learn more.
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  2. 1.3/10
  3. 8.9/10
  4. 8.5/10
  5. 2.1/10
  6. 0.0/10
  7. 6.0/10
  8. 7.0/10
  9. 4.1/10

Hide.me Free Pros & Cons

  • Doesn’t log identifiable data
  • Same security standards as paid version
  • Easy to use apps

  • Limited to 10GB per month
  • Throttling leads to slow speeds
  • Only 7 countries available
  • Unable to access any streaming site
  • Doesn’t support torrenting

8.1/10
Overall Rating Summary
Best Rating
9.6/10
Average Rating
5.6/10
Worst Rating
1.1/10
This rating is calculated by combining the ratings from our 9 testing categories, each weighted according to its relative importance.
Read our VPN testing methodology to learn more.
  1. 9.8/10
  2. 8.0/10
  3. 8.9/10
  4. 8.5/10
  5. 6.0/10
  6. 9.0/10
  7. 6.0/10
  8. 7.5/10
  9. 7.7/10

Hide.me Pros & Cons

  • Private logging policy
  • Unblocks all major streaming sites
  • Advanced security features
  • Very fast download speeds
  • Works in China & Russia

  • No diskless servers
  • Kill switch isn’t on by default
  • No Smart DNS feature
  • Usability issues on Windows

Hide.me is one of the oldest and most popular VPNs on the market. It is owned by a Malaysian company called eVenture Ltd, and it’s available as both a paid and free VPN service.

In this review of Hide.me and Hide.me Free, we test both versions in 10 different categories to find out if Hide.me is safe, if it works with Netflix, and whether the free version is actually worth using.

Watch the video below for a short summary of our Hide.me review and test results:

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Pricing Plans

1 month$9.95
12 months$54.84 ($4.57/mo)
26 months$69.94 ($2.69/mo)

Free Trial Options

Money-Back Guarantee30 days
Free TrialNo
100% Free PlanYes
Data Cap10GB per month
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