iTop VPN is a relatively new service that appeared on the scene in 2016. Presumably based in Hong Kong, it isn’t quite as popular as industry giants like ExpressVPN and NordVPN, but the provider offers a surprisingly affordable service packed with features that cost considerably more with the competition.
Unblocking streaming services is definitely iTop’s forte. The VPN unblocks Netflix (including the US library), Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Disney +, HBO streaming services, Showtime, ESPN, and Spotify. The only noticeable omission here is Amazon Prime, but Netflix lovers probably won’t care.
Aside from streaming, iTop VPN has gaming-optimized servers that allow you to connect and play online games that are unavailable (or different in some way) in your country. The advantage of having gaming-dedicated servers is that you’ll face less lag, which translates into a better gaming experience.
iTop VPN recently added P2P servers, allowing users to download files using torrent clients through their servers. However, the protocol selection is fairly limited, as you only get access to TCP, UDP, and HTTPS. While protocols like TCP are safe, we still wish we had access to OpenVPN, WireGuard, or newer options.
On the other hand, we were pretty happy with the levels of security and privacy offered by iTop VPN. The provider adheres to a no-logs policy and offers both split tunneling and the kill switch feature, meaning you can minimize privacy risks.
Aside from the free package, there are three subscription plans: One-year ($3.99/mo), two years ($2.31/mo), and three years ($1.66/mo).
The free plan limits you to 16 servers and 700 MB of bandwidth per day, which is still more than decent for a free VPN. The daily cap is unlimited with the paid plans, and you get access to more than 1,800 servers in over 100 virtual locations.
Considering how affordable and easy-to-use iTop VPN is, there’s no point in paying for more reputable VPNs if you’re just looking to unblock Netflix. However, if you plan on using the VPN for privacy-sensitive activities, you should probably go with more security-focused providers.