I don’t fully trust Betternet when it comes to protecting my security. While Betternet uses 256-bit AES encryption , has a kill switch, and good leak protection, its no logs policy leaves a lot to be desired — the VPN logs your IP address , provides very vague reasons for doing so, and hasn’t gone through an independent audit to confirm it. All of the VPNs in our top 10 list for 2023 come with much better security features.

Yes, Betternet has a free plan , but it limits you to 500 MB daily (enough for 1-2 hours of browsing), allows just 1 connection, provides access to 1 server location in the US, is ad-supported, and doesn’t allow streaming . For the most part, I’m not a fan of free VPNs , as they typically have restrictive data caps, limited servers, slow speeds, and are missing key security features. Instead, it’s best to purchase a top premium VPN like ExpressVPN .

Does Betternet keep logs?

Betternet’s no-logs policy states that it doesn’t store your online traffic, but it logs your IP address and I don’t like the reasons that it lists for taking this action. I’d trust Betternet if it verified its no-logs policy through an independent audit — like top VPNs such as ExpressVPN did.

Does Betternet work with Netflix?

Yes, for the most part. In my tests, Betternet was able to access Netflix UK , but my colleague in the US had to try a couple of times to find a server that worked with the streaming service. However, Betternet doesn’t work with many other popular streaming services, including Amazon Prime, Disney+, and BBC iPlayer. My favorite VPN for streaming Netflix (and all other streaming sites) is ExpressVPN , which works with 65+ streaming apps and has blazing fast speeds for a smooth streaming experience.