AirVPN vs Anonine (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Anonine grades higher than AirVPN: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Anonine grades higher on value for money and ease of use. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
AirVPN
VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android
Paid
Which one is for you
Pick AirVPN if
- Fits if you're on a network that blocks VPNs and need SSH, SSL or Tor tunnels
- Works for people who want an official Linux client and like adjusting OpenVPN and WireGuard settings
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use an iPhone, as there's no iOS edition of Eddie
- Not for you if you want one big connect button, as Eddie's settings are aimed at experienced users
- Tight if you need to know the price before you look further, as we couldn't read AirVPN's plans
- Watch out: no free plan or trial is on record; the Eddie app is free, but the service behind it is paid
- Watch out: the listing has nothing on server count, device limits or ad blocking
Pick Anonine if
- Fits if you pay for a year up front and want a low monthly price
- Works for people who want WireGuard and OpenVPN on up to five devices
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: the pricing section does not say whether plans renew automatically or at what price
- Tight if you want a long refund window, as it is 7 days
- Skip it if you want a Firefox or Safari extension, as it is Chrome only
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $6.99 against $3.99 on the yearly plan
- Skip it if you want to try first, as there is no trial
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAAirVPNWeak | 2.2GPAAnonineFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price on record: airvpn.org answered our reader with a JavaScript check, so the plans couldn't be read. With nothing published to compare, it sits at C, the grade for no stated price. | B$3.99 a month on the 12-month plan ($47.80), which is inside the category's cheapest quarter; $6.99 if you pay monthly. |
| Free plan and trial | FNothing free on record. The Eddie app is free and open source, but it's only the client: the AirVPN service behind it is paid, and no free plan or trial is listed. | FNo free plan and no trial on record; a 7-day refund is not a trial. |
| Features | CWireGuard, Amnezia WireGuard and OpenVPN, a network lock, SSH, SSL and Tor tunnels, and per-app routing on Android, so getting past blocks is covered. But the listing has nothing on its servers, device limit or ad blocking. | CSeveral protocols and port forwarding with 150+ servers in 34 countries, but a smaller network than the big providers and a Chrome-only extension. |
| Ease of use | CNo App Store rating on record, and Eddie's custom OpenVPN directives and routing rules suit experienced users more than beginners, so expect a learning curve. | BNo rating on record, but it is an app you install and press connect. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android TV, and it works with Tor. But there's no iPhone edition of Eddie and no API on record, so it stops at B. | BWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, routers and a Chrome extension, with no integrations or API listed. |
| Best for | getting past networks that block VPNs | a low-priced VPN on a 12-month plan |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: AirVPN and Anonine. How we grade
Where they differ
- AirVPN is open source, according to its own site.
- Anonine also covers file sharing.
In commonmacOSWindowsLinuxAndroidVPN
At a glance
| AirVPN | Anonine | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | $3.99 per month on the 12-month plan, $47.80 total |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | AirVPN | Edelino Commerce Inc. |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | anonine.com |
| Checked | Oct 17, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
AirVPN
- Prices could not be confirmed: airvpn.org answered every automated reader with a JavaScript check when this was written.
- Eddie's download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android; there is no iOS edition of Eddie.
- Tunneling over SSH or SSL needs the AirVPN service; other Eddie features work with any OpenVPN or WireGuard provider.
- Eddie gives advanced controls such as custom OpenVPN directives and routes, which suit experienced users more than beginners.
Anonine
- The pricing section does not say whether plans renew automatically or at what price.
- The refund guarantee covers 7 days, shorter than many VPNs' 30-day windows.
- The browser extension is listed for Chrome only, and the site says it covers 5 simultaneous connections.
Key features
AirVPN
- Eddie client
- AirVPN's own open-source app for Windows, macOS, Linux (several distributions and Raspberry Pi) and Android, with a command-line edition.
- WireGuard, Amnezia WireGuard and OpenVPN
- The Android app supports all three, with 34 ready-made Amnezia WireGuard presets for networks that block VPN traffic.
- Censorship workarounds
- Eddie can run the tunnel over SSH or SSL and integrate with Tor, and retries with other protocols and servers when OpenVPN is blocked.
- Network lock
- Blocks traffic outside the tunnel to prevent leaks, with advanced settings for DNS, routing and actions triggered by events.
- Per-app routing on Android
- Allow and block lists decide which apps use the tunnel. The Android app also works on Android TV with a remote's D-pad.
- Works with other providers
- Eddie can import WireGuard or OpenVPN profiles from other VPN services, or drop AirVPN altogether.
Anonine
- Modern protocols
- Supports OpenVPN with Stunnel, IPsec IKEv2, L2TP/IPsec and WireGuard.
- Port forwarding
- The site lists port forwarding, which allows incoming connections to reach a computer behind the router.
- No speed limits
- The vendor says it sets no speed restrictions, so limits come only from distance and encryption.
- Chrome extension
- A Chrome extension connects through the browser with servers in 35 countries, per the extension page.
- No-logs claim
- Anonine says it stores no connection logs or browsing histories, and publishes a warrant statement on its about page.
Plans
AirVPN
Pricing could not be confirmed. See airvpn.org.
Anonine
1 Month$6.99
per month, billed monthly
Order total $6.99. Includes up to 5 simultaneous connections.
3 Months$5.99
per month, order total $17.97 for 3 months
Shown as saving 14% against the monthly plan.
12 Months$3.99
per month, order total $47.80 for 12 months
Shown as saving 43% against the monthly plan. Renewal terms are not stated on the page.
Ways to pay less
AirVPN
No public discounts listed.
Anonine
- Annual discount
12-month plan saves 43%
The pricing section shows the 12-month plan at 43% less per month than paying month to month.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, AirVPN or Anonine?
As of Nov 13, 2026, AirVPN has no price we could confirm, and Anonine starts at $3.99 per month on the 12-month plan, $47.80 total.
Which has a free plan, AirVPN or Anonine?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither AirVPN nor Anonine has a free plan.
Which platforms do AirVPN and Anonine run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Anonine lists an iOS app and a browser extension. Both list macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
More comparisons
How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.