AirVPN vs Trust.Zone (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Trust.Zone 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
Trust.Zone grades higher on the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, 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
Trust.Zone
Anonymous VPN with a no-card trial and crypto discount
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 Trust.Zone if
- Fits if you want to try a VPN for a few days without handing over a card
- Works for people who want a choice of protocols
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: renewal prices for term plans are not stated, only first-term totals
- Tight if you share the account, as the 1-month and 1-year plans allow 3 simultaneous connections
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $9.99 a month
- Watch out: the money-back guarantee is 10 days and covers a first paid subscription bought on its site
- Skip it if you want add-ons included, as dedicated IPs and port forwarding cost extra
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAAirVPNWeak | 2.2GPATrust.ZoneFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | C$9.99 a month, or $39.99 for a first year in a Black Friday deal with no renewal price stated, against a middle of $5. |
| 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. | D3-day free trial, no card needed, which is under a week. |
| 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. | CProtocol choice with WireGuard, AmneziaWG and VLESS, plus 170 locations, but dedicated IPs and port forwarding are add-ons. |
| 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 and routers, with no integrations or API listed. |
| Best for | getting past networks that block VPNs | a consumer VPN with a card-free 3-day trial |
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 Trust.Zone. How we grade
Where they differ
- AirVPN is open source, according to its own site.
- Trust.Zone also covers file sharing.
At a glance
| AirVPN | Trust.Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | Not published | $9.99 per month; $39.99 for the first year, renewal price not stated |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 3-day free trial, no credit card required |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | AirVPN | Trust.Zone |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | trust.zone |
| 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.
Trust.Zone
- Renewal prices for term plans are not stated on the pricing page, only first-term totals.
- The money-back guarantee is 10 days and covers a first paid subscription bought directly on its site.
- The 1-month and 1-year plans allow 3 simultaneous connections; only the 2-year deal shows 5.
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.
Trust.Zone
- Free trial without a card
- The pricing page offers a 3-day trial with basic VPN access on 1 connection and no credit card; its terms say it does not convert into a paid plan on its own.
- Protocol choice
- The homepage lists AmneziaWG, VLESS and WireGuard among supported protocols, and a kill switch.
- Dedicated IP add-ons
- A dedicated static IP starts at $1.99 a month in many locations. A version with port forwarding starts at $2.49 a month.
- Extra connections and DDoS protection
- Three additional connections cost $2.49 a month, and DDoS protection is a separate $2.49-a-month add-on.
- Warrant canary and P2P
- The site publishes a warrant canary and says P2P traffic is not restricted.
Plans
AirVPN
Pricing could not be confirmed. See airvpn.org.
Trust.Zone
1 month$9.99
per month, billed monthly
170 locations, unlimited data and 3 simultaneous connections.
1 year + 1 year$39.99
billed annually, first term; renewal price not stated
Shown as 67% off a crossed-out $119.88, or $3.33 a month. Black Friday promotion; 3 simultaneous connections.
2 years + 6 months free$55.99
for 30 months, first term; renewal price not stated
Black Friday deal shown as 82% off a crossed-out $299.70. Includes 5 simultaneous connections.
Ways to pay less
AirVPN
No public discounts listed.
Trust.Zone
- Other savings
10% off when paying with Bitcoin
The checkout page lists a 10% reduction when paying in Bitcoin.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, AirVPN or Trust.Zone?
As of Nov 13, 2026, AirVPN has no price we could confirm, and Trust.Zone starts at $9.99 per month; $39.99 for the first year, renewal price not stated.
Which has a free plan, AirVPN or Trust.Zone?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither AirVPN nor Trust.Zone has a free plan. Trust.Zone has a free trial.
Which platforms do AirVPN and Trust.Zone run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Trust.Zone lists an iOS app. 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.