The AirVPN Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about AirVPN in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
AirVPN
The Insider’s Guide
VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from AirVPN’s own pages.
Made by AirVPN · checked Oct 17, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from AirVPN’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on AirVPN’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 17, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 1 of the 16 other VPNs we grade
AirVPN is a VPN service whose own client, Eddie, is free and open source under GPLv3. Eddie runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, connects over WireGuard, Amnezia WireGuard or OpenVPN, and adds a network lock, tunnels over SSH or SSL and Tor integration for getting past censorship.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about AirVPN, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Its open-source Eddie app does WireGuard, OpenVPN, tunnels over SSH or SSL and Tor, which helps on networks that block VPNs.
- 1
Best for getting past networks that block VPNs
AirVPN is for people who like to tinker.
- 2
It runs on 4 platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux and Android.
- 3
Eddie client
AirVPN's own open-source app for Windows, macOS, Linux (several distributions and Raspberry Pi) and Android, with a command-line edition.
- 4
WireGuard, Amnezia WireGuard and OpenVPN
The Android app supports all three, with 34 ready-made Amnezia WireGuard presets for networks that block VPN traffic.
- 5
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.
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A 1.8 GPA, above 1 of 16
That is against the other VPNs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
To replace AirVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
AirVPN at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
- Made by
- AirVPN
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for getting past networks that block VPNs
AirVPN is for people who like to tinker. Its open-source Eddie app does WireGuard, OpenVPN, tunnels over SSH or SSL and Tor, which helps on networks that block VPNs. We couldn't read its prices, though, as its site turned our reader away, and there's no iPhone app.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No 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. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing 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. |
| Features | C | WireGuard, Amnezia WireGuard and OpenVPN, a network lock, SSH, SSL and Tor tunnels, and per-app routing on Android, so getting past blocks is well covered. But the listing has nothing on its servers, device limit or ad blocking. |
| Ease of use | C | No 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. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, 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. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who AirVPN is for
- Great if you're on a network that blocks VPNs and need SSH, SSL or Tor tunnels
- Handy when you want an official client for Linux or a Raspberry Pi
- A treat if you like fine control over your OpenVPN and WireGuard settings
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Technical users who want full control over OpenVPN and WireGuard settings
- People on networks that block VPNs who need SSH, SSL or Tor tunnels
- Linux and Android TV users who want an official client
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
AirVPN's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price on record: airvpn.org answered our reader with a JavaScript check, so the plans couldn't be read.
We could not confirm AirVPN’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. airvpn.org has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux and Android
VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, vPN.
But the listing has nothing on its servers, device limit or ad blocking.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
What it works with
- Tor
AirVPN is made by AirVPN.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
1/16
Other VPNs it is graded above
AirVPN's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 16 other VPNs we grade, and level with 1.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 0 of 16) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 17 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. AirVPN’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 1 of 16
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 16
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 16
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 16
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 16
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace AirVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 14 of the 16 other VPNs grade higher. AirVPN is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could not
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. AirVPN’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN and Windscribe
The 4 tools AirVPN is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Mullvad VPN
From €5/mo
Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts.
- Only Mullvad VPN lists an iOS app.
- Mullvad VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.0GPA
IVPN
From $60/yr
Privacy-focused VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps.
- Only IVPN lists an iOS app.
- IVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
Proton VPN
Free plan · from $83.88/yr
Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap.
- Proton VPN has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
- Only Proton VPN lists an iOS app.
- Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
- 2.6GPA
Windscribe
Free plan · from $3/mo
VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing.
- Windscribe has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
- Only Windscribe lists an iOS app.
- Only Windscribe lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is AirVPN free?
No. AirVPN is a paid product.
What platforms does AirVPN work on?
AirVPN is available on macOS, Windows, Linux and Android.
Does AirVPN have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. AirVPN is listed for macOS, Windows, Linux and Android.
Is AirVPN open source?
Yes. AirVPN is open source, according to its own site.
What does AirVPN integrate with?
AirVPN's listing names Tor. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes AirVPN?
AirVPN is made by AirVPN.
What are the alternatives to AirVPN?
The closest alternatives to AirVPN in our directory are Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN and Windscribe.
How does AirVPN compare with other VPNs?
AirVPN's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 16 other VPNs we grade, and level with 1.
Could I make my own version of AirVPN?
To replace AirVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from AirVPN’s own pages on Oct 17, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 17, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from AirVPN's own pages on 17 October 2026. airvpn.org turned our reader away again that day, so its prices are not on record. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by AirVPN. Prices change, so check airvpn.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
1,858
Tools graded, in 46 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
ToolGPA is free to read. It may earn a commission from affiliate links and it works with sponsors, but anything paid for is labelled and no one can pay for a grade. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
1,858
tools graded
46
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- AirVPN, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/airvpn
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what AirVPN’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. ToolGPA uses affiliate links and may earn a commission from them, and it works with sponsors; anything paid for is labelled, and no one can pay for a grade. AirVPN is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by AirVPN. Prices and plans change: check airvpn.org before you buy.