The OVPN Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about OVPN 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.
OVPN
The Insider’s Guide
Paid VPN with RAM-only servers and multihop included
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from OVPN’s own pages.
Made by OVPN · checked Nov 13, 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 OVPN’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on OVPN’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 3 of the 50 other VPNs we grade
OVPN is a paid VPN service launched in 2014 that says it keeps no logs and runs its own diskless servers in 32 cities. Every plan includes port forwarding, multihop and an ad and tracker blocker, and the plans differ mainly in term length and how many devices connect at once.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about OVPN, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and the listing gives no setup details.
- 1
Best for a no-log VPN with RAM-only servers
OVPN is a paid VPN with RAM-only servers, multihop and port forwarding included in every plan.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4.22 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $4.22 per month on the 36-month term.
- 3
It runs on 5 platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
- 4
Diskless servers
OVPN says its servers have no hard drives and load their operating system into RAM, so nothing is written to disk.
- 5
No-log policy
The vendor states that it logs no activity while you are connected, and its security page describes how syslogs are disabled.
- 6
Multihop
Route traffic through two servers. The pricing page lists it as included on every plan at no extra cost.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 3 of 50
That is against the other VPNs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace OVPN 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.
OVPN at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $4.22 per month on the 36-month term
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Made by
- OVPN, since 2014
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for a no-log VPN with RAM-only servers
OVPN is a paid VPN with RAM-only servers, multihop and port forwarding included in every plan. There is no free plan or trial, and the low price only comes on a 36-month term.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $4.22 a month on the 36-month term and $4.99 on 12 months sit between the category's cheapest quarter ($3.99) and its middle ($5). Monthly is $12, and the page does not say what longer terms renew at. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial; a 10-day money-back guarantee is not a trial. |
| Features | C | No-log policy, RAM-only servers, multihop, port forwarding, kill switch, OpenVPN and WireGuard. The listing's own gap is 32 server cities, fewer than the largest providers. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and the listing gives no setup details. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, so phone and computer. |
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 OVPN is for
- Fits if you want a stated no-log policy and port forwarding or multihop
- Works for people ready to commit to a 12 or 36 month term
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want to try before paying, as only a 10-day refund is offered
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $12 against $4.22 on the 36-month term
- Watch out: devices go from 4 to 5 to 7 as the term gets longer
- Watch out: the page does not say whether long terms are charged up front or what they renew at
- Skip it if you need servers in many countries, as there are only 32 cities
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a stated no-log policy backed by RAM-only servers
- Users who need port forwarding or multihop without paying extra
- Anyone comfortable committing to a 12 or 36 month term for a lower rate
Worth knowing
- There is no free plan or free trial; the page lists a 10-day money-back guarantee instead.
- The device limit rises with term length: 4 on the monthly plan, 5 on 12 months and 7 on 36 months.
- The pricing page does not say whether the longer terms are charged up front or what they renew at.
- Servers are in 32 cities, a smaller footprint than the largest VPN providers.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.22
A month to start
OVPN is a paid product, starting at $4.22 per month on the 36-month term.
1 month
$12
per month, billing basis not shown
Protects 4 devices at a time. Includes port forwarding, multihop and the ad and tracker blocker.
12 months
$4.99
per month, billing basis not shown
Shown as 71% off the monthly price. Protects 5 devices at a time, with the same features.
36 months
$4.22
per month, billing basis not shown
Shown as 75% off the monthly price. Protects 7 devices at a time, with the same features.
Read from ovpn.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Paid VPN with RAM-only servers and multihop included. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: vPN, ad and tracker blocking.
No-log policy, RAM-only servers, multihop, port forwarding, kill switch, OpenVPN and WireGuard.
- Diskless servers
- OVPN says its servers have no hard drives and load their operating system into RAM, so nothing is written to disk.
- No-log policy
- The vendor states that it logs no activity while you are connected, and its security page describes how syslogs are disabled.
- Multihop
- Route traffic through two servers. The pricing page lists it as included on every plan at no extra cost.
- Port forwarding
- Open ports through the VPN for incoming connections, such as torrent clients. Included on every plan.
- Desktop kill switch
- The desktop client blocks traffic if the VPN drops, and it rewrites DNS settings on all network adapters to prevent leaks.
- OpenVPN and WireGuard
- Both protocols are offered, and the site publishes configuration files and setup guides for routers and other devices.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
OVPN is made by OVPN, and has been around since 2014.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
3/50
Other VPNs it is graded above
OVPN's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 3 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 4 of 50) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $4.22 a month, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 16 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 15 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 51 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. OVPN’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 3 of 50
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 50
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 50
- CEase of useAbove 6 of 50
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 of 50
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 46 VPNs. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. OVPN is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
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 OVPN 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: 42 of the 50 other VPNs grade higher. It costs $50.64 a year.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. OVPN’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, AirVPN and Windscribe
The 5 tools OVPN 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.
- Mullvad VPN is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.0GPA
IVPN
From $60/yr
Privacy-focused VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps.
- IVPN is open source, according to its own site.
- 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. OVPN does not.
- Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
- Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
- 1.8GPA
AirVPN
Paid
VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android.
- Only OVPN lists an iOS app.
- AirVPN is open source, according to its own site.
- OVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.6GPA
Windscribe
Free plan · from $3/mo
VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing.
- Windscribe has a free plan. OVPN does not.
- Only Windscribe lists a browser extension.
- Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
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 OVPN free?
No. OVPN is a paid product, starting at $4.22 per month on the 36-month term.
How much does OVPN cost?
OVPN lists 3 plans. 1 month: $12 per month, billing basis not shown.
What platforms does OVPN work on?
OVPN is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Is OVPN open source?
OVPN is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes OVPN?
OVPN is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2014.
What are the alternatives to OVPN?
The closest alternatives to OVPN in our directory are Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN, AirVPN and Windscribe.
How does OVPN compare with other VPNs?
OVPN's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 3 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 5.
Is OVPN good value for money?
ToolGPA grades OVPN C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4.22 a month, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 16 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of OVPN?
To replace OVPN 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 OVPN’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from OVPN's own pages on 13 November 2026. 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 OVPN. Prices change, so check ovpn.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 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.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- OVPN, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/ovpn
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what OVPN’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. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. OVPN is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by OVPN. Prices and plans change: check ovpn.com before you buy.