The Sentinel dVPN Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Sentinel dVPN 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.
Sentinel dVPN
The Insider’s Guide
Blockchain-based peer-to-peer VPN network with open-source apps
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from Sentinel dVPN’s own pages.
Made by Sentinel · 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 Sentinel dVPN’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Sentinel dVPN’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
1.6
GPA, above 0 of the 50 other VPNs we grade
Sentinel is a decentralized VPN protocol and network in which independent operators supply bandwidth and sessions are authorized on-chain instead of through a company's servers. Its flagship Sentinel dVPN app runs on Android and iOS, and other developers build their own dVPN apps on the network. Bandwidth is paid for in the network's P2P token.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Sentinel dVPN, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You need a wallet and tokens before the first connection, and Sentinel cannot restore a lost recovery phrase.
- 1
Best for a VPN paid for in tokens, not a subscription
Sentinel is a decentralized VPN network where independent operators sell bandwidth and sessions are authorized on-chain.
- 2
It runs on 2 platforms
Android and iOS.
- 3
Peer-to-peer nodes
The site cites more than 1,500 bandwidth providers in 70 or more countries, with no central servers; it also quotes 90+ countries elsewhere on the page.
- 4
On-chain sessions
A signed blockchain transaction creates each session, and a node issues VPN credentials only after checking the chain.
- 5
WireGuard and V2Ray
The flagship app is described as supporting WireGuard and V2Ray; its Google Play listing also names Amnezia, XRay and OpenVPN.
- 6
A 1.6 GPA, above 0 of 50
That is against the other VPNs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Sentinel dVPN 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.
Sentinel dVPN at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- iOS, Android
- Made by
- Sentinel
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for a VPN paid for in tokens, not a subscription
Sentinel is a decentralized VPN network where independent operators sell bandwidth and sessions are authorized on-chain. The flagship app runs on Android and iOS, but there are no fixed plans, you pay in the network's P2P token, and the apps built by other developers differ.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No fixed plans or prices were read. Bandwidth is paid for in P2P tokens, so the category's $3.99 to $8 a month is no yardstick. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or free trial is on record in the listing. |
| Features | C | Peer-to-peer nodes, WireGuard and V2Ray, and SDKs for people building their own dVPN apps. Features differ between the apps on the network. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. You need a wallet and tokens before the first connection, and Sentinel cannot restore a lost recovery phrase. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | The flagship app is listed for Android and iOS only, and the pages read name no desktop app. |
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 Sentinel dVPN is for
- Fits if you are comfortable holding a crypto wallet and paying per use
- Works for developers who want to build a dVPN app on an open network
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a monthly plan with a price on it, because none was read
- Not for you if you need a desktop app, as none is named for the flagship
- Watch out: Sentinel cannot restore a wallet recovery phrase, per its Plan Manager page
- Watch out: third-party apps such as NORSE Labs have their own prices and features
- Watch out: bandwidth is paid in P2P tokens, so what you pay moves with the token
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a VPN with no single company controlling the servers
- Users comfortable holding and paying in a crypto token
- Developers who want to build a white-label dVPN app
Worth knowing
- No fixed plans or prices were read: the site says bandwidth is paid for in P2P tokens, and subscription pricing sits in separate third-party apps.
- Several dVPN apps use the network, some from other developers such as NORSE Labs, and their pricing and features differ.
- The flagship app is listed for Android and iOS; the pages read name no desktop app for it.
- Wallet recovery phrases cannot be restored by Sentinel, per its Plan Manager page.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Sentinel dVPN's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No free plan or free trial is on record in the listing.
We could not confirm Sentinel dVPN’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. sentinel.co has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: iOS and Android
Blockchain-based peer-to-peer VPN network with open-source apps. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, public API, vPN.
Features differ between the apps on the network.
- Peer-to-peer nodes
- The site cites more than 1,500 bandwidth providers in 70 or more countries, with no central servers; it also quotes 90+ countries elsewhere on the page.
- On-chain sessions
- A signed blockchain transaction creates each session, and a node issues VPN credentials only after checking the chain.
- WireGuard and V2Ray
- The flagship app is described as supporting WireGuard and V2Ray; its Google Play listing also names Amnezia, XRay and OpenVPN.
- Pay nodes in P2P
- Wallets pay node operators directly in the P2P token, and nodes can be picked by country, price or protocol.
- SDKs for builders
- Open-source SDKs in JavaScript, C#, Go and Swift let other developers ship their own dVPN apps on the network.
Where it runs
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Sentinel dVPN is made by Sentinel.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/50
Other VPNs it is graded above
Sentinel dVPN's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on ease of use (C, above 6 of 50) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 51 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. Sentinel dVPN’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
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 50
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 Sentinel dVPN 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: 48 of the 50 other VPNs grade higher. Sentinel dVPN 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.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- An API that other software can build on.
What this rests on. Sentinel dVPN’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
Mysterium VPN, NymVPN, Orbot, Mullvad VPN and Proton VPN
The 5 tools Sentinel dVPN is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Mysterium VPN
Paid
Decentralized VPN that runs on Mysterium Network's peer nodes.
- Only Sentinel dVPN lists an iOS app.
- Only Mysterium VPN lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- 2.2GPA
NymVPN
Free trial · from $4.00/mo
Swiss VPN with a decentralized WireGuard mode and a mixnet mode.
- Only NymVPN lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- NymVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.0GPA
Orbot
Free
Free, open-source Tor VPN for Android and iPhone.
- Orbot has a free plan. Sentinel dVPN does not.
- 1.8GPA
Mullvad VPN
From €5/mo
Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts.
- Only Mullvad VPN lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Mullvad VPN 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. Sentinel dVPN does not.
- Only Proton VPN lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
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 Sentinel dVPN free?
No. Sentinel dVPN is a paid product.
What platforms does Sentinel dVPN work on?
Sentinel dVPN is available on Android and iOS.
Does Sentinel dVPN have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Sentinel dVPN is listed for Android and iOS.
Does Sentinel dVPN have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Sentinel dVPN is listed for Android and iOS.
Is Sentinel dVPN open source?
Yes. Sentinel dVPN is open source, according to its own site.
Does Sentinel dVPN have an API?
Yes. Sentinel dVPN offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes Sentinel dVPN?
Sentinel dVPN is made by Sentinel.
What are the alternatives to Sentinel dVPN?
The closest alternatives to Sentinel dVPN in our directory are Mysterium VPN, NymVPN, Orbot, Mullvad VPN and Proton VPN.
How does Sentinel dVPN compare with other VPNs?
Sentinel dVPN's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of Sentinel dVPN?
To replace Sentinel dVPN 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 Sentinel dVPN’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 Sentinel'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 Sentinel. Prices change, so check sentinel.co 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
- Sentinel dVPN, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/sentinel-dvpn
- 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 Sentinel dVPN’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. Sentinel dVPN is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Sentinel. Prices and plans change: check sentinel.co before you buy.