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SetupVPN review (2026): is the free plan enough?

Free VPN extension and apps with an optional Premium tier

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3.0GPA

Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026

Best for an occasional free VPN extension

SetupVPN is a free VPN extension and app with no stated bandwidth limit and 100+ locations. A Premium tier is mentioned, but no price or feature list is published, and Linux, Opera and ChromeOS are still marked coming soon.

Who SetupVPN is for

  • Fits if you need a free VPN extension for occasional use
  • Works for getting around a school or workplace firewall

Who SetupVPN is not for

  • Skip it if you want to know what Premium costs, as no price or feature list is published
  • Not for you if you send mail over SMTP, since ports 25 and 465 are blocked
  • Watch out: Linux, Opera and ChromeOS versions are marked coming soon
  • Watch out: televisions and routers are not supported
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Why SetupVPN gets a 3.0

Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.

  • AValue for moneyFree with no bandwidth restrictions on the vendor's home page. The Premium price is not published, so there is no paid cost to compare.
  • AFree plan and trialA lifetime free account with no bandwidth restrictions and unlimited server changes.
  • CFeaturesFree account, 100+ locations, malware filtering and Wi-Fi protection. Mail ports 25 and 465 are blocked, and TVs and routers are not supported.
  • CEase of useNo store rating on record, and the site asks you to register.
  • BPlatforms and integrationsExtension, Windows, Mac, iOS and Android; Linux, Opera and ChromeOS are coming soon.

What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from SetupVPN's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.

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Where SetupVPN stands among VPNs

SetupVPN's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 44 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 4.

It stands best on value for money (A, above 43 of 50) and worst on features (C, above 2).

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 51 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. SetupVPN’s own letter is outlined.

  • AValue for moneyAbove 43 of 50, level with 7
  • AFree plan and trialAbove 43 of 50, level with 7
  • CFeaturesAbove 2 of 50, level with 30
  • CEase of useAbove 6 of 50, level with 16
  • BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 of 50, level with 41

Keep SetupVPN, or make your own?

Keep it

To replace SetupVPN 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.

It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 44 of the 50 other VPNs we grade.

What you could not

  • Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
  • An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
  • Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.

What this rests on. SetupVPN’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.

What is SetupVPN?

SetupVPN is a free VPN service offered as browser extensions and as apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Its site says free accounts have no bandwidth restrictions and 100+ locations, and mentions a Premium account for more speed and features without listing its price.

Worth knowing

  • A Premium account is mentioned on the home page and FAQ, but no price or feature list is published on the pages read.
  • Ports such as 25 and 465 are blocked to limit spam, including SMTP.
  • Linux, Opera and ChromeOS versions are marked as coming soon.
  • The FAQ says televisions and routers are not supported.

Key features

Free account
The home page promises a lifetime free account with no bandwidth restrictions and no hidden charges.
100+ locations
The site says it has over 100 locations around the world and is adding more.
Virus and malware filtering
The FAQ says SetupVPN filters viruses from browsing and shields you from malware on the sites you visit.
Unlimited server changes
You can switch servers as often as you like, with no stated limit.
Public Wi-Fi protection
Traffic is encrypted with SSL, which the vendor positions as protection on cafe and restaurant networks.
Extensions and apps
Downloads are listed for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android, Windows, macOS and iOS.

SetupVPN pricing

As of Nov 13, 2026, SetupVPN has a free plan.

Starts at
Not published
Free plan
Free account with no bandwidth restrictions and 100+ locations, per the vendor's home page.
Free trial
None listed
Free$0Lifetime free account with no bandwidth restrictions, unlimited server changes and SSL-based encryption.

Read from setupvpn.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with SetupVPN before you buy.

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Common questions

Does SetupVPN have a Linux app?

No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. SetupVPN is listed for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

Is SetupVPN open source?

SetupVPN is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026.