# SetupVPN review (2026): is the free plan enough? > Free VPN extension and apps with an optional Premium tier Checked Nov 13, 2026 ยท graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA. 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. - **Category:** VPNs - **Made by:** SetupVPN Inc - **Website:** https://setupvpn.com - **Runs on:** Browser extension, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android - **Who should skip it:** Skip it if you want to know what Premium costs, as no price or feature list is published. - **Facts last checked:** Nov 13, 2026 ## Pricing As of Nov 13, 2026, SetupVPN has a free plan. - **Pricing model:** Free plan - **Free plan:** Free account with no bandwidth restrictions and 100+ locations, per the vendor's home page. - **Free trial:** None listed. | Plan | Price | What you get | | --- | --- | --- | | Free | $0 | Lifetime free account with no bandwidth restrictions, unlimited server changes and SSL-based encryption. | Read from https://setupvpn.com/faq/ on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with SetupVPN before buying. ## 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. ## Good for - People who need a free VPN extension for occasional use - Users behind a restrictive school or workplace firewall - Anyone who wants a no-signup-fee VPN to try before paying elsewhere ## 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. ## ToolGPA grades **GPA: 3.0 out of 4**, graded Nov 13, 2026. 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. - **Value for money: A.** Free with no bandwidth restrictions on the vendor's home page. The Premium price is not published, so there is no paid cost to compare. - **Free plan and trial: A.** A lifetime free account with no bandwidth restrictions and unlimited server changes. - **Features: C.** Free account, 100+ locations, malware filtering and Wi-Fi protection. Mail ports 25 and 465 are blocked, and TVs and routers are not supported. - **Ease of use: C.** No store rating on record, and the site asks you to register. - **Platforms and integrations: B.** Extension, Windows, Mac, iOS and Android; Linux, Opera and ChromeOS are coming soon. These are ToolGPA's own grades. 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. ## Where it 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). The category's chart of price against score: https://toolgpa.com/charts/vpn ## Keep it, 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. - You could not: Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. - You could not: An engine that recognises new malware as it appears. - You could not: Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other. A judgement by ToolGPA from this listing, by rules that are the same for every tool. 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[Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/hotspot-shield-vs-setupvpn) ## Sources The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026: - https://setupvpn.com/ - https://setupvpn.com/faq/ - https://setupvpn.com/download/ Page: https://toolgpa.com/tools/setupvpn Listed by ToolGPA (toolgpa.com).