The X-VPN Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about X-VPN 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.
X-VPN
The Insider’s Guide
VPN with an unlimited-data free plan and discounted first terms
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from X-VPN’s own pages.
Made by LightningLink Networks Pte. Ltd. · checked Nov 12, 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 X-VPN’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on X-VPN’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 25 of the 27 other VPNs we grade
X-VPN is a VPN from LightningLink Networks Pte. Ltd., a Singapore company per its site footer and own description. The Basic plan is free with no sign-up and no data cap, with 26 selectable regions. Premium adds global servers, a kill switch, split tunneling, an ad and tracker blocker and other extras, and is sold as 1-month, 12-month and 24-month terms.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about X-VPN, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Install and connect, no email needed for Basic.
- 1
Best for a free VPN with no data cap
X-VPN has a free plan with no data cap and no sign-up, and Premium on phones, desktops, TVs and consoles.
- 2
Paid plans start at $6 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $71.99 per year at renewal, after a first 24 months for $69.99.
- 3
There is a free plan
Basic is free with no sign-up, unlimited data and speed, and a choice of 26 regions.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Free VPN without limits on data
Basic needs no email or payment details and has no data cap; free users pick from 26 regions, including the UK, Canada, Australia and 13 US cities.
- 6
Large server network
The site claims over 10,000 servers in 80+ countries, with the 24/7 live support the vendor advertises.
- 7
Protocols
A self-developed protocol, plus OpenVPN and WireGuard, with AES-256 encryption and post-quantum cryptography per the home page.
- 8
A 3.0 GPA, above 25 of 27
That is against the other VPNs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace X-VPN 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.
X-VPN at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $71.99 per year at renewal, after a first 24 months for $69.99
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- LightningLink Networks Pte. Ltd.
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for a free VPN with no data cap
X-VPN has a free plan with no data cap and no sign-up, and Premium on phones, desktops, TVs and consoles. The free plan is limited to 26 regions, and the cheap Premium prices are first-term prices that renew at $71.99 a year.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Free with unlimited data, and Premium is $2.99 a month on the 24-month term. But it renews at $71.99 a year, about $6 a month, and monthly is $11.99. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Basic needs no account, has unlimited data and speed, and offers 26 regions. The global network, kill switch and split tunnelling need Premium. |
| Features | B | Several protocols, AES-256, kill switch, split tunnelling, static IP, ad blocker, 10,000 servers claimed in 80+ countries. No core gap is named in the listing. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. Install and connect, no email needed for Basic. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, a Chrome extension, TVs, routers and consoles. Phones and computers, no API. |
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 X-VPN is for
- Fits if you want a free VPN with no data cap and can live with 26 regions
- Works for households with phones, TVs and consoles
Who it is not for
- Tight if you stay free: kill switch, split tunnelling and the full server network are Premium
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $11.99
- Watch out: the 12 and 24-month prices are first-term only and renew at $71.99 a year
- Watch out: crypto, gift card and phone-credit payments are non-refundable
- Not for you if you need more than 5 devices at once
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a free VPN with no data cap
- Streamers and gamers who want server choice on a low-cost plan
- Households spread over phones, TVs and consoles
Worth knowing
- Free users choose from 26 regions; the global network, kill switch and split tunneling need Premium.
- Premium's advertised prices are first-term prices: the 12-month and 24-month plans renew at $71.99 every 12 months.
- Payments made with cryptocurrency, gift cards or phone credit are non-refundable, and app-store purchases follow the store's refund rules.
- One subscription covers up to 5 devices at the same time.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$6
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
X-VPN has a free plan. Paid plans start at $71.99 per year at renewal, after a first 24 months for $69.99.
The global network, kill switch and split tunnelling need Premium.
Basic
$0
Free VPN with unlimited data and speed, AES-256 encryption, a kill switch and RAM-only servers per the home page; the pricing comparison limits it to free locations.
Premium, 1 month
$11.99
per month
Unlimited VPN, global servers, advanced functions, ad and tracker blocker, search protection and PC Cleaner. Renews monthly.
Premium, 12 months
$71.99
per year at renewal, after a first term of 12 months
The first 12 months cost $47.99, then it auto-renews at $71.99 every 12 months.
Premium, 24 months
$71.99
per year at renewal, after a first term of 24 months
The first 24 months cost $69.99 (advertised as $2.99 a month and 76% off), then it auto-renews at $71.99 every 12 months.
The free plan
Basic is free with no sign-up, unlimited data and speed, and a choice of 26 regions.
Read from xvpn.io on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
First-term pricing on 12 and 24 months
The first 12 months are $47.99, or the first 24 months are $69.99; both then renew at $71.99 every 12 months. The page shows 76% off the monthly price.
Stated on xvpn.io
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
6
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension
VPN with an unlimited-data free plan and discounted first terms. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: vPN, ad and tracker blocking.
Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, a Chrome extension, TVs, routers and consoles.
- Free VPN without limits on data
- Basic needs no email or payment details and has no data cap; free users pick from 26 regions, including the UK, Canada, Australia and 13 US cities.
- Large server network
- The site claims over 10,000 servers in 80+ countries, with the 24/7 live support the vendor advertises.
- Protocols
- A self-developed protocol, plus OpenVPN and WireGuard, with AES-256 encryption and post-quantum cryptography per the home page.
- Premium extras
- Kill switch, split tunneling, static IP, an ad blocker, a tracker blocker, search protection, a PC cleaner and dark web monitoring, per the pricing page.
- Many device types
- Apps for desktop, phones, TVs, routers, game consoles and a Chrome extension, with up to 5 devices connected at once.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
X-VPN is made by LightningLink Networks Pte. Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
25/27
Other VPNs it is graded above
X-VPN's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 25 of the 27 other VPNs we grade, and level with 1.
Its paid plans start at $6 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 16 of the 26 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 28 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. X-VPN’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 17 of 27
- BFree plan and trialAbove 23 of 27
- BFeaturesAbove 12 of 27
- BEase of useAbove 7 of 27
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 27
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 27 VPNs. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. X-VPN 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 X-VPN 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 25 of the 27 other VPNs we grade. It costs $71.99 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.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. X-VPN’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
Windscribe, Proton VPN, Surfshark, Hotspot Shield and TunnelBear
The 5 tools X-VPN is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Windscribe
Free plan · from $3/mo
VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing.
- Windscribe 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 is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Surfshark
Free trial · from $79/yr
VPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles.
- X-VPN has a free plan. Surfshark does not, though it has a free trial.
- 2.6GPA
Hotspot Shield
Free plan · from $95.99/yr
VPN with a free Basic tier and its own Hydra protocol.
- Only X-VPN lists a Linux app.
- X-VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- Hotspot Shield also covers malware protection.
- 2.4GPA
TunnelBear
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
McAfee-owned VPN with a 2GB free plan and pay-once multi-year plans.
- Only X-VPN lists a Linux app.
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 X-VPN free?
X-VPN has a free plan. Basic is free with no sign-up, unlimited data and speed, and a choice of 26 regions.
How much does X-VPN cost?
X-VPN lists 4 plans. Basic: $0.
What platforms does X-VPN work on?
X-VPN is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does X-VPN offer any discounts?
X-VPN publicly lists the following: First-term pricing on 12 and 24 months.
Is X-VPN open source?
X-VPN is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes X-VPN?
X-VPN is made by LightningLink Networks Pte. Ltd.
What are the alternatives to X-VPN?
The closest alternatives to X-VPN in our directory are Windscribe, Proton VPN, Surfshark, Hotspot Shield and TunnelBear.
How does X-VPN compare with other VPNs?
X-VPN's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 25 of the 27 other VPNs we grade, and level with 1.
Is X-VPN good value for money?
ToolGPA grades X-VPN B for value for money. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4.
Could I make my own version of X-VPN?
To replace X-VPN 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 X-VPN’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from X-VPN's own pages on 12 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 LightningLink Networks Pte. Ltd. Prices change, so check xvpn.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
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
- X-VPN, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/x-vpn
- 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 X-VPN’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. X-VPN is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by LightningLink Networks Pte. Ltd. Prices and plans change: check xvpn.io before you buy.