Atlas VPN Reviews

It’s safe to say that Atlas VPN has been making its presence known among its competitors by going above and beyond the standard requirements of a VPN service. Off the bat, it comes with the state-of-the-art WireGuard protocol, which provides fast, stable, and secure connections.

However, there’s more to this VPN service than just that. From dedicated servers for streaming to speedy 3Gbps servers, both beginners and experts will have a good time using Atlas VPN, regardless of their main objective.

Connect and go

Pressing the ‘connect’ button allows Atlas VPN to hand-pick the ideal server for the best download speed and latency, letting users start browsing securely in seconds. All settings come preconfigured to guarantee online privacy, but advanced users will be happy to know they can play with the several settings available to their heart’s content.

This impressive user experience is also noticeable when navigating Atlas VPN’s interface. Manually choosing servers is straightforward, as Atlas VPN displays different tabs for streaming and privacy-focused servers. For streaming-related purposes, there are 12 countries and 19 servers to choose from. Even though some have bugs, most perform superbly, and Atlas VPN even supports access to Netflix streaming libraries in Germany, Italy, the UK, and the U.S.

SafeSwap and multihop+

Atlas VPN ensures higher security by providing servers with SafeSwap and MultiHop+. Both demonstrate how Atlas VPN always strives to think outside the box. On the one hand, SafeSwap servers constantly switch IP addresses as you browse to make it impossible to track your online activity.

On the other hand, MultiHop+ takes double VPN to the next level by continuously rotating exit servers between various locations. At the same time, the VPN also creates double encryption. As a result, users experience a boost in privacy, anonymity, and security.

Despite not being around for as long as some of the biggest names in the industry, Atlas VPN is certainly playing in the big leagues with its network of over 1,000 servers in more than 35 countries worldwide.

Europe has the most locations (around 26), but there are also options for Oceania, Asia, South America, and North America, which includes servers for U.S. cities, such as New York and Miami. Even though other names in the industry offer more servers and locations, Atlas VPN has done an excellent job of continuously expanding its reach.

We tested multiple servers from different locations, and the connections proved consistent despite the differing speed-test results. The New York server was the fastest of our testing sessions, but those located far away (such as in Italy, the Netherlands, and Australia) weren’t slow either and proved to be steady.

Even though most of Atlas VPN’s networks provide a smooth connection, it’s recommended to stick with the 10Gbps servers when you’re going for speed. These servers have a higher bandwidth, so they can transmit data faster – perfect for network-heavy activities like online gaming.

Atlas VPN follows a no-logs policy, so it doesn’t monitor, collect, or log information about applications, services, or websites you visit while using it. The company also clearly states which information may be used in its privacy policy. However, it’s important to know that Atlas VPN is based in the U.S., falling under the domain of the Five Eyes Alliance.

That being said, there’s no criticizing Atlas VPN when it comes to security, as it uses the highly trusted encryption and encapsulation modes AES 256-bit and ChaCha20-Poly1305, resulting in smooth connections.

Although relatively standard, it’s still relevant to mention that Atlas VPN comes with a kill switch to ensure your location doesn’t become visible if the VPN connection drops. The app also has a malware blocker and a data breach monitor, ensuring secure and private browsing sessions.

One of the best aspects of Atlas VPN is that it doesn’t limit the number of connections for a single account. This is more relevant than it seems, considering that Atlas VPN doesn’t support router configurations and that an entire family can benefit from the service on different devices without having to purchase multiple licenses.

Desktop users can download Atlas VPN’s apps for Windows 10 and macOS 11.0 onwards, Linux Ubuntu, and ChromeOS. Although there are barely any differences between the desktop versions, the Windows app does have one advantage: the option to pause the software for however long the user wishes.

Still, the desktop version seems more susceptible to bugs than its mobile counterpart. When performing our test session, going through some servers made the software go down and block the internet connection. The problem was only fixed after logging out of our account.

Almost all the desktop features are available in the mobile app, with Atlas VPN supporting Android 7 and iOS 14 onwards. Android users can enable split tunneling and select all the trusted apps that will function without a VPN connection.

With Premium, Atlas VPN is also available for Android TV, Fire TV, and FireStick. To use the VPN, Fire TV users need to have Fire OS 7. Even though gaming consoles and browser extensions aren’t supported, Atlas VPN grants decent device coverage.

Atlas VPN’s pricing is where the software truly shines. Everything starts with a generous free version with unlimited bandwidth, unlimited connections, and four different servers. To unlock the rest of the VPN network and more advanced features, users need to sign up for Premium.

This subscription has three billing cycles: monthly, annual, and every three years. As usual, the longer you commit, the cheaper Atlas VPN costs. For example, the 3-year subscription is $1.70 per month, a whopping 86% discount off the monthly option, but Best Reviews gets you an even better deal.

Our exclusive coupon provides you with a 2-year subscription and six months for free, translating to only $1.64 per month for 30 months.

Before grabbing your wallet, we recommend trying all paid features by taking advantage of the 7-day free trial available for Android. For that extra reassurance, all subscriptions include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

If that’s not enough, the software also runs a referral program where you can accumulate seven days of Premium every time a friend accepts your invite, with a maximum of ten invites. This means you can get up to 70 days of Premium at zero cost, with each friend earning three free days.

Atlas VPN also offers discounts for students, teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and the military in the U.S. and UK. It accepts numerous payment methods, including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, and Google Pay.

The help center on Atlas VPN’s website is a search bar operated by a chatbot that finds the most appropriate article for your query. There are answers to a wide range of questions, from getting started to billing issues.

Even though the help center covers almost all areas, it’s possible to contact the team through email. However, all this is only accessible through Atlas VPN’s website, as its mobile app includes none of this. Premium users get even better support, as they get 24/7 support via live chat.

Atlas VPN is quite active on social media, including Facebook and Twitter. Unfortunately, reaching out via phone isn’t possible.