CometVPN Reviews

CometVPN covers the essentials expected from a modern VPN, including apps for the most popular operating systems, DNS leak protection, a kill switch, and obfuscated servers.

The service also includes a dashboard for managing subscriptions, upgrades, referrals, getting support, downloading apps, and accessing OpenVPN and Wireguard configuration files for other devices like routers and smart TVs.

Its biggest differentiator is its range of residential IP products. In addition to regular VPN servers, CometVPN offers residential VPN, dedicated residential IP, and native residential VPN options, giving users access to real home IP addresses for tasks that require a more stable or trustworthy online identity.

CometVPN combines a standard VPN network with a much broader residential IP infrastructure. Its regular VPN covers over 70 countries, which is enough for everyday browsing, streaming, gaming, and downloads.

Its biggest differentiator is its residential network, with native residential IPs available in more than 195 countries.

This setup gives CometVPN more flexibility than a regular VPN, especially for users who need a connection that appears to be a real home broadband IP address rather than a data center server. Beyond standard servers, CometVPN also offers obfuscated servers, dedicated residential IP, and native residential VPN options.

Still, the way locations are presented on the company’s website can be confusing, as some countries listed on the website are only available with residential add-ons and not with the standard VPN subscription.

We tested CometVPN from southern Europe, with a baseline speed of 492 Mbps for downloads and 344 Mbps for uploads. On standard VPN servers, the service performed well overall, with average download speed reductions of around 35% and upload speed reductions of around 80%.

The U.S. server returned the best download result, with only a 27% drop compared to our baseline. As expected, latency was much higher due to the distance. Madrid offered the lowest ping at 19ms, making it the most responsive option in our tests, while Paris was slower but still stable enough for regular use.

All standard VPN connections were secure, with no DNS or WebRTC leaks detected. P2P also worked across standard VPN servers without issue, even though the app doesn’t include a dedicated P2P server category.

CometVPN's residential network performed differently, allowing users to choose from an ISP list, but speeds vary significantly depending on the selected location and residential endpoint.

The Native Residential VPN option also has a built-in proxy generator. This allows you to extract standard proxy credentials (host, port, username, and password) directly from the dashboard, enabling seamless integration into any browser, anti-detect browser, automation script, or network device that supports proxy configurations.

This flexibility is particularly valuable for technical workflows like large-scale web scraping, ad verification, or accessing geo-restricted content on devices that cannot install VPN clients.

These results show the trade-off of residential connections: they can be slower and have higher latency than standard VPN servers, but they are far more effective at bypassing strict anti-VPN systems.

In our streaming tests, standard VPN connections were flagged and blocked by HBO. At the same time, CometVPN’s native residential servers bypassed the restriction by making the connection appear as a genuine home broadband user.

While native residential connections should still be fast enough for 4K streaming, performance depends heavily on the specific IP and ISP selected. Plus, since native residential servers are billed per GB, we recommend using a Dedicated Residential IP for high-bandwidth tasks, such as 4K streaming or large downloads.

It’s also worth noting that heavily shared residential IPs may eventually be flagged by streaming platforms. If this happens, switching to another residential location or using a Dedicated Residential IP is the best workaround.

Overall, CometVPN’s standard VPN network is stable, leak-free, and fast enough for most daily uses. Its residential IP options are the real highlight, especially for users who prioritize harder-to-detect connections over raw speed.

CometVPN covers the privacy basics with a no-logs policy, secure VPN protocols, DNS leak protection, and a kill switch. This means it’s designed to keep browsing activity private while also preventing accidental exposure if the VPN connection drops.

All connections are protected with AES-256 encryption, and users can connect via WireGuard, OpenVPN, or Obfuscated, with the option to let the VPN choose the best protocol automatically. This gives CometVPN a solid security foundation for everyday browsing, streaming, downloads, and other privacy-sensitive online activity.

The company is based in Panama, outside the 14 Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance, which reduces its exposure to data-sharing obligations in more surveillance-heavy jurisdictions. However, although CometVPN says it follows a no-logs policy, it doesn’t publicly publish a downloadable, named third-party independent audit report to verify this claim.

CometVPN’s residential options add another layer of privacy and access by routing traffic through real residential IPs rather than data center servers.

CometVPN covers the main operating systems with apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, making it easy to secure desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets with a single subscription. However, the lack of a native Linux app may be a drawback for some users.

Each subscription supports up to 10 simultaneous connections, which should be enough for most households. Users who need broader coverage can also install CometVPN on a router, protecting every device connected to that network without using up individual device slots.

Split tunneling is available on mobile, letting users choose which apps run through the VPN. However, this feature isn’t available on desktop, which limits flexibility for PC and Mac users who want more control over their VPN connection.

More advanced setups are supported through OpenVPN and WireGuard configuration files, which can be downloaded from the user dashboard. These make it possible to use CometVPN on devices such as smart TVs and routers.

CometVPN offers monthly, yearly, and two-year plans, with the biggest savings reserved for longer subscriptions. The best-value deal is the two-year plan, which starts at $1.89 per month and includes 81% off plus three extra months for free.

Users who prefer a shorter commitment can still get a strong discount with the annual plan, which offers 75% off and one additional month free. All plans include the same core features, so the main difference is how much users save by subscribing for longer.

There’s also a 30-day money-back guarantee, giving users enough time to test speeds, apps, streaming performance, and overall reliability before committing. Mobile users can also try CometVPN with a 3-day free trial, while the native residential VPN includes 1GB of trial traffic.

Residential add-ons are priced separately. Dedicated Residential IP can be purchased for as low as $2.79 per month (by subscribing for two years), and users can also get up to 30% in incremental discounts on native residential VPN, depending on how much data they buy.

CometVPN’s referral program adds another way to save. For every person who signs up through a user’s referral link, both the existing customer and the new user receive 30 extra days for free.

For purchases, users can use major credit and debit cards, PayPal, and a wide variety of cryptocurrencies.

The service has a 3.9 Trustpilot score. Based on our support experience, this rating seems lower than expected, as the assistance was quick and helpful.

The user Maya Storm says:

Overall, CometVPN’s human support was excellent. The combination of fast chat replies and quick email responses makes it easier for users to get help when setting up apps, choosing add-ons, or troubleshooting connections.

All standard VPN connections were stable, with no DNS or WebRTC leaks detected and solid download speeds in our tests. Its native residential VPN was slower, but proved more effective at bypassing strict anti-VPN blocks, which is where CometVPN stands out from most competitors.

Despite its affordable long-term plans, 3-day free trial, 1GB of native residential VPN trial traffic, and 30-day money-back guarantee, CometVPN does have some drawbacks. There’s no native Linux app, split tunneling isn’t available on desktop, and the no-logs policy would be stronger with an independent audit.

With that being said, this shouldn’t discourage users looking for a flexible VPN with strong residential IP features, as CometVPN’s fast customer support and low starting price make it well worth considering.