Betternet Free vs Bitmask

Betternet Free is a VPN service that encrypts internet traffic and assigns a device a new IP address. It supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and a browser extension, with streaming support, WireGuard, a kill switch, and a verified no-logs audit. Betternet says users can connect without registering or providing an email address. Its free mode is ad-supported, limited to 500 MB per day and four virtual locations, and supports one device. The listed free plan costs nothing. Premium removes ads, provides unlimited bandwidth and 115+ virtual locations, and supports up to 10 devices; Premium — 1 Month is $12.99 a month, while Premium — 12 Months is $95.99 a year. Betternet also lists a 7-day trial. Its security features include always-on VPN, anti-phishing protection, and IP and DNS leak protection. Protocol options listed in its support documentation are Hydra, WireGuard, and IPSec. The service also lists Tor over VPN and streaming and gaming modes; Premium is optimized for named services and games including Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime, Roblox, and Fortnite.

Bitmask is a free, open-source VPN application from the LEAP Encryption Access Project, founded in 2012. It is designed to help protect online privacy while connecting users to vetted providers such as Riseup.net and The Calyx Institute. The app includes tools for evading internet controls, and private VPNs can be reached through a discreet URL or invite code. Individuals and collectives can also run private, circumvention-focused VPNs with its self-hostable system. Bitmask requires no accounts; the maker says it has no logs or tracking. Applications and server-side components are open source, and Bitmask is described as third-party audited. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted deployments. Linux support covers the two latest Ubuntu LTS versions, while Debian and Arch packaging is unavailable. Windows has no kill switch and is not well battle tested for DNS or IP leaks. The listed plan costs nothing.