Cloudflare WARP vs McAfee Secure VPN
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| Figure | Cloudflare WARP | McAfee Secure VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · VPN services | 9.3 (#5) | 8.1 (#38) |
| Encryption | WARP encrypts more of the traffic leaving a device to prevent snooping. | McAfee says Secure VPN uses AES 256-bit encryption. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | San Jose, California, USA |
| Platforms | The consumer WARP setup documentation provides download and installation guidance for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. | The VPN page lists Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS; McAfee support directs Chromebook users to its Android app. |
| Purpose | The WARP client sits between a device and the Internet and offers connection modes for a faster, more secure, and more private experience. | McAfee Secure VPN encrypts internet activity to help protect personal and payment data while browsing, banking, and shopping. |
| Simultaneous devices | 5 | 1 |
| Support | The WARP FAQ directs users who cannot find an answer to Cloudflare's community page for more resources. | McAfee advertises 24/7 customer assistance with support and troubleshooting. |
Plans
Cloudflare WARP
- WARP+ UnlimitedPrice not published
- WARPFree
- WARPFree
- WARP+ Unlimited$4.99 a month
- WARP+Price not published
McAfee Secure VPN
- BasicPriced on request
- EssentialPriced on request
- AdvancedPriced on request
- Basic$29.99 a year
- Essential$39.99 a year
- Advanced$89.99 a year
In their own words
Cloudflare WARP
Cloudflare WARP is a client that sits between a device and the Internet, with modes intended to provide a faster, more secure and more private connection. Its 1.1.1.1 with WARP mode replaces the device's Internet connection with an optimized protocol, and WARP encrypts more traffic leaving the device to limit snooping. It runs on the same network as Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver. WARP+ subscribers can access a larger network with more cities, which may reduce latency to a Cloudflare data center and improve browsing speed. Organizations can integrate WARP with Gateway to enroll devices and protect remote workers. The client supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows, with up to five simultaneous devices. Cloudflare says it collects limited DNS query and traffic data, excluding payload, while the app is enabled. Some app and site traffic using microphone or camera access can bypass WARP and expose the original IP. Encryption may reduce throughput, particularly for desktop users on high-speed broadband, and location-dependent licensed content may not work properly.
McAfee Secure VPN
McAfee Secure VPN encrypts internet traffic to help protect personal and payment data during browsing, banking, and shopping. McAfee says it uses AES 256-bit encryption and does not log or track online activity; it also says its VPN technology is independently audited. The service advertises almost 50 server locations and can connect automatically on an unsecured network, or remain on continuously. It is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with one simultaneous device listed for the VPN. Secure VPN is included in McAfee Basic, Essential, and Advanced plans alongside antivirus, web protection, and identity features. The VPN page offers a 30-day McAfee Total Protection trial with 500 MB of VPN data per month, and advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee for plans. McAfee advertises 24/7 customer support and troubleshooting. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled, and introductory first-term prices may differ from renewal prices. No plan price is listed.