AtlasVPN Review (2022) | ProXPN.com (2024)

Atlas VPN is one of the cheapest yet premium VPN providers. The service is fast, reliable and ideal for streaming and downloading. The Atlas VPN app looks fresh and professional. Matters of privacy should be much better, although it is hard to complain when you get a lot for your money for a bit over 1 euro per month.

Why Atlas?

• Atlas VPN has a very nice smartphone app.
• The Atlas VPN connection is pleasant and works quickly.
• Atlas VPN offers an unlimited number of simultaneous connections.
• Atlas VPN also offers a free service.
• Atlas VPN has streaming optimized servers.

Atlas VPN ease of use

Atlas VPN scores a 7.6 for its ease of use.

• Atlas VPN's software and apps are easy to install and work well.
• The user interface of Atlas VPN is simple but professional in appearance.
• Atlas VPN runs down batteries relatively quickly.
• You can use Atlas VPN on an unlimited number of devices.
• You can pay Atlas VPN via credit card, PayPal or Google Pay.
• Atlas VPN's customer service can, sadly, only be reached by email.

Installation and use

You can easily install Atlas VPN from the Atlas VPN website. You do not have to enter a password when creating an account. Instead, you log in with your email address and a verification code that you will be sent to your email address. You will then remain logged in on your device.

There is a very simple and well-arranged Atlas VPN app on Windows. The Windows app doesn't have many setting options, so you don't have to figure out if a lot of different settings are correct.

On Android and iOS, the application works even better, in my opinion, than on a PC or laptop. The apps look very professional, are nicely laid out and easy to use. When clicking on a server, the VPN connection is established very quickly.

The relatively high battery consumption on the smartphone is a point for concern. It would also be nice if the software was available in all languages.

Atlas VPN support for devices

Atlas VPN works on tablet, smartphone, laptop and PC and has apps for the following operating systems:

• Windows 10
• MacOS
• Android
• iOS

Unfortunately, there is no support for other devices, such as routers or a NAS. There is also no app for Linux.

A big advantage with Atlas VPN is that you can enjoy unlimited simultaneous connections of multiple devices via one account. I wish all VPN providers offered unlimited simultaneous connections!

Payment options

You can pay for a subscription to Atlas VPN using your choice of:

• Credit card
• GooglePay
• PayPal
• Bitcoin (not possible at the moment, however)
• WebMoney

Customer Service

A disadvantage of Atlas VPN is that customer service is somewhat difficult to reach. Once you are logged in to the secure online environment on the website, there is no link to an email address or support page.

If you do some searching, you will find is a help section on Atlas VPN's website, which lists the contact as support@atlasvpn.com. This is the only way to get in touch with customer service. Atlas VPN has no live chat option.

Fortunately, I received an answer to my question the same day I sent it to them.

Privacy and safety

Atlas VPN scores a 6.9 for its privacy and security offerings.

• Atlas VPN is headquartered in the US, which is not a great location in terms of privacy.
• This VPN service has a ‘still logs’ policy but does keep some anonymous user data.
• Atlas VPN supports the IKEv2 and WireGuard protocols.
• This VPN service offers a kill switch for extra privacy.

Headquarters

The location of the Atlas VPN's headquarters is important, as it determines the extent to which it is possible for government agencies and secret services to obtain user data.

Atlas VPN is now headquartered in the United States (Delaware). This is not exactly the best location for VPN users concerned about internet connection privacy. The US is in the Five Eyes alliance, in which justice takes priority over privacy.

Logs

Nevertheless, Atlas VPN claims to have a ‘no logs’ policy. This means that no user data or activities are stored, such as your IP address or browser history.

As a user, you do receive a so-called ‘random identifier’. This means that certain (anonymous) data is kept, such as:

• Your device type and model (Samsung, Apple, etc.)
• Your operating system and browser version
• Location (at least to the nearest city)
• Your time zone
• The language you use

In the context of 100% privacy, I would have preferred that these kinds of logs were not kept.

Protocols and encryption

Atlas VPN recently started offering two choices of protocols, IKEv2 and WireGuard. Although these are very secure protocols, it would have been nicer if users could also use the OpenVPN protocol. OpenVPN is currently not supported.

Atlas VPN uses 256-bit AES and SSL/TLS encryption. Atlas also has ‘safeswap’ servers where the IP address changes constantly, for a little additional privacy.

Finally, Atlas VPN has a kill switch. A kill switch ensures that all your internet traffic is routed through the VPN.

Independent audit

In 2021, VerSprite's cybersecurity experts tested Atlas VPN's iOS app to assess its security. It found some minor vulnerabilities. It should be understood these what it found only affects the VPN service itself and not individual users. The audit confirmed that cybercriminals cannot access sensitive user data or company information on Atlas VPN. In addition to this, immediately after the audit, Atlas repaired the vulnerabilities that VerSprite found.

Options

Atlas VPN scores a 6.8 for its offering of options and possibilities.

• Atlas VPN has plenty of servers in about 27 countries.
• Streaming services, downloading and gaming work great.
• There are a couple of extra Atlas VPN features, although we wish it had a tracker blocker.
• Atlas VPN has a free version that you can try without limits.
• There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee for the premium version of Atlas VPN.

Atlas VPN servers and locations

Atlas VPN has approximately 700 servers, which are spread over approximately 27 countries. The number of server locations could have been a little higher, but for most VPN users this is more than sufficient. Unfortunately, you can't manually choose a server, only a country (or server location). The free version of Atlas VPN only has 3 servers, including 1 in the Netherlands, for example.

Streaming services and downloading

Atlas VPN is suitable for streaming via Netflix, Disney+, Ziggo Go (HBO), NPOStart and many other popular streaming services. The US streaming servers also work fine, so you also get access to US libraries. Unfortunately, we couldn't get Amazon Prime to work. You can also download torrent files with Atlas VPN.

Additional features

Atlas VPN has few extra features, except for these two:

1. Tracker Blocker: blocks dangerous websites, trackers and certain cookies, so that advertising cannot be targeted to you
2. Data Breach Monitor: checks that your email address, passwords, and accounts are secure

Unfortunately, there is no support for split tunneling or a dedicated IP address.

Atlas VPN free trial

You can test the Atlas VPN free version for as long as you want: no time limits on their free VPN services! You can also try out the premium version for 30 days with a money-back guarantee.

In conclusion

Although the privacy offerings at Atlas VPN are not as strict as they might be, this VPN service can boast a lot of speed, reliability and performance for what you pay for it.

After reading this Atlas VPN review, do you think you will try their VPN services?