VPN Unlimited is developed by KeepSolid Inc., a software company incorporated in New York City that has been operating since 2013. The company claims over 20 million users worldwide and offers a suite of security products alongside its VPN, including the Passwarden password manager. As a US-based company, KeepSolid falls under the jurisdiction of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance, which is a fundamental concern for privacy-focused users since US law enforcement can compel data disclosure through warrants and gag orders.
The service operates approximately 3,000 servers across 80+ countries, though independent reviewers note the effective count of dedicated infrastructure may be closer to 500 unique servers. Protocol support is reasonably modern: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, and the proprietary KeepSolid Wise protocol. KeepSolid Wise routes traffic through TCP port 443 or UDP port 33434 to disguise VPN traffic as regular HTTPS, making it useful in countries that actively block VPN connections. Encryption uses the AES-256 standard with RSA-2048 key exchange and SHA-1 HMAC authentication.
Privacy is where VPN Unlimited draws the most criticism. While KeepSolid states it does not monitor or store browsing activity, connection timestamps, or download history, the privacy policy reveals that session-level metadata is collected. This includes device names, operating system type, bandwidth consumed, and IP addresses that are retained temporarily during active sessions. The company says IP addresses are deleted when sessions end, but this claim has never been verified by an independent audit. Multiple review outlets have flagged this as a significant shortcoming, particularly given the US jurisdiction. The privacy policy also acknowledges sharing certain data with third parties, which further undermines confidence in its privacy posture.
Speed performance varies dramatically depending on protocol choice and server distance. With WireGuard on nearby servers, speeds can be acceptable for HD and even 4K streaming. However, independent testing from vpnMentor recorded speed drops of 79% to nearby Singapore servers and up to 99% on long-distance connections to Australia, describing the results as among the worst tested. ProPrivacy measured an average of 11.5 Mbps over a three-month testing period. Windows users in particular may experience severe latency increases. macOS users face a separate issue: IPv6 and WebRTC leaks have been documented, requiring manual IPv6 disabling at the system level for secure operation.
Streaming is a relative strength. VPN Unlimited reliably unblocks Netflix US, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Amazon Prime Video support is inconsistent, with some reviewers reporting failures. For users in restrictive regions, the KeepSolid Wise protocol reportedly works in China with six available server regions. Torrenting, however, is heavily restricted. P2P traffic is allowed on only three to five specific servers located in Canada, France, Romania, Luxembourg, and California. The company's terms of service actively discourage torrenting, making this a poor choice for regular P2P users.
The kill switch is available on Windows, macOS, Android 8+, and iOS, but is absent on Linux. TechRadar noted kill switch reliability issues during testing on Windows. Split tunneling is limited to the Windows client only. The device management system is notably restrictive: the base plan allows five simultaneous connections tied to specific device slots, and users can only remove one device per week. Additional device slots can be purchased for $0.99-$5.99 per month, or users can upgrade to a Teams plan supporting up to 25 devices.
Pricing is competitive, with plans at $7.99-$9.99 monthly, $4-$5 monthly on annual billing, and the signature lifetime plan at $159-$199. The lifetime option is genuinely unusual in the VPN market and appeals to budget-conscious buyers, though the long-term viability of any lifetime subscription depends entirely on the company's continued operation. A 30-day money-back guarantee and 7-day free trial are available. KeepSolid also offers a Personal Server add-on that provides a dedicated server with a personal IP address, which can be useful for avoiding shared-IP blacklisting.
Customer support receives generally positive marks, with 24/7 live chat and responsive email support. Multiple reviewers noted quick and knowledgeable responses. The apps are available across all major platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox.