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mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225153_fb0fc1-f0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_database kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M448 73.143v45.714C448 159.143 347.667 192 224 192S0 159.143 0 118.857V73.143C0 32.857 100.333 0 224 0s224 32.857 224 73.143zM448 176v102.857C448 319.143 347.667 352 224 352S0 319.143 0 278.857V176c48.125 33.143 136.208 48.572 224 48.572S399.874 209.143 448 176zm0 160v102.857C448 479.143 347.667 512 224 512S0 479.143 0 438.857V336c48.125 33.143 136.208 48.572 224 48.572S399.874 369.143 448 336z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Self-Hosted Access Server<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225153_1de964-5b .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#10b981 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225153_1de964-5b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225153_1de964-5b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_gift kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 448c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h160V320H32v128zm448-288h-42.1c6.2-12.1 10.1-25.5 10.1-40 0-48.5-39.5-88-88-88-41.6 0-68.5 21.3-103 68.3-34.5-47-61.4-68.3-103-68.3-48.5 0-88 39.5-88 88 0 14.5 3.8 27.9 10.1 40H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v80c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h480c8.8 0 16-7.2 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aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M209.2 233.4l-108-31.6C88.7 198.2 80 186.5 80 173.5c0-16.3 13.2-29.5 29.5-29.5h66.3c12.2 0 24.2 3.7 34.2 10.5 6.1 4.1 14.3 3.1 19.5-2l34.8-34c7.1-6.9 6.1-18.4-1.8-24.5C238 74.8 207.4 64.1 176 64V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48h-2.5C45.8 64-5.4 118.7.5 183.6c4.2 46.1 39.4 83.6 83.8 96.6l102.5 30c12.5 3.7 21.2 15.3 21.2 28.3 0 16.3-13.2 29.5-29.5 29.5h-66.3C100 368 88 364.3 78 357.5c-6.1-4.1-14.3-3.1-19.5 2l-34.8 34c-7.1 6.9-6.1 18.4 1.8 24.5 24.5 19.2 55.1 29.9 86.5 30v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48.2c46.6-.9 90.3-28.6 105.7-72.7 21.5-61.6-14.6-124.8-72.5-141.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Free Plan, Then $7\/month<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns225153_6ad899-34{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}.kt-btns225153_6ad899-34 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns225153_6ad899-34\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn225153_60cfdd-14.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn225153_60cfdd-14.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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#ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn225153_60cfdd-14.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn225153_60cfdd-14.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn225153_60cfdd-14 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/openvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">TRY NOW<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 14px 25px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column225153_7a0cdb-55 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons225153_27d985-ab{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons225153_27d985-ab alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-225153_4443e9-3d .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225153_4443e9-3d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffffff;font-size:50px;margin-top:-75px;background:#00d084;border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-width:3px;border-radius:50%;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225153_4443e9-3d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47219_rlabel, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47219_rlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47219_rlabel\"]{display:block;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0rem;text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47219_rlabel mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47219_rlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47219_rlabel\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47219_rlabel img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47219_rlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47219_rlabel\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading47219_rlabel wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\">Runner Up<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image145610_56b8de-61:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-image145610_56b8de-61 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u26a1 Quick Verdict:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> OpenVPN has a $0 Free plan and a $7\/month Growth plan. Malwarebytes starts at $44.99\/yr.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> OpenVPN suits IT teams and self-hosters. Malwarebytes <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn\" title=\"VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a> suits home users who want antivirus plus a VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key difference:<\/strong> OpenVPN is an open source VPN protocol and platform. Malwarebytes Privacy VPN is a ready-made app built on WireGuard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our pick:<\/strong> OpenVPN (4.3\/5). It costs nothing to start, and anyone can audit its code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/openvpn-vs-malwarebytes-vpn.png\" alt=\"openvpn vs malwarebytes vpn\" class=\"wp-image-225156\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/openvpn-vs-malwarebytes-vpn.png 800w, https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/openvpn-vs-malwarebytes-vpn-480x252.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN and Malwarebytes VPN both promise a secure tunnel for your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/alaya-ai\" title=\"data\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data<\/a> traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But they aren&#8217;t the same kind of product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN is an open source VPN protocol you can run on your own server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malwarebytes Privacy VPN is a ready-made app from a well-known antivirus brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One gives you control. The other gives you convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide shows which trade-off fits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='overview'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This OpenVPN vs Malwarebytes VPN comparison covers pricing, encryption, speed, privacy, and ease of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reviewed documentation, pricing pages, and published user reviews for both tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our writers also spent hands-on time with each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those notes appear in the &#8220;What Our Team Noticed&#8221; sections below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content 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kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-openvpn'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is OpenVPN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN is an open source tunneling protocol created in 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It builds a secure tunnel between a VPN client and a VPN server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It uses Secure Sockets Layer\/Transport Layer <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager\" title=\"Security\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Security<\/a> (SSL\/TLS) to set up that tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OpenVPN company, once called OpenVPN Technologies, sells <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-crm-for-small-construction-business\" title=\"business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business<\/a> products like Access Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home users can grab the free OpenVPN Community Edition instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN is one protocol that most VPN providers also ship inside their own apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN works by wrapping data packets inside extra encrypted layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It offers better security than most VPN protocols, including older ones like PPTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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plan, then $7\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">Own your VPN server and your encryption keys. Audit every line of code. Start free and scale when your team grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/openvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY OPENVPN NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/openvpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-openvpn\">OPENVPN TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='openvpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">OpenVPN Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/best-ai-tools-for-business\" title=\"business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166323\">business<\/a> plans for OpenVPN&#8217;s hosted products in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>Small teams testing a few connections<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Growth<\/td><td>$7\/month<\/td><td>Growing teams adding remote users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enterprise<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>Large networks with compliance needs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing verified September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image9cd46e_f11d96 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9cd46e_f11d96 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/openvpn-pricing-1.png\" alt=\"OpenVPN Picing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> The Free plan works as an open-ended trial. You can test real VPN connections before paying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> There&#8217;s no formal refund window. Plans are pay-as-you-go, so you can cancel anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> The Community Edition sits outside these plans. It&#8217;s the free OpenVPN software you host yourself. The OpenVPN Connect client software is free too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Check how the Growth plan counts connections. Your bill rises as you add remote users.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140242_310cd7-55\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/openvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try OpenVPN For free<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-openvpn'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of OpenVPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what makes OpenVPN worth a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Code:<\/strong> Anyone can inspect the open source OpenVPN protocol. A global developer community spots and patches flaws fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TCP or UDP:<\/strong> OpenVPN TCP delivers every packet in order. OpenVPN UDP skips that check to gain speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your Choice of Ciphers:<\/strong> Pick encryption ciphers like AES or Blowfish and set key lengths. The OpenSSL library supports many encryption algorithms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perfect Forward Secrecy:<\/strong> One leaked key can&#8217;t unlock every past session. That limits the damage from a breach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firewall Friendly:<\/strong> It slips through firewalls and NAT gateways that block other VPN protocols. That makes it hard for an internet service provider to stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Runs Almost Anywhere:<\/strong> Windows, macOS, Linux, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-assistants-for-android\" title=\"Android\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166319\">Android<\/a>, and iOS all work. So do Tomato routers and even Solaris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3a6e23_2e07d6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3a6e23_2e07d6 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/openvpn-top-benefits.png\" alt=\"OpenVPN Top Benefits\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55 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#3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/openvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try OpenVPN For free<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='what-our-team-noticed'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Team Noticed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-essay-writer\" title=\"writer\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writer<\/a> signed up for OpenVPN and set up a working OpenVPN server from scratch. Here&#8217;s what stood out from that hands-on time:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image09aa81_f35e19 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image09aa81_f35e19 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-21.png\" alt=\"OpenVPN Personal Experience\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='openvpn-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">OpenVPN Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open source code anyone can audit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Community Edition for self-hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports both TCP and UDP transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works on routers and lesser-known operating systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slower than newer protocols like WireGuard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual configuration can be complex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less polished on mobile <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-multiple-devices\" title=\"devices\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">devices<\/a> than desktop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content 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wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/openvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try OpenVPN For free<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-malwarebytes-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Malwarebytes VPN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malwarebytes Privacy VPN is a consumer VPN service from antivirus software maker Malwarebytes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brand began as an anti malware solution, then added privacy tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VPN runs on the WireGuard protocol for quicker connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It offers 470+ worldwide servers across 45+ countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That server network comes from a partnership with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mullvad\" title=\"Mullvad VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mullvad VPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s built for people who want one app, one tap, and no setup.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image203dd8_234c29 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image203dd8_234c29 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-48-980x610.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video shows the app and its settings in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Malwarebytes review | Should you get it in 2026?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9i66wGLJjL8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left 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class=\"kb-img wp-image-32708\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-26.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-26-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">Malwarebytes VPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-rating wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 3.5\/5 | \ud83d\udcb0 From $44.99\/year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">Antivirus and a WireGuard VPN under one login. Flip one switch to hide your IP address. Try it risk-free for 60 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY MALWAREBYTES VPN NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/malwarebytes-vpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-malwarebytes-vpn\">MALWAREBYTES VPN TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='malwarebytes-vpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malwarebytes VPN Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malwarebytes sells its VPN inside yearly security plans. Here&#8217;s the 2026 lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>$44.99\/yr<\/td><td>Antivirus-only buyers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plus<\/td><td>$59.99\/yr<\/td><td>Antivirus plus Privacy VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>$159.99\/yr<\/td><td>Device security, VPN, and identity protection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing verified September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> Yes. The Privacy VPN comes with a 7-day trial period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> 60 days on the Privacy VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> VPN pricing scales by simultaneous connections, from one device up to five. Every tier gets all the same features. You can pay by PayPal or card, but not <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-crypto-trading\" title=\"crypto\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crypto<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Price check:<\/strong> Some review sites list the standalone VPN at $39.99\/yr for one device. Three devices run $49.99\/yr, and five run $59.99\/yr. Confirm at checkout. 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kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try Malwarebytes now<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-malwarebytes-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of Malwarebytes VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the important features that make Malwarebytes VPN useful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WireGuard by Default:<\/strong> Every connection uses WireGuard. You never have to pick a protocol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kill Switch:<\/strong> If the VPN drops, all network traffic stops. Your real IP never leaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connection Rules:<\/strong> This split tunneling tool lets certain apps or IP addresses skip the VPN. Banking apps are a common use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MultiHop:<\/strong> Route traffic through two servers in different countries. It&#8217;s an extra layer, not the same server twice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No-Logs Policy:<\/strong> Malwarebytes says it doesn&#8217;t track, store, or share network data. That covers DNS requests and bandwidth usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private DNS:<\/strong> It runs its own DNS servers that don&#8217;t track your traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helpful Support:<\/strong> Help is easily accessible through a support ticket or chat. 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.kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try Malwarebytes now<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='what-our-team-noticed-1'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Team Noticed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our writer created a Malwarebytes account and used the VPN for everyday browsing. Here&#8217;s what stood out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to use Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Tutorial for 2026!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zeat5HxtAuc?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='malwarebytes-vpn-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malwarebytes VPN Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros-1'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple one-tap apps for beginners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WireGuard protocol on every connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kill switch and split tunneling included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60-day money-back guarantee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons-1'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No third party audits of its no-logs policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Struggles with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-hulu\" title=\"Hulu\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hulu<\/a>, Disney+, and BBC iPlayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Linux, router, or gaming console apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US base inside the Five Eyes alliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140276_957961-f2, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140276_957961-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140276_957961-f2, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140276_957961-f2{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140276_957961-f2{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140276_957961-f2 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140276_957961-f2\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try Malwarebytes now<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='feature-comparison'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how both tools compare across nine features, plus pricing. Keep one thing in mind. You&#8217;re comparing a protocol platform with a consumer app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>OpenVPN<\/th><th>Malwarebytes VPN<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Starting Price<\/td><td>$0 (Free plan)<\/td><td>$44.99\/yr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free Plan<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Open Source Code<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protocols<\/td><td>OpenVPN TCP &amp; UDP<\/td><td>WireGuard only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Self-Hosted Server<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Site-to-Site Networking<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bundled Antivirus<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Identity Protection<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705 (Total plan)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linux Support<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best For<\/td><td>IT teams and self-hosters<\/td><td>Home users who want simplicity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-core-purpose-remote-access'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Core Purpose &amp; Remote Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> OpenVPN is built for remote access into private networks. The OpenVPN Access Server gives admins one web panel to manage VPN users. Staff can reach office files from anywhere through one encrypted path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagef36de3_d06005 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagef36de3_d06005 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-32-980x409.png\" alt=\"OpenVPN Secure Remote Access\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> The Privacy VPN protects one person&#8217;s browsing, not a company network. It masks your IP address and hides your online activities. You can&#8217;t host your own server with it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image32db9d_774db8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image32db9d_774db8 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-12-980x330.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Privacy VPN\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-protocols-encryption'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Protocols &amp; Encryption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> OpenVPN builds its encryption protocols on SSL\/TLS and the OpenSSL library. The TCP transmission control protocol mode favors reliable delivery. The UDP user datagram protocol mode favors speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TLS auth adds an HMAC firewall to each session. It uses a hash message authentication code to reject forged packets. That&#8217;s what keeps OpenVPN safe on hostile networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Setup Remote Access to Your Home Network\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/trFLqNwUEek?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> Malwarebytes uses only WireGuard and advertises AES-256 encryption. You can&#8217;t swap protocols or tune the settings. It may also store an anonymized public key to set up each connection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> OpenVPN is only as secure as your setup. Weak encryption keys or sloppy config can expose sensitive data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-speed-performance'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Speed &amp; Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> OpenVPN is slower than newer tunneling protocols like WireGuard. Its extra encryption layers add overhead. Choosing the UDP protocol speeds up most OpenVPN connections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> WireGuard should make it quick, but published speed tests tell a mixed story. One test measured a 34% drop on nearby Malwarebytes servers and 62% on distant ones. Gamers also mention high ping, so it&#8217;s not the fastest VPN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Using a VPN always costs some speed, as with most VPNs. Run OpenVPN on UDP by default. Switch to TCP only when a network blocks UDP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='4-access-control-browsing-protection'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Access Control &amp; Browsing Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> Zero trust rules check every user and device before granting access. A public key infrastructure issues certificates for each person. The authentication OpenVPN uses also accepts usernames and passwords.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagea6c409_9ab291 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagea6c409_9ab291 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-50-980x402.png\" alt=\"OpenVPN Enforce Zero Trust Access\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> Browser Guard is a free extension that blocks scam sites and trackers. It works alongside the VPN for extra online privacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageeaa43a_9513ea .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageeaa43a_9513ea size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-8-9-980x546.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Browser Guard\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-threat-blocking'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Threat Blocking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> CloudConnexa, the hosted version, adds DNS security and content filtering. It filters internet access so users can&#8217;t reach known phishing and malware domains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DNS Security and Protection with CloudConnexa (formerly OpenVPN Cloud)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qp2AeEb058Q?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> Here Malwarebytes has a clear edge. Paid plans pair the VPN with Premium antivirus that catches ransomware and spyware.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Malwarebytes Premium Test &amp; Review 2022 - Antivirus Security Review - Protection Test\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QLwibPBMcDY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AdwCleaner, a free adware remover, rounds out the Malwarebytes products.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1513e9_18aa04 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1513e9_18aa04 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malwarebytes-AdwCleaner.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes AdwCleaner\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='6-privacy-logging'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Privacy &amp; Logging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> When you run your own OpenVPN servers, you control the logs. No VPN company sits between you and your data. The code is public, so anyone can check it for hidden tracking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> Malwarebytes says it doesn&#8217;t store IP addresses or bandwidth logs. Many VPNs now publish audit reports, but Malwarebytes hasn&#8217;t. Its privacy policy is also vague, and the company is US-based.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagece95fa_320cc5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagece95fa_320cc5 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-35-980x296.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Saves Personal Data\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its privacy tools also aim to shrink your digital footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image500c70_93979a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image500c70_93979a size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-35-980x329.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Saves Digital Footprint\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Every privacy VPN review we read flags the missing audit. If verified no-logs matters, look at audited VPNs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='7-devices-platforms'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Devices &amp; Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> OpenVPN runs on almost any operating system, including routers with Tomato firmware. It handles IPv4 and IPv6 traffic. Its VPN clients also run on IoT devices in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image96d444_b002fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image96d444_b002fa size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-43-980x384.png\" alt=\"OpenVPN Secure IoT Communication\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> You get a Windows app, a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager-for-mac\" title=\"Mac\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac<\/a> desktop app, and an iOS app. Android mobile apps are covered too. There&#8217;s no Linux, router, Fire TV Stick, or gaming consoles support. It has no smart DNS feature for TVs either.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Stuck on an older <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/accounting-software-for-mac\" title=\"Mac\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac<\/a> with macOS Catalina? Check the minimum system version before you buy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='8-business-networking'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Business Networking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> Site-to-site VPN tunnels link offices so teams share files like they&#8217;re in one building. OpenVPN scales from one remote worker to large organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image8288d8_ce2f9b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image8288d8_ce2f9b size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-49-980x403.png\" alt=\"OpenVPN Site-to-Site Networking\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can also secure access to the SaaS apps your team uses daily.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3b0125_10d9b9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3b0125_10d9b9 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-44-980x391.png\" alt=\"OpenVPN Create Secure Access to SaaS Applications\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> Malwarebytes has no site-to-site or team networking features. It&#8217;s a personal privacy tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='9-identity-protection'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Identity Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> OpenVPN doesn&#8217;t monitor your personal identity. Its SaaS protection guards business app traffic instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get Started with Zero Trust SaaS Application Access (OpenVPN Cloud)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4M7QD-1Q7kk?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> Want Malwarebytes protection beyond the VPN? The Total plan adds identity theft protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image48b1c6_b71b71 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image48b1c6_b71b71 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-39-980x401.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark web monitoring alerts you when your details show up in a leak.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image196fcc_ca0e67 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image196fcc_ca0e67 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malwarebytes-Dark-Web-Monitoring.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Dark Web Monitoring\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A personal data remover also asks data brokers to delete your info.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagedb3db5_ccdfe6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagedb3db5_ccdfe6 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malwarebytes-Personal-Data-Remover.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Personal Data Remover\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='10-pricing-cost'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Pricing &amp; Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are both price lists side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tier<\/th><th>OpenVPN<\/th><th>Malwarebytes VPN<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td>Free: $0<\/td><td>\u274c (7-day trial only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entry<\/td><td>Growth: $7\/month<\/td><td>Standard: $44.99\/yr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mid<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Plus: $59.99\/yr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top<\/td><td>Enterprise: Custom<\/td><td>Total: $159.99\/yr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN:<\/strong> The OpenVPN free tier costs nothing. Creating VPN tunnels with the Community Edition is free too. You only pay for more connections or managed hosting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN:<\/strong> There&#8217;s no free version of the VPN. You need Plus or Total to get it bundled. That&#8217;s fair value only if you also want the antivirus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='different-scenarios'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>If You Need&#8230;<\/th><th>Choose<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Zero budget<\/td><td>OpenVPN<\/td><td>Free plan and free Community Edition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antivirus plus VPN<\/td><td>Malwarebytes VPN<\/td><td>Both come in one plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your own VPN server<\/td><td>OpenVPN<\/td><td>Full control of logs and keys<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No setup at all<\/td><td>Malwarebytes VPN<\/td><td>One-tap apps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business remote access<\/td><td>OpenVPN<\/td><td>Access Server and site-to-site links<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Streaming<\/td><td>Neither<\/td><td>Other VPNs unblock more platforms<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Your Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN free is a real option, not a teaser. Malwarebytes only makes sense if you&#8217;d pay for antivirus anyway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0c Your Tech Stack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running Linux, routers, or IoT gear? OpenVPN handles secure connections for all of them. Malwarebytes covers only Windows devices, Macs, and phones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcdd Your Use Case<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connecting staff to office systems calls for OpenVPN. Hiding your IP on caf\u00e9 Wi-Fi is easier with Malwarebytes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf93 Your Experience Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginners should start with Malwarebytes or a provider with OpenVPN preconfigured. Admins comfortable with .ovpn files will prefer OpenVPN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udd93 Free Trials and Demos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test OpenVPN on its Free plan with a real project. Use the Malwarebytes 7-day trial to check speeds on your own connection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udedf Support Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community Edition users rely on forums and docs, while paid OpenVPN tiers get business support. Hit issues downloading Malwarebytes? Its team answers tickets and chats quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='switching-guide'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switching Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already using one of these tools? Here&#8217;s what changes if you switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-openvpn-to-malwarebytes-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from OpenVPN to Malwarebytes VPN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-tap apps with auto connect and auto launch options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antivirus and Browser Guard in the same account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity theft protection on the Total plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open source code you can audit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-hosting and site-to-site links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linux and router support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Back up your .ovpn files and disconnect the OpenVPN client.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a Malwarebytes account and choose Plus or Total.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install the app, approve the VPN pop up window, and turn on the kill switch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-malwarebytes-vpn-to-openvpn'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from Malwarebytes VPN to OpenVPN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full control over ciphers and keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for Linux, routers, and IoT devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A free plan with no yearly bill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bundled antivirus protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-tap setup with zero config<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark web and identity monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancel Malwarebytes within 60 days if you want a refund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install OpenVPN Access Server or pick an OpenVPN compatible service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install OpenVPN Connect or the OpenVPN GUI, then import your profile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-our-review-didn-t-cover'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Review Didn&#8217;t Cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This comparison focused on individuals and small teams. We didn&#8217;t test Access Server at enterprise scale or custom Enterprise pricing. We also didn&#8217;t check whether any Malwarebytes locations run on virtual servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We didn&#8217;t test whether you can download torrents smoothly on Malwarebytes. Reports say it struggles with censorship in China, but we couldn&#8217;t verify that. Our notes reflect the September 2026 versions of both tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='final-verdict'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Winner<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/td><td>OpenVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd10 Protocols &amp; Encryption<\/td><td>OpenVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc76 Ease of Use<\/td><td>Malwarebytes VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd0c Devices &amp; Platforms<\/td><td>OpenVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f Privacy Transparency<\/td><td>OpenVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Threat &amp; Identity Protection<\/td><td>Malwarebytes VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udfe2 Business Networking<\/td><td>OpenVPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OpenVPN<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group winner-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id='\ud83c\udfc6-winner-openvpn'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 WINNER: OPENVPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN wins 5 out of 7 categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Self-hosted VPNs, business remote access, Linux and router setups<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN and Malwarebytes VPN solve different problems. OpenVPN is a toolkit for building your own virtual private network. Malwarebytes is a finished app for people who never want to touch a config file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is Malwarebytes Privacy VPN safe for everyday browsing? Yes, especially as an add-on to its antivirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how well does Malwarebytes Privacy VPN work for streaming? Not well, and its small network and missing audits hold it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OpenVPN is free to start and open to inspection. It runs on nearly every device. If you want control and transparency, OpenVPN is the better choice.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140242_310cd7-55\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, 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wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/openvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try OpenVPN For free<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-openvpn-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of OpenVPN Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how OpenVPN stacks up against popular virtual private networks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn-vs-openvpn\" title=\"OpenVPN vs NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenVPN vs NordVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>OpenVPN wins on:<\/em> self-hosted servers, a free tier, and code anyone can read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn\" title=\"NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NordVPN<\/a> wins on:<\/em> ready-made apps, a much larger server list, and streaming access.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn-vs-openvpn\" title=\"OpenVPN vs ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenVPN vs ExpressVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>OpenVPN wins on:<\/em> zero cost, site-to-site networking, and full cipher choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>ExpressVPN wins on:<\/em> OpenVPN preconfigured out of the box, higher speeds, and a router app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OpenVPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/surfshark\" title=\"Surfshark\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surfshark<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>OpenVPN wins on:<\/em> owning your logs, IoT support, and business access controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Surfshark wins on:<\/em> OpenVPN as one tunneling protocol among several, unlimited devices, and ad blocking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-openvpn\" title=\"OpenVPN vs ProtonVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenVPN vs ProtonVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>OpenVPN wins on:<\/em> self-hosting, custom security protocol setups, and site-to-site links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn\" title=\"ProtonVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProtonVPN<\/a> wins on:<\/em> Swiss jurisdiction, a free consumer plan, and no server upkeep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140242_310cd7-55{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140242_310cd7-55 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140242_310cd7-55\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, 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767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140242_9888fb-bd kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/openvpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try OpenVPN For free<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-malwarebytes-vpn-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of Malwarebytes VPN Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how Malwarebytes VPN compares with other VPNs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn-vs-malwarebytes-vpn\" title=\"Malwarebytes VPN vs NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malwarebytes VPN vs NordVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Malwarebytes VPN wins on:<\/em> a simpler app, a bundled antivirus, and fewer settings to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>NordVPN wins on:<\/em> more servers, dedicated streaming support, and independent audits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn-vs-malwarebytes-vpn\" title=\"Malwarebytes VPN vs ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166318\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malwarebytes VPN vs ExpressVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Malwarebytes VPN wins on:<\/em> a longer 60-day refund window, antivirus bundles, and MultiHop routing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>ExpressVPN wins on:<\/em> router support, reliable streaming, and a wider server spread.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN vs Surfshark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Malwarebytes VPN wins on:<\/em> a trusted anti-malware engine, identity theft tools, and a cleaner interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Surfshark wins on:<\/em> unlimited devices, Linux apps, and more protocol choices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes VPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/private-internet-access\" title=\"Private Internet Access\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private Internet Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Malwarebytes VPN wins on:<\/em> WireGuard-only simplicity, fast support replies, and antivirus in the same plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Private Internet Access wins on:<\/em> choosing your OpenVPN encryption level, open source apps, and more simultaneous connections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140276_957961-f2, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140276_957961-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140276_957961-f2, .site .entry-content 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#ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140276_d4c857-7c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Try Malwarebytes now<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='frequently-asked-questions'  id=\"boomdevs_36\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is OpenVPN free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The Community Edition is free to self-host. The business products also have a $0 Free plan. You only pay $7\/month on Growth when you need more connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is it safe to use OpenVPN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. It uses SSL\/TLS, strong ciphers like AES, and Perfect Forward Secrecy. Its open code gets constant review. Just avoid weak keys and sloppy configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is Malwarebytes VPN any good?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s decent for basic privacy on public Wi-Fi. But it has a small network, patchy streaming, and no independent audits. It&#8217;s best as an add-on to Malwarebytes antivirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does Malwarebytes VPN log data?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company says no. Its policy excludes DNS requests, IP addresses, and bandwidth logs. No outside firm has audited that claim, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the difference between VPN and OpenVPN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A VPN is the private tunnel itself. OpenVPN is one protocol, plus software, that builds that tunnel. Many VPN services use it inside their apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"name\": \"OpenVPN vs Malwarebytes VPN: Which One Is Actually Worth It?\",\n      \"description\": \"OpenVPN vs Malwarebytes VPN compared side by side. OpenVPN wins on price, control, and open code, but Malwarebytes beats it on ease of use. 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