TorGuard Review – Is It The Best VPN in 2023?

TorGuard Review Overview

In this TorGuard review, we will discuss all the features and specifications of this VPN.

We make sure to provide honest and reliable VPN reviews every time to help users know the best VPN service for them.

Is TorGuard the Best VPN?

From the name itself, TorGurad is one of the best VPNs for torrenting. It is not just a simple VPN but rather a complex software that offers advanced servers, and networks.

TorGuard also provides IPv6 leak protection, WireGuard, and Stealth Proxy. Although most of these features are also present in most competitors. TorGuard also has a built-in ad-blocker, P2P support, and a good ability to bypass geo-restrictions.

There are some, however, lacking features that we would like to see with TorGuard. They are additional privacy features and a more clarified price transparency.

Pricing

The pricing of TorGuard comes in four different types.

If you like to unblock Netflix, you need to have a TorGuard streaming IP address. You can only have it for an additional monthly payment.

TorGuard Free Trial

TorGuard offers a free trial. But it won’t be easy to acquire them. You need to send a receipt or bill from your previous VPN service to get the 7-day free trial from TorGuard.

How to Install TorGuard on Firestick

1.  Click Home on your remote and scroll once to your left. It will be the search icon.

2. You can either say the name of the app to your Alexa voice-enabled remote or start typing it. If you typed it, click on the suggestion when it appears.

3. Click on the TorGuard VPN icon.

4. Click Get to Download.

5. Click Open.

6.  Click on the Next button.

7. Click Enable.

8. To continue the request, simply click OK.

9. You can now log in with your TorGuard VPN account credentials.

TorGuard Speed Test

Torguard puts itself forward as one of the fastest proxies around. Since TorGuard has a huge number of servers across the world, it can provide fast speed. We saw speeds that were about average for the industry, around 55-60 MBps which is decent.

You will see a downtick in further servers, particularly in Australia and South America, but this is pretty common across the board.

Privacy /Anonymity

No-Log Policy

TorGuard follows the No-log policy. This means all of your data and information are safe. TorGuard does not record the connection time, original IP, and other crucial information. 

This is important because we trust a lot with the VPN service we are using.

When choosing a VPN, always be mindful of the logging policy they follow. There are some VPNs (mostly free ones) that sell user information to third-party advertisers.

Mask Your IP Address

TorGuard works well in hiding the user’s original IP address. Since it also has IPv6 leak protection and a no-log policy, we can say that it is a trusted VPN.

It works by giving a new IP address depending on the location you like.

Security

When it comes to security, TorGuard gives a lot of options. Starting with the encryption it provides. Most VPNs have the AES 256-bit military-grade encryption. TorGuard also has this type of encryption but it also offers AES 128-bit, also known as Blowfish 128-bit encryption.

We also would like to discuss all the present VPN protocols that TorGuaard has.

OpenVPN

OpenVPN has two types. UDP is a little faster with less connectivity and TCP is relatively slower but has more connections.

L2TP/IPSec

This VPN protocol protects the IP address whenever it accesses a web page.

OpenConnect VPN

It is a great protocol that makes your VPN traffic look like normal SSL traffic.

WireGuard

Impressively, TorGuards supports WireGuard which is one of the fastest and most secure software for VPNs nowadays. It is available for Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.

Does It Work Well With Popular Streaming Apps

Kodi

TorGuard works wonderfully with Kodi. Since this VPN is also good for torrenting, it is also a great companion for Kodi users out there.

If you live in the UK, or some other country that prohibits the use of Kodi, you can rely on TorGurad to access it.

Netflix

TorGuard can only access Netflix if you will acquire a residential IP address from this VPN. This will cost you more monthly payments. Nevertheless, TorGuard can’t access Netflix without it. 

Hulu

Just like with Netflix, a dedicated IP address from this VPN is needed to access other platforms like Hulu, Amazon Prime, and BBC iPlayer.

Jurisdiction

Torguard is based in Florida, USA, and is subject to US Federal Law. Based on the so-called 5-eyes, this doesn’t seem to have made much difference to users as they have a solid ‘zero logs’ policy.

GeoIP Unblocking

Torguard will have no trouble getting around GeoIP-locked content.

In fact, TorGuard’s big selling point is that it has been proven to work successfully in the Great Firewall of China, one of the most secure censored networks anywhere in the world.

Servers and Server Location

TorGuard offers 3000+ servers in 68 locations across 50 countries.

Apps

TorGuard offers apps for Android, Firestick, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

It is also available on other routers like DD-WRT and Tomato.

Kill Switch

TorGuard also has a kill switch feature. It is an automatic function for TorGuard. Whenever your VPN runs into a problem, TorGuard won’t reconnect you to the internet because you will have your original IP. This is dangerous because all of your data and traffic will be tracked back to your IP/identity online.

Split Tunneling

TorGuard has a split tunneling function but it is for Android devices only.

Split tunneling will make it looks like you are not connected to a VPN so that apps that blocks VPN won’t recognize you.

Leak Protection

This VPN has built-in DNS and IPv6 leak protection. These will make sure that all data and information are safe with this VPN.

We test this VPN and found no errors or leaks of any data.

Torrent Policy

Considering that TorGuard is the only provider we have come across that sells a streaming bundle specifically dedicated to streaming TV and media, with 2 free dedicated streaming IPs, we can say that TorGuard embraces torrents.

We start to see why TorGuard is the VPN of choice for sophisticated users as you can choose dedicated IPs or freshly minted the UK or US residential IPs. We were impressed with the wide array of options and services.

Also, you have the option to use a SOCKS5 proxy.

Tor Compatibility

Some more concerned individuals like to use VPN in combination with Tor to give a double layer of encryption to their data. Though there is no reason you can’t do this with TorGuard, you’d probably get better speed using their Stealth VPN and Stealth proxy double-layered security. Giving a similar double-layered security approach as NordVPN’s Double VPN.

However, with a proxy, you might get a bit more speed.

SOCKS5 Proxy

TorGuard offers an option to use SOCKS5 Proxy. It will hinder torrent sites to collect and steal your data from third-party advertisers.

Only a few VPNs have this type of feature. This is what makes this VPN very much good for torrenting.

Customer Support

Torguard prides itself on best-in-class customer support with 24/7 live chat.

They also offer email ticketing for your concerns.

However, if you are in the USA, Toruard can provide you with a contact number that you can call for assistance.

Final Thoughts

Torguard is a seriously impressive VPN provider. It has more good things than bad.

For us as VPN reviewers, we loved that you could do things like choose your DNS or write a script to autorun when the VPN disconnect and clear cookies and cache.

But, this is a VPN provider for someone who really knows what they are doing. There are cheaper and easier to use solutions out there like IPVanish.

Use Torguard if you really know your stuff and want to take network privacy to the next level.