FastVPN by Namecheap: Is This VPN Really Fast?

Namecheap is banking on its reputation as an affordable but reliable web service brand with FastVPN.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
FastVPN by Namecheap: Is This VPN Really Fast? - Product Image
SecurityScore:
8.2 /10

What We Like

What We Don't Like

  • Five Eyes: FastVPN is owned and operated in the United States, a government that does not shy away from online spying – and sharing what it finds with other governments.
  • Questionable permissions: FastVPN asked permission to access our apps and resources, even when we’re offline.
  • High latency and slower speeds on offshore servers: When we connected to servers farther away from us, we started seeing significant drops in speed and latency.

Bottom Line

FastVPN is a fast VPN with decent security and privacy features. It’s not a top-tier VPN by any means, but its affordable pricing makes it a good option for students and VPN buyers on a budget.
Citations
  1. OpenVPN. (2022). OpenVPN Home Page. openvpn.net/

  2. WireGuard. (2022). WireGuard Home Page. wireguard.com/

  3. Namecheap. (2024). What is Split Tunneling in FastVPN for Windows?
    namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/10659/2266/what-is-split-tunneling-in-fastvpn-for-windows/