What's better, proxy or VPN for anonymity?

[clemens]

Just wondering what may be better solution for anonymous online surfing and private "private" banking - VPN or Proxy what you prefer?

 

[JohnLocke]

You may either use a VPN or a VPS the latter is the most optimal for hiding your activity and IP, since you login to another server (VPS = Virtual Private Server) and from there login to your banking, SEO tools or whatever the purpose is for this setup.

 

[clemens]

Thank you and why will I want to use a VPN ?

 

[clemens]

Does somone know which VPS provider with Windows 10 is the best not too cheap?

 

[walterz]

I prefer using VPN. Easy to use for a lifetime

 

[walterz]

Does somone know which VPS provider with Windows 10 is the best not too cheap?

If you're looking for cheap VPS, Amazon EC2 would work. But they only offer windows 2007

 

[OTR365]

...why will I want to use a VPN ?

VPN is the easier route, as you only need to install a software and make a payment. Each time you log in to a VPN, you can choose a country most suitable for your purposes. Some VPN providers have also specialty servers for P2P traffic, double/multi-hop VPN etc. Many VPN providers accept payment in bitcoin.

I've used at least PIA (Private Internet Access), Mullvad, AirVPN, Proton VPN, TrueVPN and NordVPN (<- my favorite). You can use some of the Proton VPN's servers for free just to see how it works. Then later become a paying customer (for more options) with them or some other provider.

(In the unlikely case you need absolute, total privacy, choose your VPN carefully and consider other privacy tricks such as e.g. running Tor over VPN; using also public access Wifi or prepaid unregisterd WiFi etc.)

 

[clemens]

What's your thoughts about ExpressVPN High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service | ExpressVPN ?

 

[LazyFox]

VPN IP is shared among hundreds of clients and sometimes is blacklisted. So, better to use a dedicated VPN for your own use.

 

[BlueMist]

If you guys think you can get anonymity for $50-100 per year via VPN then think again. If something goes wrong you are first going to be screwed with logs handed over. You would have to use dual or triple VPN connections (multi-hops) all from different providers and just hope for the best.