Review HideMyAss
Last Update : March 2, 2017
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HideMyAss : Global Overview
HideMyAss started back in 2005 as a free proxy service. Since then it has grown has one of the largest and most powerful VPN services.
HideMyAss is part of the British company Privax LTD that was purchased by AVG Technologies (which has now been acquired by Avast Software).
A succesful VPN service that has been welcomed by the digital community with great popularity. As such it has become the largest VPN Network provider with more than 940 servers together with 120,000 IP addresses in over 350 locations in different parts of the world.
Main features
Offers a wide variety of free services :
- Download Free Chrome & Firefox Extensions
- Panic Button
- IP Checker
- Web Proxy Service
- HideMyAss Free Proxy Service
- Anonymous Link Referrer Service (to create anonymous and untraceable links)
- Free anonymous Email Service for more privacy
- A very interesting HideMyAss Blog to up-to-date with all security tips and installation guides.
Security
Regarding HideMyAss security, its users can choose from 4 different options :
- OpenVPN-UPD
- Open VPN-TCP
- PPTP
- L2TP
HideMyAss uses a 128-bit Blowfish encryption which although not being one of the most powerfull still offers an acceptable service.
Ease of Use
Not only its website is user-friendly and very easy to navigate, but HideMyAss also offers a great and proactive customer service available via live chat ot email.
Signing up to the website is quick fast and easy although it should be noted that you will have to add your payment details in order to access the website.
- Free 7 days trial
- 3 ways to hide windows : « Instant » which ensures the best speed, « Locations » from which you can choose a server from the extensive list and « freedom » which allows you to conecct to the closes country.
- You can also randomly change your IP address.
- Apps for iOS, Mac and Android
Speed
Being an UK based service, the most powerful speed tests came from the UK although some other international servers had also great speed performances. Its overall speed test is optimal with great scores.
HideMyAss Prices
| Best Plan | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year |
| Cost/ Month | $9.99 | $6.66 | $4.99 |
| Total Cost | $9.99 | $41.94 | $59.88 |
| Savings | 0% | 33% | 50% |
Payments can be made from all major credit cards, Pay Pal and bank tranfer.
It is interesting to note that HideMyAss has a 30-day money back guarantee which makes it an interesting option to try for a month in order to check its features.
HideMyAss Review Summary
HideMyAss is one of the biggest VPN providers with a vast list of locations to choose your server from.
In addition, HideMyAss is a very affordable and a very efficient VPN service. Although some UK legislations tend to put some limitations, HideMyAss offers to its new customer a 7 days free trial which is a very interesting option to try all its different features.
Its good test results together with its friendly interface and its hundreds of locations worldwide have managed to put HideMyAss as one of the most popular VPN services to protect your personal information and ensure a safe online experience.