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49 countries·5 devices·WireGuard, OpenVPN·Audited no-logs
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Best VPNs for torrenting & P2P
For P2P the priority order flips: privacy first, speed second. This ranking weighs audited no-logs policies, kill-switch quality and P2P server policies. Non-negotiables for torrenting: an independently audited no-logs policy, a firewall-grade kill switch (your real IP is exposed the second the tunnel drops mid-swarm), and explicit P2P permission. Port forwarding — offered by Proton VPN and Windscribe — meaningfully improves seeding. VPNUS lists tools, not permissions: downloading copyrighted material stays illegal with or without a VPN.
Free plan: Unlimited · 5 locations · 1 device
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110 countries·10 devices·WireGuard, OpenVPN·Audited no-logs
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126 countries·10 devices·NordLynx (WireGuard), OpenVPN·Audited no-logs
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105 countries·8 devices·Lightway, OpenVPN·Audited no-logs
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100 countries·Unlimited devices·WireGuard, OpenVPN·Audited no-logs
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Free plan: 10 GB/month · 10 locations · unlimited devices
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69 countries·Unlimited devices·WireGuard, OpenVPN
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100 countries·7 devices·WireGuard, OpenVPN·Audited no-logs
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Free plan: Unlimited · 8 locations · 1 device
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54 countries·10 devices·WireGuard, OpenVPN·Audited no-logs
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Free plan: 10 GB/month · 10 locations · 1 device
100% FreeNo Card RequiredLimited Data · 10 GB/month
48 countries·10 devices·WireGuard, OpenVPN
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which VPNs allow torrenting?
Every provider on this page permits P2P on all or designated servers. Free-tier P2P is rarer: Windscribe and PrivadoVPN allow it on free plans; Proton VPN's free servers do not.
▸Is torrenting with a VPN legal?
The VPN is legal; what you download is what matters. Torrenting open-licensed content is fine anywhere. Downloading copyrighted material is illegal with or without a VPN.
▸What is port forwarding and do I need it?
It lets peers initiate connections to you, improving seed ratios and speeds on poorly-seeded torrents. Proton VPN and Windscribe offer it; most competitors dropped it for security simplicity.