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The video provides an in-depth review of Brave VPN in 2023, exposing its various limitations and critiques. Tom Spark evaluates Brave VPN’s high cost ($10 per month or $120 per year) against its basic functionality and limited features, likening it more to a proxy service than a fully-fledged VPN. Limitations include capped speeds at 500 Mbps, support for only five devices, and a lack of information on server locations. The user experience is further criticized for its brief seven-day trial period, lack of a standalone desktop app, and an absent two-factor authentication feature. Moreover, the VPN has trouble accessing streaming services beyond the US version of Netflix, making it impractical for broader use. Although it offers built-in ad blocking and no trackers when used with the Brave browser, Brave VPN is noted for its transparency but lacks a third-party audit. Overall, Brave VPN receives a poor rating and is not recommended due to its high cost, limited features, and unimpressive performance, with suggestions to consider more robust and value-conscious alternatives.
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In this part of the video, Tom Spark revisits the Brave VPN service to evaluate its current standing in 2023. He explains that Brave VPN has adopted a business model similar to Google’s, offering premium features on top of a free product. He discusses the pricing structure, noting that it costs $10 per month or $120 per year, which he finds expensive compared to other VPNs. Tom also highlights that Brave VPN limits speeds to 500 megabits per second, which may not be ideal for users with high-speed internet. He mentions that Brave VPN supports protection for up to five devices and is available on Desktop, Android, and iOS, though he is uncertain about the existence of a standalone desktop app outside the Brave browser. Additionally, he explains the refund policy, which includes a seven-day trial period instead of a standard 30-day policy.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reviews Brave’s VPN services, critiquing its pricing, refund policy, and functionality. They note that Brave’s VPN has a flat rate of ten dollars a month with no hidden fees but lacks a promo code and has only a seven-day trial period. The VPN is considered expensive over the long term, supports limited simultaneous connections, and may only be available through the browser. Speed tests show the VPN capping at around 500 Mbps, which is unimpressive. The speaker highlights a lack of information about server locations, which they estimate to be fewer than 50, and notes that the VPN’s features are quite basic, working more like a proxy.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various aspects of the Brave browser and BrightVPN. They note that while the Brave browser has built-in ad blocking, it’s not directly provided by BrightVPN. The Brave browser is praised for having no trackers and good privacy features. There is mention of exploring the Guardian application to compare trackers. The speaker attempts to test BrightVPN’s ability to access the US version of Netflix, successfully finding and streaming “In His Shadow,” but faces issues with accessing content from other regions like the UK. They also touch on Brave’s lack of two-factor authentication and mention that Brave sources the VPN from another company, rather than developing it in-house.
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In this segment, the reviewer discusses various limitations and issues with BraveVPN. They mention missing settings and the lack of a desktop version, as well as potential future features like a kill switch. The reviewer notes that BraveVPN is not open source and lacks a third-party audit but commends the team’s transparency with customer inquiries.
However, they express frustration with the customer support system, particularly the difficulty in creating support tickets. The reviewer also highlights BraveVPN’s incompatibility with streaming services like Prime Video.
In the final assessment, BraveVPN is rated poorly, with a score of 20.31, attributed to its limited functionality, high cost ($10/month or $120/year), and lackluster performance, especially in speed. Despite some positive points for privacy standards and the team’s willingness to handle criticism, the service is critiqued for not meeting the expected standards of a fully functional PC VPN.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses Brave VPN’s capability with streaming services, specifically noting that it only works with the US version of Netflix and does not support other streaming services or versions. They conclude that Brave VPN is not worth using in 2023 due to its limited features, likening it to a simple proxy on the browser. While acknowledging potential future development, they recommend other VPNs that offer better functionalities and value. The reviewer suggests that users might find more comprehensive options elsewhere, such as those listed on vpnteerless.com.