TorGuard Review: Secure VPN but Not for Streaming in 2026

Article Summary

• TorGuard is for torrenting: It’s one of the only VPN providers to offer port forwarding across some servers.
• 3,000+ servers across 50+ locations worldwide. Not great, but better than average.
• Wide range of dedicated IPs: TorGuard is expensive, but you’ll be able to buy your own residential IP in most of Europe and America.
• Not the best reputation: Problems with TorGuard’s security in the past makes it hard to recommend.

We’re very unimpressed with TorGuard’s download speeds to Los Angeles, which is just over a 20% loss. Our connection to their servers in South Korea showed similar slowdowns, but otherwise their speeds are about what we’d expect, especially considering TorGuard’s recent implementation of the much faster WireGuard protocol.

3. Strong Commitment to Torrenting With Important Restrictions

Lots of people use VPNs for torrenting, but it can be difficult to know whether or not you could be punished for it. No VPN provider is going to intentionally shield illegal activity, but some are more torrent-positive than others. TorGuard is one of them—it’s right in the name.

Important Update (2026): Following a legal settlement in 2022, TorGuard now blocks BitTorrent traffic on all US servers. However, torrenting remains fully supported on servers in other countries.

The fact that you can get a bundle with a proxy meant solely for torrenting at higher speeds than you might get on a VPN is indicative of the company’s dedication to P2P users.

TorGuard also states that their non-US servers are “optimized for the best possible performance when downloading torrents.” They provide port forwarding capabilities and specialized SOCKS5 proxy services for enhanced torrenting performance.

And while TorGuard represents servers in 50+ locations worldwide, they do have a wide international selection outside the US, which should help you optimize your torrent speeds while staying compliant with their new policies.

4. Dedicated IP Addresses for Streaming – Now More Expensive

If you plan on using TorGuard for getting access to Netflix or another streaming service, you can take advantage of their dedicated IP addresses. This lets you access the streaming service from an IP address not linked to TorGuard… which means you should get more consistent access without proxy errors.

That’s great, right?

Yes, but it’s going to cost you significantly more than before. When you pay for your VPN, you can choose a dedicated IP address as an add-on for an additional $9.99 per month.

This makes TorGuard’s streaming solution more expensive than many alternatives. The Standard plan doesn’t work with Netflix at all – you need the Pro or Premium plan plus a dedicated IP for reliable streaming access. Other VPNs offer successful Netflix streaming without the extra cost, so you’ll have to weigh the value proposition carefully.

The streaming bundle includes dedicated IPs for the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Japan, but success rates can vary.

5. Enhanced Security and Advanced Stealth Capabilities

A comprehensive range of VPN protocols, including the modern WireGuard alongside OpenVPN, solid encryption, and advanced stealth features make this a strong choice for anyone worried about surveillance or censorship. TorGuard’s Stealth VPN technology uses multiple obfuscation methods to disguise VPN traffic as regular internet traffic.

The service now includes:

• Stealth servers using Shadowsocks obfuscation
• ObsTCP servers with XOR obfuscation for OpenVPN
• Port 443 servers using OpenConnect protocol
• Perfect Forward Secrecy to protect past and future sessions
• RAM-only servers that wipe data on each reset

While hiding your VPN traffic isn’t always 100% effective, TorGuard provides multiple sophisticated methods for bypassing restrictions in countries with heavy internet censorship.

6. No Leaks Detected With Advanced Protection

Considering how overtly TorGuard advertises itself as an anonymous VPN, and especially considering its lineage as a Torrent-friendly service, we expect to see that it adequately protects against a range of possible IP leaks. That’s why we’ve put it to the test with some comprehensive security checks.

We’re happy to report that TorGuard passed with flying colors across DNS, WebRTC, and IPv6 leak tests. We’ll break down our findings in depth below, but the short answer is that TorGuard really does protect your home IP against snooping ISPs.

We booted up IPLeaks.net to see if TorGuard leaks your IP through DNS requests. While we noticed a bunch of requests to Cloudflare, these aren’t our ISP’s DNS servers. If you want, you can configure TorGuard to use DNS requests on TorGuard’s own private servers for added privacy, or use Cloudflare for anti-malware detection.

Finally, we gave TorGuard’s obfuscation settings a shot. TorGuard has a limited range of stealth servers, which handle obfuscated traffic to them. This means that it’s difficult for anyone viewing your VPN traffic, like an ISP or network admin, to tell that it’s VPN traffic at all. In turn, that makes it harder to block VPN connections.

There’s two different layers of obfuscation at play when you use TorGuard’s proprietary Stealth servers. First, any OpenVPN traffic is stripped of the characteristic headers that make it easy to identify as VPN traffic, and then it’s wrapped in a HTTPS tunnel so it looks like normal encrypted browsing traffic. Finally, it’s sent to one of TorGuard’s custom-built Stealth servers, for added privacy.

The installation files remain clean and malware-free according to security scans.

7. Maintained No Logging Policy

TorGuard maintains its clear position on logging:

TorGuard.net does not store or log any traffic or usage from its Virtual Private Network (VPN) or Proxy.

The service collects minimal information when you purchase their products, but maintains a strict no-logs policy for VPN usage. However, it’s worth noting that TorGuard has not undergone independent third-party audits to verify these claims, unlike some competitors.

TorGuard remains headquartered in Orlando, Florida, which places them under US jurisdiction and the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. While they maintain they don’t log user data, the US legal framework could theoretically compel data collection if ordered by authorities.

8. Excellent 24/7 Live Customer Support

TorGuard continues to provide some of the best customer service in the VPN industry. They offer genuine 24/7 support through multiple channels including live chat, email tickets, and phone support.

Unlike some companies that only offer automated responses or limited support hours, TorGuard provides real human assistance around the clock.

Recent testing of their live chat system shows response times typically under 5 minutes, with knowledgeable agents capable of handling both technical and billing inquiries.

TorGuard’s support quality remains consistently high, providing detailed technical assistance and prompt resolution of issues. Their knowledge base has also been expanded with comprehensive setup guides for various platforms and use cases.

10. Good 3rd Party Ratings

Apple Store

TorGuard is rated quite highly on the app store with 1.4K ratings totalling up to 4.7 stars.

 

Google Play Store

TorGuard also has a pretty high score on Google’s Play Store, with 4.6 stars as a result of 10.2K reviews.

Trustpilot

TorGuard has great reviews on Trustpilot too at 4.2 stars, although there’s only been roughly 4K reviews.

TorGuard Cons

1. Historical Code Concerns and Trust Issues

Back in 2015, VPN.ac published a detailed analysis revealing striking similarities between their browser extension and TorGuard’s extension. The code was nearly identical, suggesting potential unauthorized copying.

More concerning, VPN.ac identified significant security vulnerabilities in TorGuard’s implementation that weren’t present in the original code. These vulnerabilities could have potentially exposed users’ data.

While TorGuard did make changes to their extension following this exposure, they never provided a satisfactory public explanation or acknowledgment of the situation.

Although this specific incident is now several years old and may not directly affect current services, it raises questions about development practices and code integrity that some users may find concerning when evaluating long-term trust in the provider.

2. Persistent App Issues and User Experience Problems

TorGuard’s applications, while feature-rich, continue to suffer from usability and reliability issues that impact the user experience.

Desktop App Issues:

• Complex interface that’s intimidating for beginners
• Must disconnect to switch servers (no server switching while connected)
• Frequent app freezing and connection errors reported
• WireGuard implementation problems on some systems

Mobile App Limitations:

• Split tunneling only available on Android
• Less feature-complete than desktop versions
• Occasional connection stability issues

The overall user experience remains more complex than necessary, especially for users who just want a simple, reliable VPN connection. While advanced users may appreciate the extensive customization options, most consumers would benefit from a more streamlined interface.

3. Jurisdiction Concerns Within Five Eyes Alliance

TorGuard is owned by VPNetworks LLC and remains headquartered in Orlando, Florida, placing it firmly within US jurisdiction and the Five Eyes intelligence sharing alliance.

VPNetworks, LLC
618 E South St
Orlando, FL 32801

This jurisdiction presents several concerns:

• Legal compulsion: US authorities can compel data collection through secret orders
• Intelligence sharing: Information can be shared with Five Eyes partners
• No gag order protection: Companies may be legally prevented from disclosing government requests

While TorGuard maintains a no-logs policy, US-based VPNs have historically been forced to collect data when ordered by authorities. Privacy-focused users often prefer VPN providers based in jurisdictions with stronger privacy protections like Panama, Switzerland, or the British Virgin Islands.

Read more about the implications of the Five Eyes alliance here.

4. Limited Netflix Access – Standard Plan Doesn’t Work

TorGuard’s relationship with Netflix streaming has become more challenging and expensive over time.

We’ve found that their basic VPN service does not work with Netflix. When testing standard servers, we encountered Netflix’s VPN detection errors on every single region.

Without any way to access Netflix, we tried some other streaming services instead. Unfortunately, we found that Amazon Prime immediately detected we were using a VPN and stopped us from watching Fallout even when using TorGuard’s servers in Germany.

The same goes for BBC iPlayer. We weren’t able to access it through TorGuard’s UK servers despite multiple attempts, which is pretty disappointing considering most VPN providers easily unblock iPlayer.

However, we were able to get Paramount Plus working through TorGuard’s Germany servers, but this felt more like a fluke than anything else.

 

You can upgrade your TorGuard subscription to get access to residential IPs that are more likely to allow you to stream Netflix, but as you’ll see below, the add-ons are far from cheap.

For reliable Netflix access, you should really consider subscribing to a dedicated Netflix VPN that include streaming capabilities in its base pricing rather than as an expensive add-on.

TorGuard Pricing, Plans & Facts

TorGuard’s pricing structure is seriously complex. Most VPN providers offer between one to three different tiers of service with subscriptions on a monthly or yearly basis, with some also offering two or three year subscriptions. That’s not the case with TorGuard. There’s multiple tiers and add-ons that can significantly increase costs, but we’ll try to break down the basics.

Basic Plan

For the basic plan, you can connect on up to eight devices simultaneously with unlimited bandwidth. While TorGuard advertises Port Forwarding on the pricing page, we’ve seen that they’ve since discontinued this feature.

• Monthly: $10.99/month
• Quarterly: $7.33/month ($21.99)
• Semi-Annual: $5.50/month ($32.99)
• Annual: $5.50/month ($65.99)
• Biennial: $5.00/month ($119.99)
• Triennial: $4.28/month ($153.99)

Pro Plan

The pro plan upgrades the number of devices you can connect simultaneously to 12 and adds a free dedicated IP to the mix.

• Monthly: $14.29/month
• Quarterly: $12.83/month ($38.49)
• Semi-Annual: $12.83/month ($76.99)
• Annual: $10.92/month ($130.99)
• Biennial: $8.25/month ($197.98)
• Triennial: $7.64/month ($274.99)

Premium Plan

The premium plan once again upgrades the simultaneous device connection count to 30, as well as the free dedicated IP you get from the pro tier.

• Monthly: $16.49/month
• Quarterly: $15.00/month ($44.99)
• Semi-Annual: $13.00/month ($77.99)
• Annual: $11.92/month ($142.99)
• Biennial: $8.71/month ($208.99)

Add-ons

Most of TorGuard’s add-ons are variants of dedicated IPs, but the price varies drastically depending on what you want access to. Also, all of these prices are monthly. There’s no discount for purchasing a longer subscription for these features.

• Residential US Network: $39.99/month (Grants you access to a pool of US residential IPs that are more likely to be unblocked for streaming and browsing)
• 10Gbit Premium Socks5 Network: $7.99/month (Proxies that don’t use encryption but are potentially faster for torrenting)
• Dedicated Regular IPs: $9.99/month (Available in 60+ locations worldwide across the US, UK, Europe and Asia)
• Dedicated Streaming IPs: Tiered at $7.99, $9.99, or $13.99/month depending on location
• Dedicated Residential IPs: $19.99/month, US locations only (Virginia, Washington, California, North Carolina, Delaware, from ISPs like Sprint, Spectrum, Atlas, RCN, and WindStream)