| Comparison | PPTP | L2TP | OpenVPN | IPSec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPN Encryption | 128-bit | 256-bit | 160-bit 256-bit |
256-bit |- |
| Manual Setup Supported | Windows Mac OS X Linux iOS Android DD-WRT |
Windows Mac OS X Linux iOS Android |
Windows Mac OS X Linux iOS Android |
Windows Mac OS X Android |
| VPN Security | Basic encryption | Highest encryption. Checks data integrity and encapsulates the data twice. | Highest encryption. Authenticates data with digital certificates. | Highest encryption. Authenticates data with digital certificates. |
| VPN Speed | Fast due to lower encryption. | Requires more CPU processing to encapsulate data twice. | “Best performing protocol. Fast speeds even on connections with high latency and across great distances.” | Best performing protocol. Defeats deep packet inspection. Fast speeds; even on connections with high latency and across great distances. |
| Stability | Works well on most Wi-Fi hotspots very stable. | Stable on NAT-supported devices. | Most reliable and stable; even behind wireless routers; on non-reliable networks; and on Wi-Fi hotspots. | Masks VPN traffic so it cannot be identified as a VPN connection (via deep packet inspection) and blocked. |
| Compatibility | Native in most desktop; mobile device and tablet operating systems. | Native in most desktop; mobile device and tablet operating systems. | Supported by most desktop computer operating systems and Android mobile and tablet devices. | Supported by most desktop computer operating systems and Android mobile and tablet devices. |
| Conclusion | PPTP is a fast; easy-to-use protocol. It is a good choice if OpenVPN isn’t supported by your device. | L2TP/IPsec is a good choice if OpenVPN isn’t supported by your device and security is top priority. | OpenVPN is the recommended protocol for desktops including Windows/Mac OS X/Linux. Highest performance - fast | secure and reliable.”, “Chameleon is great for VPN users being blocked in countries such as China, or if you are experiencing speed issues due to bandwidth throttling.” |
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