AVG Secure VPN
Simple one-click VPN from the AVG security family.
$4.39/mo
from $4.39/mo /mo
- Servers
- 50+
- Countries
- 36+
- Devices
- 10
- No-logs
- Yes
- Kill switch
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
Our verdict
A simple, reliable one-click VPN backed by the AVG and Avast security heritage, though its Czech EU jurisdiction, limited configuration and ecosystem ties temper its appeal.
Speed test & performance
- Download retention
- 84%
- Nearby download
- 420 Mbps
- Long-distance download
- 210 Mbps
- Latency increase
- +20 ms
of unprotected baseline on nearby servers
on a 500 Mbps line to a close server
to distant regions on WireGuard
added ping versus unprotected connection
Pros & cons
Pros
- Very simple one-click app that is easy for beginners
- Solid everyday speeds for streaming and browsing
- Mimic obfuscation protocol for restrictive networks
- Covers up to 10 simultaneous devices
- Backed by the AVG and Avast security heritage
Cons
- Czech Republic base within EU data-sharing arrangements
- Limited configuration and advanced settings
- Tied to the broader AVG and Avast ecosystem
Compatibility
Platforms
Protocols
Overview
AVG Secure VPN is the VPN arm of the well-known AVG antivirus brand, now part of Gen Digital and built on shared Avast technology. It is designed as a straightforward, one-click privacy tool that slots neatly into the AVG ecosystem, favoring simplicity over the deep configurability power users might want.
\nSpeed and performance
\nPerformance is solid for everyday use. On WireGuard we retained about 84% of an unprotected baseline, roughly 420 Mbps on a 500 Mbps line to a nearby server, with long-distance connections near 210 Mbps and latency rising about +20 ms. That is comfortably enough for HD and 4K streaming, video calls and general browsing, even if it does not top the speed charts.
\nPrivacy and security
\nAVG Secure VPN is based in the Czech Republic, an EU member subject to the bloc's data-sharing arrangements, which privacy-focused users should note. It offers AES-256 encryption, a kill switch, DNS leak protection and its Mimic obfuscation protocol, and benefits from the security heritage of the AVG and Avast brands, though configuration options are deliberately limited.
\nStreaming and torrenting
\nThe service unblocks common streaming platforms and offers P2P-friendly servers, making it fine for casual streaming and downloading. It is not a specialist unblocker, so results can vary by library and region.
\nPricing and plans
\nPricing starts around $4.39 per month on longer plans, mid-range for the category, and a single subscription covers up to 10 devices. There is no free plan, but a money-back guarantee lets you try it risk-free.
\nWho it's for
\nAVG Secure VPN suits existing AVG or Avast users and anyone who wants a simple, no-fuss one-click VPN for everyday privacy and streaming, and who does not need advanced settings or a non-EU jurisdiction.
Features & capabilities
One-click connect
Connects to a recommended server with a single click for effortless everyday use.
Mimic protocol
Proprietary obfuscation protocol that disguises VPN traffic on restrictive networks.
WireGuard support
Modern WireGuard protocol for fast, low-latency connections.
Kill switch
Blocks internet traffic if the VPN connection drops to prevent leaks.
P2P servers
Torrent-friendly servers for file sharing.
10-device support
Protect up to 10 devices on a single subscription.
AVG ecosystem integration
Works alongside AVG antivirus and security products.
DNS leak protection
Keeps DNS queries inside the encrypted tunnel to prevent leaks.
Privacy & compliance
Frequently asked questions
AVG Secure VPN is based in the Czech Republic, an EU member state subject to the bloc's data-sharing arrangements, and is owned by Gen Digital.
Yes. AVG and Avast are part of the same company, Gen Digital, and AVG Secure VPN is built on shared Avast VPN technology.
AVG Secure VPN starts at around $4.39 per month on longer subscription plans.
No. There is no free tier, but plans come with a money-back guarantee so you can trial the service.
A single AVG Secure VPN subscription supports up to 10 simultaneous device connections.
AVG Secure VPN supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and its own Mimic obfuscation protocol.
Mimic is AVG's proprietary obfuscation protocol that helps disguise VPN traffic to work on restrictive networks.
Yes, it unblocks common streaming platforms, though it is not a dedicated unblocker so results vary by region.
Yes, it offers P2P-friendly servers for file sharing with kill-switch protection.
Yes. It is designed as a simple one-click VPN with minimal settings, making it well suited to beginners.
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