Free VPN - Turbo Private by VPNLY for Windows

Free VPN - Turbo Private by VPNLY 1.1.0.2 is a Windows VPN client from Free VPN Unlimited AG, the company behind the VPNLY service. It connects your PC to a VPN server, encrypts traffic and changes the IP address websites see. As the name says, it can be used for free, and you can download Free VPN - Turbo Private by VPNLY for Windows from vpnly.com.

Specifications

How the client works

After installation you choose a location or let the app pick one and click connect. Windows then sends traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a VPNLY server. On public Wi-Fi in hotels, cafés or co-working spaces, that keeps other users of the network from reading unencrypted data, and websites see the server's location. The free tier is meant to let you use the service without paying; paid plans usually add more locations, higher speed or fewer limits. As with any free VPN, it is worth understanding how the service is financed and what data it keeps, because the operator can see where your traffic goes. The long product name mirrors the way free VPN apps are named in app stores, so check that the publisher is Free VPN Unlimited AG when you download it.

Installation

1. Download the Windows client from the official VPNLY download page.
2. Run the installer and allow the VPN components.
3. Open the app, choose a location and connect.
4. Check that your visible IP address has changed.

More about the service is on vpnly.com.

Privacy and legal notes

• Read the privacy policy to learn what is logged.
• A VPN does not stop services you log in to from recognising you.
• Streaming and banking sites may block VPN addresses.
• Follow local laws and your workplace or school rules.

Who it suits

The client fits people who want to try a VPN on Windows without paying, use it now and then on public networks, and are comfortable with the limits of a free tier. For daily work or sensitive data, compare its paid plans with providers that publish audits.

Tips

Pick nearby servers for speed, disconnect at home when you do not need the VPN, and uninstall other VPN clients you no longer use to avoid conflicts with network adapters.

Pros and cons

• Pro: free use available.
• Pro: simple location choice and connect button.
• Pro: official download from the service's website.
• Con: free tier likely limited compared with paid plans.
• Con: generic app name easy to confuse with other free VPNs.

Alternatives

Other VPN clients in our listings include Proton VPN, Windscribe VPN, Mullvad VPN, TunnelBear and Hotspot Shield.