What FastestVPN does

FastestVPN is a privately held consumer Virtual Private Network (VPN) service provider founded in 2016 and domiciled in the Cayman Islands. The company sells encrypted internet access and IP-masking services to individual end users, with primary use cases centered on personal privacy, bypassing geo-restricted streaming content, and securing public WiFi connections; secondary segments include online gamers, frequent travelers, P2P/torrent users, and users in censorship-heavy regions. The service is delivered through 15+ native applications spanning Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs, Xbox, and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, with router-level configuration for network-wide coverage. The underlying technology stack is conventional multi-protocol VPN infrastructure (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, IPSec, OpenConnect, L2TP) with AES-256 encryption, a NAT firewall, kill switch, split-tunneling, ad-blocking, and malware protection, deployed across 800+ servers in 49+ countries and 100+ locations, advertised at 10 Gbps speeds.

The business is structured around direct-to-consumer, product-led growth: customers subscribe on fastestvpn.com via self-serve checkout supporting cards, PayPal, and crypto, with no apparent sales team and 24/7 live chat support. Revenue is generated through monthly subscriptions ($5–$10), long-duration plans ($0.70–$0.83/month billed over 2–3 years), a heavily discounted $40 lifetime license (MSRP $600), and add-ons including Dedicated IP ($1.49/month), Port Forwarding ($1.20/month), and additional multi-logins. Distribution is augmented by mobile app stores, browser extension stores, deal platforms such as StackSocial, and an affiliate program that pays commissions on referred sales. In 2025, the company extended into adjacent consumer security with the launch of FastestPass, a bundled password manager, and completed a third-party no-logs policy audit to substantiate its privacy claims; a White Label VPN offering signals a nascent B2B channel. The company is founder-led by CEO Azneem Bilwani, with no disclosed institutional funding and a headcount in the 51–100 range.

Name

FastestVPN

Legal name

FastestVPN

Website

https://fastestvpn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FastestVPN is a privately held, Cayman Islands–domiciled consumer VPN service provider offering encrypted internet access across 15+ platforms and 49+ countries. Founded in 2016, it sells to individual subscribers via self-serve subscriptions, a $40 lifetime plan, and add-ons, recently expanding into password management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

VPN & Remote Access Gateways (HDADABAD)

Keywords

• Virtual private network
• VPN subscriptions
• Online privacy tools
• Geo-restriction bypass
• Password management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Cayman

HQ country

Cayman Islands

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. VPN Subscription (Recurring): Monthly and annual subscription plans billed on recurring basis. Monthly plans range from $5-10/month, annual plans from $2.49/month. Auto-renewal enabled by default with ability to cancel.
2. Lifetime License (One-time): One-time payment lifetime subscription at $40, previously valued at $600. Includes all premium features and password manager. No recurring charges.
3. Add-on Services: Additional multi-logins available at $1/device/month. Dedicated IP addresses available at $1.49/month. Port forwarding available at $1.20/month.
4. Affiliate Referrals: Affiliate program earns commission when referred customers purchase subscription plans. Commission counted when invoice is marked as paid and approved.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FastestVPN sells a consumer Virtual Private Network subscription service that encrypts user internet traffic, masks IP addresses, and enables access to geo-restricted content across 20+ platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Fire TV, routers, gaming consoles, Smart TVs, and browser extensions). It operates 800+ servers in 49+ countries at 10 Gbps speeds, supports multi-protocol connections (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, IPSec, OpenConnect, L2TP), and bundles a FastestPass password manager with subscriptions. It also offers Dedicated IP, Port Forwarding add-ons, and a White Label VPN solution for resellers.

Product overview

FastestVPN is a comprehensive VPN solution offering a core VPN service with 15+ platform-specific applications including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Fire TV, routers, gaming consoles (Xbox), Smart TVs (Android TV, Samsung TV), and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. The product portfolio is built around the core FastestVPN service enhanced with the FastestPass password manager add-on. Additional features include Dedicated IP addresses (available for USA, Russia, Germany), Port Forwarding add-on, and White Label VPN solutions for business partners. Security features include NAT Firewall, Kill Switch, Split Tunneling, and multiple VPN protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, IPSec, OpenConnect, L2TP). The service supports up to 10 simultaneous device connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FastestVPN Core Service Consumer VPN subscription service providing encrypted internet access, IP masking, and geo-restriction bypass across 20+ platforms using protocols such as WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2, offered via monthly, multi-year, and one-time lifetime plans.
• FastestPass Password Manager Family-oriented password manager security vault for storing and managing passwords across multiple user accounts and devices, bundled free with FastestVPN subscriptions.
• Dedicated IP Add-on dedicated IP address subscription available for USA, Russia, and Germany, providing users with a static VPN IP for use cases such as remote access and consistent identity.
• Port Forwarding Add-on port forwarding subscription service for enhanced connectivity options such as remote access, gaming hosting, and P2P applications.
• White Label VPN White label VPN solution for businesses and partners wanting to offer VPN services under their own brand, leveraging FastestVPN's multi-protocol infrastructure and global server footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 93% with lifetime plan compared to monthly billing ($40 vs $600+)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ProtonVPN: Swiss-based VPN from the Proton Mail team emphasizing audited privacy, Secure Core, and bundled Proton ecosystem (Mail, Pass, Drive). Targets the same privacy-purist segment as FastestVPN with a stronger transparency posture.
• NordVPN: Largest consumer VPN brand globally with comparable multi-protocol support (including WireGuard/NordLynx), vast server network, and third-party no-logs audits. Directly competes for FastestVPN's streaming, gaming, and privacy segments at a premium price point.
• Private Internet Access (PIA): Long-standing consumer VPN with court-proven no-logs claims, large server fleet, and budget positioning. Directly competes for torrenting/P2P and privacy-purist users that overlap FastestVPN's customer segments.
• Surfshark: Direct competitor with aggressive multi-year promotional pricing, unlimited device connections, and a bundled privacy suite (Surfshark One with antivirus/alert/Search). Closest pricing-tier comp to FastestVPN's lifetime and biennial plans.
• ExpressVPN: Premium consumer VPN owned by Kape Technologies with TrustedServer RAM-only infrastructure and an audited no-logs policy. Competes head-to-head for the same streaming-unblocking and privacy-conscious consumer segments.
• HideMyAss (HMA): Legacy consumer VPN brand (now under Avast/Norton) with broad server coverage and streaming-optimized servers. Targets the same general-consumer segment FastestVPN addresses with similar feature set.
• IPVanish: Consumer VPN offering WireGuard, multi-device support, and unlimited connections. Competes in the same mid-market price band and use-case mix (streaming, P2P, multi-device family plans).
• CyberGhost: Kape-owned consumer VPN with very large server fleet and strong streaming-specialized positioning. Competes directly on streaming-unblocking use case and budget tiers similar to FastestVPN.

Emerging players

• TunnelBear: Consumer-friendly VPN owned by McAfee with independent security audits and a strong casual-consumer brand. Overlaps with FastestVPN's ease-of-use value proposition and free-tier/freemium acquisition strategy.
• Mullvad VPN: Swedish privacy-purist VPN with no-account, anonymous account-number signup and strong no-logs reputation. Adjacent to FastestVPN in targeting the privacy-conscious consumer, but with a strictly opposite pricing ethos (flat-rate, no discounts).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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