Astrill

What Astrill does

Astrill is a direct-to-consumer VPN service provider founded in 2009 and operated by Veloxee Corp., a corporation registered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. The company sells encrypted internet access primarily to expatriates, international travelers, privacy-conscious individuals, and small businesses who need to bypass censorship, defeat deep packet inspection, access geo-restricted content, and protect communications on public networks. Its core technology stack centers on a proprietary StealthVPN protocol designed to wrap VPN traffic in normal HTTPS appearance to defeat censorship systems, supplemented by OpenWeb, WireGuard, and OpenVPN protocols, AES-256 encryption, Perfect Forward Secrecy via Diffie-Hellman key exchange, IPv6 and DNS leak protection, and a zero-knowledge server architecture that prevents even Astrill itself from viewing which users accessed which sites. The infrastructure spans 142 cities across 56 countries using dedicated hardware rather than virtual servers.

Astrill monetizes primarily through recurring personal and business VPN subscriptions priced from $12.50/month on a two-year plan to $30/month on a monthly plan, with five simultaneous connections per household, unlimited bandwidth, and unlimited server switches included in all tiers. A separate Business VPN plan addresses secure email, remote worker protection, and protection against industrial espionage. Complementary revenue streams include a tiered reseller program offering 5-25% recurring commissions on prepaid credit from $2,000 to $100,000, an affiliate program averaging approximately $21 per sale with multi-currency payouts including Bitcoin, sales of pre-configured VPN routers supporting DD-WRT, Tomato, and ASUS Merlin firmware, and a VIP add-on tier with enhanced features and priority support. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer self-service sign-up on astrill.com supplemented by free diagnostic tools (DNS/IPv6/VPN leak tests, password leak test, port scan, "What is my IP") that drive top-of-funnel organic traffic.

Name

Astrill

Legal name

Veloxee Corp.

Website

https://astrill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Astrill is a Liechtenstein-incorporated VPN provider founded in 2009, selling encrypted internet access to expatriates, travelers, and privacy-conscious consumers via subscriptions priced $12.50-$30/month, with proprietary StealthVPN protocol and 142-city infrastructure across 56 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VPN Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

VPN & Remote Access Gateways (HDADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Personal VPN service
• Internet privacy tools
• Censorship circumvention
• Encrypted tunneling protocols
• VPN router appliances

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Seychelles

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. VPN Subscription Services: Monthly, annual, and biennial subscription plans for personal and business VPN access. Plans include 5 simultaneous connections per household for personal plans. Pricing ranges from $12.50/month (2-year plan) to $30/month (monthly).
2. Reseller Credit Program: Prepaid credit system where resellers purchase credit at tiered discounts (5-25% based on volume) and create/sell account codes to end customers.
3. VPN Router Sales: Sale of pre-configured VPN routers with plug-and-play software solutions for DD-WRT, Tomato, and ASUS Merlin firmware.
4. Affiliate Commissions: Commissions paid to affiliates for each sale referred through affiliate links, averaging $21 per sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Astrill provides consumer and business VPN subscription services that route user traffic through its network of dedicated servers in 142 cities across 56 countries to deliver encrypted, anonymous, and censorship-resistant internet access. Its flagship technical differentiator is the proprietary StealthVPN protocol, which is engineered to defeat deep packet inspection by wrapping encrypted traffic in normal-looking HTTPS. The service is delivered via native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Blackberry, and supported routers, with pricing on monthly, annual, and biennial subscription plans and an add-on VIP tier.

Product overview

Astrill is a VPN service provider offering a unified personal and business VPN product portfolio. The core offering consists of Personal VPN and Business VPN plans, both built on proprietary protocols (StealthVPN, OpenWeb) and standard protocols (WireGuard). The service provides free native applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and compatible WiFi routers (DD-WRT, Tomato, ASUS Merlin). Additional premium features include VIP Plan add-on, Multi-hop VPN, Dedicated IPs, Smart Mode, Kill Switch/App Guard, VPN Sharing, Website and App Filter, and Port Forwarding. The company also operates supplementary tools (VPN Leak Test, DNS Leak Test, IPv6 Leak Test, Password Leak Test, Port Scan, What is My IP), and commercial programs (Affiliate and Reseller). Astrill's infrastructure spans 142 cities across 56 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Astrill VPN Personal Plan Subscription-based personal VPN service delivering encrypted, anonymous internet access with unlimited bandwidth, unlimited server switches, no logs, support for 5 simultaneous devices per household, and proprietary protocols including StealthVPN and OpenWeb plus WireGuard and OpenVPN. Targeted at expats, international travelers, and privacy-conscious individuals worldwide.
• Astrill VPN Business Plan

Quantifiable outcome

• VPN encryption prevents ISP and third-party visibility into user browsing activity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PurpleBravo (North Korean Threat Group)unwanted/involuntaryOthers · 21 January 2026Recorded Future Insikt Group report identified that North Korean state-sponsored threat group PurpleBravo (overlapping with 'Contagious Interview' campaign) uses Astrill VPN as shared infrastructure with PurpleDelta (North Korean IT workers). The report documented 3,136 IP addresses linked to likely targets and identified Astrill VPN as part of the group's infrastructure including IP ranges in China and Russia. This represents an unwanted association where the threat actor exploits Astrill's service for malicious purposes targeting software developers via fake recruiter outreach and malicious coding tests.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NordVPN: Largest direct-to-consumer VPN provider, with comparable global server footprint, subscription tiers, and emphasis on streaming/privacy. Competes with Astrill for the same expat/traveler and streaming-geo-unblocking segments at typically lower price points.
• Mullvad VPN: Sweden-based privacy-first VPN known for anonymous account creation, no-email signup, and flat pricing. Competes with Astrill on privacy-resilience claims but at a significantly lower price point.
• VyprVPN: Consumer/business VPN with proprietary Chameleon protocol explicitly designed to defeat DPI and censorship in restrictive networks. Closely comparable to Astrill's StealthVPN differentiation and target customer.
• ExpressVPN: Premium-priced consumer VPN with strong anti-censorship positioning, large global server network, and proprietary protocol work (Lightway). Overlaps with Astrill on expat/traveler target market and premium pricing strategy.
• Windscribe: Privacy-focused consumer VPN with a free tier, custom protocol work, and strong crypto-friendly stance. Overlaps with Astrill on privacy positioning and crypto-rail alignment at typically lower price points.
• Private Internet Access (PIA): Long-running consumer VPN with a strong privacy reputation, large server footprint, and competitive pricing. Comparable to Astrill on global coverage, no-logs positioning, and multi-protocol support.
• Surfshark: Consumer VPN with aggressive pricing, unlimited simultaneous connections, and large marketing budget. Targets the same general VPN market as Astrill with a more budget-oriented positioning.
• CyberGhost: Consumer-focused VPN owned by Kape Technologies with extensive server network and streaming-optimized positioning. Direct competitor for Astrill's streaming and general-privacy customer segments.
• TunnelBear: Consumer-grade VPN (owned by McAfee) with a beginner-friendly UX and independent security audits. Competes with Astrill for casual privacy and travel users, though with a less censorship-focused product.
• ProtonVPN: Switzerland-based privacy-focused VPN with a strong security/encryption narrative and bundled ecosystem (Proton Mail, Proton Drive). Competes directly with Astrill for privacy-conscious and expat users who value jurisdictional and architectural privacy claims.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/astrillvpn
• Xx.com/astrill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/astrill

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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