SlickVPN

What SlickVPN does

SlickVPN, operated by Slick Networks, Inc., is a privately held consumer Virtual Private Network (VPN) provider founded in 2011 in South Carolina, USA, with an operational entity in Nevis and a deliberately opaque multi-layer offshore corporate structure designed to protect user privacy. The service delivers encrypted internet connections using OpenVPN (AES-256-CBC), Cisco IPSec, and PPTP protocols across 145+ gateways in 45+ countries and 85+ cities, distributed via a proprietary Windows/Mac client (with built-in IP and DNS leak protection) and configuration files for iOS, Android, Linux, and multiple router firmware platforms (DD-WRT, ASUS Merlin, Tomato, OpenWRT).

SlickVPN's core differentiators are its proprietary HYDRA multi-hop VPN technology (which routes traffic through additional internal-network hops), the Scramble OpenVPN obfuscation feature, a NAT Firewall, and a cryptographically signed Warrant Canary maintained by persons outside server jurisdictions. The company also runs servers from ramdisk with no persistent storage and advertises a strict no-logging policy, positioning the product for privacy-sensitive consumers, journalists/activists in censored jurisdictions, gamers seeking DDoS protection, streamers bypassing geo-restrictions, and a secondary B2B segment requiring remote-access security. Optional pre-configured VPN router hardware extends the product line beyond software subscriptions.

The business is monetized entirely through direct-to-consumer subscriptions sold via slickvpn.com at three tiers: $10/month, $30 per six months, and $48 per year (the last two discounted 50–66% versus regular pricing), with payments accepted via PayPal, credit card, Bitcoin, cash, and money orders under a 30-day money-back guarantee. Customer acquisition runs through a content-marketing blog, SEO, an affiliate program, email newsletters, and a #SlickVPNSwag weekly giveaway community program. There is no disclosed funding, no headcount, and no revenue figures publicly available, and the company's most recent material product launches date to 2017.

Name

SlickVPN

Legal name

Slick Networks, Inc.

Website

https://slickvpn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SlickVPN is a privately held consumer VPN provider, operated by Slick Networks, Inc. (founded 2011, USA/Nevis), offering encrypted OpenVPN/IPSec/PPTP access across 45+ countries with proprietary HYDRA multi-hop technology, sold via self-serve subscriptions to privacy-conscious individuals and secondary B2B users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services

akta.pro primary industry

VPN & Remote Access Gateways (HDADABAD)

Keywords

• VPN service
• Encrypted browsing
• Online privacy
• Anonymous internet
• Multi-hop VPN

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. VPN Subscription Services: SlickVPN generates revenue through subscription-based VPN services offered in three tiers: monthly ($10), 6-month ($30), and annual ($48). Customers pay recurring fees for encrypted VPN access with unlimited bandwidth and speed. Payment methods include PayPal, Credit Cards, Bitcoin, Cash, and Money Orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SlickVPN is a consumer Virtual Private Network (VPN) subscription service that provides encrypted internet connections, anonymous browsing, and IP masking across 145+ gateways in 45+ countries. Subscribers receive unlimited bandwidth and speed, support for OpenVPN, Cisco IPSec, and PPTP protocols, and proprietary features such as the HYDRA multi-hop routing layer, IP/DNS leak protection, and a weekly Warrant Canary.

Product overview

SlickVPN is a single, unified VPN service providing privacy protection and encrypted internet connections. The core product includes proprietary features such as HYDRA (exclusive multi-hop protection), the SlickVPN Client (with IP/DNS leak protection), Scramble (OpenVPN obfuscation), and NAT Firewall. The service spans 145+ gateways in 45+ countries, supports all major platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux), and offers optional pre-configured router hardware. The company also maintains a warrant canary and accepts cryptocurrency payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HYDRA: Exclusive multi-hop VPN protection feature that provides extra security using additional hops over the internal network.

Products and services

• SlickVPN Core VPN Service Subscription-based VPN service providing encrypted internet connections, anonymous browsing, IP masking, and privacy protection. Includes unlimited speed and bandwidth, 145+ gateways across 45+ countries, support for OpenVPN, Cisco IPSec, and PPTP protocols, and apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, and Android.
• HYDRA Multi-Hop VPN Protection Proprietary multi-hop VPN protection feature exclusive to SlickVPN that routes traffic through extra hops over SlickVPN's internal network to completely mask user traffic from observers.
• SlickVPN Client Software Proprietary SlickVPN desktop client for Windows and Mac that includes built-in IP and DNS leak protection, providing proactive prevention of IP exposure beyond ordinary kill-switch behavior.
• SlickVPN Pre-Configured Router Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to servers in 45+ countries with 145+ gateways
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NordVPN (Nord Security): One of the largest consumer VPN providers globally, offering OpenVPN, IPSec, multi-hop routing (MultiHop), obfuscation, and a no-logs policy. Directly competes with SlickVPN across the same consumer privacy and streaming use cases.
• Surfshark: Consumer VPN with multi-hop (MultiHop), obfuscation (Camouflage Mode), and unlimited simultaneous connections. Competes directly with SlickVPN on the encrypted tunneling and geo-restriction bypass use cases.
• Windscribe: Privacy-focused VPN with built-in ad/tracker blocking, obfuscation, and cryptocurrency payment support. Comparable competitor in the privacy- and streaming-focused consumer segment.
• ExpressVPN: Premium consumer VPN service with global server network, multi-protocol support, and strong privacy branding. Direct competitor to SlickVPN in the privacy-conscious consumer segment.
• TorGuard: Privacy-oriented VPN with obfuscation, multi-protocol support, and anonymous payment options including Bitcoin. Comparable to SlickVPN on privacy-respecting features and consumer pricing.
• Mullvad VPN: Sweden-based privacy-first VPN accepting anonymous cash and crypto payments, with no-logs policy and strong obfuscation features. Competes head-on with SlickVPN's anonymous-payment and privacy-respecting positioning.
• IPVanish: Consumer VPN with large global server footprint, multiple protocols, and tiered pricing. Closely comparable to SlickVPN in infrastructure scale, protocol support, and pricing structure.
• Private Internet Access (PIA): Long-standing consumer VPN with proven no-logs track record in court, multi-protocol support, and large global server footprint. Direct comparator given similar feature set and consumer base.
• CyberGhost VPN: Large consumer VPN with streaming-optimized servers and broad protocol support. Competes with SlickVPN for streaming and geo-restriction use cases.
• ProtonVPN (Proton AG): Privacy-focused VPN built by the team behind ProtonMail, with Secure Core multi-hop architecture, no-logs policy, and strong journalist/activist positioning. Closest direct competitor to SlickVPN's HYDRA multi-hop and privacy narrative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/slickvpn
• Xx.com/SlickVPN

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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