StrongVPN
A long-running VPN with WireGuard, 12 connections and a Smart DNS service for TVs, consoles and routers.
Best for households that want 12 connections plus Smart DNS for TVs and consoles on one annual plan
Facts checked November 4, 2026 · First written by Mutuo Mbilla
The short answer
StrongVPN has sold VPN service since 2005 and is now owned by Ziff Davis, the company that also owns IPVanish. One account covers 12 devices at once, connects over WireGuard by default and includes StrongDNS, a Smart DNS service you can set up on TVs, consoles and media boxes that cannot run a VPN app. The annual plan is cheap in its first year ($47.69 with the current promotion), renews at $89.99, and is the only plan with a refund. The apps are thinner than the bigger names: the kill switch is on Windows and macOS only, and there is no Apple TV app.
Choose it if
- You want one subscription for up to 12 devices at once, with the option of a VPN router to cover everything else in the house
- You have a smart TV, games console or media box that cannot run a VPN app, and you want Smart DNS included in the price
- You like setting up VPNs on routers: StrongVPN publishes guides for ASUS, DD-WRT, Tomato, GL.iNet and Sabai routers and generates WireGuard files for you at wg.strongvpn.com
- Your network blocks ordinary VPN traffic and you want OpenVPN Scramble, which disguises OpenVPN, as a fallback
- You want 24/7 live chat and email support, backed by a help centre of about 400 setup articles
Skip it if
- You want to try the monthly plan without risk: only the annual plan has the 30-day refund, and renewal payments are never refunded
- You want a kill switch on your phone: StrongVPN's help centre lists the kill switch for Windows and macOS only, and on a Mac only with OpenVPN or L2TP
- You want a VPN app on Apple TV. StrongVPN has none and points you to a router, while IPVanish and Surfshark both offer Apple TV apps
- You need a free VPN; Windscribe gives you 10GB a month free once you confirm your email
- You want an independent audit behind the no-logs promise; we found no published third-party audit on StrongVPN's site
Main features
WireGuard by default
New accounts connect over WireGuard. You can switch to IKEv2, OpenVPN (UDP or TCP) or older IPSec in the apps, and manual setups also support L2TP, SSTP and PPTP.
OpenVPN Scramble
A patch on OpenVPN that makes the traffic harder to recognize as a VPN. It is worth trying on hotel, school or office networks that block ordinary VPN connections.
StrongDNS
A Smart DNS service included with your account. You point a TV, console, router or media box at StrongDNS servers to reach region-specific content on more than 140 supported services, with no app and no encryption, so speed is unaffected.
12 connections at once
One subscription covers 12 devices at the same time, each on any protocol and location. A VPN router counts as one connection and covers every device behind it.
950+ servers in 59 cities
StrongVPN lists more than 950 servers, 59 cities and 59,500 VPN IP addresses. The Best Available Location option picks a server for you.
Router support
Setup guides cover stock ASUS firmware, Asus Merlin, DD-WRT, Tomato and Sabai on brands such as Netgear, TP-Link, Linksys and GL.iNet. The WireGuard generator at wg.strongvpn.com builds config files for routers and Linux.
Kill switch on desktop
The Windows and macOS apps can cut your internet if the VPN drops, so your real IP address is not exposed. On a Mac it works only with OpenVPN or L2TP.
Split tunneling on Android and TV apps
The Android, Android TV and Fire TV apps let you choose apps that skip the VPN, such as a banking app that dislikes foreign IP addresses. On Android phones the option appears when you use OpenVPN.
StrongProxy for Chrome
A Chrome extension that changes your IP address for Chrome only, with 14 locations to choose from. It is handy when you want one browser tab to appear elsewhere without connecting the whole computer.
Pricing
Prices in US dollars as shown on strongvpn.com on November 4, 2026. The $47.69 first-year price includes a 47% promotion (code SALE26) that the site applies to the annual plan; the regular annual price, and the renewal price shown at checkout, is $89.99. StrongVPN says renewal pricing may change and that it gives advance notice.
Annual
$47.69 / first year
12 connections, every protocol, StrongDNS and a 30-day money-back guarantee; works out at $3.97 a month and renews at $89.99 a year
Monthly
$11.99 / month
The same VPN features and 12 connections, with no refund
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| Unlocator | You want the best for watching region-locked streaming services on TVs and consoles that cannot run a VPN app | $2.88 a month on the two... |
| Windscribe VPN | You want to start free: Windscribe gives 10GB a month once you confirm your email | Free |
| VyprVPN | You want the best for people on networks that block or throttle VPNs who want Chameleon alongside WireGuard in mainstream apps |
Questions people ask
Does StrongVPN have a free trial?
No. StrongVPN's help centre says it does not offer free trial accounts. Instead, the annual plan carries a 30-day money-back guarantee with full access to every feature. StrongDNS on its own has a 7-day free trial.
Can I get a refund from StrongVPN?
Yes, on the annual plan, if you cancel within 30 days and choose to cancel now rather than on renewal. The refund covers your first payment only; StrongVPN does not refund monthly plans or renewal payments. If you bought through Apple, you request the refund from Apple.
How many devices can I use with StrongVPN?
Up to 12 at the same time on one subscription. To cover more, you can install StrongVPN on a router, which counts as one connection for every device on your home network.
Who owns StrongVPN?
StrongVPN is run by Strong Technology, LLC, which its site describes as a Ziff Davis company. Ziff Davis also owns IPVanish. The address on StrongVPN's site is in New York, and the VPN service launched in 2005.
Does StrongVPN keep logs?
Its privacy policy, last updated April 14, 2025, says StrongVPN does not collect or log any traffic and does not track your browsing while you are connected. It does keep your name, email address and billing details to run your account. We found no published independent audit of the no-logs claim on its site.
What is StrongDNS and do I need it?
StrongDNS is a Smart DNS service that changes the region a website or app sees without encrypting your traffic. It is useful on TVs, consoles and media players that cannot run a VPN app. It does not hide your activity from your internet provider, so use the VPN itself for privacy.
Does StrongVPN work on Apple TV?
There is no StrongVPN app for Apple TV. StrongVPN suggests connecting the Apple TV through a router running StrongVPN, and StrongDNS can also be set up on an Apple TV.
Does StrongVPN work with Netflix?
StrongVPN does not promise it. Its site says the service is not meant for getting around copyright restrictions and tells you to check each streaming service's terms. StrongDNS lists more than 140 supported services, but we have not tested Netflix access ourselves.
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StrongVPN is a long-running VPN, now owned by Ziff Davis, that covers 12 devices and includes StrongDNS, a Smart DNS service for TVs and consoles. It connects over WireGuard by default and has unusually thorough router g...
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- strongvpn.com/plans for pricing, plan features, server and IP counts, payment methods checked November 4, 2026
- strongvpn.com for pricing, features, devices, StrongDNS, owner and address checked November 4, 2026
- intranet.strongvpn.com/services/strongvpn for checkout prices, promotion terms, renewal price and renewal terms checked November 4, 2026
- strongvpn.com/guarantee for money-back guarantee checked November 4, 2026
- strongvpn.com/aboutus for history, launch year, team checked November 4, 2026
- strongvpn.com/vpn-protocols for protocols and OpenVPN Scramble checked November 4, 2026
- strongvpn.com/wireguard-vpn for WireGuard default and config generator checked November 4, 2026
- strongvpn.com/dns-vpn for StrongDNS checked November 4, 2026
- strongvpn.com/privacy-policy for logging policy and ownership checked November 4, 2026
- strongvpn.com/locations for server locations checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003025093-Do-You-Have-a-Free-Trial for free trial checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003235814-How-to-Cancel-My-Subscription for refund rules checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003027273-Automatic-renewal for renewal and payment methods checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003193133-How-Many-Devices-Can-I-Connect-with-StrongVPN for device limit checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059298373-Kill-Switch for kill switch platforms checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007092494-How-to-Change-the-VPN-Protocol-in-StrongVPN-Android-App for split tunneling on Android checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016351154-Amazon-FireTV-Stick-App-Usage-Guide for Fire TV app and split tunneling checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036379474-Android-TV-App-Setup-Guide for Android TV app checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048123354-WireGuard-StrongVPN-ChromeOS-App for ChromeOS app checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039739814-Apple-TV for Apple TV support checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003511934-Supported-Routers for router support checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008647094-StrongProxy-Extension-for-Google-Chrome for StrongProxy extension checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/48580524976923-How-Can-I-Contact-StrongVPN-Customer-Support for support channels checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/49929646155291-How-to-Claim-and-Activate-Your-Free-eSIM for free eSIM offer and deadline checked November 4, 2026
- support.strongvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047653253-Can-I-Use-1-Subscription-for-Multiple-Locations-Devices for protocol list and country count checked November 4, 2026
- ipvanish.com/pricing for IPVanish devices, Apple TV app, prices and ownership checked November 4, 2026
- surfshark.com/pricing for Surfshark devices, platforms and refund checked November 4, 2026
- windscribe.com for Windscribe free plan checked November 4, 2026