The best VPN settings and protocols are based on certain factors, covering your internet connection quality, geographic location, and the level of censorship in your country. Your intended activities (such as streaming, gaming, or bypassing restrictions) also should be considered within this choice. To help you select the optimal protocol, let’s go through a detailed comparison of ZoogVPN’s offerings:
| VPN Protocol | Speed | Encryption | Stability | Streaming | Torrenting | P2P | In-App Availability | Compatibility |
| WireGuard | Very fast | Strong | Good | Good | Good | Good | Yes | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Routers |
| IKEv2/IPSec | Very fast | Strong | Very stable | Good | Good | Good | Yes | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux |
| OpenVPN (UDP) | Fast | Very strong | Good | Good | Good | Good | Yes | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Routers |
| OpenVPN (TCP) | Moderate | Very strong | Very stable | Good | Good | Good | Yes | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Routers |
| Shadow | Moderate | Very strong | Good | Good | Very good | Very good | Yes | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, |
| ZoogTLS | Moderate | Very strong | Very stable | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Yes | Windows |
Summary of protocol strengths:
Select the protocol that best fits your needs, so you can ensure an optimal balance of speed, security, and usability with ZoogVPN!
- WireGuard – Best for speed and modern use cases like streaming and gaming.
- IKEv2/IPSec – Excellent for mobile users and maintaining a stable connection while switching networks.
- OpenVPN (UDP) – Balanced protocol for speed and security, great for torrenting and streaming.
- OpenVPN (TCP) – A reliable choice for stable connections, especially in environments with firewalls.
- Shadow – Specifically designed for bypassing censorship in highly restricted regions, with unmatched firewall evasion.
- ZoogTLS – A highly secure option based on OpenConnect with TLS encryption, ideal for accessing restricted content in Iran, though less suited for speed-intensive activities.
