WireGuard
Modern, high-performance VPN protocol built into the Linux kernel. Uses state-of-the-art cryptography (Curve25519, BLAKE2, ChaCha20-Poly1305) and establishes connections in milliseconds.
Technical Details
Creator
Jason A. Donenfeld
Release Year
2016
Speed
very fast
Security
very strong
Strengths
- Exceptional speed
- Minimal codebase (4k lines)
- Built-in kernel support
- Instant connection
Weaknesses
- Static IP assignment model
- No built-in obfuscation
- No TCP mode — can be blocked by UDP-restricted networks
- Limited logging and auditing capabilities
Platform Support
Providers Supporting WireGuard(8)
CyberGhost
Romania-based VPN with 11,690+ servers in 100 countries, dedicated streaming profiles, and strong privacy protections outside 14 Eyes.
ExpressVPN
Premium VPN with TrustedServer RAM-only infrastructure, custom Lightway protocol built in Rust, and 105 country locations.
Mullvad
Privacy-first VPN with RAM-only servers, anonymous signup, post-quantum encryption by default, and WireGuard-only infrastructure.
NordVPN
9,400+ servers in 224 locations worldwide. NordLynx protocol, post-quantum encryption, and independently verified no-logs policy.
Private Internet Access
Proven no-logs VPN with unlimited simultaneous connections, port forwarding, MACE ad-blocker, and a massive 10 Gbps server network.
Proton VPN
Swiss-based VPN with a generous free tier, Secure Core architecture, open-source apps, and independently audited no-logs policy.
Surfshark
Feature-packed VPN with unlimited simultaneous connections, RAM-only servers, CleanWeb ad blocking, and patented Everlink technology.
Windscribe
Generous free tier with 10 GB/month, unlimited simultaneous connections, unique R.O.B.E.R.T. custom DNS blocking, and IPv6 support.