8.4
HideMyAss
Compatible with
Overall Information
Hidemyass offers its customers security services and hiding their IP, in addition to the benefit of unblocking websites and content simply and efficiently. All of this through more than 1,000 servers spread over 290 locations in 190 countries and operating at a speed of 20 Gbps.
The VPN helps to unlock graphics limitations, censorship on websites, images, music, videos, and social media, on platforms such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and more, safely and through any device.
One of the services offered by Hidemyass is the random IP, a system that changes your IP (location of your computer) every 10 minutes, or once a day, switching to a random IP located anywhere in the world and shared with thousands of users.
Another attractive service is the Intelligent Kill Switch. This system keeps your equipment and data safe if your connection to a VPN server is interrupted, thus preventing your data and documents from being stolen during the period that the VPN is offline.
Hidemyass has one of the most straightforward and intuitive VPN to use. It is an excellent choice for those who do not understand much about the subject. Besides, it offers a seven-day free trial period.
PROS
- Servers: +1.400 | Countries: 190
- Intuitive and easy to use the apps.
- Up to 5 simultaneous connections.
- Good for American Netflix and BBC iplayer.
- Offers a trial period with a 30-day risk-free money-back guarantee.
CONS
- Limited encryption and security on Apple platforms.
Privacy and Security
Hidemyass’s primary focus is to ensure maximum security and privacy for its customers. For this reason, in addition to offering the random IP service, which changes the access location from time to time.
It also provides modern 256-bit AES encryption technology, using specific OpenVPN protocols for Windows, Android, Mac, and iOS, ensuring greater agility and compatibility when performing tasks.
Another possibility is the Automatic connection rules system, where the user does not need to adjust the VPN every time they connect.
With this service, just choose whether you will connect via a wired, mobile, or Wi-Fi internet, and Hidemyass will automatically define the best server for your security.
Besides, Hidemyass offers an exclusive DDoS protection service that ensures that both your data and equipment, as well as the HMA servers themselves, are not invaded.
Speed and Performance
The speed offered by Hidemyass is considered one of the best since it is not necessary to choose the most efficient servers for your type of connection, which makes the online experience more agile.
It is also because the 1,000 Hidemyass servers work at a transfer capacity of 20 Gbps, different from those that operate at a maximum of 10 Gbps.
Hidemyass’s service is of the highest quality. Proof of this is that they offer a speed test for both Windows and Mac systems to find even the best servers for P2P and streaming.
Apps
Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Router
Hidemyass has an application called HMA Proxy VPN, compatible with the Android and iOS systems that provides identity hiding, data protection, connection to servers worldwide, and much more that can be easily accessed.
In the Hidemyass app, in addition to having access to all the services offered, you can also contact the company’s support service team, simply and quickly, 24 hours a day.
The systems compatible with Hidemyass are as follows:
- Windows – 10, 8, and 7;
- Mac – macOS High Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, and more;
- iOS – iPhone and iPad on iOS 9, 10, 11, and 12 systems;
- Android – Android Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmellow, and Lollipop;
- Linux – Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Fedora, and others;
- Routers.
Servers and Locations
190
Countries
+290
Cities
+1.400
Servers
Hidemyass has 1,000 servers, spread across 290 locations in more than 190 countries, offering agile and highly secure connections through 256-bit AES encryption and OpenVPN protocols in Gallois Counter Mode (AES-256-GCM) and IKEv2 / IPsec.
Besides, with Hidemyass, you don’t have to worry about choosing the best VPN server to connect to. Its intelligent system detects which server is best for your connection through the type of internet you will use (cable, mobile, or Wi-Fi).
Streaming and Torrents
Most streaming services have a geographical blocking system, making some of their content available only to certain countries.
When you rely on Hidemyass, this geographic block will no longer exist for you.
Unfortunately, HMA allows this unlock only for:
- Netflix;
- BBC iPlayer.
The torrenting service will be much simpler and faster using Hidemyass VPN. After all, it has special P2P servers, which in addition to being more agile, it hides your IP, making your connection highly secure in countries where this service is blocked.
- Argentina
- Costa Rica
- Cyprus
- Egypt
- Georgia
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
Support
24/7 support
Yes
Live chat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hidemyass has different support options. On its website, there is a vast list of questions and answers named ‘Help.’ Besides, there is an exclusive community for HMA customers, where you can search and ask questions.
If none of these options resolve, it is still possible to contact the company through a contact form, available on the website, by email, or through the Hidemyass app. The support team is highly specialized and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Price
Hidemyass offers a free trial period of 7 days, plus a 30-day warranty refund if you do not like the services provided in the first month.
The amount charged for the service will vary according to the plan (subscription per period) chosen.
The main subscription plans Hidemyass has are a monthly plan that costs $ 11,99 and are billed monthly, a 12-month subscription for a monthly fee of $ 4,99, or a one-time charge of $ 59,88. And a 36-month subscription with a monthly cost of $ 2,99 or a one-time payment of $ 107,64.
The payment methods accepted by Hidemyass are credit cards (Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Elo, and Hipercard) and bank slips, PayPal, and UnionPay.
