Planet VPN Review: How Secure Is It?

Samuel Walker  - Technology Policy Researcher
Last updated: November 6, 2023
Read time: 20 minutes
Facts checked by Abeerah Hashim
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Previously known as RUSVPN, Planet VPN claims ultra-fast speed and impressive performance. This detailed Planet VPN review vets these claims.

VPN Planet, previously known as RUSVPN, was established in 2017. The company is headquartered in Romania and boasts an international team from diverse countries, including Egypt, Russia, Turkey, and Spain.

Although its last name, RUSVPN, might have implied a connection to Russia, it stood for Reliable, Unlimited, Secure. Since 2022, the VPN has operated under the name Planet VPN.

Previously, the VPN provider needed more comprehensive website data. However, it has made improvements in this regard. Nonetheless, the claim of being “the fastest and most secure VPN service” remains unsubstantiated.

If you want to learn more about this VPN, read this review representing our firsthand evaluation of Planet VPN.

Planet VPN: General panorama

Pros
  • Easy software to set up
  • Kill switch available
  • No browsing logs
  • Friendly and intuitive app
  • Freemium browser extension and app
  • Suitable for gaming
Cons
  • Variable speeds
  • Torrenting is slow
  • English only software
  • Customer service is not 24/7
  • Doesn’t unblock Netflix USA
  • Few additional options

We tested Planet VPN’s Windows and Android applications and their browser extensions. Both the extensions and clients (or apps) were user-friendly and well-structured.

Furthermore, in terms of pricing, Planet VPN proves to be a cost-effective VPN service (we will discuss pricing details later), especially when compared to and Surfshark.