CyberGhost VPN Review - How Does The Market Leader Fare In 2022?

Who Are CyberGhost?

CyberGhost has been one of the best VPNs around for a long time. Every year, the Romanian market leader keeps growing its service rapidly and making it even better. In 2022, CyberGhost is still one of the top VPN providers in the world.

With over 36 million users, the Romanian VPN provider based in Bucharest was founded in 2011 and has since risen to the top three VPN providers on the market, along with Nord VPN and ExpressVPN.

When Kape Technologies was bought in 2018, it kept improving its service, whether it was in terms of how it was built, where it was set up, or how its software and features are used.

Also, it has a very strict “no-logging” policy and doesn’t keep any records of what its users do or how long they use it.

It’s backed by one of the largest networks, so it has impressive performance. It has a very well-designed interface and supports a very wide range of platforms, plus there’s the option to get your own IP address.

With ExpressVPN and NordVPN, CyberGhost still ranks as one of the best cross-platform VPNs because it has apps for almost every OS and device on the market.

Plus, you can access content from streaming services that aren’t available in your area. Typically good quality consumer VPNs provide specific servers for streaming (like Netflix) and P2P. (e.g., downloading torrents). Like other VPNs, CyberGhost now has a full security suite for Windows and a password manager as an added extra.

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Multitude Of Cross-platform Options

Because there is a lot of competition in VPNs, few have bothered to make cross-platform coverage as wide-ranging as CyberGhost’s. The provider has a host of applications that can run on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and web extensions for Chrome and Firefox. There are also apps for Amazon Fire and Android TV.

It doesn’t stop there, as you can set up the VPN on various brands of routers such as Asus and Netgear. Plus, CyberGhost will also work with Internet boxes and Network Storage devices.

Each account can connect up to seven devices at the same time.
CyberGhost has plenty of helpful guides on how to set up the VPN on Apple TVs, Smart TVs, Raspberry Pis, and game consoles like the PlayStation, Xbox 360/One, and Nintendo Wii/Wii U.,

The Romanian supplier has a lot of tutorials on its website to help people with all kinds of installation procedures, from the simplest to the more complicated. The knowledge base also includes how-to guides for setting up the VPN on the Freebox, a Synology NAS, or even a DD-WRT router.

CyberGhost also sells routers from different brands, like Netgear, Linksys, and Asus. 

Putting Security First

The service uses AES 256-bit encryption by default to keep your data secure. Using symmetric key encryption, this technology ensures that data can only be read by the same person who encrypted it. It would take a huge amount of computing power and time to figure out a key like this.

That’s not all, though. CyberGhost comes with a feature called HTTPS redirection by default that automatically redirects the connection to secure websites when you’re browsing. A good way to make sure you don’t end up on a site that isn’t safe.

The service has protection against DNS leaks to keep people’s identities safe. This is one of the new features that Cyberghost has added. Plus, there’s a built-in Kill Switch to stop all online traffic if the connection to the server goes down.

For a little more money, the user can add a dedicated IP address, so they will be sure that he or she will be the only person using a unique anonymous IP address.

CyberGhost also has the older OpenVPN and IKEv2 protocols, but it also has the newer WireGuard protocol on all of its platforms. WireGuard is known for its lightweight, speed, and top-notch security. Most VPN services now use it.

CyberGhost is based in Romania, with stricter data protection laws than most European countries. Since the country hasn’t joined the European Union’s directive, which requires VPN providers to keep records of their users, the provider can run a true “no-logs” policy.

Transparency Reports have been released by the company regularly since 2011. They show that the company does not keep any information. 

Payment-wise, Cryptocurrencies are also an option for people who don’t want to keep their identities/banking info secret.

Interface & Features

CyberGhost has one of the most beautiful interfaces out there. At a glance, you can see all the important features and information. It has a sleek, modern look and has added the option of a ‘dark mode.’
The CyberGhost menu expands over a large window when you click on the small arrow (on the left of the connection menu). The main menu layout lets you choose servers that are suitable for streaming and downloading and No-Spy servers and dedicated IPs with a single click. Privacy and Smart Rules are at the bottom of the main menu.

To access the settings, click on the icon that looks like three small horizontal lines at the top left of the window. Then click on the tab at the bottom of the window that opens.

You can make a list of your favorite servers and put them in a group by clicking on the small star-shaped icon. Choose the “Best Server” in the connection menu if you want the fastest connection.

When the VPN connection is up and running, the service shows a lot of information, like the new IP address, the speed, or the maximum throughput. CyberGhost, like ExpressVPN, has a web management console that is very detailed. This lets you manage your accounts and devices, and it has a lot of very cool tutorials.

Android and iOS mobile clients have a modern, user-friendly and intuitive interface that is easy to use and understand. The iOS version doesn’t have as many security features as Android, like an ad blocker or anti-tracking.

“Private Browser” allows you to use the Internet in complete safety. It also lets you add a dedicated IP address to your computer and check your connection.

You can also use the WireGuard VPN protocol. It also has an automatic kill switch, a way to protect your Wi-Fi, and servers good for streaming. It is also possible to run tests through the built-in “Connection checker.”

The Android version also has a complete set of security tools, including an app-splitting tunnel, a tool to block malicious sites and other online tracers, and a way to compress data. It’s also quick to log in to and access all the options in the management interface. We’re sure this is one of the most complete and powerful VPN apps for Android.

Number One For Streaming?

CyberGhost is undoubtedly one of the best at unblocking geo-restricted streaming services and online TV platforms in the VPN market. You can unblock over 30 services worldwide without a hitch. These include Netflix (US, Germany, UK, Brazil, Japan), Pandora, YouTube US, HBO Now, Disney+, Hulu, TF1 or Canal+, BBC iPlayer, etc.

The good news is that the VPN service has again unblocked Amazon Prime Video without a hitch.

We like that its servers are set up to work with this or that streaming or TV service anywhere.

CyberGhost has again been one of the best VPNs for streaming.
The same thing happened when we tried to download a torrent. One reason it’s still a good choice for this is because of its speed and the servers it has set up for P2P. In terms of how easy it is to use, the ability to see how many people are on torrent servers is a big help.

Life In The Fast Lane. . .

While test results can differ greatly from one hour to the next or from one day to another. It’s almost impossible to tell that we’re using a VPN when choosing a server in our home country.

We saw a big speed boost and halved PING in remote places using the WireGuard protocol. While speeds in Europe have been excellent, they haven’t been quite as good in the United States, where ExpressVPN and NordVPN both offer speeds up to twice as fast. However, when we streamed high-definition video, there were no problems with stability or latency. So perhaps in real-world usage, speed differences wouldn’t be noticeable.

Previously, CyberGhost didn’t have this kind of problem for us, so it was something new. Even though it is still one of the best VPN services on the market, its results aren’t as consistent across its network as those of its two major rivals

Support On Hand 24/7

The Romanian supplier has 24/7 technical support that can be reached through a live chat or a ticket system. There are four languages available on the chat service: French; German, English; and Romanian. They usually respond in less than three minutes, which compares favorably with other providers.

When there are technical problems, it is probably best to use the ticket system to get help. It takes a little longer, but the service does its best to help and can go into things in more depth than the chat team.

How much is CyberGhost?

Unlike most other VPNs, which have raised their prices this year, the Romanian service hasn’t. One of the best deals on the market is a plan that costs $2.29 a month for three years and three months, $3.25 a month for two years, or $4.29 a month, for a year.

The monthly package price without a contract at $12.99 a month hasn’t changed for two years. This is a little on the pricey side.

It comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee if you sign up for a year (14 days for the monthly plan). Not to mention that you could use up to seven devices simultaneously.

Another tick in the box for CyberGhost, the price you pay today is the price it renews at. Unlike NordVPN, where you can’t renew at the initial offer price.