Compare Decentraleyes and Urban VPN Proxy: Which Extension is the Best?

	Decentraleyes	Urban VPN Proxy
	Decentraleyes enhances browsing by locally emulating CDN resources, boosting privacy and speed. Our detailed review reveals its features, pros, and cons. Ad Blocker Productivity	Urban VPN Proxy offers a free VPN service with additional integrated functions such as adblocking. There are only concerns about the comprehensive data collection. VPN Productivity
Key Features	Local CDN Emulation: Reduces reliance on third-party servers by serving local copies of CDN resources. Privacy Protection: Prevents tracking by major CDN providers. Speed Enhancement: Improves page load times by using local resources. Open Source: Transparent and community-driven development.	IP Address Masking: Allows users to change their IP location to any of the 77 available countries. Ad-Blocking: Protects against annoying ads and mining websites. Encryption: Complies with the latest OpenVPN standards for secure browsing. No Additional Software Required: Easy installation as a browser extension. Free Service: Offers a vast network of 530+ VPN servers without a subscription fee.
Our Rating	9.3	7.4
Total users	639,463	6,463,814
Total ratings	3,318	56,408
Average rating	4.8 ⭐	4.4 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 236 ratings 100.0K+Users	4.7 53.0K+ ratings 5.0M+Users
Edge	4.8 32 ratings 55.8K+Users	4.4 946 ratings 1.3M+Users
Firefox	4.8 1.5K+ ratings 241.8K+Users	4.2 2.5K+ ratings 154.7K+Users
Safari	-	-
Features	8.5 Nowadays, websites request data through third parties. The local CDN emulation offered by Decentraleyes is a unique and effective feature that blocker competitors currently lack. This means that the same locally stored data is always sent directly to the websites before they can even request relevant private data. The extension is aware that this function is only an additional function and advertises it as being used in addition to regular ad blockers. The extension could be expanded here and offer these additional functions directly so that you have them all in one extension. Another advantage of the extension is that the code is completely open source and can be found on GitLab. This ensures transparency and trust.	8.0 Several features are included in the free Urban VPN Proxy. The most obvious is IP address masking, which allows VPN access to servers in over 80 countries. An adblocking function is also integrated as an add-on, which reduces unwanted advertising while surfing and also protects against mining websites. However, advanced security features such as a kill switch or multi-hop connections, which are available in some premium VPNs, are missing here, probably due to the free version.
Performance	9.3 The extension offers a noticeable improvement in page load times. We did not find any problems in our tests, but according to user reviews, there are occasional compatibility problems with certain websites. However, according to Decentraleyes, these are constantly being fixed by updates.	5.5 The performance of Urban VPN Proxy was good at the beginning of the tests, the connection speed and server availability were also okay, but could be even better in our tests. Especially at peak times, when the server load is high, you notice a sharp drop in speed. After longer testing, the connection drops and throttled speeds became more and more frequent at peak times. The performance may still be sufficient for occasional users, but those who need a stable connection will not find what they are looking for with the free extension.
Design	9.5 The design is intuitive and simple. This also includes the settings menu.	8.0 The design of Urban VPN Proxy is clear and simple. Every user is immediately shown the basic functions and these can be switched on and off directly as required. The design could be a little more customizable and generally look a little more modern.
Value for Money	9.5 The extension is completely free to use with optional donations. The price-performance ratio is therefore perfect, as functions that are not offered by other providers are made available here free of charge. Only the lack of further functions in the area of ad blocking results in deductions.	8.0 Urban VPN Proxy is free and has a good price-performance ratio. With access to over 530 servers without a subscription fee, it's perfect for any basic user. You also get additional functions such as adblocking for free. However, it should be noted and clear to everyone that you “pay” for the use by saving your tracked data through the extension.
Ease of Use	9.9 The extension is characterized by its user-friendliness. Installation is very simple and you have the option of testing the function immediately on the website. When you open the website https://decentraleyes.org/test/, you are shown whether the function works and an example of what it looks like in the icon when data is blocked. The settings are also very well described so that even beginners should have no problems here. Advanced users can also read the complete documentation or the code on GitLab.	9.0 Urban VPN Proxy is a very easy-to-use tool overall. The installation process is quick and uncomplicated, and you can start establishing a VPN connection immediately after installation. Every user should have no problems with it, only the performance problems can cause some users to despair.
Security & Privacy	9.2 The extension offers strong features in the area of data protection, so it goes without saying that it scores well in this area. The open-source code allows anyone to review the extension in detail. Only the lack of a proper privacy policy detracts from this for beginners, who can do little with the code. There is a privacy policy that states in one sentence that no data is collected. However, this should be a little more detailed.	6.0 Urban VPN Proxy offers basic encryption according to OpenVPN standards. Due to the VPN function, you initially browse the websites anonymously. At the same time, however, the service collects precisely this web browsing data for itself. The data is collected in an anonymized format. The browser extension also lacks a clear no-logs policy and other advanced security functions, which also affects the rating in this category.
Conclusion	Decentraleyes is a valuable tool for anyone who wants more privacy and faster browsing. With local CDN emulation, Decentraleyes has features that bring both security and performance benefits. While it currently excels in this one area, you need to be aware that websites also make adjustments and it won't always work 100% of the time, especially without further updates. Overall, Decentraleyes is a recommended choice for privacy-conscious users as an addition to the usual ad blockers.	Urban VPN Proxy is a perfect choice for those looking for a free VPN service with basic features. It stands out for its ease of use and offers a wide range of server locations. The only drawback is the extensive data collection. After all, this is explicitly pointed out several times before use and active consent is required. Overall, the service offers good value for money. However, if you want to use a VPN because of the anonymity on the Internet, you will have to use a different option due to the extensive data collection.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between Decentraleyes and Urban VPN Proxy, Decentraleyes came out on top, scoring 9.3. Urban VPN Proxy is the most widely used, with over 6 million users and 56k+ reviews, but Decentraleyes outperformed it in our review. User reviews for Decentraleyes reflect our findings, while we rate Urban VPN Proxy lower than users do. Notably, Decentraleyes has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.78, which supports its strong performance in our review. There are big differences between these extensions, so it's important to look at the details below to find the best fit for your needs. Looking for the richest feature set? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, Urban VPN Proxy lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. Need top performance? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, Urban VPN Proxy lags behind in this area with a rating of 5.5. Design lovers, take note: Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Urban VPN Proxy lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. Want to get the most for your money? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Urban VPN Proxy lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. If you hate complicated tools, Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.9. On the other hand, Urban VPN Proxy lags behind in this area with a rating of 9. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, Urban VPN Proxy lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. If you want a quick recommendation, Decentraleyes is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.