Compare SetupVPN and Decentraleyes: Which Extension is the Best?

	SetupVPN	Decentraleyes
	SetupVPN offers a free VPN service with limited features. While it provides basic privacy protection, it has significant limitations and frequently ads. VPN	Decentraleyes enhances browsing by locally emulating CDN resources, boosting privacy and speed. Our detailed review reveals its features, pros, and cons. Ad Blocker Productivity
Key Features	Free Version: Access to five different countries. Ease of Use: Simple interface suitable for beginners. Basic Privacy: Provides basic privacy protection.	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.
Our Rating	6.3	9.3
Total users	1,738,957	639,463
Total ratings	53,375	3,318
Average rating	4.4 ⭐	4.8 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.7 47.3K+ ratings 1.0M+Users	4.8 236 ratings 100.0K+Users
Edge	4.0 981 ratings 664.8K+Users	4.8 32 ratings 55.8K+Users
Firefox	4.4 5.1K+ ratings 74.1K+Users	4.8 1.5K+ ratings 241.8K+Users
Safari	-	-
Features	7.0 SetupVPN offers basic VPN functions with limited free access. With free access, you have the choice of 5 countries to log in to for 30 minutes at a time. When using the premium version, these limitations do not apply, but here too there is a lack of advanced security features like those offered by competitors.	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.
Performance	4.5 SetupVPN offers basic performance for occasional use. The free version has limited server locations, but the premium version offers better speed and reliability. Our tests included establishing a VPN connection to London and then using online services to try to localize the location. It turned out that in some cases the actual location was still localized and not London. From our point of view, a continuous secure connection is therefore not guaranteed.	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.
Design	7.0 The design of SetupVPN is simple and intuitive. However, the layout in the free version is very dubious and annoying due to the excessive number of advertisements.	9.5 The design is intuitive and simple. This also includes the settings menu.
Value for Money	6.0 In this category, the extension performs completely differently if you are looking for a free or premium extension. The costs for the premium version are reasonable compared to the competition. However, it should be noted that many other providers have even more functions that can be used at the same time. Here you only get the VPN service. With the free version, you have the option of selecting 5 different countries. Due to the presence of a lot of advertising and performance problems with the VPN, there are much better alternatives for free users.	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.
Ease of Use	8.0 Setting up the extension is straightforward. A connection can be established immediately after installation and you can even test whether the connection works. Nobody should have any problems here.	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.
Security & Privacy	5.0 SetupVPN offers only basic privacy protection, with limited security features. However, the many advertisements in the free version raise concerns about data collection. Many who use a VPN want to use it precisely so that their data is not stored. From our point of view, a VPN service with such many advertisements is very dubious.	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.
Conclusion	SetupVPN is a good choice for users who are only rarely looking for a simple, free VPN service. While it offers privacy features, it has strong drawbacks, such as dubious frequent advertising and limited free access. For those who need more robust privacy and security features, the premium version might be worth considering, but there should be better alternatives. Overall, we agree with the current reviews from other users that there are much better alternatives.	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.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between SetupVPN and Decentraleyes, Decentraleyes came out on top, scoring 9.3. SetupVPN is the most widely used, with over 2 million users and 53k+ reviews, but Decentraleyes outperformed it in our review. User reviews for Decentraleyes reflect our findings, while we rate SetupVPN 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, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Need top performance? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 4.5. Design lovers, take note: Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Want to get the most for your money? Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 6. If you hate complicated tools, Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.9. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 8. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, Decentraleyes stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, SetupVPN lags behind in this area with a rating of 5. If you want a quick recommendation, Decentraleyes is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.