Urban VPN Proxy offers a free VPN service with additional integrated functions such as adblocking. There are only concerns about the comprehensive data collection. | ||
Key Features A summary of the most important features offered by each extension. |
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Our Rating Tooltivity's expert review score for each extension, based on hands-on testing and research. | 7.4 | 8.7 Winner in this category |
Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 6,463,814 Winner in this category | 4,485,643 |
Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 56,408 Winner in this category | 3,036 |
Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.4 ⭐ | 4.6 ⭐ Winner in this category |
Entry Level Price The minimum price required to start using the extension. "Free" means a free tier is available. | Free | Free |
Chrome User rating and stats for the extension on Chrome browser. | ![]() 4.7 4.63 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 5.0M+Users Winner in this category | ![]() 4.7 4.88 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 4.0M+Users |
Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. | ![]() 4.4 4.05 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.3M+Users | ![]() 4.5 4.47 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 485.6K+Users Winner in this category |
Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. | ![]() 4.2 3.86 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 154.7K+Users Winner in this category | - |
Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 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. | 9.0 Paraphrasing Tool: Grammar Checker: Summarizer: Winner in this category |
Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 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. | 8.8 Quillbot performs well with small to medium-sized texts, but it can slow down when processing larger documents. Winner in this category |
Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 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. | 9.0 User Interface: Customization: Winner in this category |
Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 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. | 9.0 Free vs. Paid: Cost-Effectiveness: Winner in this category |
Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 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. Winner in this category | 7.8 Quillbot's onboarding process is impressive, and the tool is easy to use right from the start. We quickly grasped most of its features. However, when compared to top competitors like Grammarly, it doesn't feel quite as natural or seamless to use. |
Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 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. | 8.8 Data Handling: Third-Party Services: Winner in this category |
Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | Urban VPN Proxy is a perfect choice for those looking for a free VPN service with basic features.
| Quillbot is a flexible AI writing tool that does a great job with paraphrasing and grammar checking. While it has a few minor downsides, like occasional mistakes and some privacy concerns, its overall performance and affordability make it a solid choice. In the end, choosing the best writing tool is also a matter of personal opinion. If you want to improve your writing and boost productivity, Quillbot is definitely worth a look. However, it still cannot compete with Grammarly as the best writing tool in this category. In our eyes, Grammarly is worth the more expensive price. |
Our Recommendation | In our comparison between Urban VPN Proxy and Quillbot, Quillbot came out on top, scoring 8.7. Urban VPN Proxy is the most widely used, with over 6 million users and 56k+ reviews, but Quillbot outperformed it in our review. User reviews for Quillbot reflect our findings, while we rate Urban VPN Proxy lower than users do. Notably, Quillbot has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.58, which supports its strong performance in our review. There are some noticeable differences between these extensions, so it's worth considering your priorities and the details below.
If you want a quick recommendation, Quillbot is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. |