Bright VPN Reviews & Ratings

4.5/5

“No Login, Many Countries, But Still Sketchy”

I gave Bright VPN a shot because it doesn't require a login and supports around 40 countries—I just installed it and it worked. Great for quick secure browsing. However, a DNS leak test showed my IP was still exposed, which is concerning. In Reddit threads, users warned it might be “sketchy,” and some antivirus tools flagged it during installation. And if you're in restricted regions like China or Russia, don't even try—the app silently fails to connect. So, it's convenient and fast—but I wouldn’t trust it with anything serious.

Pros : No login required, supports many global servers, trustworthy antivirus listings.

Cons : DNS leaks, potential malware flags, no support for Chinese/Russian users.

Switched from : Tunnelbear

Reason to switch : I moved from TunnelBear to Bright VPN for the freedom of global server access and no sign-ins—but I need to be cautious with privacy risks.

4.5/5

“Free Forever, But They Use Your PC for Data Collection”

Bright VPN claims to be “free forever,” and that’s true—you get unlimited bandwidth with no speed restrictions. It's safe-listed by AVG, McAfee, and Microsoft Defender, which put me at ease. But soon after using it, I learned it occasionally fetches public web data (like ads or flight prices) through my PC—something I need to consent to. It’s a clever funding model, but not something I was expecting. Also, there’s no Mac or mobile app yet, I'm told they're coming. And unfortunately, it didn’t work with Netflix, so if streaming is your thing, skip this one.

Pros : Unlimited bandwidth, no speed limits, no throttling, Windows AV safe-listed.

Cons : Public data collection, Windows-only for now, no Netflix streaming.

Switched from : Proton VPN

Reason to switch : I left ProtonVPN to avoid monthly data limits and enjoy a truly unlimited free plan—although now I'm trading privacy nuances.

4.5/5

“Totally Free, Instant Setup—But Watch the Trade-Offs”

I downloaded Bright VPN on a whim—it’s totally free, doesn’t ask for an account or payment, and the install took less than a minute. The interface is clean and intuitive: click, choose a location, and connect. It gave me access to servers across ~40 countries, which is amazing for a free service. The downside? It pays for itself by collecting publicly available data from your device—like flight prices or product info—which was a bit of a surprise. Also, I only saw a Windows version for now, and my IP did show up in a quick DNS leak test. So while it works great for privacy basics, it’s not perfect.

Pros : Free forever, no account needed, global server coverage, clean interface.

Cons : Trades public data, Windows-only, potential DNS leaks.

Switched from : Windscribe

Reason to switch : I switched from Windscribe Free to Bright VPN to avoid data caps and enjoy unlimited, no-signup access—at the cost of sharing public data.