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The fact that NordVPN needs its own library should already be seen as a red flag. If you need a VPN at all (which you usually don't) then you should use somethi
by hannob 4y ago
The fact that NordVPN needs its own library should already be seen as a red flag. If you need a VPN at all (which you usually don't) then you should use something that works with widely used and tested protocols. That was historically ipsec or openvpn (both not ideal), these days wireguard is probably a better choice.
That's all apart from the fact that most reasons advertised by companies like NordVPN why you need a VPN are bogus or outdated, and that the trustworthiness of a VPN only relies in small parts on the client they use.
(Update: skimming through the code it seems they somehow use openvpn. Not entirely sure if this invalidates my point, but then the question is: Why do they need their own client at all?)
- halJordan 4y agoThey need their own client for the litany of value-adds they offer. If you just want an openvpn config from them they'll give you one. Would you give MS this same hassle if i told you they rolled their own vpn libraries?
- SparkyMcUnicorn 4y agoHaving your own client gives the user a good UX. You can't provide a seamless login, server switching experience, and whatever else they offer with a widely used open source client (without forking at least). But you don't have to use their client. Most VPN providers (looks like Nord included) allow you to connect with any client that's compatible with one of their protocols. I use a different VPN provider with the official WireGuard client, even though they have their own company-made client.
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