hide.me vs TorGuard
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit & Twitter discussions
Community Pick
TorGuard
Based on community sentiment and discussions
Approval Rate
25%
3 recommend · 9 warn
Data Quality
High
Reviews
156
Reviewers
150
Best for:
Android TV / Nvidia Shield and Firestick users who want a VPN that just works
People who want a free VPN option without constant upgrade pressure
Privacy-minded users who want basics like a kill switch and split tunneling
hide.me comes up as a solid, privacy-leaning VPN that a lot of people feel comfortable using day to day. It gets points for practical features like a kill switch and split tunneling (selective routing...
TorGuard
Winner
Approval Rate
61%
14 recommend · 9 warn
Data Quality
High
Reviews
44
Reviewers
40
Performance by Use Case
| Use Case | hide.me | Winner | TorGuard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming | -- (1) | - | - |
| Torrenting | - | → | 33% (5) |
| Privacy | 0% (8) | → | 55% (18) |
| Censorship | 0% (1) | → | 100% (2) |
| Router | - | - | -- (1) |
| Price | 100% (1) | - | 100% (1) |
hide.me
Strengths
- Kill switch
- Split tunneling (selective routing)
- Works well on Android TV / Nvidia Shield
- Free tier that isn’t overly pushy
- Privacy-focused reputation
Weaknesses
- Slow speeds for some people
- Price can feel high depending on the plan
- Server locations may not fit everyone
- Torrenting performance can be hit-or-miss
TorGuard
No detailed analysis available yet.