Using Tor as an alternative to a VPN can be a semi-good decision. But it depends on the user’s needs like hiding IP and real information. You can believe in The Tor network to prevent data leakages.
On the other side, a VPN service provider has stored your activity in a log file for tracking any suspicious usages to provide it on govt. intelligent even if you are using the paid version.
What Is Tor?
Protecting privacy leaking on browsing the dark web and .onion extension domains through The Onion Router is shortly known as Tor. The Tor browser is an all-in-one privacy solution for every internet user.
Onion (.oinion) Extention domains are accessible by Tor Browser only. Even it is able to browse the surface web also.
As a result, many peoples are choosing it as an alternative to VPN.
What is the main difference between Tor and VPN?
sometimes in some cases, Tor can be used as an alternative to a VPN application. Because Tor can be an option to hide your real IP and browsing technologies. Tor browser prevents your browsing behavior and geo-location, IP address in all situations whether it Surface, Deep or Dark web.
During the research, we have explored that in some cases VPN will be perfect for some users in changing locations like countries and IP addresses.
But on Tor, you can’t prefer your location and IP address. It will securely and randomly choose and use different Tor IPV6.
Here is the comparison table between Tor and VPN
|
Functions |
Tor | VPN Free |
VPN Pro |
| Tracking |
100% Secure and, No Tracking. |
Just change your IP and Geo. |
More secure than the free version. |
| Choosing Location by User |
Not Available |
Limited country-based location |
Lots of locations and country-based servers |
| IP Change |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Activity Log |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Collection Information |
No |
Yes, Yes, and Yes |
No, but stored an activity log to catch if a user does something wrong like terr*rism or using the VPN server for hacking. |
| Selling Collected Data |
No. Tor is not collecting Data, even! |
100% Yes |
No |
| Earning Source |
Open Source and many US departments and Gov projects like NAVY and NASA. |
Selling Collected User Behaviors. |
Monthly or yearly premium subscriptions. |
| Browsing Router |
Onion Network |
Limited location-based IP and proxy servers |
A lot of pro proxy servers in different locations on earth |
| Encryption |
100% Secure. Hard security |
Very unsecure |
Yes |
| Data Usages Limit |
No bandwidth limit |
Yes |
No |
| Bandwidth Speed Limit |
No limit |
Yes |
No, preferable for high-speed usage |
| Video Streaming |
Average |
Average |
Best for video watching |
| Expense |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Website Unblocking |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video Streaming Unblocking |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Unblocking Social Media |
Yes, but it is not recommended to use Tor for unblocking social media |
Not recommended too |
Recommended |
| Overall Internet Browsing Experience (Speed) |
Average |
Average |
Premium |
| Editors Choice |
Depend on the purpose. But best for unblocking websites and small tasks for high security. |
Not recommended |
Best for unblocking video streaming websites and accessing blocked social media apps. |
What is the income source of a free VPN?
collecting information and selling it on various ad media. Even sometimes they can sell it to a ha*ker group or a research institute.
Almost, every ad media are buy such kinds of user behavior log files to push up the best and most relevant ads to you.
They collect cookie information and your browsing history and research on it to explore your necessities, daily glossary needs, interests, etc.
Finally, push ads according to your criteria and wants.
Can a pro-VPN collect and sell information?
They promised, No. But if they hiddenly collect it then can you prevent it? Some people are doing everything by using a VPN. They rest assured that a premium subscription to VPN is secured totally.
Our suggestion is: when you are using a premium VPN you should not totally rest assured them.
If your needs are relevant to top secret then must use Tor. A Pro VPN subscription is best for unblocking social apps and some video-watching sites, only.
What is the best way to unblock social Media?
Suppose Twitter or Snapchat is blocked in your country. So, you have to unblock the Facebook App or web version. Login on Facebook or other social media via the Tor network is not a good practice. Every time Tor connects to a new location. When the social media spam protection bot found you logging in from a different location within an hour or day, the bot detects you as a spammer. And, your social account can be disabled or punished.
Pro Tip: Do not use Tor as a social media unblocker.
Final Decision By Editor and Team
Depend on your wants. In some situations, Tor can be an alternative to VPN. If you need to prefer a location then VPN is best. Because Tor is connected to any location (country) randomly. It is not in your hands to select or prefer a location on the Tor router.