Streaming benchmarks
VPNs that
unblock anything.
Monthly tests against Netflix US, DStv Now and Showmax. We don’t just trust marketing — we replay 30 minutes of HD video before we publish.
Latest results
Streaming compatibility matrix
| Provider | Netflix · Global | DStv Now · South Africa | Showmax · Africa | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | ✓ Reliable | ✓ Reliable | ✓ Reliable | 720 Mbps | Get NordVPN |
| Proton VPN | ✓ Reliable | — Failed | ✓ Reliable | 690 Mbps | Get Proton VPN |
| Surfshark | ✓ Reliable | ✓ Reliable | ✓ Reliable | 640 Mbps | Get Surfshark |
| ExpressVPN | ✓ Reliable | ✓ Reliable | ✓ Reliable | 700 Mbps | Get ExpressVPN |
| Mullvad | — Failed | — Failed | — Failed | 580 Mbps | Get Mullvad |
| IPVanish | ✓ Reliable | — Failed | ✓ Reliable | 600 Mbps | Get IPVanish |