Transparent methodology
Our methodology for
testing and rating
VPNs and streaming
While others rely on what providers claim on their own marketing pages, we rely on first-hand data. Every VPN × platform combination runs on a rotating 7-day cycle, so no result in the database is ever older than a week. That is how the largest independent database in this space is built.
122+
platforms in the database
7+
VPNs tested
194+
countries covered
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Disney+
HBO Max
Apple TV+
SkyShowtime
Paramount+
DAZN
All 4+
BBC iPlayer
BritBox
ITVX
My5 (Channel 5)
NOW TV
STV Player
Sky Go
Sky Sports
TNT Sport
TNT Sports
UKTV Play
MUBINetflixAmazon PrimeDisney+HBO MaxApple TV+SkyShowtimeParamount+DAZNAll 4+BBC iPlayerBritBoxITVXMy5 (Channel 5)NOW TVSTV PlayerSky GoSky SportsTNT SportTNT SportsUKTV PlayMUBI
ESPN+
FuboTV
MLB.TV
NBA League Pass
NFL+
UFC Fight Pass
Hulu
Discovery+
Peacock
AMC+
Crunchyroll
CuriosityStream
Hayu
Pluto TV
Rakuten Viki
Shudder
Starz / Lionsgate+
Tubi
Kayo Sports
Stan Sport
CraveESPN+FuboTVMLB.TVNBA League PassNFL+UFC Fight PassHuluDiscovery+PeacockAMC+CrunchyrollCuriosityStreamHayuPluto TVRakuten VikiShudderStarz / Lionsgate+TubiKayo SportsStan SportCraveTesting process
Precision first
Every VPN × platform × region combination goes through a three-step process. No result comes from a single check. We repeat the whole process on a rolling 7-day cycle: some combinations are tested today, others a few days ago.
01
Automated 24/7 monitoring
Our systems run around the clock and rotate through every VPN × platform × region combination. Each one is fully retested at least once every 7 days: so some results are from today, others from a few days ago. We do not just confirm that a site loads. We confirm that playback actually starts in the target location. The verdict is binary: either it works, or it does not.
02
Human oversight on the details
Technology is not infallible. The moment we hit an anomaly or a new form of blocking, our team steps in. We manually verify the edge cases an automated check might overlook, so you never waste time on a connection that does not work.
03
Rolling 7-day cycle
The streaming world changes fast. Every VPN × platform combination is fully retested at least once every 7 days, and the most popular ones even more often. The badge on every result shows whether the test ran today, yesterday, or a few days back. If a VPN stops working, you will know about it before you reach for the remote.
Testing scope
What we test
We do not stop at the handful of best-known names. We go deep and cover both the global giants and specialized local services. Whether you are after Asian productions, Latin American telenovelas, or European sport, we have you covered.
Africa
1+ platforms
Oceania
2+ platforms
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VPN scoring
How we rate VPN services
Services receive a score from 0 to 100 built from seven key parameters. The ranking is driven by hard test data. We do not take marketing claims at face value. We show the real picture.
Key category for StreamFix
Streaming in practice. Does it actually work?
We verify every VPN directly inside the apps of the services it is meant to unblock. We sign in, start a video, and confirm the location. The verdict is binary. Either everything plays smoothly or it does not. We do not rely on old screenshots or guesswork. We repeat the tests constantly because streaming platforms keep improving their VPN detection.
35%
weight in total score
20%
Privacy and no-logs
Jurisdiction, logging policy, independent audits, court precedents. Any VPN without an audited no-logs claim forfeits full marks.
20%
Connection speed
Download, upload, and ping across 8 global locations via Speedtest.net, 12 measurements each month. We score the percentage drop against the baseline connection without the VPN.
15%
Technical security
Wireshark analysis of the encryption, DNS/IP/WebRTC leak tests, kill switch, protocols. Legacy PPTP is an instant penalty.
Innovative features
5% · multi-hop, obfuscation, split tunneling
Ease of use
3% · apps, device count, UX
Customer support
2% · availability, speed, quality of answers
90-100
Exceptional VPN
Works with the vast majority of platforms, audited policy, minimal speed loss.
75-89
Very good VPN
Reliable for everyday streaming, minor shortfalls in speed or platform coverage.
50-74
Average VPN
Basic functionality, but struggles with blocked platforms or larger speed loss.
0-49
Not recommended
Significant failures in security, logging, or complete inability to stream.
Behind the scenes
How testing works
We combine automated systems with hands-on verification. Our target is coverage of up to 12,000 platforms worldwide, and that scale demands smart automation. Every exception and edge case still goes through a human reviewer.
Automated tests
Continuous monitoring at scale
Platform availability – check whether the platform loads and streams content from a given VPN and server
Geo-block detection – identify error messages and proxy-detection screens
Speed measurement – 12 measurements a month, 8 global locations, automatic score calculation
DNS/IP/WebRTC leak tests – automatic leak check on every test cycle
Uptime monitoring – real-time tracking of VPN server availability
Manual verification
Human eyes where it matters
Real playback – manually start the video, verify quality and stability for the key platforms
Privacy policy audit – manual read of the terms, spotting hidden logging clauses
Edge cases and exceptions – platforms with non-standard behavior and regional differences
UX and apps – manual testing on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and streaming devices
Editorial decisions – when a case is borderline (partial availability, regional differences, unclear verdict), the team decides what we recommend
Transparency
How we make money and why it matters
Our service is free and does not require an account. Running costs are covered by commissions from our VPN partners. Below we explain the whole model. You will see that the truthfulness of the testing always comes first.
Affiliate commission on VPN purchases
If you click a link and buy a VPN, we receive a commission from the provider. The price does not change for you. We always show the same price you would see on the VPN website.
Order follows score, not commission
The VPN with the highest test score is shown first regardless of how much it pays. A VPN that fails to unblock a given platform is hidden from that result entirely, even if it pays more.
We test every VPN, affiliate or not
The database also includes VPNs we have no affiliate relationship with. If they perform best for a given platform, we still show them. The goal is simple: give you a result that works, not a sale.
Affiliate relationships are always disclosed
Every link that leads to a VPN website is an affiliate link and labeled as such in the footer. You are moving to a third-party website with its own terms of service. We recommend reading them.
Example: Netflix USA
NordVPN
Score 9.6/10 · Tested today
✓ Works
Surfshark
Score 9.4/10 · Tested 2 days ago
✓ Works
ExpressVPN
Score 9.3/10 · Tested 3 days ago
✓ Works
🚫
Fictional VPN X
Score 6.8/10 · Tested 5 days ago
✗ Blocked
Why is this VPN missing from the recommendations? Despite the commercial relationship, we hide it for Netflix USA because our tests show Netflix currently blocks it. It will reappear as soon as the VPN works again.
FAQ
Questions? We have answers.
A new platform lands in the database after a two-week test run across every VPN we track. Our goal is coverage of up to 12,000 platforms worldwide, so new names keep arriving on a rolling basis. If something is missing, send us a note and we will move it to the front of the queue.
StreamFix exists to help people unblock content. A VPN with flawless encryption that still cannot get around the Netflix or Disney+ detection systems is useless in practice. Streaming gets the biggest weight because that is the reason most visitors land here.
A VPN only makes the ranking after it passes our security and privacy tests. Services with a history of logging, weak encryption, or confirmed data breaches do not enter the database regardless of how much commission they offer.
Streaming platforms change their VPN-server blocks fast. We fully retest every VPN × platform combination at least once every 7 days: the badge on each result shows exactly when that test ran (today, yesterday, a few days ago). If the recommended VPN still does not work for you, let us know; the team will re-test within 24 hours and update the database immediately.
In most countries a VPN is fully legal and a common privacy tool. The exceptions are states with heavy censorship such as China, Russia, or Iran. Streaming platforms may prohibit VPNs in their terms of service, but in practice the biggest risk is account suspension, not legal action.
Every result page has a “Report a problem” button. Your report goes straight to the editorial team and complements our automated tests. Thanks to reader reports we catch VPN detection changes and new regional blocks faster.
Methodology in practice
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