Speed That Doesn't Compromise Security
Most VPNs slow your connection significantly. KernelVPN is engineered differently — using WireGuard® protocol and optimized server infrastructure to deliver speeds that are nearly indistinguishable from your base connection.
Speed Test Results (2026)
- Average speed loss: Less than 5% on nearby servers
- Download speeds: Up to 950 Mbps on gigabit connections
- Upload speeds: Up to 800 Mbps
- Latency increase: 1-3ms on nearby servers
What Makes KernelVPN Fast
- WireGuard® Protocol: ~4,000 lines of code vs 100,000+ for OpenVPN. Less code = less overhead = more speed.
- 10 Gbps Servers: All our servers run on 10 Gbps connections with NVMe storage
- Smart Routing: AI-powered server selection chooses the optimal path for your traffic
- RAM-Only Infrastructure: No disk I/O bottlenecks — everything runs in memory
- 3,000+ Servers: More servers mean less congestion and better speeds for everyone
Speed Comparison
- KernelVPN: ~5% speed loss (WireGuard)
- Competitor A: ~15% speed loss
- Competitor B: ~20% speed loss
- Free VPNs: ~50-80% speed loss with data caps