Astrill VPN Review Australia
Reviewed by Laurence Deer, founder and reviewer in Melbourne, testing VPNs since 2019 · How we test · How we earn money
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Astrill VPN
Number 14 of 14 in our calculated orderGood for networks that block VPNs
Astrill is for people on networks that block VPNs who will pay a premium for its own disguise protocols. It bills in US dollars, advertises no money-back guarantee and has no independent audit, and our own results date from March 2022.
From US$12.50 (about A$17.89) a month
2 Years plan, US$300.00 upfront. Renews at US$300.00 every 2 years. Lowest plan of each VPN we track: A$2.86 to A$17.89.
Checked 20 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from www.astrill.com.
Astrill VPN: key facts
- Money-back
- Not checked
- Free trial
- Not checkedCompare VPN free trials
- Devices at once
- Not checked
- Server countries
- Not checked
- Australian cities
- 0
Company, protocols and features
- Company
- Based in Liechtenstein
- Protocols
- IKEv2, OpenVPN, OpenWeb, Stealth, StealthVPN, WireGuard
- Features
- Ad and tracker blocker, Dedicated IP, Kill switch, Multi-hop (two servers), Obfuscation, Port forwarding, RAM-only servers
As Astrill VPN's own site lists them, read 19 Oct 2026.
Astrill VPN: our tests
- Speed, Australian server
- 100% or more keptOf our download speed with the VPN off. Tested March 2022
- Streaming
- Played BBC iPlayer, the one service we tried to playTested March 2022
Speed kept by the VPNs we have tested (2021 to 2026 rounds): 44% to 100% or more.
Astrill VPN: what has changed
- Review text last edited
No price or plan changes seen between 13 Oct 2026 and 20 Oct 2026.
Prices are read from Astrill VPN's website every morning (last read 20 Oct 2026) and its feature pages weekly; we record every change we see.
Choose it if
- You need to get through a network that blocks VPNs
- You want a renewal price that matches what you first paid
- You want port forwarding, multi-hop or a router app
Skip it if
- You want the option of a refund
- You want privacy claims checked by an outside auditor
- You want a low price
The short version
Astrill VPN is the most expensive VPN we track, and most of what you pay for is StealthVPN and OpenWeb, its own protocols for disguising VPN traffic on networks that block it.
When we tested it from a Melbourne home connection in March 2022, a Sydney server matched our normal download speed and even edged past it. No other VPN in our 2021–22 tests did that. Long-distance servers were another matter: India, Brazil and South Africa fell to under a third of our line.
Streaming is the weak spot on newer evidence. Top10VPN says Netflix is not supported on Astrill’s Australian servers, and found it works with far fewer services than its rivals. We have not retested Astrill in 2026; our NordVPN review has October 2026 tests.
Pros
- A Sydney server matched our download speed without the VPN (March 2022)
- BBC iPlayer played The Apprentice from Melbourne (March 2022)
- A torrent ran close to the full speed of our line (March 2022)
- Its own StealthVPN and OpenWeb protocols, plus WireGuard and OpenVPN
- Every plan renews at the price you first paid
- Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad, and routers
Cons
- Not retested by us since March 2022
- The most expensive VPN we track, billed in US dollars
- India, Brazil and South Africa fell to under a third of our line (March 2022)
- No money-back guarantee advertised, and Top10VPN reports no refunds
- No independent audit or transparency report that we or Top10VPN could find
- Its own pages disagree on the device limit and the number of countries
Our March 2022 tests from Melbourne
These are the results of our hands-on test in March 2022, from a Melbourne home connection. We have not repeated them in 2026, and apps, servers and streaming services have all changed since, so read them as a dated record rather than today’s picture.
Speed kept
| Sydney server | 100%+ |
|---|---|
| United States | 100%+ |
| United Kingdom | 81% |
| India | 26% |
| Brazil | 19% |
| South Africa | 16% |
Download, upload and ping in Mbps, and how we measured
From our test bench Melbourne, March 2022
| Connection | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| No VPN | 108 Mbps | 18.3 Mbps |
| Astrill VPN, Sydney server | 111 Mbps +2.9% | 18.9 Mbps +3.2% |
| Server in | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 108.5 Mbps +0.5% | 18.1 Mbps −1.5% |
| United Kingdom | 87.9 Mbps −18.5% | 16.5 Mbps −10.3% |
| India | 27.7 Mbps −74.3% | 5.05 Mbps −72.5% |
| Brazil | 21 Mbps −80.5% | 16.8 Mbps −8.6% |
| South Africa | 16.9 Mbps −84.3% | 16.4 Mbps −10.8% |
13.1 MiB/s average torrent download rate on an Australian server (March 2022)
Our own measurements on a Melbourne home connection of about 108 Mbps at the time, March 2022. Changes are against the speed of the same line with the VPN off, measured the same day.
Share of our download speed kept with Astrill VPN on, against the same line with the VPN off, measured the same day.
Speed: no loss nearby, slow over long distances
On a Sydney server our download speed went up by about 3% with the VPN on, and uploads rose by about the same. That is unusual but not magic: a VPN occasionally finds a better route than your internet provider does. In that single run, a nearby Astrill server cost us nothing you could notice.
The United States was as quick as our line without the VPN, and the United Kingdom kept about four-fifths of it. India, Brazil and South Africa all fell to under a third. That still covers browsing and HD video, but large downloads from those servers would drag.
Streaming: BBC iPlayer played
Connected from Melbourne in March 2022, we watched The Apprentice on BBC iPlayer. That is one service on one day, and our record does not show which other services we tried. Top10VPN found video often limited to 720p, which looks soft on a big TV.
Torrenting: close to full speed
A torrent over an Australian server averaged 13.1 MiB/s, close to the full speed of our line. If you download large files over a VPN, Astrill did not hold you back.
Leaks: no result on record
Our March 2022 test record has no leak-test result for Astrill, so this page makes no claim either way. A DNS and WebRTC leak check will be part of our retest.
Still to test
We have not yet run Astrill on our 2026 test bench: speed from Melbourne, DNS leaks, its App Guard kill switch, streaming, and a network that blocks VPNs. We will add each result here, dated, when we do.
Astrill VPN price
Astrill charges in US dollars, and it is the most expensive VPN we track. The table below is read from its pricing page and updates automatically. The Australian-dollar figure is an approximate conversion, and your bank may add an international transaction fee.
| Plan | Term | Per month | Paid upfront | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years | 2 years | US$12.50 (about A$17.89) | US$300.00 | US$300.00 / 2 years |
| 1 Year | 1 year | US$15.00 (about A$21.47) | US$180.00 | US$180.00 / year |
| 1 Month | 1 month | US$30.00 (about A$42.94) | US$30.00 | US$30.00 / month |
Checked 20 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from www.astrill.com.
Each plan renews at the price you first paid, so there is no renewal shock. Longer plans cost less per month, but you pay the whole term upfront.
Here is what the cheapest plan adds up to over three years.
| First payment | US$300.00 | covers the first 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| Each renewal | US$300.00 | every 2 years |
| Three years in total | US$600.00 | 1 renewal after the first term |
| Three-year average | US$16.67 a month | against the advertised US$12.50 a month |
Astrill VPN charges in USD. At the current reference rate the first payment is about A$429.42.
Of the 14 VPNs we price, 13 have a lower advertised monthly price than Astrill VPN.
Calculated from the 2 Years plan as published on 20 Oct 2026. Prices and renewal terms can change.
Is Astrill VPN safe? Privacy and audits
Astrill’s privacy rests on its own word. It says it keeps no logs of your online activity and lists RAM-only servers, which hold nothing once they restart. We found no independent audit on its site.
Top10VPN reports the same gap: no audit, no transparency report and no warrant canary (a notice a provider takes down if it receives a secret government request). NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN have all had outside auditors check their no-logs claims, so Astrill asks for more trust at a higher price.
Astrill’s terms of service say disputes are heard by the courts at its registered office in Liechtenstein.
Apps, devices and Australian servers
Apps and devices Astrill VPN lists
- Listed
Windows
macOS
Linux- iOS
Android- Routers
- Not listed
- Android TV
- Apple TV
Fire TV
Chrome
Firefox
Edge
As listed on Astrill VPN's own website, read 19 Oct 2026. "Listed" means the provider's pages name it; we have not tried every app.
Astrill supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and IKEv2, plus its own StealthVPN and OpenWeb protocols for networks that block VPNs, such as some workplaces, hotels and countries that restrict the internet.
The extras it lists:
- App Guard is the name Astrill gives its kill switch, which is meant to stop traffic leaving unprotected if the VPN drops.
- Port forwarding helps with torrenting and hosting game servers.
- Multi-hop routes you through two servers for extra privacy, at a speed cost.
- Ad and tracker blocking, VPN sharing and a dedicated IP add-on are also listed.
Astrill’s own pages disagree on its size. Different pages give 50+, 56 and 58 countries. The pricing page says “unlimited devices in your household”, while the features page says every personal plan allows 5 devices at once. We have left both out of the box above until Astrill’s pages agree; ask Astrill before buying if either matters to you.
We have not confirmed which Australian cities Astrill serves today. In March 2022 we connected through a Sydney server.
Using Astrill VPN in Australia
- Australian servers: see Astrill VPN's server list for current Australian locations.
- Billing: charged in USD, so the Australian-dollar cost moves with the exchange rate.
- Where it is based: Liechtenstein, according to its own site.
Australian law requires internet providers to keep customers' metadata for two years. A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the VPN server, so your internet provider can see that you are using a VPN but not which sites you visit. It does not make you anonymous to the VPN provider itself, which is why the provider's logging policy and audits matter.
Alternatives to Astrill VPN
These are picked by a fact in our data, not by commission. If the price put you off, see the cheapest VPNs in Australia.
Astrill VPN FAQ
How much does Astrill VPN cost in Australia?
Astrill VPN's lowest advertised price is US$12.50 (about A$17.89) a month on the 2 Years plan, paid as US$300.00 upfront for 2 years, then US$300.00 every 2 years. Prices were last checked on 20 Oct 2026.
Is Astrill VPN safe?
We found no independent audit on Astrill's site. Top10VPN also reports no audit or transparency report. It is based in Liechtenstein.
Is it legal to use Astrill VPN in Australia?
Yes. Using a VPN is legal in Australia. What you do while connected is still subject to Australian law and to the terms of the services you use.
How we keep this review current
Prices and plans are read from Astrill’s own website, with the date of the last check beside each figure. Our own results carry the date they were measured: March 2022 is the latest round for Astrill, and we will add 2026 results when we test it again. The independent review we cite is linked so you can read it in full.
Sources
Astrill’s own pages, read on 13 October 2026: pricing, network, features and terms of service. Independent review: Top10VPN, read on 13 October 2026. Our own results are from March 2022, Melbourne.
What independent reviewers found
Here is what other independent reviewers found in their most recent tests, summarised in our own words. These sites test from the United States or United Kingdom, so their speed figures will not match an Australian connection, and they may earn commissions from VPN providers.
- Top10VPN: Recorded a 7% speed loss on nearby servers. Says it works with far fewer streaming services than rivals and that Netflix is not supported on its Australian servers. Notes no transparency reports or audit, and describes it as the most expensive VPN it reviews, with no refunds. Read the Top10VPN review
Reviews read 13 Oct 2026.