Ein mittelpreisiger kommerzieller VPN-Anbieter mit breiter Plattformunterstützung, der Streaming und Torrenting ermöglicht und dessen bestimmende Geschichte für 2026 der Zusammenbruch seines zentralen Versprechens ist: das Lebenszeit-Abo. KeepSolid verkaufte Lebenszeit-Tarife als zentrales Wachstumsinstrument – laut einer Fallstudie von StackCommerce entfielen allein durch ein „Lebenszeit“-Angebot exklusiv im StackSocial-Netzwerk 164.000 der über 237.000 verkauften Abonnements. Im August/September 2026 verlagerte ein App-Update Server für Torrenting und Streaming, die Protokollauswahl und sogar das Split-Tunneling für bestehende Lebenszeit-Kunden hinter eine neue wiederkehrende „Loyalty Plus“-Bezahlschranke (die Änderung ist in Wikipedia dokumentiert; Trustpilot fiel auf 1,7/5; der Betreiber argumentiert, der „grundlegende VPN-Zugriff“ bleibe unverändert und nur „erweiterte Funktionen“ seien für Konten verschoben worden, die das Lebenszeit-Abo zu einem „deutlich reduzierten“ Preis erworben hatten). Hier liegt die Ehrlichkeitsfrage bezüglich Lebenszeit-Abo im reinsten Sinne vor: Vor Jahren wurde Geld für „Zugriff auf alle Premium-Funktionen“ eingenommen, und das Versprechen wird nun einseitig neu verhandelt. Abgesehen davon ist die Bilanz eher mittelmäßig als alarmierend: eine detaillierte No-Logging-Richtlinie, die niemals von einem Prüfer verifiziert wurde, ein US-amerikanisches Rechtsgebiet (Five-Eyes-Staat), eine funktionsarme Client-Software (Split-Tunneling nur unter Android, kein Kill-Switch für Linux, kein Multihop, kein Open-Source), tatsächlich gute WireGuard-Geschwindigkeiten und zuverlässiges Streaming-Entsperren sowie eine 30-tägige Rückerstattungsfrist, die ausdrücklich Verlängerungen und Einlösecodes ausschließt. Es gibt keinen verifizierten Sicherheitsvorfall in der Unternehmensgeschichte – die oft zitierte Behauptung aus 2021, „Kundendaten seien verkauft worden“, konnte in dieser Sitzung nicht belegt werden und sollte nicht genannt werden – doch die verifizierte Geschäftspraxis aus 2026 ist die schlimmste Art von Ehrlichkeit: Sie zeigt genau, wie ein VPN-Anbieter mit den Kunden umgeht, die ihm am meisten vertraut haben.
Krypto akzeptiert6 rote FlaggenFakten verified - vpnunlimitedapp.com (homepage, /pricing, /lifetime, /about, /help/vpn-protocols), keepsolid.com (privacy-policy, refund-policy), monodefense.com, StackCommerce lifetime-deal case study, Wikipedia, Cloudwards, Security.org, TechRadar (2021 review), Privacy Guides, the Have I Been Pwned breach API, HN Algolia and four Reddit threads via the arctic-shift archive were all fetched live 2026-11-03. Trustpilot returned HTTP 403 to direct fetch (review text taken from its search snippet). The 2021 claim that access to VPN Unlimited customer records was sold could not be verified anywhere this session (three targeted searches; HIBP lists no breach for vpnunlimited.com).
lifetime rug-pull (2026): per Wikipedia (fetched 2026-11-03), KeepSolid stopped providing torrent and P2P access for legacy lifetime subscribers in August 2026 via an app update requiring an upgrade fee, and in September 2026 removed features such as streaming servers, triggering severe backlash, accusations of 'rugging' on r/KeepSolid and a drastic Trustpilot fall to 1.7/5; affected users report manual protocol selection and split tunneling also paywalled (Reddit threads fetched via arctic-shift 2026-11-03)
the lifetime economics themselves: StackCommerce's own case study (fetched 2026-11-03) states the exclusive lifetime deal drove 164,000 of 237,000+ subscriptions - a revenue model built on a promise that, in 2026, the company unilaterally redefined; a 2019 Hacker News comment warned 'lifetime subscriptions... [mean] the lifetime of the company, not the customers' naming KeepSolid specifically, and by 2026 Trustpilot reviewers write 'they sold customers a lifetime subscription plan, which explicitly states access to all premium features, only to revoke key features'
lifetime still being sold while its scope shrinks: the /about page still advertises 'VPN Unlimited Lifetime... forever with a one-time payment' and a user reports buying a new $49.99 lifetime in September 2026 that was then also denied torrent access - the operator's own /lifetime URL now renders the standard three-plan page with no lifetime option shown (fetched 2026-11-03), an incoherent state between marketing pages
+3 weitere rote Flaggen - vor der Anmeldung aufklappen
no audit, no canary: no independent security or no-logs audit exists for any KeepSolid product, no transparency report was found (the operator's history page mentions a 'Transparency Report' published years ago, but none was locatable live), and no warrant canary is published
unverified-incident caution: a claim circulating in the research brief that a 2021 report showed access to VPN Unlimited customer records being sold could not be substantiated - three targeted web searches found no such press report and the Have I Been Pwned API (fetched 2026-11-03) lists no breach for vpnunlimited.com; do not cite this claim as fact
monetization creep: the DNS Firewall was once included in the base VPN and is now sold separately inside the MonoDefense bundle (Cloudwards), and the new KS Coin rewards/token layer adds an AML/KYC data surface the VPN itself does not have
Review
Entwurf von Qwen3, faktengeprüft von der vpnvergleich-Redaktion · Review-Version 4 · Text aktualisiert 2026-11-03 · Fakten Stand 2026-11-03 · wie wir verifizieren
Ehrlichkeits-Hinweis: wir haben keine eigenen Tests zu VPN Unlimited (KeepSolid) gelaufen (Leak-Tests, Tempo, Kill Switch). Alles auf dieser Seite ist quellbasierte Meta-Recherche mit datierten Links. Sobald wir testen, erscheinen die Ergebnisse hier und im Änderungsprotokoll.
Overview
VPN Unlimited (KeepSolid) homepage - live capture 2026-09-29
VPN Unlimited is a commercial consumer VPN operated by KeepSolid Inc, a New York-based company with ties to Ukraine. It's the flagship product of the MonoDefense security suite and offers wide device support, streaming access, and obfuscation for censored networks. While it markets a "lifetime" plan, its 2026 actions - locking previously included features behind a new paywall for lifetime users - raise serious trust issues. You get a mid-tier service with a tarnished reputation.
Logging & privacy
The provider claims a strict no-logs policy, stating it does not monitor, store, or log your online activity and removes your session IP immediately after disconnect. However, this claim rests solely on policy text - there is no independent audit, no court-tested proof, and no warrant canary. The jurisdiction is the United States, a Five Eyes member, increasing legal pressure risk. While the policy says full names aren’t collected, device identifiers are used for access control. Without verification, this remains a policy-only promise.
Pricing & the renewal trap
VPN Unlimited (KeepSolid) pricing page - live capture 2026-09-29
The lowest available plan is $4.50/month when paid $161.99 upfront for three years. The annual plan renews at $59.99/year, equivalent to $5.00/month - a 1.1x increase over the initial rate. There is no separate intro price; all plans are flat-priced. A 30-day refund window exists but excludes renewal payments and redemption codes. The much-touted lifetime plan, once central to growth, is no longer sold on the main site, though still advertised elsewhere. The real 3-year cost is $161.99, but legacy lifetime users have seen features stripped post-payment.
VPN Unlimited supports IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard, and its proprietary KeepSolid Wise obfuscation, which helps bypass censorship. It offers a kill switch (missing on Linux), split tunneling (Android only), and P2P on select servers - though torrent access is now paywalled for lifetime users. Multihop and Tor over VPN are absent. It covers 3,000 servers in 80 countries, supports streaming, and works on nearly all platforms including routers and browsers. No independent performance tests are available, but WireGuard speeds have been praised historically. The apps are closed-source.
Ownership & track record
KeepSolid Inc, founded in 2013 by Vasyl Ivanov and Oleg Bocharnikov, grew largely through StackSocial’s lifetime-deal funnel - 164,000 of 237,000+ sales came from that model. The company’s reputation collapsed in 2026 when it removed P2P, streaming servers, and advanced features from legacy lifetime accounts, demanding recurring payments via "Loyalty Plus." Reddit, Wikipedia, and Trustpilot document this backlash. No security breach is verified (HIBP shows none), but the business practices have eroded trust. The facts are verified, but the operator’s integrity is now in question.
Censorship resistance
KeepSolid Wise, the provider’s proprietary obfuscation, routes traffic through TCP 443 and UDP 33434 to mimic HTTPS and evade deep packet inspection. The company explicitly markets this for use in China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. This makes it a viable tool for users in heavily censored regions. However, given the 2026 policy reversals and lack of transparency, relying on it for high-risk environments carries added reputational and functional uncertainty.
Verdict
Avoid if you value long-term trust, privacy audits, or open-source transparency. The 2026 feature paywalling for lifetime users shows a willingness to renege on paid promises. It may work for short-term streaming or censorship bypass, but better alternatives exist. There is no evidence this provider pays review sites, but affiliate-funded outlets still rate it positively - follow the user complaints, not the scores.
++ Was hält stand
Weite Plattformabdeckung inklusive Router, NAS, Apple TV, Fire TV, SteamOS, Roku und Browser-Erweiterungen (Downloads vom Betreiber + TechRadar)
Ausgezeichnete WireGuard-Performance in TechRaders Tests 2021 (500–520 Mbps UK, 380–390 Mbps US) und starke Streaming-Entsperrung (Netflix US, BBC iPlayer, Disney+ bestanden; Cloudwards bestätigte Netflix/Hulu/iPlayer-Server)
Detaillierte, verständliche No-Logging-Richtlinie mit konkreter Zusage, Sitzungs-IP-Adressen sofort zu löschen (Datenschutzrichtlinie abgerufen 2026-11-03)
Flexible Zahlungsmethoden inklusive Bitcoin und Klarna, 30-tägige Geld-zurück-Garantie bei Erstzahlungen, 7-tägiger Test ohne Zahlung und reaktionsschneller Support, der innerhalb weniger Minuten im Thread und per E-Mail antwortet (TechRadar, Cloudwards)
-- Worauf du achten solltest
August/September 2026: Torrent-/Streaming-Server, manuelle Protokollwahl und Split-Tunneling wurden von bestehenden Lifetime-Abonnements entfernt und hinter eine neue wiederkehrende „Loyalty Plus“-Paywall gestellt – Trustpilot brach auf 1,7/5 (230 Bewertungen) ein und Wikipedia dokumentiert die Aufregung
Keine unabhängige Prüfung jeglicher Art wurde jemals für das VPN oder die No-Logs-Behauptung veröffentlicht (Cloudwards, TechRadar, Privacy Guides Kriterien) – die Logging-Beweislage basiert ausschließlich auf der Richtlinie
Five-Eyes-Jurisdiktion (New York) mit einer Datenschutzrichtlinie, die das Teilen personenbezogener Daten im Rahmen eines gerichtlichen Verfahrens erlaubt und Nicht-VPN-Kontodaten bis zu sieben Jahre lang speichert
Funktionsschwach und unflexibel: Split-Tunneling nur unter Android, kein Kill-Switch für Linux, kein Multihop, proprietäre geschlossene Clients, fünf Geräteplätze mit Löschung eines Geräts pro Woche, starke In-App-Verkaufsanreize (Cloudwards, TechRadar)
Rückerstattungsrichtlinie (gültig ab 12. Februar 2026) erstattet nur die erste Zahlung eines wiederkehrenden Abonnements innerhalb von 30 Tagen; Verlängerungen und Käufe mit Gutscheincodes sind ausdrücklich nicht erstattungsfähig
Schlechte internationale Geschwindigkeiten in Cloudwards-Tests (0,27–5 Mbps außerhalb der USA auf ihrer Testleitung) und „schreckliche Geschwindigkeiten außerhalb der USA“ als Schwäche genannt
Preis-Realitätscheck
Einführungspreis
ca. 4,00 € /mo · Verlängerung ca. 4,40 €/Mon.
Verlängerungspreis
ca. 4,40 €/Mon.
Erstattungsfenster
30 Tage
Hinweise
Drei pauschal bepreiste Tarife auf der Live-Seite (keine Aufteilung in Einstiegs- und Verlängerungspreise angezeigt): 9,99 $ monatlich, 59,99 $ jährlich, 161,99 $ für 3 Jahre. Der Lifetime-Tarif ist die Preisgeschichte: wurde 2014–2018 in großer Stückzahl über StackSocial verkauft (164.000 Einheiten laut StackCommerce-Studie), früher bei TechRadar/Cloudwards/Security.org mit 159,99–199,99 $ gelistet, wird weiterhin auf der /about-Seite beworben, aber nicht mehr auf der eigenen /lifetime-URL des Betreibers angezeigt (abgerufen 2026-11-03) – und im August/September 2026 wurden Funktionen von bestehenden Lifetime-Konten entfernt und hinter eine neue wiederkehrende „Loyalty Plus“-Paywall gestellt. Die Rückerstattungsrichtlinie vom Februar 2026 macht Verlängerungszahlungen und Einlösungen von Gutscheincodes nicht erstattungsfähig
Der Geldfluss - was Testportale mit dieser Empfehlung verdienen
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On the website
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Bevor du zahlst: prüfe den Verlängerungspreis, das Erstattungsfenster und ob ein günstigerer oder Gratis-Weg deinen Anwendungsfall abdeckt - die ehrliche Checkliste.
Stand unserer Prüfungen: 2026-11-03. VPN Unlimited (KeepSolid) erreicht 4.7/10 in unserem gewichteten Review. Wir haben 6 rote Flaggen vermerkt (oben aufgelistet). Nutzerberichte, Eigentum und die Vorfallhistorie sind mit datierten Quellen im Meta-Review unten dokumentiert.
What do I actually get with VPN Unlimited?
Access to 3,000 servers in 80 countries, obfuscation (KeepSolid Wise), streaming and P2P support (on select servers), and apps for nearly all devices. However, advanced features like split tunneling and torrent access are restricted or paywalled, especially for legacy lifetime users.
What is the renewal price and total 3-year cost?
The annual plan renews at $59.99/year ($5.00/month), a 1.1x increase over the $4.50/month three-year plan. The total cash outlay for three years is $161.99 - one flat payment with no further renewals.
What evidence supports the no-logs claim?
None beyond the provider’s own policy. There is no audit, no court test, and no warrant canary. The claim remains unverified despite detailed wording in the privacy policy.
Does it work in censored countries like China or Iran?
Yes, via KeepSolid Wise, a proprietary obfuscation protocol designed to bypass firewalls. The company markets it for use in China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, making it a technical fit - though trust in the operator is now a major concern.
Can I pay anonymously?
Yes, Bitcoin and the operator’s own KS Coin are accepted. No identity (KYC) is required for the VPN itself - only an email. However, KS Coin transactions off-platform trigger AML/KYC checks.
What happens if the service shuts down?
Lifetime plan holders have already seen features removed despite "forever" promises. There is no guarantee of service continuity, and the 2026 changes suggest that even paid-in-full accounts are subject to unilateral downgrade.
What is the honest free or cheap alternative?
Proton VPN offers a trustworthy free tier and audited no-logs policies. For paid options, Mullvad (flat monthly rate, anonymous accounts) and IVPN (audited, multi-hop) are superior for privacy. Avoid lifetime deals - this case proves they’re risky.
Der Meta-Review: was das Internet über VPN Unlimited (KeepSolid) sagt
Wir erwarten nicht, dass du uns vertraust. Dieser Review ist ein Meta-Review: unten siehst du, was andere Testportale behaupten - mit ihren Interessenkonflikten gekennzeichnet -, was Nutzer auf Reddit und in Foren berichten und wer VPN Unlimited (KeepSolid) wirklich betreibt. Jede Behauptung verlinkt ihre Quelle, damit du sie selbst prüfen kannst.
Was andere Tester sagen (3)
Jede Quelle trägt ein Konflikt-Label aus unserer Testportal-Datenbank. „Affiliate-finanziert“ heißt: Die Seite verdient mit, wenn du kaufst, was sie empfiehlt. Kritische Stimmen nehmen wir bewusst auf.
Fetched 2026-11-03 (HTTP 200; affiliate-funded site per its own commission disclosure, independently owned per about page): verdict 'KeepSolid VPN Unlimited is collapsing in on itself'; strengths: excellent US customer support, lifetime pricing plans, good server-list info, great US speeds; weaknesses: weak feature set, inconsistent streaming servers, excessive upselling, awful international speeds (test table: 0.27-5 Mbps outside the US); kill switch absent on Linux and 'doesn't always tell you when it's deactivated'; split tunneling Android-only; DNS Firewall now a paid MonoDefense extra; 7-day trial without payment method; lifetime $159.99 visible only in an incognito window; privacy verdict: 'there's no proof its policy is trustworthy'; FAQ: bitcoin/BitPay accepted. Comment section contains lifetime-buyer complaints dating to 2023.
Fetched 2026-11-03 (affiliate-funded site per review_sites.json knowledge): SecurityScore 8.0/10; lifetime subscription $199.99 still offered ('until something happens to the company and it goes belly up'); 1-year $59.99; 30-day refund 'applies to both the one-year and lifetime subscriptions'; 7-day free trial on mobile; unlimited device connections but 10 simultaneous; kill switch on iOS/macOS/Windows/Android 8+; torrenting on some devices/servers; FAQ: 'KeepSolid VPN Unlimited isn't the safest option... based in New York, so it could be forced to provide customer data to the federal government under the Five Eyes surveillance alliance. The company also logs data such as IP addresses, browser types, and other session information' (reflects older policy wording).
Fetched 2026-11-03 (affiliate-funded; deal boxes link through keepsolid.g2afse.com): positive on WireGuard speeds (500-520 Mbps UK, 380-390 Mbps US), Netflix/iPlayer/Disney+ unblocking and fast email support; negative on the five-slot device system (one old device deletable per week), kill-switch failure under TCP-connection-close testing, P2P limited to five locations (Canada, US-California, France, Luxembourg, Romania), and an FAQ answer implying the provider can throttle torrent traffic ('has to subside connection speeds due to torrenting' - 'Is VPN Unlimited monitoring user connections?'); logging analysis: device names/codes persistently held to enforce limits; 'We'd like more reassurance than words on a website' regarding audits; documented the lifetime plan at $199.99 with the warning that lifetime plans rarely pay off.
Was Nutzer sagen (5)
Reddit, Foren, HN - paraphrasiert und verlinkt, nie aus dem Kontext gerissen. Anekdoten, keine Beweise - aber Erstattungsbeschwerden und Leak-Reports sind das beste Frühwarnsystem, das dieser Markt hat.
Fetched 2026-11-03 (HTTP 200): a 2019 comment (object 21027641) warning that VPN 'lifetime subscriptions' mean the lifetime of the company and naming KeepSolid, FastestVPN and VPNSecure; a 2022 comment that only a few VPN Unlimited servers allow torrents; a 2017 positive comment from a satisfied KeepSolid customer; and a 2023 comment on affiliate-driven VPN growth. A separate query for 'vpn unlimited' (hitsPerPage=30) confirmed the same corpus; no 2021 breach discussion surfaced.
Fetched 2026-11-03 (HTTP 200): the thread Wikipedia cites for the August 2026 change - users report being locked out of protocols and features ('Yep. Happened to me too. Scammers.'), a call for a class action, claims bandwidth is being reduced for lifetime users to free capacity for paying customers, and mockery that the company is 'trying to get people to buy lifetime subscriptions when they're just going to screw them like they did to all of us'.
Fetched 2026-11-03 (HTTP 200): lifetime buyers describe the update locking previously-paid features behind 'Loyalty Plus'; one user filed an FTC complaint; another bought a replacement $49.99 lifetime in September 2026 and was then told it also excludes torrents; users compare notes on switching to Proton; the operator account vpn_unlimited_app responds in-thread defending the change.
Fetched 2026-11-03 (HTTP 200): the operator's own subreddit turned hostile - split tunneling reportedly blocked on the app for lifetime users, P2P servers now paid under Loyalty Plus, Trustpilot estimated at ~1.5 stars by a commenter, users coordinating BBB/NY AG/FTC complaints and app-store review campaigns, and the official vpn_unlimited_app account posting apology-style responses ('We understand why grandfathering earlier Lifetime accounts feels like the fair solution from a user perspective...').
Fetched 2026-11-03 (HTTP 200): users archive the original lifetime-purchase benefits list ('Military-grade AES-256 encryption. 3000+ high-speed VPN servers in more than 80 locations...') as evidence, discuss legal options and class-action interest, and debate whether Trustpilot, BBB or FTC complaints are the effective lever. Note: arctic-shift body-text search returned HTTP 422 for keyword queries all session (same failure mode as the prior Hola dossier), so voices were gathered via thread link_id fetches instead.
KI-Fakten-Report - alles, was wir wissen, komprimiert
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Bottom line: This service is active but trust is severely damaged. The 2026 removal of features from lifetime subscribers - after selling those plans as "forever" access - shows the company will unilaterally redefine what you paid for. It works for streaming and obfuscation but is not reliable for users who value long-term promises or privacy assurance.
The logging truth: The provider claims a strict no-logs policy, including immediate deletion of session IP addresses, and is based in the United States (Five Eyes jurisdiction). However, the claim rests solely on policy text - no independent audit, transparency report, or warrant canary exists to verify it. Some reviewers cite outdated policy language suggesting session data is logged, but current policy denies this.
Pricing reality: The advertised $4.50/month rate requires a 3-year upfront payment of $161.99; monthly plans cost $9.99. Renewal pricing is not separated from intro pricing, but the refund policy now excludes renewals and redemption codes. The headline lifetime plan - once central to growth - is no longer sold on the main site, though still advertised on internal pages, and its features have been partially paywalled behind a new recurring fee.
What reviewers say vs what users say: Affiliate-funded reviewers like Security.org still rate it moderately (8.0/10), emphasizing pricing and streaming access, while Cloudwards - also affiliate-funded but more critical - concludes “you’re better off staying away” due to trust and performance issues. Users, especially on Reddit and Trustpilot, report a 2026 backlash over lifetime feature removals, calling it a “rug pull”; the Trustpilot score collapsed to 1.7/5, with users accusing the company of scamming long-term customers.
Who runs it: KeepSolid Inc, founded in 2013 by Vasyl Ivanov and Oleg Bocharnikov, is headquartered in New York, with additional operations linked to Ukraine. The company markets VPN Unlimited as part of its MonoDefense security suite and issues its own KS Coin cryptocurrency, introducing additional KYC/AML data collection unrelated to the VPN itself.
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