HideMy.name Review

HideMy.name's pitch is straightforward: pay once, get a code, use the code in any of their apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, or a compatible router. Up to 5 devices simultaneously. The provider claims 42 countries of server coverage. We could not confirm Australian server availability from their public pages at time of review, so Australian users who specifically need an AU exit IP should verify before subscribing — their geographic focus has historically been Europe, USA, and Russia-adjacent regions.

Pricing is honest and transparent: 1 month US$11, 6 months US$30 (US$5/month, advertised 38% off), 12 months US$48 (US$4/month, advertised 50% off). A free trial is available, and all paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee. Payment options are unusually broad — bank card, PayPal, plus a wide range of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, USDT (TRC20), Tron, Monero, and others, which suits privacy-conscious buyers who want to minimise payment trails.

The Russia angle cuts both ways. On the positive side, the company has put resources behind challenging Roskomnadzor's blocking decision in Russian court — that is meaningfully more than most VPNs do, and the Russian Ministry of Justice has separately added the owner to its 'foreign agent' register, which is a backhanded compliment from that government. On the practical side, the active fight with Russian regulators means service availability inside Russia and a small number of adjacent jurisdictions is unstable, and users in those regions should expect to swap between hide.mn / hidemy.name domains and may need bridging protocols.

Important: HideMy.name is a different company from hide.me (eVenture / Malaysian-Cyprus operation, which is also reviewed on this site). Same prefix, totally different operators, different jurisdictions, different apps. Do not confuse them at checkout.