StrongVPN is the no-frills VPN. Owned by Ziff Davis (formerly J2 Global), the same company behind brands like PCMag and Mashable, StrongVPN has been quietly operating since 2005. Based in the United States, it doesn't have the marketing budget or brand recognition of NordVPN or ExpressVPN, but it's been providing reliable VPN service for over two decades — longer than most of its flashier competitors have existed.
For Australian users, StrongVPN offers a straightforward proposition: WireGuard support, 12 simultaneous device connections, and a clean app that does exactly what it says without unnecessary complexity. Servers in Sydney and Melbourne provide decent domestic coverage, and the WireGuard implementation delivers respectable speeds on Australian NBN connections. It's not trying to reinvent the wheel — it's just trying to be a good, reliable VPN.
StrongVPN's position in the Australian market is the dependable mid-ranger. At roughly $3.97/month on the annual plan, it sits between the budget options (CyberGhost, PureVPN) and the premium tier (ExpressVPN, NordVPN). With around 950 servers across 30+ countries, its network is significantly smaller than competitors, but the servers it does have are generally well-maintained and uncrowded. Twelve device connections is among the most generous limits available.
We've tested StrongVPN on Australian connections from our Brisbane setup. This review reflects real-world performance data — and honest assessment of where StrongVPN fits (and doesn't fit) in a competitive market.
