Goose VPN 1 Year, € 4.99/mo. on VPN

1 Year has been added on Sep 14, 2021

🔌 Connected devices :	unlimited
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-Free
🌏 Server Locations :	Netherlands
⚑ Targeting :	BE CA FR DE NL ES UK US

See also initial 1 Year plan location on their website!

📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

GOOSE VPN is a Netherlands-based VPN provider founded in 2016 by Joeri van de Watering. The service is operated by GOOSE B.V. and focuses on private internet access, encrypted connections, IP address masking, public Wi-Fi protection, streaming access and P2P traffic. The company is registered in the Netherlands under company number 34278975 and VAT number NL818275066B01.

The main product is GOOSE VPN, complemented by Cyber Alarm, a security layer designed to identify potentially malicious network activity. The company is also associated with Guardey (guardey.com), which concentrates more heavily on business cybersecurity and security-awareness services.

GOOSE VPN uses 256-bit encryption and provides access to more than 100 VPN servers distributed across approximately 30 countries. Its locations cover Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia, including the Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary and Türkiye.

Several servers are optimized for specific purposes. Dedicated streaming locations are available for customers who want to access media through another geographic region, while numerous servers allow P2P traffic. Users can choose their server manually or allow the application to select a suitable server automatically.

Applications are available for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux and Android TV, while compatible routers can also be configured to route an entire local network through GOOSE VPN. Router installation is especially useful for televisions and other devices that cannot run a native VPN application. Compatibility depends on the router and firmware, and some equipment such as FRITZ!Box models cannot be configured directly with GOOSE VPN.

Supported VPN protocols include IKEv2, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec and PPTP. IKEv2 and OpenVPN provide the more appropriate choices for modern installations, while PPTP remains available mainly for compatibility with older devices. OpenVPN users need current configuration files to maintain reliable connectivity.

A Kill Switch provides additional protection when the VPN connection is interrupted. On supported systems, normal internet traffic can be stopped until the encrypted connection is restored, reducing the chance that the real IP address or unencrypted traffic becomes exposed.

GOOSE VPN follows a no-log policy for VPN browsing activity and does not maintain a permanent history of websites visited through normal VPN connections. Account administration still requires certain operational information. The registered email address and account data are retained, the signup IP address can be recorded once during registration, and bandwidth consumption is tracked for account and network-management purposes. The terms also allow targeted account logging when legally required in connection with a competent government investigation.

Cyber Alarm operates differently from an ordinary VPN connection because it needs to analyze traffic metadata for security threats. Traffic indicators are compared against a frequently updated threat database in order to identify malware, ransomware, spyware, Trojan horses and other suspicious activity. New threat information is incorporated regularly, and Cyber Alarm customers can receive security alerts and periodic security reports. Users who prefer the most privacy-oriented configuration can use VPN connections without Cyber Alarm.

GOOSE VPN supports multiple devices, with the exact concurrent-device allowance depending on the subscription. Its lifetime offers are divided into packages for 1, 5 or 10 devices, making it possible to select a license according to the number of devices that need permanent coverage.

The service is available in several languages, including English, Dutch, German, Spanish, French, Ukrainian and Polish. The main commercial currency is EUR. This multilingual approach makes the service practical for customers throughout Europe rather than restricting it to the Dutch market.

Overall, GOOSE VPN combines a conventional consumer VPN with optional threat detection. It works particularly well for customers looking for straightforward applications, European jurisdiction, streaming access, P2P support, router compatibility and the possibility of purchasing lifetime access instead of maintaining a recurring subscription.