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VPN vs Proxy Decision Helper
Answer four questions; get a clear recommendation.
Step 1 of 4 — what's the scope?
Do you want to route the whole device, or just one application?
Step 2 of 4 — encryption?
Do you need traffic encrypted from your device to the exit point?
Step 3 of 4 — who are you hiding from?
Step 4 of 4 — performance?
Recommendation
How it works
Are you trying to encrypt all your traffic, or just route a single app through a specific IP? This walkthrough asks four short questions and recommends VPN, proxy, or (sometimes) Tor — with reasons.
Methodology
We ask about: scope (one app vs whole device), encryption need, threat model (network observer vs target site), and performance priority. The recommendation is a rule-based summary of the decisions in our VPN vs Proxy guide — not personalized advice.
Frequently asked questions
Will the helper save my answers?
No. There's no server. Your answers stay in the page until you reload or close it.
Should I always use a VPN?
If you regularly use untrusted Wi-Fi, yes. For home network on a trusted ISP, the marginal benefit is smaller — but it's still a reasonable default.
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