/vpns · verified 2026-05-13

AirVPN

Name: AirVPN
Brand: AirVPN

Independent Italian operator. Accepts XMR, BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, DOGE.

light kyc PORT FWD TOR-OVER-VPN open source no js supported

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At a glance

Grade: B ()
KYC posture: light kyc
Fees: €7/mo · XMR, BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, DOGE · email required
Last verified: 2026-05-13
Operating since: 2010 · 16y
Tor mirror: http://airvpn3epnw2fnsbx5x2ppzjs6vxtdarldas7wjyqvhscj7x43fxylqd.onion

B Why grade B?

Solid pick. Verified working but with a meaningful caveat (UX rough, smaller market, intermediate trust step, partial coverage). Listed because the trade-off is sometimes worth it.

Full rubric + 7-step verification walkthrough at /methodology.

curator verdict · bottom line

Curator Verdict & OpSec Breakdown

THE BOTTOM LINE

AirVPN is a verified, functional VPN that performs solidly for day-to-day use, provided readers account for its specific operational trade-offs.

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Proven Strengths

▸ Open-source codebase: public code repositories allow independent verification and audit.
▸ Tor-native accessibility: active, verified .onion hidden service mirror available.
▸ No-JavaScript compatibility: interface operates cleanly with JS disabled (Tor Safest mode).
▸ Established operational track record: serving users continuously since 2010 (16 years).

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OpSec Trade-offs & Caveats

▸ Heuristic KYC triggers: transactions or accounts may be frozen for ID review if flagged by automated risk rules.

Review

Long-running, technically detailed. Eddie client is open source. Smaller server fleet but strong anti-censorship features (Tor-over-VPN routing, port forwarding).

Fees

€7/mo · XMR, BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, DOGE · email required

Audit trail — receipts for the editorial claim

● UPSTREAM Up · HTTP 200 · 133ms · checked 2h ago
✓ ONION Matches operator-published airvpn3epnw2fnsbx5x2ppzjs6vxtdarldas7wjyqvhscj7x43fxylqd.onion
✎ MANUAL Last manual verification 2026-05-13 (<180d)
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