Seed4Me VPN 2024 Review: 5 Cons and 2 Pros

by Vít Nováček
updated January 1, 2024 (Report a bug)

1. ▼ Table of Contents

   1. Seed4Me VPN: Why Did It Get A 5.4/10 In the Big Test?
   2. Seed4Me VPN Subscription: Discount Code, Free Trial, Money Back Guarantee…
   3. Seed4Me VPN and Supported Devices: Android, iOS, macOS…
   4. Seed4Me VPN App: User-friendliness, whitelist, server selection…
   6. Seed4Me VPN Server Locations
   7. Seed4Me VPN Security Features: DNS Leak Protection, Kill Switch…
   9. Features of Seed4Me VPN: AdBlock, Static IP…
   10. Seed4Me VPN‘s CPU usage and App Performance
   11. Seed4Me VPN Torrenting Servers
   12. What is the country of origin of Seed4Me VPN?
   13. Seed4Me VPN and Privacy: Logging Policy, Security Issues…
   14. Seed4Me VPN Support: Chat, e-mail…
   15. Seed4Me VPN FAQ

   Seed4Me VPN: Why Did It Get A 5.4/10 In the Big Test?

   • Low number of available features
   • Limited choice of protocols
   • Lack of independent third party authentication
   • Unblocked streaming platforms except YouTube
   • Headquartered in the US

   • Ability to pay with cryptocurrencies
   • Unlimited devices can be connected simultaneously

   The Seed4Me VPN is being developed by S4M Tech, Inc. an American company that, in addition to VPNs, is also behind an Internet display advertising platform. The Seed4Me VPN scored a 5.4/10 in our review, ranking 85 10th among 90 reviewed VPNs.

   The Seed4Me VPN app offers very few features compared to the competition, which cost it points in the ratings. The all-important kill switch and DNS leak protection are not missing. Only a single protocol, OpenVPN, is supported, which is good in itself, but other private networks give users more options to choose from.

   In a test of unblocking streaming platforms, Seed4Me VPN only handled the YouTube server. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and HBO Max were all above its pay grade.

   The advantage is the ability to use Seed4Me VPN on 999 devices simultaneously and to use cryptocurrencies to pay for subscriptions, increasing the level of anonymity.

   Overall, Seed4Me VPN with a subscription price of $2.99 per month may suit less demanding users. Better rated services can be subscribed for a comparable or lower amount, such as NordVPN (9.4/10 for $4.04 per month) or Surfshark (9.2/10 for $2.12 per month).

2. Seed4Me VPN Subscription: Discount Code, Free Trial, Money Back Guarantee…

   • Your Price: $5.00​40% off  $2.99 /mo (999 devices)
   • Money Back Guarantee: Yes (30 days)
   • Free Trial: Yes (7 days)
   • Cryptocurrency payments:
     Yes

     Bitcoin :Yes
     Dash :No
     Ethereum :Yes
     Ripple :No

   

   5.4

   ★★☆

   Average VPN offers only basic features and applications for the most common platforms. The downsides are low connection speed and poor streaming video support.

   $2.99 /mo Free 7-day trial ​30-day money back guarantee

   Get this VPN 40% cheaper

   Subscription Seed4Me VPN is available in four variants. The least convenient is the pay-as-you-go monthly subscription for $5.00, which can be cancelled at any time. Other options are three-month, one-year and three-year subscriptions, where the entire period is paid upfront. The longest variant is also the most advantageous, when only $2.99 is paid per month.

   Debit and credit cards or PayPal can be used for payment. Cryptocurrency payments can be used via BitPay for greater anonymity, and Bitcoin and Ethereum can also be used to pay directly. To obtain a payment link, you must first contact customer support, who will send it promptly. If you choose to pay for a year’s subscription with cryptocurrency, Seed4Me VPN will give you a second year free with it.

   All orders come with a money-back guarantee of 30 days.

   Trial version Seed4Me VPN available free of charge for a period of 7 days, no credit card number is required to obtain it.

3. Seed4Me VPN and Supported Devices: Android, iOS, macOS…

   • Device limit: Unlimited

   Platforms supported

   • Android:
     Yes

     Android is supported by 98 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Android TV:
     Yes

     Android TV is supported by 37 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Apple TV:
     No

     Apple TV is supported by 18 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Fire TV:
     Yes

     Fire TV is supported by 43 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Chromebook:
     No

     Chromebook is supported by 21 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Chromecast:
     No

     Chromecast is supported by 16 % of reviewed VPNs
   • iOS:
     Yes

     iOS is supported by 99 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Kodi:
     No

     Kodi is supported by 21 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Linux:
     Yes

     Linux is supported by 61 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Mac:
     Yes

     Mac is supported by 98 % of reviewed VPNs
   • NAS:
     No

     NAS is supported by 24 % of reviewed VPNs
   • nVidia Shield:
     No

     nVidia Shield is supported by 14 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Playstation:
     No

     Playstation is supported by 20 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Raspberry Pi:
     No

     Raspberry Pi is supported by 17 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Roku:
     No

     Roku is supported by 16 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Router:
     No

     Router is supported by 53 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Windows:
     Yes

     Windows is supported by 100 % of reviewed VPNs
   • xBox:
     No

     xBox is supported by 20 % of reviewed VPNs

   Browser Extensions

   • Brave :
     No

     The Brave browser add-on is offered by 43 % of reviewed VPNs.
   • Chrome :
     No

     The Chrome browser add-on is offered by 43 % of reviewed VPNs.
   • Edge :
     No

     The Edge browser add-on is offered by 21 % of reviewed VPNs.
   • Firefox :
     No

     The Firefox browser add-on is offered by 34 % of reviewed VPNs.
   • Opera :
     No

     The Opera browser add-on is offered by 43 % of reviewed VPNs.
   • Safari :
     No

     The Safari browser add-on is offered by 0 % of reviewed VPNs.
   • Vivaldi :
     No

     The Vivaldi browser add-on is offered by 43 % of reviewed VPNs.

   One subscription allows you to use Seed4Me VPN on up to 999 devices simultaneously.

   The Seed4Me VPN app is available for Windows and macOS computers, plus Android and iOS mobile devices. In addition to these, the VPN supports use on Android TV and Fire TV smart TVs. VPN can also be used on the Linux distribution Ubuntu, the connection must first be set up manually according to the instructions on the website.

   Support is missing for the multimedia platforms Apple TV, Kodi and Roku, for the game consoles Playstation and Xbox as well as for the alternative systems Chromecast and Raspberry Pi. The Seed4Me VPN cannot be used even on a router that could otherwise protect all devices connected to a single network.

   The Seed4Me VPN extension is not available for browsers.

4. Seed4Me VPN App: User-friendliness, whitelist, server selection…

   • App Languages: 🇺🇸 English +8 more🇩🇪 German 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇫🇷 French 🇨🇳 Chinese 🇷🇺 Russian 🇹🇷 Turkish 🇦🇪 Arabic 🇺🇦 Ukrainian
   • Whitelisting:
     No

     Whitelisting is supported by 52 % of reviewed VPNs

   Access to the Seed4Me VPN application is possible via email and password. The user interface on a mobile device and on a computer is identical, differing only in the availability of some features. The environment is only available in the light variant, dark mode is not available.

   The appearance of the app looks somewhat outdated. It can’t be enlarged to full screen, and if you accidentally click outside the app window, it immediately minimizes automatically and moves to hidden icons. There is no way to disable this strange behavior.

   The application environment Seed4Me VPN is available in 9 different languages, including English.

   When you start the application, you will first see a screen with information about the subscription, the current connection status to the server, and the connection time. For a quick connection, just click the power button, the app will select the best server automatically. The IP address of the respective VPN server is then displayed in the connection status.

   During our testing, the app worked without any difficulties. It didn’t get stuck and we had no difficulties operating it. The desktop version can be set to start and connect to the server automatically when the computer is turned on.

   In the mobile app, Seed4Me VPN can define a wi-fi network for which the VPN will not be used. This feature is useful, for example, when connecting to a secure home network.

   In the desktop application, there is a kill switch function that disconnects the device from the Internet if the connection to the VPN server is lost. With this procedure, the user’s actual IP address and location will not be displayed. The kill switch is not available on mobile devices.

   Unavailable features include whitelisting, where apps or websites can be selected to connect directly to the internet even when VPN protection is activated.

   An interesting feature Seed4Me VPN is Shadow Mode, which helps bypass censorship on restricted networks.

5. Seed4Me VPN Connection Speed: Upload, Download & Latency

   • Traffic limit: Unlimited

   Download speed

   Higher is better. The average download of all tested VPNs is 115 Mb/s.

   Upload speed

   Higher is better. The average upload of all tested VPNs is 81 Mb/s.

   Server latency

   A lower value is better. The average response rate of all tested VPNs is 48 ms.

   Seed4Me VPN does not limit the user in the amount of data transferred, which is standard among paid services. Connecting to the server was fast and stable. We did not encounter any connection failures during the testing.

   In repeated measurements, we achieved an average download value 43 Mb/s that might not be sufficient, for example, for playing 4k resolution video. For this, a minimum speed of at least 50 Mbps is stated as necessary.

   The upload speed was even worse for Seed4Me VPN, when we measured average 9 Mb/s. Such speeds can limit users when sending large files or even when torrenting. For example FastestVPN we measured average uploads 254 Mb/s.

   The average response rate for Seed4Me VPN was 111 ms. The response time is important, for example, when making video calls or playing games, where too high a value can result in annoying stuttering. A value of up to 100 ms is recommended for smooth video playback and gaming. For response speed, lower is always better. [For comparison, we measured the response time of Surfshark, while AdGuard VPN achieved an average of 7 ms.

   In terms of speed, Seed4Me VPN is sufficient for normal Internet surfing. For ultra-high resolution video playback or for heavy users, we cannot recommend it with a calm heart. For more demanding users, we recommend that they first read the reviews of NordVPN and Surfshark.

6. Seed4Me VPN Server Locations

   • Number of servers:
     500

     The average number of servers for the reviewed VPNs is 1699.
   • Number of countries:
     56

     The average number of countries available for the reviewed VPNs is 41.

   Europe	🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇹 Austria 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇷 Greece 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine
   North America	🇨🇦 Canada 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇺🇸 USA
   South America	🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇷 Brazil
   Asia	🇦🇲 Armenia 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇹🇼 Taiwan
   Africa	🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇳 Tunisia
   Oceania	🇦🇺 Australia

   Seed4Me VPN operates a network of 500 servers in 56 countries around the world. While the number of servers is below average in the context of other VPNs, the breadth of available locations is good.

   Most servers are allocated in Europe, but Asia also has excellent coverage. At least one site is available on every continent. Of the less frequented countries, Seed4Me VPN has servers in Luxembourg, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia or Tunisia. The Seed4Me VPN also has servers in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.

   Among countries with government censorship, Seed4Me VPN has servers in Belarus, Russia, Turkey, China and Thailand.

   The Seed4Me VPN application does not support automatic connection to the fastest available server. You must always manually select a location from the list of countries. Unfortunately, there is no option to save locations as favorites, so you always have to search for a country in the list again and again.

   All servers are physically located in the country, none of them are virtual. At the same time, none of the servers are optimized for a particular type of traffic, such as torrenting or streamed video. Each server fully supports all features available in the app.

7. Seed4Me VPN Security Features: DNS Leak Protection, Kill Switch…

   • DNS leak protection :
     Yes

     DNS leak protection is offered by 92% of the reviewed VPNs.
   • Kill Switch:
     Yes

     Kill Switch is supported by 87% of the reviewed VPNs.
   • Multi-Hop:
     No

     Multi-Hop connection is offered by 20 % of the VPNs reviewed.
   • Tor:
     No

     Tor support is offered by 19 % of the reviewed VPNs.

   The Seed4Me VPN application has implemented DNS leak protection, which proved to work during testing when no leaks occurred.

   There is also an important kill switch security feature that disconnects the device from the Internet if the connection to the VPN server fails. This keeps the user’s real IP address and location secret and prevents compromising the transmitted data.

   While most other VPNs give users several protocols to choose from, Seed4Me VPN offers only one. This is a custom modified protocol based on the relatively secure and modern OpenVPN. The details of the modifications to the Seed4Me VPN protocol have not been published anywhere.

   The transmitted data is protected by 256-bit AES encryption, which is considered secure. It is used to secure systems by banks and some armies, among others.

   With advanced security features it is worse. The Seed4Me VPN does not support multi-hop connections (Double VPN), where traffic is routed through two different VPN servers at the same time. This achieves a higher level of security and privacy, the tax for this tends to be a slightly lower transfer rate.

   The Seed4Me VPN does not offer support for use on the Tor network either. The option to secure the user account with two-factor password verification is also missing.

8. Seed4Me VPN & Streaming: Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime…

   • Amazon Prime:
     No

     Amazon Prime streaming is supported by 52 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Disney+:
     No

     Disney+ streaming is supported by 53 % of reviewed VPNs
   • HBO:
     No

     HBO streaming is supported by 57 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Hulu:
     No

     Hulu streaming is supported by 50 % of reviewed VPNs
   • Netflix:
     No

     Netflix streaming is supported by 67 % of reviewed VPNs
   • YouTube:
     Yes

     YouTube streaming is supported by 97 % of reviewed VPNs

   We can’t recommend Seed4Me VPN for the purpose of unblocking streaming video.

   In our test, we were only able to play geo-block protected video from YouTube. Streams from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, HBO Max, and Hulu couldn’t handle Seed4Me VPN. The service does not operate any dedicated servers for the purpose of unblocking streaming video.

   Moreover, the average download speed achieved in the test (43 Mb/s) may be a harbinger of problems with ultra-high resolution 4k video playback. For this, a value of at least 50 Mbps is considered necessary.

   To unblock streaming video, we recommend prioritizing CyberGhost VPN, Surfshark or NordVPN. All three services guarantee high speed, were able to unblock the tested platforms and on top of that provide an excellent level of security.

9. Features of Seed4Me VPN: AdBlock, Static IP…

   • Blocks Ads:
     No

     Ad blocking is offered by 44 % of the VPNs reviewed.
   • Blocks Malware:
     No

     Malware blocking is offered by 33 % of the VPNs reviewed.
   • Blocks Trackers:
     No

     Trackers blocking is offered by 38 % of the VPNs reviewed.

   The range of extra features is minimal with Seed4Me VPN. For example, support is lacking for the relatively commonly available ad blocking, malware and tracker blocking.

   Also missing from Seed4Me VPN is the classic camouflage mode, which can disguise a VPN as a regular Internet connection. This makes it difficult for ISPs or streaming platform operators to detect an active VPN. The Seed4Me VPN only supports Shadow Mode, which can bypass censorship on wi-fi networks with limited access.

   Static IP address is not available with Seed4Me VPN, even at an additional cost. The only available option is a dynamic IP address, which changes when you disconnect and connect to the VPN server.

   No other premium or additional features are available with Seed4Me VPN.

10. Seed4Me VPN‘s CPU usage and App Performance

    The Seed4Me VPN application has a minimal effect on computer load, which is true of most VPNs. The mobile app also has a relatively low load.

    If you click outside the app window or on the crosshair, Seed4Me VPN minimizes to the system tray. While this behavior provides some performance savings, the application must then be re-enabled via the icon. At the same place, it can be turned off completely.

11. Seed4Me VPN Torrenting Servers

    • Torrenting servers:
      Yes

      Torrenting support is offered by 89 % of the reviewed VPNs.

    Seed4Me VPN supports torrenting and P2P file sharing on all servers.

    By asking customer support, we found that the most suitable servers for torrenting are in Switzerland, Sweden and Norway. However, the servers are not specifically optimized for torrenting and are not marked in the menu. Servers with a static IP address are also not offered by Seed4Me VPN.

    Our measured download speed 43 Mb/s and upload speed 9 Mb/s may limit users when torrenting. So, all in all, there are better VPNs suitable for this purpose. For example, we can recommend CyberGhost VPN, Ivacy VPN or NordVPN.

12. What is the country of origin of Seed4Me VPN?

    • VPN Provider: S4M Tech, Inc.
    • Country of origin: 🇺🇸 USA

    Seed4Me VPN is being developed by S4M Tech, Inc. an Internet security company that operates an Internet advertising platform in addition to a VPN. The first version of the VPN was launched in January 2013, starting with a pair of servers in the US and the Netherlands.

    The US is a member of the 5 Eyes alliance, whose intelligence services monitor users’ internet activity. They can require VPN operators to hand over data on specific users if they suspect security threats or other illegal activity. In addition, they can share the information they obtain with each other.

13. Seed4Me VPN and Privacy: Logging Policy, Security Issues…

    • No-Logs Policy:
      Partially

      The No-Logs Policy is followed by 78% of reviewed VPNs.

    The provider of Seed4Me VPN claims that no logs are generated when using the application that can be directly linked to a specific user. At the same time, it does not specify the type of data it collects about its users. The details of how the data is subsequently handled, whether it is deleted or possibly sold to other parties, are also unknown.

    To date, there is no known information that user data is sold or handed over to the police or the courts.

    So far, Seed4Me VPN has not been independently audited for application security or the handling of users’ personal data. Independent auditing is one of the steps VPN operators take to ensure greater credibility among users.

    The use of RAM-only servers is also unclear. The advantage of this technology is that RAM memories do not, in principle, allow long-term storage of data as they are continuously overwritten by newer data. This ensures a higher level of privacy for the user. Nowhere does Seed4Me VPN state that it uses servers with RAM memory. It can therefore be assumed that conventional hard disk servers are used.

14. Seed4Me VPN Support: Chat, e-mail…

    Customer support at Seed4Me VPN is available exclusively through the support@seed4.me email address. Our queries were answered within a few hours, and in the context of other services, support can be described as fast. Live chat does not offer support with Seed4Me VPN.

    The Seed4Me VPN website still has a VPN-related FAQ and information section.

15. Seed4Me VPN FAQ

    Is Seed4Me VPN secure?

    The Seed4Me VPN application has implemented DNS leak protection and an important kill switch feature to protect the user in case of a connection failure with the VPN server. The provider claims that no logs are generated when using the VPN. However, nowhere does it state whether it collects, for example, the data needed to maintain a user account.

    All in all, we consider Seed4Me VPN to be relatively secure for normal use. Even more trustworthiness would benefit from, for example, an independent audit.

    Is Seed4Me VPN free?

    The Seed4Me VPN is a paid service, the price of the most affordable subscription option is $2.99 per month. All orders are covered by a money-back guarantee within 30 days of purchase. Additionally, a free trial is available for 7 days.

    What is Seed4Me VPN?

    Seed4Me VPN is a VPN application developed by the American company S4M Tech. The service helps the user to increase the level of security on the Internet and protect his connection from unwanted entities. It can also be used for protection when using unsecured wi-fi networks or to gain access to geo-blocked content.