Competitive Landscape
A comparison chart that highlights Erebrus' advantages over both centralized and decentralized VPNs
Why Erebrus Stands Out?
Take a look at Erebrus' advantages over both centralized VPNs—such as ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Astrill, Mullvad, and ProtonVPN—and decentralized VPNs like Mysterium, Orchid, Hopr, Nym, Deeper, and Sentinel.
Privacy & Security
❌ Access logs may be stored & tracked
✅ No central logs, but node privacy varies
✅ No logs, private-by-design, open-source
Transparency
❌ Limited insight into operations
⚠️ Some projects codebase are open-sourced
✅ Fully transparent & community-driven with ZK proofs
Censorship Resistance
❌ Can be blocked by governments
✅ Harder to block, but exit nodes can be targeted
✅ Resilient F2F mode for and X-Ray for shielded tunneling
Self-Hosting
❌ No—relies on provider’s servers 🏢
⚠️ Some allow it, but complex setup
✅ Easy & seamless self-hosting
Private Mode (F2F)
❌ No—centralized routing
❌ No—most use public exit nodes
✅ Private peer-to-peer VPN connections
Dedicated IP
❌ Extra cost or unavailable 💸
❌ Not truly private or dedicated
✅ F2F-assigned, private dedicated IPs
AI & Sovereign Apps
❌ No AI integration 🤖
❌ No AI or app orchestration
✅ Launch AI Agents & self-host applications
Performance
✅ Fast, but centralized bottlenecks
⚠️ Performance varies, often slow
✅ High-speed, secure, & performant
Demand-Driven Bandwidth Optimization (D2BO)
❌ Fixed bandwidth plans, no flexibility
❌ No dynamic scaling, users rely on node limits
✅ Real-time adaptive bandwidth scaling for cost efficiency & performance
Split Tunneling for Granular Control
⚠️ Limited in some VPNs
❌ Not a standard feature
✅ App-based split tunneling for privacy & performance
Firewall Shield
⚠️ Limited DNS based Firewall support
❌ No persistent security rules
✅ Customizable DNS settings, firewall rules & persistent security
Node Rating System
❌ No transparency on server performance
⚠️ Some projects allow reviews, but not data-driven
✅ NetSepio Hermes Index for Node reliability, performance & rewards
Reliability & Accessibility
❌ Perils of centralization—downtime risks
⚠️ Network quality depends on node availability
✅ Node Staking for superior reliability
Payment Privacy
❌ Requires credit card or email
⚠️ Supports payments in only their own token
✅ Pay in Stablecoins and Tokens—No Personal Data is collected
Staking & Rewards
❌ No incentives for users
✅ Some projects offer staking
✅ Node operators & users earn rewards for contributions
Enterprise Support
✅ Most offer Business VPNs
❌ Not enterprise-focused
✅ Zenith Nodes for private business networks
Why Choose Erebrus?
True Privacy: No logs, private Friend-to-Friend (F2F) mode
Self-Host & Own Your Network: No reliance on centralized infrastructure
Beyond VPN – AI & Apps: Deploy AI Agents & sovereign applications, ensuring full control over data and inference within your own network
Performance & Reliability: Optimized for smooth video calls, gaming, and HD streaming, all while staying decentralized
Smart Optimization: D2BO ensures adaptive bandwidth for cost & performance
Enhanced Security: Roaming Firewall Shield for persistent DNS protection
Crypto-Powered: Pay anonymously—no personal info, emails, or credit cards required
Earn While You Share: Rewards for node operators and VPN users
By choosing Erebrus, users can enjoy the benefits of a decentralized VPN service that prioritizes privacy, security, and transparency, while avoiding the limitations and potential risks associated with centralized VPN solutions.
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