The domain name system or known as DNS is a phonebook for internet users. nearly all the general information available to the public and regular consumers are offered through domains. The address and domains make sure the regulated flow of data over the internet. Web browsers are capable of interacting with the web via Internet protocol better known as the IP addresses whereas the DNS acts as a bridge to translate domain names into the IP addresses. The drawback to a user of the said system is that the content being delivered is area or region-specific. This diminishes the freedom of consumers and often the desired content is not available. A walk around to this issue is using a specified DNS or a VPN service. There are many VPN services out there but choosing the right one is a hectic task. Luckily the Getflix DNS is a very reasonable and viable solution. Getflix provides a quality experience and ease of use to its consumers and clients. It is one of the leading VPN and DNS services available to consumers.
Product Description:
Launched back in 2013, Getflix an Australia-based firm is a service used in order to unlock the popular streaming platforms outside a specific country of origin. It was established by a company namely Global Stealth Inc. which has two operational facilities primarily located in Seychelles and Poland. Getflix is essentially a Smart DNS provider with VPN capabilities added on some of its servers. It mainly focuses on the entertainment side of web traffic. For certain streaming hosts like Netflix, the region restriction is very cumbersome. The algorithm allocates the content principally based on your region and area. Certain content is not available to many users just on the basis of their location. Therefore, Getflix being a Smart DNS service enables the unblocking of more than 200 video and music streaming services all across the world. These streaming services include Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, BBC, etc. the bypass for the geo-blocking provided by Getflix is efficient and includes very simple steps in order to connect.
Setup:
To begin with, Getflix VPN is slightly more difficult than expected. The service is primarily focused on its Smart DNS services, and a little effort is required in order to set up the VPN itself. But once the setup procedure is completed, we faced no issues of disconnection or dropping in bandwidth even while streaming demanding content. The connection is very stable and steady. The consumers are presented with a dashboard interface and it contains vital information at a glance. The setup process on iOS and Android is fairly simple and straight forward. But we would recommend that the first time setup should be performed using a windows device and from a desktop-grade browser.
Performance:
Getflix uses a dense encryption mechanism. It uses a 128-bit CF-CBC encryption with its Open VPN servers onboard. For users keen to unlock the geo-blocked content the VPN is very effective and stable. As long as the entertainment traffic is being consumed the bandwidth is very stable and is on the higher side. Though for a company established in 2013 and not much work being put in the up-gradation of setup we are spectacle about the content with higher demands. The peak download speeds are about 35- 45 MBPS, which considering the price point is very respectable. With such speeds content up to 4k can be streamed easily. However, with the VPN specific services, a peak speed of 75 MBPS can easily be achieved. But not to mistake Getflix with a specific VPN application.
Cross Platform Integration:
The platform versatility of Getflix is very amazing. It supports all the popular platforms available to the consumers, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, WD TV Live, and gaming consoles such as PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 260, and Nintendo Wii. The inclusion of almost all the gaming consoles is a very clever move by the Getflix establishment. Nowadays people tend to get more out of a single device and gaming consoles are very capable machines, keeping this in mind Getflix made its way to these famous consoles hence making it more popular and usable among users.
Positive Features:
Using Getflix is quite simple and no technical knowledge is needed in order to utilize the full potential of the service. The very attractive trait is that there is no need to download the entire application prior to setting up the service itself. Moreover, it’s very budget-friendly and the versatility of platforms that it supports is phenomenal. Name any device and you will find the service valid for that particular platform.
Drawbacks:
In the price bracket that getflix lies in, it’s pretty hard to complain about the offered services, still, slight modifications would have been a neat addition. To name some, it does not include a separate encryption protocol, the peer to peer file sharing is not provided and it does not add much to online security and threat from content on the web. Though we would like to add here that such miniature drawbacks don’t tend to be a deal-breaker considering the price at which these services are offered is very competitive.
Pricing:
To begin with, there’s a 14-day trial available for the Smart DNS service a positive aspect being that no credit card details are required, but this does not include the VPN services. A consumer must purchase at least the monthly plan to try out the full services, and there’s no money-back guarantee what so ever. Overall packages are very reasonable. Coming in at about $4.95 for a single month, and dropping down all the way to $3.33 on the annual basis, and an amazingly low price of about $2.29 over two years that’s a bargain.
Final verdict:
At such a low price, simplified user interface, stable connectivity, and solid bandwidth, Getflix, provides its users with complete freedom in choosing their content to be streamed. With a slightly higher download speed and advanced encryption coding, we can unlock its full potential. All in all, we recommend Getflix for general-purpose consumers.
Scores:
- Functionality 8.0/10
- Setup Hustle 7.5/10 (lower is better)
- User interface 8.5/10
- Bandwidth 8.5/10
- Price Justification 9.5/10
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