The Calyx website is just about as simple as we've seen, but that's probably a good thing. Sounds good to us, but how does Calyx perform in real-world use? We took a closer look. And the apps are open source, too, so experts can check out the code to see exactly what it does. You can install and use the service without handing over your email address or any other personal details. It's powered by donations, so there are no annoying ads. ![]() This isn't the usual anonymous free service: Calyx is provided by the Calyx Institute, a long-established non-profit organization which says it's 'devoted to studying, testing and developing and implementing privacy technology and tools.' A free VPN, no bandwidth limits, no registration required and apps for Android, Mac and Linux? There's got to be a catch, right? ![]() If that all feels very familiar, Calyx VPN is going to sound too good to be true. They're free for a day or two, then they charge they're stuffed with ads connections drop every five minutes, and the developer is so anonymous that you've no way at all to tell if they're trustworthy. ![]() ![]() Install a no-fee VPN or two and you'll often find hidden catches.
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