A temporary VPN that is actually a browser session
Most "temporary VPN" searches end in another monthly subscription. Hourly VPN is for occasional use: a private Chrome window on our hardware, no app to install, and the meter stops when you close the tab.
Side by side
| Monthly VPN | Hourly VPN | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A tunnel for your whole device, usually with a monthly plan. | A Chrome window running on our hardware instead of your laptop. Your other apps stay on your home connection. |
| Price shape | Often $10+/mo even if you only need one evening. | $2 starter credit (~4 hours at $0.50/hr), or $2.49 day / $6.99 week passes. |
| Setup | Install an app, configure it, hope the site still works. | Magic-link sign-in and the browser opens in your tab. No install. |
| Capacity today | Large server map, quality varies by server. | One New York host is live now. More capacity as we add hardware. |
When Hourly VPN is the better pick
- You want a short, private browser session without buying another monthly seat.
- You refuse another subscription for something you use twice a year.
- You want zero install: it has to work in the browser you already have.
When to stick with Monthly VPN
- You want a device-wide tunnel for every app on your laptop. That is a classic VPN client, not a remote browser.
- You want to get around a site's own access rules. We are not that product and our terms prohibit it.
FAQ
- Is Hourly VPN a temporary VPN?
- It solves the occasional-use job for many people, but technically it is a remote browser session, not a device-wide tunnel.
- Do I keep paying after I close the tab?
- No. Metered credit stops when the session ends. Passes cover unlimited sessions until they expire.