Background
EpicVPN set out to redefine what a consumer VPN could be—combining industry-leading security, blazing speed, and true family-friendly features. The goal: to match or exceed the capabilities of top players like NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN, while making privacy and usability accessible to everyone.
Challenges
- Protocol Diversity: Supporting multiple VPN protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec) for global speed, flexibility, and security.
- Family Sharing: Enabling multi-user plans with individual profiles, usage reports, and centralized billing.
- Security Trust: Integrating real-time data breach monitoring to alert users of compromised credentials.
- Billing Flexibility: Supporting Stripe, PayPal, crypto, Google Pay, and Apple Pay for seamless, global payments.
Strategy
1. Multi-Protocol Support
- WireGuard: Fastest, most efficient protocol (UDP, ChaCha20), ideal for high performance and easy audits.
- OpenVPN: Industry standard, highly secure, works over UDP/TCP on any port—great for bypassing firewalls.
- IKEv2/IPsec: Excellent for mobile, with seamless reconnection (cellular to Wi-Fi) and native OS support.
2. Family Sharing
- “Family Plan” with 4–6 user profiles, each with separate credentials, protocol preferences, and usage logs.
- Centralized admin dashboard for billing, user management, and activity reports.
3. Data Breach Monitoring
- Integration with Have I Been Pwned and dark-web feeds.
- In-app alerts for exposed emails/passwords, with secure advice and password reset prompts.
4. Flexible Billing & Payments
- Stripe (credit/debit), PayPal, crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum), Google Pay, Apple Pay.
- Recurring subscriptions, configurable renewal, and transparent billing dashboards.
Execution
- Developed a protocol selection UI, letting users choose the best protocol for their needs (speed, firewall bypass, mobile).
- Built a robust family dashboard for easy user management and billing.
- Integrated breach monitoring APIs, with weekly checks and actionable notifications.
- Implemented Stripe Connect, PayPal, Coinbase Commerce, and native mobile wallet flows for seamless payments.
Results
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 | Combines speed, flexibility, security |
| Family Sharing | Multi-user convenience & control |
| Data Breach Monitor | Enhanced account security |
| Stripe, PayPal, Crypto, GPay, Apple Pay | Broad payment options, user-friendly billing |
- User Growth: Rapid adoption among families and privacy-conscious users.
- Market Position: Recognized as a top-tier VPN for both technical depth and user-friendliness.
- Security Trust: Users report increased confidence thanks to breach monitoring and transparent privacy practices.
- Global Reach: Flexible payments and protocol diversity enable use in restrictive regions and on all major platforms.
Conclusion
EpicVPN’s journey demonstrates how technical innovation, user-centric design, and security-first thinking can create a VPN that stands out in a crowded market. By offering protocol diversity, family sharing, breach monitoring, and flexible billing, EpicVPN delivers unmatched value and peace of mind to users worldwide.