What's the Difference Between a VPN and a Proxy? Which One Should I Use? or VPN vs Proxy: When Should

Fun fact: some VPNs *are* proxies under the hood. They just add encryption. So yeah, VPN > proxy for most cases.

But if you’re just trying to access a blocked site at school/work, a proxy (like HideMyAss) might be enough. Just don’t expect privacy.

Also, double-check if your VPN leaks DNS. Tools like ipleak.net can help.