Do you need a VPN or Smart DNS?
Five answers about your situation - and you get the technology that fits, not the one with the bigger marketing budget. Runs entirely on this page: nothing is sent, this visit is not even counted.
What do you mainly want to do?
Which device class matters most?
Your tech comfort level?
How price-sensitive are you?
Do you need your traffic encrypted?
The one-line rule
Smart DNS reroutes only the geo-check and adds no encryption - perfect for streaming devices that cannot run VPN apps. A VPN encrypts everything but costs speed and cannot be installed on most TVs. A bundle gives you both in one plan. The long version with diagrams and edge cases: Smart DNS vs VPN guide →
// FAQ
One answer for everything?
No - the quiz weighs devices, goals and budget, because a VPN and Smart DNS solve different problems: encryption and privacy versus unblocking on devices without apps.
What if I want both?
Some VPNs bundle a Smart DNS extra. The result says so when your answers point that way, and names the bundle caveats.
Is the result a ranking?
It is a recommendation with reasons, not a score. The comparison table stays the place for numbers.