RapidSeedbox Review 2024: Is It Safe, Fast & Affordable?

RapidSeedbox claims to offer high-speed seedboxes (for faster uploads and downloads) and proxies. You can buy each service separately or opt for both. But considering the availability of fast and safe VPNs, is it really worth it?

To find out, I tested everything RapidSeedbox has to offer. I performed in-depth tests on its high-speed capabilities and checked if its proxy services work for streaming and gaming. In addition, I analyzed its security and privacy features.

Overall, it’s a decent seedbox if you want fast speeds to download (and store) tons of files. Unfortunately, its proxy services fall short in many areas. They can’t unblock much and only give you a 24-hour refund window. Plus, the speeds aren’t great, and they’re missing some essential security features. So, I recommend one of these VPNs if streaming and privacy are important to you.

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Its 4 proxy servers only provided limited access to a few services, and they’re quite slow. Even when I could unblock platforms, I ran into long load times and buffering.

Getting the proxies to work with each platform is also a complex endeavor. You need to manually enter the IP addresses and port numbers for each country. Plus, each time you want to switch locations you have to repeat this entire process. That’s not to mention how small its network is compared to the top VPNs.

The seedbox won’t change your location, so you’ll only be able to stream the services you can access locally with it. That means it’s not as relevant in this category. It does offer many features that make it easy to watch the videos you download, but I’ll discuss that more in the torrenting section.

Unblocked: Disney+, ITV, HBO Max, US/UK Netflix, and Other Libraries

US, France, Netherlands, and UK servers worked with Netflix. It always took a while to load, and there was a delay in video playback. I was eventually able to watch some movies and TV shows. Overall, the video quality wasn’t great.

I had no issues accessing ITV, either. The UK server was a bit faster and let me live-stream The Chase in great quality on the first try. However, I had to endure about 15 seconds of buffering first.

Initially, I struggled to access Disney+ with an IPv4 proxy, but I succeeded using IPv6. Even with the latter, the site took over 15 seconds to load, but the video quality was great. I watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse in crystal clear quality.

Blocked By: Peacock, Hulu, Amazon Prime Videos, ESPN+

Peacock, Hulu, ESPN+, and Amazon Prime Video detected my proxy usage and blocked me. I tried to resolve the issue by switching to different port numbers and IPs, but my effort yielded no positive outcomes. This was odd since the same server successfully accessed Netflix US.

Overall, its proxy services aren’t great for streaming. To spare yourself from such frustrations, I’d go with these trustworthy VPNs for streaming instead.

Seedbox

RapidSeedbox lets you maintain fast download rates, with speeds reaching up to 10Gbps. The cool thing is, its speedy servers aren’t dependent on your computer, so they don't get slowed down by your ISP. When I speed-tested it, my download speed didn’t go below 1.2Gbps (40 times faster than my normal base speed of 30Mbps). With such speed and unlimited bandwidth, I was able to download large files in minutes.

Proxy

Its proxies were slower than I had anticipated. Typically, proxies don’t encrypt your data, so they tend to deliver better speeds than VPNs. That was not the case in my tests.

We usually use our dedicated speed tester for these reviews, so all our results come from the same base connection. However, in this case, it was necessary for a proxy expert to perform the tests. So, these results are an average of 10 different tests on each server I performed myself.

The fastest server dropped my speed by 28%, and the slowest by 50%

The US and UK servers never dropped my speed by more than 37%. Considering both are 10,000+ km from my location, that’s not a super surprising result. Actually, all 4 locations were over 9,000 km away, which means there’s a possibility their performance might improve with proximity. Unfortunately, it was not possible to get closer to any of the servers during my tests.

The France server delivered a notable speed reduction of 50.3%. This came as a surprise since this was the nearest server to my location. So, you might get inconsistent results across the network regardless of your proximity to a specific server.

Overall, the proxy speeds aren’t impressive, especially because your connection isn’t encrypted. Even though I was miles away from these servers, some of the VPNs on this list lowered our speeds by only 25% over similar distances. So, it's best to opt for a VPN that offers fast connections instead.

The high ping rate made it impossible for me to enjoy smooth gameplay. Even when connected to the UK server (which gave me the fastest speeds), I still got a ping of 172 ms. A rate under 100 ms is recommended for lag-free gaming. Unfortunately, my latency consistently ranged from 172 to 278 ms, which caused a lot of lag while playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

I experienced noticeable delays while loading bullets and during firing sequences, which was really annoying. All these together made it harder for me to outsmart my opponents. However, with a reliable VPN, you can avoid low latency and shield your gaming sessions from DDoS attacks.

RapidSeedbox has high-speed virtual private servers (VPS) in the Netherlands. Each VPS includes a selection of 80 one-click app installers for apps like VLC, Dropbox, Deluge, Google Drive, Transmission, and NZBGet. This makes it easy to access P2P apps and video players within your seedbox, and the one-click title is accurate.

Unlike a VPN, a VPS doesn’t change your location. However, when using one, any torrent peer interacting with you will perceive your location as being in the Netherlands, as that's the location they connect to.

It maintains a range of 4 to 32 users per VPS. It claims this provides you with an enhanced downloading and uploading experience.

You can also get dedicated seedbox servers for even faster speeds. These give you your own physical server, so you’re not sharing a virtualized machine like with regular VPS setups. On top of that, these dedicated servers guarantee 99.9% uptime, unlimited traffic, DDoS protection, and up to 256 failover IPs to prevent server downtime.

RapidSeedbox also owns all the IP addresses it offers. Typically, seedboxes lease or purchase IPs from third-party providers. So, I like that RapidSeedbox gets rid of intermediaries to increase your privacy.

It also provides proxy servers in 4 locations — the UK, France, the US, and the Netherlands. With the seedbox, a server is automatically chosen for you. You also have to purchase each proxy individually. If you need to access tons of worldwide servers to avoid geo-restrictions, you can try any VPN from this list that all offer huge networks you can easily switch between.

RapidSeedbox prioritizes your safety with a range of protective measures. Its seedboxes secure your data with top-tier encryption, secure protocols, and robust DNS/IP/WebRTC protection. It also hides your location from anyone you’re seeding with, and it allows you to encrypt the rest of your internet traffic with proxies. This is all impressive for a seedbox, but you do miss out on a kill switch, a necessary feature all the top VPNs provide.

RSA 2048-bit encryption

RapidSeedBox uses RSA 2048-bit encryption to keep you safe online. The encryption conceals your IP address and scrambles your data, making it unreadable to hackers and snoops. Top VPNs like ExpressVPN and CyberGhost use AES 256-bit, which is equally as secure.

Security Protocols

RapidSeedbox offers several industry-leading protocols like OpenVPN and WireGuard. Some protocols like FTPS and OpenVPN come pre-installed, while the rest can be easily set up. All connections via these protocols are rerouted through RapidSeedbox’s secure data center in the Netherlands. It also uses FTPS, SSH, and SFTP protocols to protect you while you’re torrenting. Overall, I was impressed with Rapidseedbox in this category.

Leak Test Results — Passed

My results showed no IP/DNS/WebRTC leaks. I tested 4 different proxy servers (including the US and Netherlands) multiple times to ensure fair results. Only the IPs that were assigned to me by the proxy showed up throughout. This means it concealed my real location.

RapidSeedbox logs information that can be used to identify you. Plus, its privacy policy indicates a willingness to share your data with third parties. So, you need to worry about your privacy when using it. On a positive note, it operates in a country with no strict data retention laws. However, if safeguarding your privacy is of utmost importance, then consider using the seedbox simultaneously with a no-logs VPN.

Does RapidSeedbox Keep Logs? Yes

Rapidseedbox collects sensitive data such as your IP address. It also holds onto your email address and details of your identification documents, such as credit cards and driving license. You can pay for your subscriptions in crypto using a throwaway email, but it doesn’t protect you much when it has your ID.

It may also collect non-personal data. This includes information like the type of browser you use, your operating system, and the website addresses you click on. The company claims the purpose of collecting this data is to improve its site and enhance your experience.

Was RapidSeedbox Audited? No

RapidSeedbox hasn’t undergone an independent audit by any external organization. The top VPNs hire reputable third parties to prove they follow their privacy claims. I hope RapidSeedbox opts to do this in the future.

Based in Seychelles

RapidSeeedbox is headquartered in Mahe, Seychelles, a country with privacy-friendly laws. Seychelles isn’t a member of the 5/9/14 Eyes Alliance, which means RapidSeedbox is unlikely to be obliged by any authorities to log or share your data. But since it lacks a strict no-logs policy, there’s no guarantee your information won’t be handed over to authorities if requested.

Does RapidSeedbox Work in China? Not Sure

The customer support of RapidSeedbox suggested that the service might function in China. Yet, considering the strength of the Great Firewall of China (GFW), it's highly probable that its IP addresses may not be effective in the nation.

According to RapidSeedbox, the blocking of its IPs in China is uncertain and can vary

While the Chinese government has banned several VPNs, it rarely goes after individuals for using them. My team and I don’t condone any illegal activities, so we recommend you read up on the laws before using a VPN. If you choose to use one in the country, check out this list of VPNs that reliably work in China.

Rapidseedbox offers unlimited bandwidth and comes with a range of pre-installed torrenting apps like Deluge and ruTorrent. If these don't tickle your fancy, one-click installers are available for alternatives like qBittorrent, uTorrent, Tixati, and WebTorrent. It also makes it easy to install Sonarr and Radarr, which streamline the process of downloading and managing TV shows and movies.

It also offers an ample amount of storage space, providing up to 5.6 TB. You can stream files directly on any device without the need to store them locally. Setting up the Plex Media Server to enable this functionality is a breeze — I successfully configured it in my client area without requiring any assistance from customer support.

I tried it out and was able to download a 797 MB file using Deluge in just 2 minutes and 28 seconds. When I downloaded the same file with the same torrent client on my computer, it took 12 minutes. My base speed was 30 Mbps, and I had ExpressVPN running to protect my online identity. However, I wouldn’t recommend its proxies for torrenting as they don’t offer any protection.

I would like to note that the top VPNs keep you safe while torrenting at a more affordable price. So, it only makes sense to get a seedbox if your original speed is really slow. With a base rate of 100 Mbps, you can connect to a VPN and download movies in 5 to 10 minutes. Personally, I don’t think that justifies the added cost of a seedbox.

While torrenting is legal in most countries, it’s illegal to download pirated content. So refrain from torrenting copyrighted files.

Important. RapidSeedbox advocates for the installation of OpenVPN and WireGuard clients directly onto your computer instead of setting up your seedbox to use a VPN for torrent downloads. The reasoning is twofold: firstly, using a VPN on your seedbox could impose speed limitations. Secondly, given it operates independently of your system, it’s not prone to ISP throttling.

As such, the benefits of simultaneously using both while file sharing are considerably small. Therefore, it's most effective to keep the client on your personal computer to protect your data and hide your IP.