VPN browser extension or VPN app: what’s the difference?
TekLan VPN comes as apps for phones, computers and TVs, and as an extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox and other browsers. They protect different things, so it helps to know which you need.
What each one covers
TekLan VPN app
Whole-device protection with WireGuard or OpenVPN. Covers every app, plus system traffic, downloads and games.
Browser extension
Protects that browser only, with ProxTek. Quick to install, with website rules, WebRTC protection and a leak test.
Pick by device and need
Protect everything
The app, on phones, tablets, computers and TVs.
A computer where you can’t install apps
The extension, for example on a managed work laptop that allows browser extensions.
Chromebook
The extension for browsing, or the Android app or a Dashboard profile for the whole Chromebook. Chromebook guide.
Different rules per website
The extension’s website rules set a site to always or never use the VPN.
What the browser extension includes
This list follows the extension’s releases.
| App | Status |
|---|---|
| iPhone and iPad | Leak test: coming in 4.4.0 |
| Mac | Leak test: coming in 4.4.0 |
| Apple TV | Leak test: coming in 1.2.0 |
| Android | Leak test: coming in 4.5.1 |
| Android TV | Leak test: coming in 4.5.1 |
| Fire TV | Leak test: coming in 4.5.1 |
| Windows | Leak test: available |
| Browser extension | ProxTek: available Website rules: available WebRTC protection: available Leak test: available |
Frequently asked
Do I need both?
No. When the app is connected, the browser is already protected. Use the extension where you can’t run the app.
Does the extension protect other apps?
No. It protects only the browser it is installed in.
Does the extension use one of my connections?
Yes, while it is connected, just like a device.