VIPole subscription plans: Free vs Professional

VIPole provides secure communication and file storage not only for teams and enterprises, but also for private customers. There are different subscription plans, and making a choice between the options may seem tricky. Not sure which version is best for you? Today we will take a closer look at Free and Professional versions of VIPole to reveal the differences and describe the special features in each case.

You can decide to upgrade from Free to Professional anytime throughout the month to get access to all the features. If you want to downgrade, it’s also simple.

Here are the key differences between the Free and the Professional plans

• The Professional Plan provides encryption at all stages of data transmission and storage. I.e. the data is encrypted when stored on the user’s devices, during the transmission and when stored on the VIPole server. No one can decrypt the data even if the computer is confiscated, because only the user owns the keys to access it and the secret phrase is not stored anywhere. Encrypted file storage is essential when you prefer to hide the contents of the documents you are working with and your conversations. In the Free version, user data is encrypted only when it is transmitted and while it is stored on the VIPole server. The data stored on the user’s devices is still fragile.
• Group chats: unlimited in the Professional version vs 3 within the Free version.
• Within the Professional VIPole version, users are able to arrange secure videoconferences for 9 participants. It is particularly relevant for those who work frequently with remote colleagues and clients. The Free version does not include video conferencing.
• VIPole Professional allows you to edit messages and delete the chat history for any time period. In addition, you can get the advantage of auto deleting messages. Within the Free VIPole version, you can only delete all chat history at once.
• Security Extensions: the Professional version provides auto logout when the user is inactive or offline. The users can use fake secret phrases for safe run of VIPole when forced to do it under pressure. The Free version does not provide these options.

Whether you need VIPole for business or private communication, the subscription plan you choose depends on the range of tasks that you are planning to solve. Still not sure which subscription plan suits you best?

Let’s take a look at the features that you get when you start using the Free version of VIPole

• A Free app that you can use on multiple devices simultaneously, the message history synchronized across all devices.
• Strong end-to-end encryption used to protect the data.
• Secure instant messaging and file transfer
• Private voice and video conversations with friends and relatives.
• 1 GB for encrypted data storage on the server.
• You can delete any sent file on the receiver’s side.
• You can participate in group chats, but the number of chat rooms is limited to three.
• Secure audio conferences with up to 9 participants can be hold.
• The calls between VIPole users are free of charge within VIPole network.
• Extra features that will help you to manage your time and tasks include notes, password manager, task manager and calendar with reminders.

The Free version is good enough for personal use, but there are more features for you to discover in VIPole once you decide to try the Professional subscription plan. If you need a secure messenger with secure video and voice calls just to stay in touch with friends and relatives, then the Free VIPole version is an option for you. However, if you want to protect your data across all your devices, like internal company documents, client databases and an archive of your videos — you should consider letting VIPole Professional help you arrange all your files and tasks.

Here are the features that you get upgrading to VIPole Professional

• VIPole Professional drives your conversations and file exchange to the new level encrypting the data that is stored on user’s devices.
• Enhanced privacy settings and auto logout settings.
• Secure video conferencing with up to 9 participants.
• Fake secret phrases for safe run of VIPole when a user is made to open the application in the presence of third parties.
• 30 GB for file storage on the server.
• Partial history deletion for any contact and for any period of time.
• Viewing self connections to VIPole server from multiple devices and closing them remotely.
• Setting the expire time for auto delete messages.
• Edit and delete messages so they are changed respectively on the receiver’s side.

You will be able to take advantage of these capabilities simply by upgrading to Professional. Give the Professional Plan a try! You will enjoy the new options, but if you feel that you just don’t need them — you can easily return to Free.

Some conclusions on the comparison

In case you need mostly private communication and can be satisfied with 1 Gb of file storage on the VIPole server — the Free version of VIPole can be an option for you.

If you are serious about the security of your files, VIPole Professional is not a heavy investment to have your business communication and data encrypted across all your devices and on the VIPole server.

Given all the additional features that you can receive from VIPole Professional, especially encrypted file storage on your computer, remote closing of self connections and secure video conferencing, VIPole Professional is great for the security of your everyday communication.

VIPole offers you discounts if you sign up to half a year plan, and even a greater discount under the 1-year plan. Note, that once you’ve switched to Pro you can still return to the Free version anytime.

If you are still uncertain about choosing between our subscription plans, you may contact our help desk.

VIPole offers end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration solutions for teams and enterprises dealing with commercially or personally sensitive information, and individuals wishing to protect themselves from hackers, identity thieves and malware. More at www.vipole.com