The current Usenet provider comparison
Find the provider that suits you!
Since 2015, Usenet Expert has been your reliable source for comparisons and tests of the leading Usenet providers. Our aim is to help you find the right provider to suit your needs – whether you’re looking for speed, security or value for money.
The best Usenet providers in the November 2024
8th place
5.0
Usenet.org
- Stable flat rate
- Sufficient price/performance
- Only one offer
How we test the Usenet providers on Usenet Expert
At Usenet Expert, we place particular emphasis on an objective and detailed evaluation of the various Usenet providers. In order to provide our users with the best possible basis for decision-making, we analyze each provider on the basis of the following five key criteria:
Speed
For most users, download speed is a decisive factor when choosing the right Usenet provider. We measure the providers’ performance under various conditions to ensure that the promised speeds are actually delivered in practice. To objectively evaluate the performance of providers, we conduct comprehensive speed tests with a 1,000 Mbit high-speed fiber optic line, measuring the speed with neutral test files from SABnzbd.
Price-performance ratio
A favorable price alone does not make a good Usenet provider. That’s why we take a close look at what you get for your money. We compare tariffs, data volumes, number of connections and additional services to create a comprehensive picture of the price-performance ratio. Only providers that offer a lot of service for a reasonable price receive a top rating.
To ensure comparability, we evaluate the standard offers of the various providers; seasonal offers or promotions are not included in the evaluation.
Customer satisfaction and ratings
User reviews and the general reputation of a provider are important indicators of quality and reliability. We analyze public user experiences as well as independent reviews and pay attention to common problems, praise and criticism. This allows us to better assess how providers will perform in the long term and whether they will meet their customers’ expectations.
Services
Usenet providers are checked here for their contractual conditions and user-friendliness. These include the payment methods offered, the flexibility of the offers and the transparency of the termination options. We pay attention to whether there are only long-term commitments or whether there are also short-term options. We also assess whether there are any hidden costs and whether additional services, such as VPNs or search functions, are included in the price.
Customer support
Good support can make all the difference when it comes to technical problems or questions about usage. That’s why we evaluate the availability, quality and efficiency of customer support from each provider. We test response times and solution quality for various issues to ensure that you are supported quickly and competently in an emergency.
Alexander Dam
Usenet Expert since 2015
Technology evangelist and always on the lookout for the latest trends on the web
Werbung
from €2.99 per month
Result
Provider
Our test result
🏆 Test winner
EasyUsenet
9.5
2nd place
XS News
9.2
3rd place
Usenext
8.9
4th place
FreeDiscussions
8.1
5th place
Newshosting
6.9
6th place
Easynews
6.9
7th place
Giganews
6.8
8th place
Usenet.org
5.0