NewsDemon

NewsDemon has been operating as a Usenet provider since 2004, positioning itself as America's premium Usenet service. All subscription plans include 6,284 days of binary retention, 50 simultaneous connections, unlimited download speed, and SlickVPN at no additional cost. The service runs server farms in the United States and Europe and accepts a wide range of payment methods including Bitcoin, iDEAL, and SEPA, making it accessible to users in North America and Europe alike.

Retention and Completion Rate

NewsDemon advertises 6,284 days of binary and text retention, equivalent to over seventeen years of stored Usenet articles. This places NewsDemon among the highest-retention providers in the industry. The provider reports a completion rate of 99.9% or better, meaning that the vast majority of articles referenced in NZB files are available for download. The long retention period is particularly valuable for users who access older content or rely on NZB indexers that reference posts from several years back.

Connections, Speed, and Servers

Each NewsDemon account allows up to 50 simultaneous connections. Download speed is not throttled on any plan, and the provider has reported average speeds close to 900 Mbps on a 1 Gbps fiber connection during testing. Server farms are located in the United States East, United States West, and Europe. SSL-encrypted connections are available on port 563 as the primary secure port, with additional alternatives on ports 443, 80, 81, and 9119. Standard non-encrypted access uses port 119 along with alternatives on ports 23, 80, and 8080.

SlickVPN Included

All NewsDemon subscriptions include SlickVPN, a US-based VPN service with servers in over 150 locations. SlickVPN provides an encrypted tunnel for general internet traffic, independent of the Usenet connection. This bundling means NewsDemon subscribers receive both Usenet access and a VPN service within a single subscription. Users who already have a preferred VPN provider can simply ignore the bundled service. NewsDemon does not include a proprietary newsreader; subscribers need to use a compatible third-party client.

Plans, Trial, and Payment

NewsDemon offers unlimited plans as well as metered options ranging from 50 GB to 500 GB per month. All plans include 50 connections and unlimited speed. A 15-day free trial is available to new users, providing access to 50 connections and 4,374 days of retention during the trial period. Subscribers who are not satisfied after committing to a paid plan can request a full refund within 30 days under the money-back guarantee. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, PayPal, iDEAL, SEPA, and Bitcoin. NewsDemon does not automatically charge credit cards, requiring users to actively opt into a paid plan after the trial.

Privacy and Security

NewsDemon states that it does not monitor, track, or record user activity. The provider's privacy policy requires only an email address upon subscription. A warrant canary system is publicly maintained to indicate whether the company has received any compelled legal disclosures. The 256-bit SSL encryption on all connections prevents third parties including internet service providers from observing Usenet traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NewsDemon offer a free trial?

Yes. A 15-day free trial is available. No credit card is automatically charged at the end of the trial period.

Is SlickVPN included with all NewsDemon plans?

Yes. SlickVPN is included with all NewsDemon subscriptions at no additional cost.

What is the retention at NewsDemon?

NewsDemon advertises 6,284 days of binary and text retention, equivalent to over seventeen years.

Does NewsDemon accept Bitcoin?

Yes. NewsDemon accepts Bitcoin in addition to credit cards, PayPal, iDEAL, and SEPA.

Does NewsDemon include a newsreader?

No. NewsDemon does not include a proprietary newsreader. Any NNTP-compatible client can be configured with NewsDemon credentials.

NewsDemon offers a combination of long binary retention, a free VPN, flexible payment methods, and a 15-day trial, all at a pricing point that undercuts many older premium providers. The absence of a bundled newsreader is the primary practical trade-off. Users looking for an all-inclusive package may prefer providers that bundle both a VPN and a newsreader, but those seeking strong retention and a free VPN at a competitive price will find NewsDemon a solid option.