Usenet.Farm
Usenet.Farm is a Dutch Usenet provider with three plans: Stingy (€4.95/month, 4 TB, 12.5 MB/s), To the Max (€7.95/month, 6 TB, unlimited speed), and Block 500 GB (€15.00 one-time). Over 3,000 days retention, US and EU servers, free 10 GB demo (email only), no activity logging, Bitcoin/card/PayPal/SEPA/iDEAL.
Go to Provider →Backbone
A Usenet backbone forms the physical "backbone" of the Usenet infrastructure, on which the actual newsgroups and files (binaries) are stored.
Backbone
Its Hosted
Server Location
Choose the server location closest to you. Users in the USA get the best speeds when the provider also has servers in the USA. For users in Europe, European servers are recommended.
Server
EU
Jurisdiction and Privacy
Not only technical encryption protects your data, but above all the laws at the provider's location. There are massive differences here:
The US Risk (CLOUD Act & FISA): US companies are legally obligated to grant US authorities access to data. This applies even when servers are located in Europe. Many US providers advertise that they don't store logs. However, in the USA, authorities can force companies to activate surveillance for specific users retroactively – the company's promise is overridden by law.
The Advantage of EU Providers: In these countries, strict data protection laws (GDPR) apply. Government access is subject to high barriers and court orders. There is no automatic "reach-through" by intelligence agencies.
Privacy
Secure
Abuse Procedure
A DMCA Notice is the formal notification from a rights holder to a platform that content infringes their copyright. Takedown refers to the subsequent action of the platform operator to promptly remove this content to avoid liability. The Notice is the trigger, the Takedown is the result.
Abuse
Notice & Takedown
Payment Methods
Whether PayPal, credit card or other options: Especially for international providers, the available payment methods differ. In the comparison, you can filter by this directly.
Payment Methods
CreditCard
Retention Time
Retention indicates how long posts remain available on the servers. Depending on the provider and backbone, this can vary greatly. If you value the longest possible availability, this filter is particularly useful.
Retention
5+ Years
Protection
If you want to try a provider first, plans with a trial period or money-back guarantee are ideal. This reduces the risk and makes getting started easier.
Protection
Free Trial
Trustpilot Ratings
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Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Stingy
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Free Trial
To the Max
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Free Trial
To the Max
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Free Trial
Block 500 GB
$3.54 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 500 GB
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
All About Usenet.Farm
Usenet.Farm: Dutch Provider with Flexible Plans and Account Sharing
Usenet.Farm is a Usenet service based in the Netherlands, distinguished by a well-thought-out three-tier system: from an affordable entry plan with a speed cap to a block account offering unrestricted use and unlimited account sharing. The offering is complemented by a free 10 GB trial that can be activated without a credit card — only an email address is required.
Three Plans Compared
Stingy – €4.95/month
- Data cap: 4 TB per month
- Speed: 12.5 MB/s (equivalent to ~100 Mbps)
- Connections: 40 simultaneous
- Account sharing: not allowed
- Ideal for users with moderate download needs seeking an affordable entry price
To the Max – €7.95/month
- Data cap: 6 TB per month
- Speed: unlimited
- Connections: 40 simultaneous
- Account sharing: allowed with one additional person
- Speed is reduced by two-thirds (fair-use threshold) once 3 TB is consumed
Block 500 GB – €15.00 (one-time)
- Data cap: 500 GB (one-time purchase, no expiration)
- Speed: unlimited
- Connections: 50 simultaneous
- Account sharing: unlimited — any number of users
- For occasional users or groups who prefer a shared account with no ongoing costs
Fair-Use Notice
Both the Stingy and To the Max plans include a fair-use policy: on Stingy, speed is throttled once 2 TB is consumed; on To the Max, at 3 TB. The overall caps (4 TB and 6 TB respectively) remain valid, but with reduced speed for the rest of the month. The monthly allowance resets at the start of the month.
Free Demo: 10 GB with No Credit Card
Usenet.Farm offers a free 10 GB trial account requiring only an email address to activate — no credit card, no payment method needed. This is an above-average generous demo offer: most providers either require payment details or offer only 1–3 GB.
Account Sharing: A Distinctive Feature
The Block account permits unlimited account sharing — simultaneous use by any number of people. The To the Max account permits sharing with one additional person. Account sharing is explicitly prohibited by many providers; Usenet.Farm turns it into an official feature, enabling groups to split the cost.
Technical Infrastructure
- Retention: over 3,000 days (primary retention) — around 8.2 years of stored binary content
- Secondary retention: 900+ days (backup feed from partner providers)
- Servers: US and EU server locations
- Primary: news.usenet.farm
- Europe: news.usenetfarm.eu
- Ports: standard (80, 119) and SSL (443, 563)
- Encryption: SSL included on all plans
- Completion: no specific rate publicly stated
Privacy
Usenet.Farm does not log any activity on the USENET servers. This is a clear privacy commitment, matching the standard among European providers that place importance on protecting user privacy.
Payment and Compatibility
Accepted payment methods:
- Bitcoin (for anonymous payments)
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard)
- PayPal
- SEPA direct debit (for European bank accounts)
- iDEAL (Dutch instant payment system)
Support for iDEAL and SEPA direct debit is especially convenient for Dutch and European users. The Bitcoin option enables anonymous payments for privacy-conscious users.
The service is compatible with all common Usenet automation applications (SABnzbd, NZBGet, Sonarr, Radarr, etc.).
Who is Usenet.Farm for?
- Budget users who stay within €4.95/month and don't exceed 4 TB
- Power users who need unlimited speed and 6 TB for €7.95/month
- Groups or families wanting a block account with unlimited sharing
- Users who need a trial period without a credit card
Frequently Asked Questions
What plans does Usenet.Farm offer?
Three plans: Stingy (€4.95/month, 4 TB, 12.5 MB/s, 40 connections), To the Max (€7.95/month, 6 TB, unlimited speed, 40 connections), and Block 500 GB (€15.00 one-time, unlimited speed, 50 connections, unlimited sharing).
Is there a free trial at Usenet.Farm?
Yes. Usenet.Farm offers 10 GB free with no credit card — only an email address is required.
What is Usenet.Farm's retention?
Over 3,000 days of primary binary retention plus 900+ days of secondary retention via a backup feed.
Is account sharing allowed at Usenet.Farm?
Yes. The Block account allows unlimited sharing; the To the Max account allows sharing with one additional person. Sharing is not allowed on the Stingy account.
What payment methods does Usenet.Farm accept?
Bitcoin, credit card, PayPal, SEPA direct debit, and iDEAL.