Flash Route AI
Selective routing
YouTubeChatGPTGeminiGrokWhatsApp
Flash Routeselects the route
Server pool
Server01Server02Server03Server04Server05Server06
Chrome → Flash Route→ YouTube · AI · WhatsApp
Other websites→ regular connection
Flash Route or a VPN?
Flash Route is not a VPN service. It is built for selective routing of supported services in Chrome.
How traffic flows
A pool of optimal servers
Typical VPN
Depends on the modeDeviceVPN serverInternet
Which apps and websites use the VPN depends on the product, mode and settings.
Point-by-point comparison
Routing
Flash Route
Selected supported services only
VPN
The whole connection or selected traffic, depending on settings
Other websites
Flash Route
Use the normal connection
VPN
Work according to the selected VPN mode
Where it works
Flash Route
In Chrome with supported services
VPN
On a device, in an app or browser, depending on the product
Primary purpose
Flash Route
An optimised route for YouTube and AI services
VPN
An encrypted tunnel, a different route or IP, depending on the product
Setup
Flash Route
Install the extension and select services
VPN
Usually install an app and choose a server or mode
Format
Flash Route
Chrome extension
VPN
Application, extension or system configuration