Swiss VPN provider with open-source apps, a free tier, Secure Core multi-hop, and support for modern VPN protocols.
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$3.59/mo
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Compare 24 active commercial VPNs using published prices, independent audit records, provider features, and a documented 18-dimension rubric. Advertising and affiliate relationships never change the scores.
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Three strong all-round options
These providers currently have the highest overall scores in our database. The result combines all 18 dimensions, so use the comparison filters below when one factor matters more to you than the overall score.
Panama-based VPN provider offering NordLynx, multi-hop connections, threat-blocking features, and apps for major platforms.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidandroid-tv5 auditsFree trial
$3.49/mo
mo on the 24-month plan
30-day refund
British Virgin Islands-based VPN provider offering the Lightway protocol, RAM-only server design, and apps for major platforms.
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$2.99/mo
mo on the 28-month plan
30-day refund
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24 VPNs match your filtersSorted by best overall.
How we rank- 4.6Score4.6/5Long-term$3.59mo on the 24-month plan
Swiss VPN provider with open-source apps, a free tier, Secure Core multi-hop, and support for modern VPN protocols.
5 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop10 simultaneous devicesFree version - #2
4.5Score4.5/5Long-term$3.49mo on the 24-month planPanama-based VPN provider offering NordLynx, multi-hop connections, threat-blocking features, and apps for major platforms.
5 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop10 simultaneous devicesRAM-onlyFree trial - #3
ExpressVPNSimple apps and broad platform support
Code paperplan5· 73% off, 24mo + 6mo extra, $4.49/mo
4.4Score4.4/5Long-term$2.99mo on the 28-month planBritish Virgin Islands-based VPN provider offering the Lightway protocol, RAM-only server design, and apps for major platforms.
5 listed streaming servicesKill switch8 simultaneous devicesRAM-onlyFree trial - 4.4Score4.4/5Long-term$5.72mo on the 1-month plan
Swedish privacy-focused VPN provider with flat pricing, account-number registration, open-source apps, and WireGuard connections.
1 listed streaming servicesKill switch5 simultaneous devicesRAM-only - #5
4.3Score4.3/5Long-term$2.49mo on the 24-month planNetherlands-based VPN provider offering unlimited simultaneous connections, WireGuard support, and apps for major platforms.
5 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hopUnlimited devicesFree trial - 4.2Score4.2/5Long-term$4.00mo on the 12-month plan
Gibraltar-based privacy-focused VPN provider with open-source apps, multi-hop connections, and published third-party audits.
2 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop5 simultaneous devicesRAM-only - #7
Private Internet AccessPort forwarding and unlimited connections
Code 3Y4M· 85% off, 36mo + 4mo extra, $1.98/mo
4.1Score4.1/5Long-term$2.03mo on the 39-month planUnited States-based VPN provider with WireGuard and OpenVPN support, port forwarding, and unlimited simultaneous connections.
5 listed streaming servicesKill switchUnlimited devices - 4.0Score4.0/5Long-term$2.75mo on the 12-month plan
Italy-based VPN provider aimed at technical users, with open-source apps, port forwarding, and several payment options.
1 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop5 simultaneous devices - 4.0Score4.0/5Long-term$4.08mo on the 12-month plan
Canada-based VPN provider with a free tier, flexible paid plans, unlimited connections, and Pro-plan port forwarding.
4 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hopUnlimited devicesFree version - #10
3.9Score3.9/5Long-term$2.19mo on the 26-month planRomania-based VPN provider with dedicated server categories, apps for major platforms, and a refund window that varies by plan.
5 listed streaming servicesKill switch7 simultaneous devicesFree trial - 3.9Score3.9/5Long-term$4.99mo on the 12-month plan
United States-based Mozilla-branded provider, white-labeled on Mullvad's WireGuard stack with three audits.
4 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop5 simultaneous devices - 3.9Score3.9/5Long-term$3.33mo on the 12-month plan
Switzerland-based provider with owned servers, two no-logs audits, and proprietary Chameleon protocol that bypasses restrictive networks in China.
4 listed streaming servicesKill switch5 simultaneous devices - 3.8Score3.8/5Long-term$2.19mo on the 24-month plan
United States-based provider owned by Ziff Davis with two no-logs audits, unlimited device count, and a StrongDNS bonus for Fire TV users.
4 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hopUnlimited devicesFree trial - 3.7Score3.7/5Long-term$2.00mo on the 36-month plan
Sweden-based budget-friendly provider with owned servers, port forwarding, and 10 simultaneous devices, but no published audit.
5 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop10 simultaneous devices - 3.7Score3.7/5Long-term$2.50mo on the 24-month plan
United States-based provider with the most torrent-friendly defaults in the industry, dedicated streaming IPs, and Stealth VPN for restrictive networks.
4 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop8 simultaneous devicesFree trial - 3.7Score3.7/5Long-term$3.33mo on the 36-month plan
Canada-based McAfee-owned provider with the friendliest apps on the market, eight annual Cure53 audits, and a usable free tier of 2GB/month.
1 listed streaming servicesKill switch5 simultaneous devices - 3.6Score3.6/5Long-term$6.95mo on the 12-month plan
Switzerland-based provider with owned bare-metal RAM-only servers, all advanced features (multi-hop, port forwarding, dedicated IPs, NeuroRouting), and no third-party audit.
1 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop7 simultaneous devicesRAM-only - 3.6Score3.6/5Long-term$2.15mo on the 27-month plan
British Virgin Islands-based provider with a long-running always-on audit, very low introductory 2-year pricing, and broad device coverage.
4 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop10 simultaneous devices - 3.5Score3.5/5Long-term$2.69mo on the 24-month plan
United States-based 20-year veteran with 12 simultaneous devices and SSTP support for restrictive networks.
3 listed streaming servicesKill switch12 simultaneous devices - 3.4Score3.4/5Long-term$2.99mo on the 24-month plan
United States-based VPN provider offering the proprietary Hydra protocol and apps for major platforms.
4 listed streaming servicesKill switch10 simultaneous devicesFree trial - 3.2Score3.2/5Long-term$2.99mo on the 36-month plan
UK-based 20-year veteran (longest-running VPN brand) with one Deloitte audit and the largest country list on this list at 220 jurisdictions.
3 listed streaming servicesKill switch5 simultaneous devicesFree trial - 3.2Score3.2/5Long-term$2.99mo on the 24-month plan
United States-based KeepSolid provider with lifetime plan option and broad device coverage.
2 listed streaming servicesKill switch10 simultaneous devicesFree trial - 3.0Score3.0/5Long-term$0.70mo on the 60-month plan
Cayman Islands-based ultra-cheap provider with a lifetime subscription plan and a 7-year money-back window via App Store.
2 listed streaming servicesKill switchMulti-hop10 simultaneous devicesFree trial - 3.0Score3.0/5Long-term$1.88mo on the 12-month plan
United States-based bundle option from Namecheap with the cheapest 1-year price on this list, suitable for Namecheap hosting customers.
1 listed streaming servicesKill switch5 simultaneous devices
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