Swiss VPN provider with open-source apps, a free tier, Secure Core multi-hop, and support for modern VPN protocols.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidandroid-tv6 audits
$3.59/mo
mo on the 24-month plan
30-day refund
Best VPNs for streaming
Compare VPNs by the streaming services recorded in the editorial dataset. Access changes frequently and should be verified before purchase.
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.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidandroid-tv12 auditsFree trial
$2.99/mo
mo on the 28-month plan
30-day refund
Netherlands-based VPN provider offering unlimited simultaneous connections, WireGuard support, and apps for major platforms.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidandroid-tv4 auditsFree trial
$2.49/mo
mo on the 24-month plan
30-day refund
United States-based VPN provider with WireGuard and OpenVPN support, port forwarding, and unlimited simultaneous connections.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidandroid-tv4 audits
$2.03/mo
mo on the 39-month plan
30-day refund
Romania-based VPN provider with dedicated server categories, apps for major platforms, and a refund window that varies by plan.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidandroid-tv3 auditsFree trial
$2.19/mo
mo on the 26-month plan
45-day refund
Sweden-based budget-friendly provider with owned servers, port forwarding, and 10 simultaneous devices, but no published audit.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidrouter
$2.00/mo
mo on the 36-month plan
30-day refund
Canada-based VPN provider with a free tier, flexible paid plans, unlimited connections, and Pro-plan port forwarding.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidandroid-tv2 audits
$4.08/mo
mo on the 12-month plan
7-day refund
United States-based Mozilla-branded provider, white-labeled on Mullvad's WireGuard stack with three audits.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidrouter3 audits
$4.99/mo
mo on the 12-month plan
30-day refund
Switzerland-based provider with owned servers, two no-logs audits, and proprietary Chameleon protocol that bypasses restrictive networks in China.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidrouter2 audits
$3.33/mo
mo on the 12-month plan
30-day refund
United States-based provider owned by Ziff Davis with two no-logs audits, unlimited device count, and a StrongDNS bonus for Fire TV users.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidandroid-tv2 auditsFree trial
$2.19/mo
mo on the 24-month plan
30-day refund
United States-based provider with the most torrent-friendly defaults in the industry, dedicated streaming IPs, and Stealth VPN for restrictive networks.
windowsmaclinuxiosandroidrouterFree trial
$2.50/mo
mo on the 24-month plan
7-day refund
Expert guide
Streaming services can detect and block VPN addresses, so access can change without notice. This guide compares the services recorded for each provider in the editorial dataset. Those records are research signals rather than results from a VPNPlox streaming lab.
What to check in a streaming VPN
- Breadth of unblock: Netflix, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Hulu, and Spotify, all from the same provider.
- Current availability: confirm the target service and region with the provider, because an older success does not establish current access.
- Connection capacity: 4K streaming needs sustained throughput, but VPNPlox has not independently benchmarked these providers.
- Server count and country coverage: more servers in more places means more fallback options when one IP gets flagged.
- Native apps for Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and smart TVs so you do not have to set up a router just to watch.
How to set up a streaming VPN
For most services, the fastest path is to install the provider app on the device you watch on, sign in, pick a server in the country whose library you want, and reopen the streaming app. If a server stops working, switch to another server in the same country. Most providers mark streaming-optimized servers in their app, so look for those first.
What about free VPNs?
Free VPNs throttle bandwidth, cap data, and rarely unblock anything beyond YouTube. If you watch more than a couple hours of streaming per week, a paid plan pays for itself in saved frustration. The /budget guide covers the cheapest long-term plans on offer today.
for streaming - frequently asked questions
Which VPN is the best for streaming?
The current top pick for streaming is ProtonVPN, based on the documented provider data and guide-specific criteria shown below. Prices and features should be verified with the provider.
How do you score VPNs?
Each VPN is assessed across 18 documented dimensions, including jurisdiction, audits, protocols, pricing, support, and product features. Use-case guides then apply criteria relevant to that guide. See the methodology page for the current rules and data limitations.
Do you accept payment to influence rankings?
No. Sponsored placements are clearly labelled and never affect a score. Affiliate links earn us a commission at no extra cost to you, but they never change where a provider ranks.