VPN services are sold on introductory prices, device caps and refund windows, and the headline figure often covers only the first term.
This guide ranks twelve consumer VPNs on how little setup and identity they demand, what a normal buyer pays after renewal, how cleanly you can leave, and whether the vendor stands alone.
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In short
What VPN services software does
A VPN service encrypts a device's internet traffic and routes it through the provider's servers, hiding the user's address from the sites visited and from local networks.
To rank VPN services tools we asked, in turn, how much work setup takes, what it truly costs, whether data can be taken back out, whether leaving is possible, and who the product suits. One rule sits on top of those tests: places 1 to 3 go to challengers, vendors outside the best-known brands in a category, wherever the category has them; the established names follow from place 4 in their ranked order. Why those five, and why there is no score out of ten, is on the how we work page.
Swedish founder-owned VPN with numbered accounts and one flat rate
Ranked #1 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Open sourcePublished pricingEurope
The no-logging policy says an account holds only its number and the time left, and that payment data is handled apart from it.
The server list shows 566 servers in 50 countries, marks each as owned or rented and names the hosting companies, so you can see whose racks carry your traffic. The app code is on GitHub under GPL-3.0.
What stands out
Numbered accounts
Cash payment
Open source apps
Where it costs you
An account covers five devices at most, so a household or small office needs several accounts.
Port forwarding is not supported, which rules out inbound-connection uses such as some torrent setups.
Right for
People who want a VPN account that needs no email, name or password
Wrong for
Households with more than five devices, or anyone needing port forwarding
SwedenOne flat monthly rate whatever the term, published; cash and crypto accepted
Gibraltar-registered VPN with anonymous signup and annual security audits
Ranked #2 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Open sourcePricing on requestElsewhere
The privacy policy shows the sign-up record: an ID, a creation time, the product and the device limit. Card payments go through Braintree and PayPal keeps its own data, while cash and Bitcoin avoid third parties; IVPN runs its own BTCPay server.
The home page reports eight security audits since 2019 and says the apps and website are published on GitHub, where the desktop app is GPL-3.0.
What stands out
Anonymous signup
Annual audits
Open source apps
Where it costs you
Gateways cover 41 countries, fewer locations than Windscribe or Mullvad, which matters if you need a specific region.
Extras such as mail aliases and the application firewall need a higher tier than the plain VPN plan.
Right for
Privacy-minded users who want audited apps and no email at signup
Wrong for
Buyers who need many server locations or a free tier to test
GibraltarThree tiers (Standard, Plus, Pro Suite); 30-day money-back guarantee
Swiss VPN with a free plan on one device and a Proton bundle
Ranked #3 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Free tierOpen sourcePublished pricingEurope
The pricing page sets Free beside VPN Plus and Proton Unlimited: free is one device and 10 countries, Plus is 10 devices, 140+ countries and 20,000+ servers, and Unlimited adds the other Proton apps.
The no-logs support page states that session lengths, IP addresses and visited sites are not stored. The Android app is on GitHub under GPL-3.0, and a no-logs audit report exists.
What stands out
Free plan
Open source apps
Proton bundle
Where it costs you
The free plan allows one device at medium speed and picks the country for you, so it is a trial rather than daily use.
Advertised monthly prices assume a 1- or 2-year term and renew at a higher yearly figure.
Right for
Buyers who already use Proton Mail or Pass and want one account for all
Wrong for
People who need a flat rate that never changes after the first term
SwitzerlandFree plan on one device; Plus and Unlimited bundle published; 30-day refund
Ontario VPN with a 10 GB monthly allowance and build-your-own plan
Ranked #4 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Free tierPublished pricingNorth America
The upgrade page lists Pro with unlimited data, 69 countries and 112 cities, a config generator for OpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard, and an ad and tracker blocker called R.O.B.E.R.T.
Payment can be card, PayPal, crypto, local payments or cash. The desktop app code is on GitHub under GPL-2.0. The home page says no email or payment is needed to start the free version.
What stands out
Free plan
Build-a-plan
Unlimited devices
Where it costs you
The refund window is 7 business days and ends once usage passes 10 GB, far shorter than the 30 to 45 days elsewhere.
Build-a-plan stops at seven locations; beyond that the Pro plan is cheaper, so it suits narrow needs only.
Right for
Light users who want to try a VPN monthly without paying first
Wrong for
Buyers who want a long refund window to test paid features
CanadaFree plan with 10 GB monthly; Pro billed monthly or yearly, or built by location; published
Amsterdam VPN with unlimited devices, merged with Nord Security
Ranked #5 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingEurope
The pricing page offers Starter, One and One+ with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the VPN features list unlimited devices. The company history says its no-logs policy was verified by Deloitte, most recently in 2025.
The same page says it merged with Nord Security and, from the legal footer, trades as Surfshark B.V. at an Amsterdam address registered under a Dutch chamber number.
What stands out
Unlimited devices
Bundled extras
Deloitte-checked no-logs
Where it costs you
No VPN-only plan appears on the pricing page, so you pay for extras whether or not you use them.
The cheap monthly figure is a first-term price over 27 months; what the next term costs is a separate purchase decision.
Right for
Households that want unlimited devices on one account with add-on tools
Wrong for
Buyers who want the plain VPN alone or a company independent of Nord
NetherlandsStarter, One and One+ bundle tiers published; long-term discounts; 30-day refund
Panama-based VPN with plan tiers and a 7-day trial in 15 countries
Ranked #6 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Pricing on requestElsewhere
Support pages say plans run 1 month, 1 year or 2 years, with the longer terms paid in full upfront. The stored data list covers an email address, a username, and a transaction ID kept for refunds.
Fifth no-logs engagement was run by Deloitte Audit Lithuania in late 2024. NordLynx is built on WireGuard, while NordWhisper is the vendor's own protocol.
What stands out
Tiered plans
7-day trial
Audited no-logs
Where it costs you
Ten devices per account, but only five on a single server at the same time, separated by protocol.
The 7-day trial exists in 15 countries only and excludes crypto and some other payment methods.
Right for
Buyers who want a large vendor with audited no-logs claims and a trial
Wrong for
People who need the same price at every renewal or a small vendor
PanamaTiered plans on 1-month, 1-year and 2-year terms; 7-day trial in listed countries
BVI-registered VPN in three tiers, part of Kape since 2021
Ranked #7 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingElsewhere
The order page shows Basic, Advanced and Express Pro, each with a 30-day guarantee for new users, 113 countries, and a mail relay in every tier and a password manager from Advanced up.
The about page says server data is wiped at every restart on RAM-only machines, and the privacy policy mentions a KPMG audit of its privacy policy and server technology. Its Lightway protocol is published on GitHub.
What stands out
Three tiers
RAM-only servers
Kape group
Where it costs you
The dedicated IP costs extra in the two lower tiers and is included only in Express Pro.
The first-term price lasts 28 months, after which the plan renews annually at a higher amount.
Right for
Buyers who want a mainstream VPN with audited privacy claims and 113 countries
Wrong for
Anyone who wants an owner outside the Kape group or a stable price
British Virgin IslandsBasic, Advanced and Express Pro tiers published; 30-day refund for new users
Bucharest VPN with one plan, seven devices and a 45-day refund window
Ranked #8 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingEurope
The pricing page shows one plan sold as 1-month, 6-month and multi-year terms, with 9600+ servers and seven devices on every term. The long term bills the full amount first and then renews annually.
The privacy policy gives the Romanian company number and registered office, and states group sharing with Kape Technologies PLC and its subsidiaries inside the EU or equivalent jurisdictions.
What stands out
Seven devices
Long refund window
Kape group
Where it costs you
Seven simultaneous devices, fewer than the unlimited allowances of Surfshark, PIA and IPVanish.
The cheap per-month price needs a 2-year commitment; the monthly plan costs several times more with a shorter refund window.
Right for
Buyers who want a single simple plan and the longest refund window
Wrong for
Households with many devices or buyers avoiding the Kape group
RomaniaSingle plan by term, published; 45-day refund on long terms, 14 days monthly
Denver VPN with unlimited devices and RAM-only servers
Ranked #9 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingNorth America
The buy page lists 1-month, 1-year and 3-year plans, with antivirus and dedicated IP as add-ons chosen at checkout and servers in 112 countries. The about page gives the Denver office and says the company is US-based.
The page also describes the VPN as open source, though the repository licence is not stated on GitHub, so we do not rely on that claim. RAM-only servers erase usage on reboot.
What stands out
Unlimited devices
RAM-only servers
Add-on dedicated IP
Where it costs you
The best price needs a 3-year commitment, billed in one amount and renewing at the same interval.
US jurisdiction and Kape group ties apply, which some privacy-focused buyers exclude.
Right for
Buyers who want unlimited devices and a long term at a low rate
Wrong for
Buyers who avoid US-based vendors or the Kape group
United StatesMonthly, 1-year and 3-year terms published; 30-day refund for new subscribers
New York VPN with unlimited devices and tiered security bundles
Ranked #10 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingNorth America
The pricing page shows three tiers by term, 150 locations, double hop, split tunnelling, obfuscation, a SOCKS5 proxy and RAM server access. Essential includes 3 GB of eSIM data, Advanced 5 GB.
The privacy policy names a New York legal address and appoints a Dublin representative under the GDPR, and refers to the Ziff Davis group when explaining international transfers.
What stands out
Unlimited devices
Tiered bundles
Double hop
Where it costs you
Phone support and antivirus need the Complete tier, and cloud storage needs Advanced.
Introductory 1- and 2-year prices cover only the first term, after which list prices apply.
Right for
Buyers who want unlimited devices and double-hop on a US vendor
Wrong for
People avoiding US jurisdiction or vendors inside a media group
United StatesEssential, Complete and Advanced tiers published; 30-day refund
Toronto VPN with a 2 GB free tier and a per-user team plan
Ranked #11 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Free tierPublished pricingNorth America
The pricing page lists Free, Unlimited and Teams, with unlimited devices on both paid plans, split tunnelling, city-level server selection and priority support in the paid ones.
Teams is billed per user per month. The terms grant a full refund on the first year of an annual subscription bought from tunnelbear.com. Group ownership is not stated on the pages we could read.
What stands out
Free tier
Unlimited devices
Teams plan
Where it costs you
The free tier is capped at 2 GB, so it works as a trial rather than a daily tool.
The money-back guarantee applies to annual plans bought directly, not monthly or app-store purchases.
Right for
Individuals and small teams who want a simple app and per-user team billing
Wrong for
Heavy users on the free tier or buyers wanting a monthly refund
CanadaFree tier at 2 GB; Unlimited and Teams plans published
VPN with a daily-capped free tier and a 45-day refund window
Ranked #12 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Free tierPublished pricingElsewhere
The plan page compares Basic, Premium and Premium Family: 1, 10 and 25 devices, with streaming limited on Basic and optimised on paid tiers. It promises a 45-day guarantee on all plans bought directly.
The home page cites servers in 80+ countries and the proprietary Hydra protocol, and a security audit page offers an independent audit download without naming the auditor on the page.
What stands out
Free tier
Daily cap
Hydra protocol
Where it costs you
The free tier caps data at 500 MB a day and speed at 2 Mbps, with one US location only.
Company country and ownership could not be read, and the plan page copy differs between sections.
Right for
Short-term users who want to test a VPN on a daily allowance
Wrong for
Buyers who need a documented owner, jurisdiction or independent audit
Not stated by the vendorFree tier with a daily cap; Premium and Premium Family tiers published; 45-day refund
Consumer VPN with three published tiers and a 31-day refund window
Ranked #13 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingElsewhere
PureVPN publishes Standard, Plus and Max, each with a 31-day money-back guarantee. Standard covers the VPN and a tracker blocker, Plus adds a password manager, and Max adds data removal and dark web monitoring.
One account protects up to 10 devices, and a Multi Login add-on gives 10 more simultaneous logins. The site lists 80+ locations, and bandwidth is unlimited except on the Residential Network add-on.
What stands out
Money-back guarantee
Multi-device
Bundled extras
Where it costs you
The long-term prices are paid up front and renew automatically at the renewal rate, so the monthly plan costs several times more.
The no-logs page describes one 2023 assessment by an unnamed audit firm, so the claim cannot be traced to a named auditor.
Right for
Individuals wanting a multi-device VPN with a refund window and optional bundled privacy tools
Wrong for
Buyers who need a named, published independent audit report
British Virgin IslandsStandard, Plus and Max tiers published; billed monthly, yearly or every two years
Iceland-registered VPN with a 10 GB monthly free plan
Ranked #14 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Free tierPublished pricingEurope
PrivadoVPN offers a free plan and paid plans with unlimited data and the full server list. The cheapest monthly rate comes from the 24-month term, while the 1-month plan costs several times more per month.
An antivirus add-on is sold on the 12- and 24-month plans. The privacy policy says it does not log browsing history, traffic destinations, data content, session IP addresses or DNS queries, while payment and support records are kept for set periods.
What stands out
Free plan
Data cap
Term pricing
Where it costs you
The free plan stops at 10 GB per 30 days, one device and a handful of server locations, with no SOCKS5 proxy.
The pricing page lists unlimited devices in its table but says up to 10 devices in the text, so the real limit is unclear.
Right for
Light users who want to test a VPN on one device before paying
Wrong for
Buyers needing a single stated jurisdiction or a trial of paid features
IcelandFree plan with 10 GB per 30 days; paid terms of 1, 12 and 24 months published; 30-day money-back guarantee
VPN with a permanent free plan and renewal at the signup price
Ranked #15 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Free tierPublished pricingAsia-Pacific
Hide.me lists a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans and an independently audited no-logs policy, with Securitum named as the current auditor. Premium allows 10 simultaneous connections across 92+ locations and 2600+ servers.
Payment is accepted by card, PayPal, SEPA and several cryptocurrencies. Its feature pages name Multihop, split tunnelling, WireGuard and a Bolt protocol, and apps cover desktop, mobile, TV, browsers and routers.
What stands out
Free plan
Audited no-logs
Fixed renewal price
Where it costs you
The free plan allows one connection and 8 locations, and leaves out port forwarding, a fixed IP address and streaming support.
The lowest monthly price needs a 30-month commitment, while the one-month plan costs several times more per month.
Right for
Individuals wanting a free VPN to try, with a paid tier on a fixed price
Wrong for
Households needing streaming access without paying for Premium
MalaysiaFree plan with one connection and 8 locations; published Premium prices for 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 and 36 months, renewing at the same price
Italian activist-run VPN on OpenVPN and WireGuard, sold by duration
Ranked #16 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingEurope
Prices are EUR 7 for one month, 15 for three, 29 for six, 49 for one year and 79 for two. Payment accepts PayPal, cards, Amazon Pay, Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Doge and Monero.
OpenVPN runs on ports 80, 443 and 53, also over SSH, SSL or Tor. Port forwarding, DDNS and an API are included. The client Eddie is GPLv3 with source on GitHub and GitLab.
What stands out
Prepaid durations
Crypto payments
Open client
Where it costs you
Residents of Italy are not allowed to use the service, despite its Italian company details.
Guaranteed minimum bandwidth is 4 Mbit/s download and 4 Mbit/s upload, which is modest.
Right for
Privacy-minded users wanting anonymous sign-up and prepaid periods, including cryptocurrency payment
Wrong for
Residents of Italy and anyone needing a trial plan
ItalySeven prepaid durations from three days to three years; all features in every plan; prices published
Mozilla-branded VPN billed monthly or annually, covering five devices
Ranked #17 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingElsewhere
The annual plan costs less per month than the monthly plan, which the page describes as a saving of 50%. Both plans allow up to five devices and no bandwidth limits. Servers number over 500 across more than 30 countries.
Optional security settings include whole-device protection and multi-hop routing. The page states no logging, tracking or sharing of network data, and the guarantee covers first-time customers only.
What stands out
Mozilla brand
Multi-hop
Five devices
Where it costs you
The page names no legal operating entity and no country, saying only that the product is powered by Mozilla.
No trial period is stated, and the money-back guarantee is limited to first-time customers.
Right for
Individuals wanting a simple paid VPN from a known browser maker
Wrong for
Users who need a stated legal entity and jurisdiction
Not stated by the vendorMonthly and annual plans published; 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time customers
Subscription VPN with StealthVPN and OpenWeb protocols for restrictive networks
Ranked #18 of 18 in Best VPN Services in 2026.
Published pricingElsewhere
All plans cover servers in more than 50 countries, unlimited server switches and 24/7 customer support. Add-ons are sold separately: a Private IP at $5 a month per dedicated address, and a VIP add-on from $10 a month with traffic tiers from 100 GB to 1,000 GB monthly.
The pricing page also has a reseller coupon field. Supported protocols are OpenVPN, StealthVPN, OpenWeb and WireGuard. Prices appear with a dollar sign and no currency code.
What stands out
Paid only
StealthVPN
Dedicated IP add-on
Where it costs you
A single month costs $30, and the lowest rate needs a 2-year payment of $300 upfront.
The site names no owner, parent company or country of establishment, so jurisdiction cannot be checked.
Right for
Users on restrictive networks who want extra protocols and a dedicated IP option
Wrong for
Buyers wanting a trial or a named legal jurisdiction
Not stated by the vendorPublished personal plans from $30 monthly down to $12.50 a month on a 2-year term; no trial listed
A VPN service encrypts a device's internet traffic and routes it through the provider's servers, hiding the user's address from the sites visited and from local networks. Products in this area look alike on a feature list, so we would decide these questions first.
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Start with pricing transparency
The split is 16 published against 2 quoted. If you want to compare numbers first, start with Mullvad VPN, Proton VPN, Windscribe, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, IPVanish, TunnelBear, Hotspot Shield, PureVPN, PrivadoVPN, Hide.me, AirVPN, Mozilla VPN, Astrill VPN.
02
Weigh the vendor's home jurisdiction
These 18 vendors are established in 13 countries across 4 regions (Elsewhere 7, Europe 6, North America 4, Asia-Pacific 1). That decides whose disclosure law applies to what the vendor holds, wherever the servers are.
03
Consider whether you want the source
Open source here means Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN. The price of self-hosting is the time your team spends maintaining it.
How to read a VPN's no-logs claim
Every vendor here says it keeps no activity logs, so the claim alone separates nobody. What differs is what can be checked. Mullvad's policy lists exactly what an account holds. NordVPN names a fifth Deloitte engagement, Surfshark points to Deloitte assurance too, and ExpressVPN mentions a KPMG audit of its policy and server technology. A report is a point-in-time statement, and some reports are readable only inside an account.
Jurisdiction matters less than the data that exists to hand over, which is why account type matters. A numbered account with cash payment leaves almost nothing to disclose, while an account tied to an email address, a card and a transaction ID leaves a trail even when no browsing is recorded. Weigh the stored account data as heavily as the logging promise.
Ask which firm audited, what was in scope and when, and whether the report is public or only shown to logged-in users.
Read the policy's list of stored data: email, username, payment IDs and transaction IDs are all kept by some vendors.
Prefer vendors that publish app code, as Mullvad, IVPN, Proton VPN and Windscribe do on GitHub.
What a VPN really costs after the first term
The advertised monthly figure is almost always an introductory price spread over a long first term. ExpressVPN shows 28 months at one price, then renews annually at a higher amount. CyberGhost bills the long term up front and renews annually. Private Internet Access bills three years at once. Proton VPN renews its yearly plan above its two-year intro rate.
Mullvad is the counter-example: one flat monthly rate whatever the term. Compare the renewal price, not the headline, and find out whether auto-renewal can be switched off. Bundles deserve the same scrutiny: Surfshark's list shows no VPN-only plan, and ExpressVPN's tiers add mail relay and password tools. If you only want the tunnel, the cheaper tier is not always the one that matches your need, so price the exact feature list.
Find the renewal price on the checkout page and compare it with the introductory monthly figure.
Check whether the plan is VPN only or bundled with extras you will pay for anyway, as on Surfshark.
Check the term length: three-year plans lock the money for years while refunds last 30 days or fewer.
Device caps and how simultaneous connections are counted
Device limits are the least comparable number on any VPN page. Mullvad allows five devices per account, CyberGhost seven, ExpressVPN 10 to 14 by tier, Proton VPN Plus 10, while Surfshark, IPVanish and Windscribe advertise unlimited. NordVPN allows 10 but only five on one server at once, split by protocol. A router counts as one connection on NordVPN and covers every device behind it.
Unlimited can also carry a rule, since Windscribe prohibits account sharing. Check the count against your real use: phones, laptops, a TV and a home router add up faster than most buyers expect, and a family sharing one account can pass a five-device cap quickly. A lower cap with a clear rule is better than an unlimited claim you cannot test.
Count every phone, laptop, TV and router you would connect and compare it with the cap on the plan you would buy.
Ask how a router, a browser extension and a second user on one machine count against the limit.
Read the terms for sharing rules attached to any unlimited allowance.
Anonymous signup, payment methods and refunds
Some vendors let you start without an identity. Mullvad issues a numbered account and takes cash in an envelope, and IVPN signs up without an email address. Windscribe's free version needs neither email nor payment. NordVPN keeps an email address and a username, and its free trial excludes crypto.
Refund windows run from 7 business days on Windscribe, through 14 days on Mullvad and 30 days on most, to 45 days on CyberGhost and Hotspot Shield, and each has conditions such as new subscribers only or usage under a data limit.
Check which payment methods preserve anonymity and which attach a card or PayPal identity.
Read the refund conditions: first purchase only, annual plans only, usage caps and app-store exceptions.
Test the free or trial option before paying, noting its caps, such as Windscribe's 10 GB or TunnelBear's 2 GB.
What goes wrong most often when buying VPN services software
Buying the cheapest multi-year term without checking the renewal price, which can differ sharply from the introductory monthly figure.
Treating a free tier as a daily tool when its data or speed cap, such as 500 MB a day on Hotspot Shield, makes it a trial.
Assuming unlimited devices means unrestricted sharing, when the terms of some vendors, Windscribe among them, prohibit account sharing.
Taking a no-logs statement at face value without asking who audited it, what the scope was and whether the report is public.
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Frequently asked questions
7 answers
What is the best VPN services in 2026?
Mullvad VPN leads our ranking of 18. Owned by its two founders and run from Sweden, Mullvad asks for no name or email: an account is a generated number that can be paid in cash through the post.
One monthly rate applies to any term. The limits are plain: five devices per account, no port forwarding, no sales, and a 14-day money-back guarantee that excludes cash payments.
Which VPN services tools publish their pricing?
Published pricing exists for 16 products on this page:
Mullvad VPN: One flat monthly rate whatever the term, published; cash and crypto accepted.
Proton VPN: Free plan on one device; Plus and Unlimited bundle published; 30-day refund.
Windscribe: Free plan with 10 GB monthly; Pro billed monthly or yearly, or built by location; published.
Surfshark: Starter, One and One+ bundle tiers published; long-term discounts; 30-day refund.
ExpressVPN: Basic, Advanced and Express Pro tiers published; 30-day refund for new users.
CyberGhost: Single plan by term, published; 45-day refund on long terms, 14 days monthly.
Private Internet Access: Monthly, 1-year and 3-year terms published; 30-day refund for new subscribers.
IPVanish: Essential, Complete and Advanced tiers published; 30-day refund.
TunnelBear: Free tier at 2 GB; Unlimited and Teams plans published.
Hotspot Shield: Free tier with a daily cap; Premium and Premium Family tiers published; 45-day refund.
PureVPN: Standard, Plus and Max tiers published; billed monthly, yearly or every two years.
PrivadoVPN: Free plan with 10 GB per 30 days; paid terms of 1, 12 and 24 months published; 30-day money-back guarantee.
Hide.me: Free plan with one connection and 8 locations; published Premium prices for 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 and 36 months, renewing at the same price.
AirVPN: Seven prepaid durations from three days to three years; all features in every plan; prices published.
Mozilla VPN: Monthly and annual plans published; 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time customers.
Astrill VPN: Published personal plans from $30 monthly down to $12.50 a month on a 2-year term; no trial listed.
Everything else on the list is priced on request.
Is there a free VPN services tool?
Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear, Hotspot Shield, PrivadoVPN, Hide.me offer a free tier or a free self-hosted edition.
Where are these VPN services vendors established?
Across 13 countries (Elsewhere 7, Europe 6, North America 4, Asia-Pacific 1):
Mullvad VPN: Sweden.
IVPN: Gibraltar.
Proton VPN: Switzerland.
Windscribe: Canada.
Surfshark: Netherlands.
NordVPN: Panama.
ExpressVPN: British Virgin Islands.
CyberGhost: Romania.
Private Internet Access: United States.
IPVanish: United States.
TunnelBear: Canada.
Hotspot Shield: Not stated by the vendor.
PureVPN: British Virgin Islands.
PrivadoVPN: Iceland.
Hide.me: Malaysia.
AirVPN: Italy.
Mozilla VPN: Not stated by the vendor.
Astrill VPN: Not stated by the vendor.
Which VPN services tools are open source?
Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN.
What should you use instead of Mullvad VPN?
IVPN and Proton VPN are the next two on this page. IVPN is for Privacy-minded users who want audited apps and no email at signup; Proton VPN is for Buyers who already use Proton Mail or Pass and want one account for all.
Who should not buy Mullvad VPN?
Households with more than five devices, or anyone needing port forwarding. An account covers five devices at most, so a household or small office needs several accounts..
Your VPN services product is not among these 18? Tell us what it is for and who it serves, and we will consider it. The decision is editorial, and the ground rules are set out under software advice.
