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| VPN Provider | NordVPN 4.8 Editor's Choice | Surfshark 4.6 | ExpressVPN 4.7 | CyberGhost 4.4 | ProtonVPN 4.5 | Private Internet Access 4.3 | Mullvad VPN 4.5 | IPVanish 4.2 | VyprVPN 4.1 | TunnelBear 3.9 | Windscribe 4.0 | Hotspot Shield 3.8 | StrongVPN 3.7 | PureVPN 3.9 | Atlas VPN 3.8 | PrivateVPN 4.0 | TorGuard 4.0 | AirVPN 3.8 | IVPN 4.1 | Mozilla VPN 4.0 | Hide.me 4.1 | ZenMate VPN 3.6 | PrivadoVPN 3.9 | HMA VPN 3.5 | Astrill VPN 3.7 | Perfect Privacy 3.8 | Goose VPN 3.4 | Trust.Zone 3.5 | FastestVPN 3.6 | OVPN 4.0 | CactusVPN 3.5 | Betternet 3.0 | Speedify 3.8 | VPN Unlimited 3.7 | NordLayer 4.1 | Perimeter 81 4.0 | Urban VPN 2.5 | X-VPN 3.2 |
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Overall Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 | 4/5 | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | 4/5 | 4.1/5 | 3.6/5 | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.7/5 | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.6/5 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 3/5 | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 | 4.1/5 | 4/5 | 2.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
Monthly Price | $12.99/mo | $15.45/mo | $12.95/mo | $12.99/mo | $9.99/mo | $11.95/mo | $5/mo | $12.99/mo | $15/mo | $9.99/mo | $9/mo | $12.99/mo | $11.99/mo | $12.95/mo | $11.99/mo | $9.9/mo | $9.99/mo | $7/mo | $6/mo | $9.99/mo | $9.95/mo | $10.99/mo | $10.99/mo | $12.99/mo | $30/mo | $12.99/mo | $12.99/mo | $8.88/mo | $10/mo | $11/mo | $6.99/mo | $12.99/mo | $14.99/mo | $9.99/mo | $8/mo | $10/mo | $0/mo | $11.99/mo |
Best Price (2yr plan) | $2.99/mo | $1.99/mo | $8.32/mo | $2.03/mo | $2.49/mo | $2.19/mo | $5/mo | $3.99/mo | $8.33/mo | $4.99/mo | $5.75/mo | $7.99/mo | $3.97/mo | $1.99/mo | $1.82/mo | $3.82/mo | $4.99/mo | $4.08/mo | $5/mo | $4.99/mo | $2.59/mo | $2.22/mo | $1.99/mo | $2.99/mo | $12.5/mo | $8.95/mo | $2.99/mo | $2.33/mo | $1.11/mo | $4.99/mo | $2.77/mo | $7.99/mo | $5.99/mo | $5/mo | $6/mo | $8/mo | $0/mo | $5.99/mo |
Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 45 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 0 days | 3 days | 45 days | 30 days | 31 days | 30 days | 30 days | 7 days | 3 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 7 days | 7 days | 30 days | 10 days | 31 days | 10 days | 30 days | 45 days | 30 days | 30 days | 14 days | 30 days | 0 days | 30 days |
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Total Servers | 7,400+ | 4,500+ | 3,000+ | 11,690+ | 15,000+ | 35,000+ | 800+ | 2,400+ | 700+ | 5,000+ | 700+ | 3,200+ | 950+ | 6,500+ | 1,000+ | 200+ | 3,000+ | 300+ | 100+ | 500+ | 2,400+ | 4,800+ | 350+ | 1,080+ | 300+ | 55+ | 130+ | 200+ | 800+ | 102+ | 39+ | 100+ | 1,200+ | 3,000+ | 60+ | 700+ | 80+ | 8,000+ |
Countries | 118 | 100 | 105 | 100 | 120 | 91 | 43 | 90 | 70 | 47 | 69 | 80 | 46 | 78 | 49 | 63 | 50 | 23 | 37 | 30 | 89 | 81 | 66 | 210 | 56 | 25 | 30 | 107 | 52 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 60 | 80 | 33 | 50 | 81 | 60 |
Simultaneous Devices | 10 | Unlimited | 8 | 7 | 10 | Unlimited | 5 | Unlimited | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 | 12 | 10 | Unlimited | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 10 | Unlimited | 10 | 5 | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 | 10 | 6 | Unlimited | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Unlimited | 5 |
Speed Score | 94% | 90% | 96% | 85% | 88% | 82% | 91% | 85% | 83% | 78% | 80% | 92% | 79% | 81% | 84% | 80% | 85% | 82% | 85% | 88% | 84% | 78% | 82% | 80% | 75% | 80% | 72% | 77% | 78% | 87% | 75% | 65% | 89% | 78% | 88% | 85% | 60% | 75% |
Security Score | 98% | 95% | 97% | 90% | 99% | 92% | 99% | 88% | 90% | 85% | 87% | 80% | 84% | 82% | 83% | 86% | 88% | 91% | 96% | 90% | 89% | 80% | 85% | 78% | 85% | 95% | 78% | 82% | 80% | 93% | 82% | 65% | 80% | 82% | 94% | 95% | 55% | 70% |
Streaming Score | 95% | 92% | 98% | 88% | 80% | 75% | 60% | 78% | 75% | 65% | 82% | 85% | 80% | 83% | 80% | 88% | 70% | 55% | 50% | 60% | 75% | 82% | 78% | 75% | 70% | 55% | 70% | 65% | 75% | 70% | 80% | 55% | 78% | 80% | 50% | 45% | 50% | 72% |
Protocols | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | LightwayOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPN | WireGuardOpenVPN | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNChameleon | OpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2Stealth | HydraOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardIKEv2 | OpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | OpenVPNWireGuard | WireGuardOpenVPN | WireGuard | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2SoftEther | OpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | OpenVPNIKEv2 | OpenVPNWireGuardStealthVPNOpenWeb | OpenVPNIPSecSSH | OpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNL2TP | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPN | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2SSTPL2TP | Catapult HydraIKEv2 | OpenVPNCustom | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2 | WireGuardOpenVPNIPSec | OpenVPN | OpenVPNIKEv2 |
Encryption | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 |
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Quick Comparison
Here's how the top VPNs compare in key categories
Best Overall
Excellent balance of speed, security, and features. Our top pick for most users.
Best Value
Unlimited devices at the lowest price. Perfect for families and budget-conscious users.
Fastest VPN
Consistently the fastest VPN in our tests. Best for streaming and gaming.
Best Security
Swiss-based with Secure Core servers. Open source and audited for maximum privacy.
Most Servers
Massive server network with proven no-logs policy. Unlimited connections included.
Best Free Option
Only trustworthy free VPN with no data limits or ads. Limited servers but fully secure.
How We Compare VPNs
Speed Testing
We test download and upload speeds across 50+ server locations using standardized conditions. Speeds are measured multiple times and averaged.
Security Analysis
We evaluate encryption protocols, check for DNS/WebRTC leaks, review privacy policies, and consider the jurisdiction of each provider.
Streaming Tests
We test each VPN with Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, and other popular streaming services across multiple regions.
Value Assessment
We compare pricing, features, and performance to determine which VPNs offer the best value for money at each price point.
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