A
ACensorship-resistant VPN app with paid, free and self-hosted server options
Free, from $3.30/mo
VPNFull list
VPN apps and services for privacy, streaming, travel and remote work.
23 tools8 with a free plan2 with an API4 open source
23 tools
AA
Free, from $3.30/mo
A
Censorship-resistant VPN app with paid, free and self-hosted server options
Obfuscation & anti-censorshipFree planOpen source
N
N
From $2.99/mo
B
BFree VPN app with optional Premium for streaming, gaming and private browsing
Free, from $6/mo
B
Free, from $6/mo
M
MM
From $5.61/mo
P
PP
From $2.40/mo
P
PSwiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
Free, from $3.49/mo
P
Free, from $3.49/mo
P
Swiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
VPNFree planOpen source
P
PP
From $1.69/mo
T
TFree and premium VPN for streaming, gaming and private browsing on any device
Free, from $3.33/mo
T
Free, from $3.33/mo
V
VEncrypted VPN with 20,000+ servers in 100+ locations for up to 15 devices
From $3.70/mo
V
From $3.70/mo
V
VV
From $1.99/mo
S
SS
Paid
T
TT
See site
E
EE
Paid
F
FFree VPN with unlimited traffic and no sign-up, plus a 100+ location Premium plan
Freemium
F
Freemium
F
Free VPN with unlimited traffic and no sign-up, plus a 100+ location Premium plan
VPNFree plan
W
W
Freemium
P
Open-source VPN with unlimited devices, no-logs policy and servers in 113 countries
From $2.03/mo
P
From $2.03/mo
P
Open-source VPN with unlimited devices, no-logs policy and servers in 113 countries
VPNOpen source
T
T
Paid
H
HH
Freemium
I
II
See site
V
VV
Paid
A
A
Freemium
A
Free VPN with 500 MB monthly data for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS users
VPNFree plan
C
C
Paid
S
S
See site
How to choose vpn tools
Most VPNs in this list do the same basic job, so the useful differences come from a few specific things.
Pricing model. Some have a real free tier. Proton VPN has a free plan, Windscribe gives you a monthly data allowance, Avira Phantom VPN includes 500 MB a month, and FreeVPNPlanet offers unlimited traffic with no sign-up. Among paid plans, listed starting prices go from $1.69/mo (PureVPN) to $5.61/mo (Mullvad's flat €5 rate).
Open source and self-hosting. If you want to see the code, Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN, Private Internet Access and Amnezia VPN are open source. Amnezia also lets you run it on your own server.
Platform coverage. Check that your devices are supported, Linux in particular. Proton VPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN and PIA list Linux, but Turbo VPN and Hotspot Shield don't.
Extras and special use cases. Surfshark, VeePN and IPVanish bundle antivirus. VyprVPN and Amnezia focus on getting around censorship. TorGuard offers dedicated and residential IPs.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free VPNs worth considering?
Several listed tools have free options: Proton VPN (free plan), Windscribe (monthly free data allowance), Avira Phantom VPN (500 MB per month), FreeVPNPlanet (unlimited traffic, no sign-up), plus Turbo VPN, Betternet, Hotspot Shield and Amnezia VPN, which have free tiers alongside paid plans.
How much does a VPN cost?
Listed starting prices run from about $1.69/mo (PureVPN) and $1.99/mo (VeePN) up to $5.61/mo for Mullvad VPN's flat €5 monthly rate. Betternet Premium starts at $6/mo. Most others start between $2 and $4 a month. Some tools, such as ExpressVPN, Surfshark and CyberGhost, have no starting price in our listing.
What should I look for when choosing a VPN?
Check whether the provider describes a no-logs policy, whether its apps run on all your devices (including Linux if you need it), and how many devices one plan covers. PIA allows unlimited devices, while VPN Proxy Master covers up to 15. If transparency matters to you, check whether the client is open source.
What are the alternatives to a standard consumer VPN?
Amnezia VPN can run on a server you host yourself. TorGuard sells dedicated and residential IPs. Speedify isn't a typical VPN: it combines Wi-Fi, cellular, Starlink and Ethernet connections into one link.