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Avira Phantom VPN vs CyberGhost
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Avira Phantom VPN if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you're in its core audience: travelers, public wi-fi users
C
Choose CyberGhost if…
- you want to trial it before paying
- you work on Linux, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: streamers, gamers
Side by side
Feature Avira Phantom VPN CyberGhost
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOSWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome
CompanyAvira—
Full feature lists
A Avira Phantom VPN
- AES-256 encryption of web traffic
- Virtual IP address that changes with each connection
- Selectable virtual server locations
- 500 MB free data per month
- Unlimited data on Pro plan
- Kill switch in Pro for Windows
- No-logs policy
C CyberGhost
- Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Linux
- Chrome browser extension
- Apps for Fire TV, Android TV and Apple TV
- Router and smart TV setup
- Dedicated IP add-on
- No-logs VPN policy
- Servers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe
- Windows Security Suite
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Avira Phantom VPN
Phantom VPN FreeFree
Phantom VPN ProNot stated on page
CyberGhost
Paid. Plan details aren't published.
Strengths and limitations
Avira Phantom VPN
- Free plan with 500 MB of data each month
- Apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
- AES-256 encryption and a stated no-logs policy
- Refunds within 14 days on monthly plans and 60 days on annual plans
- Free plan is limited to 500 MB per month
- Kill switch only in Pro for Windows
- Not available for use inside India
- Pro price isn't shown in the page text
CyberGhost
- 45-day money-back guarantee
- Apps for desktop, mobile, TV and routers
- Dedicated IP option
- Site available in over 20 languages
- Prices are not shown on the home page
- No pricing page was available
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