Free option
Proton VPN
A free plan with no data limit, according to Proton. Compare paid plans if you need more location and device options.
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Explore your options, understand the features and see how a VPN affects your connection.
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Monthly plans
Mullvad VPN
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NordVPN
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| Provider | Explore | Plans and pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN | Free option | View official plans ↗ |
| Mullvad VPN | Monthly plans | View official plans ↗ |
| NordVPN | Subscription options | View official plans ↗ |
| Surfshark | Household options | View official plans ↗ |
| ExpressVPN | Apps and subscriptions | View official plans ↗ |
| TunnelBear | Explore a free plan | View official plans ↗ |
Check the full payment, renewal price, device limits and refund terms on the official site. Foreign-currency charges depend on your payment method.
What does a VPN do?
A VPN creates an encrypted connection between your device and its server. Websites generally see the VPN server’s address instead of your connection’s public IP.
What should you compare?
- Apps for every device you use
- Privacy policy and independent audit reports
- Nearby server options and performance
- Total subscription and renewal cost
Explore each VPN service
Free option
Proton VPN
A free plan with no data limit, according to Proton. Compare paid plans if you need more location and device options.
Visit official site ↗Monthly plans
Mullvad VPN
Check the current monthly price, supported devices and payment options before subscribing.
Visit official site ↗Subscription options
NordVPN
Compare the subscription tiers, introductory term and renewal total for the devices you use.
Visit official site ↗Household options
Surfshark
Review device coverage, included features and the full cost of the selected subscription.
Visit official site ↗Apps and subscriptions
ExpressVPN
Check support for your computer, phone, TV or router alongside the subscription terms.
Visit official site ↗Explore a free plan
TunnelBear
Compare the free and paid options, including any data limit, before choosing a plan.
Visit official site ↗Compare your connection with and without a VPN
Use the same device and test server for both tests, then compare download, upload and latency.
VPN questions, answered
Will a VPN make my internet faster?
Encryption and a different network route can change throughput and latency. Compare on the same connection; a VPN does not increase the speed of your broadband plan.
Does a VPN make me anonymous?
Signing into an account still identifies you to that service. Cookies, device information and the VPN provider itself also matter.
Can I try a free VPN?
Proton publishes a free plan with no data cap. Read the feature restrictions and privacy policy before installing any VPN.