All providers at a glance

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TotalVPN

Editor's #1 · All-in-one

VPN + antivirus + ad blocker bundle with unlimited devices and 30-day money-back guarantee.

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CyberGhost

Streaming · 45-day refund

11,000+ servers in 100 countries with one-click streaming profiles and an industry-leading 45-day refund window.

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Private Internet Access

Open-source · Court-tested

35,000+ servers, open-source apps and a court-proven no-logs policy. Unlimited simultaneous connections.

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Surfshark

Unlimited devices · CleanWeb

Unlimited simultaneous connections, CleanWeb ad blocker and a 10 Gbps server backbone for streaming.

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ExpressVPN

Premium · Lightway protocol

3,000+ servers across 105 countries with the proprietary Lightway protocol and TrustedServer RAM-only tech.

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ProtonVPN

Privacy-purist · Swiss-based

Switzerland-based with open-source apps, Secure Core multi-hop and a verified zero-logs policy. Free tier available.

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NordVPN

NordLynx · Threat Protection

6,000+ servers in 110+ countries with the NordLynx protocol, Threat Protection malware blocker and Panama jurisdiction.

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HMA (HideMyAss)

210+ countries · IP Shuffle

One of the widest country footprints in the industry, with Lightning Connect and IP Shuffle rotation.

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PureVPN

Feature-rich · 31-day refund

6,500+ servers in 70+ countries with port forwarding, dedicated IP, split tunneling and a 31-day refund window.

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Hotspot Shield

Catapult Hydra · Free tier

Proprietary Catapult Hydra protocol designed for speed. Both free and premium tiers available.

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Avira VPN

German engineering · Bundle

Part of Avira's broader security suite. German-engineered with EU-friendly jurisdiction and a free tier.

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PrivateVPN

Compact · Personal support

Sweden-based provider with a compact server fleet, personal support and dedicated streaming configurations.

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UltraVPN

Beginner-friendly · Single-tier

Cross-platform apps with a simplified pricing structure. Focus on the core VPN essentials without overwhelming extras.

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SaferVPN

Auto Pilot · Streamlined

Streamlined VPN with one-click "Auto Pilot" server selection. Focus on essentials with no learning curve.

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VyprVPN

Chameleon · Owned servers

Proprietary Chameleon protocol designed to bypass deep packet inspection. Operates its entire server network in-house.

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Mullvad VPN

Privacy-purist · Anonymous accounts

Sweden-based privacy-purist VPN with anonymous 16-digit account numbers, flat €5/mo pricing and multiple independent audits published in full.

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Hide.me

Malaysia · Non-Eyes jurisdiction

Long-running Malaysian consumer VPN with broad multi-protocol support, audited no-logs claim and a 10 GB free tier.

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TunnelBear

Beginner-friendly · Annual audits

Toronto-based VPN owned by McAfee with a playful UI, 2 GB free tier and one of the longest-running annual independent-audit programmes.

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Windscribe

10 GB free · R.O.B.E.R.T. blocker

Feature-dense Toronto-based VPN with a generous 10 GB free tier, the customisable R.O.B.E.R.T. blocker and à la carte "Build a Plan" pricing.

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IPVanish

Unlimited devices · Owned servers

US-based VPN with unlimited simultaneous connections, an owned-and-operated server fleet and strong native apps for Fire TV and Firestick.

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StrongVPN

StrongDNS · 12 devices

Long-running US-based VPN with bundled StrongDNS smart-DNS for non-VPN devices and a 12-device cap on a single subscription.

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Avast SecureLine VPN

Mimic protocol · Avast One bundle

Czech-based VPN from the Avast / Gen Digital security ecosystem, with the proprietary Mimic obfuscation protocol and tight integration with Avast One.

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Atlas VPN

Discontinued · April 2024

Atlas VPN was shut down by parent Nord Security in April 2024. Existing customers were migrated to NordVPN. Page preserved as editorial archive.

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TotalAV

+ VPNEditor's #1 · All-in-one

All-in-one antivirus, VPN and system optimizer with multi-platform coverage and 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Bitdefender

+ VPNLab-test winner · Romania

Industry-leading malware detection in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives benchmarks, with AI-driven multi-layer ransomware protection.

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Norton 360

+ VPNTrusted brand · 60-day refund

Comprehensive 360 bundle: antivirus, smart firewall, VPN, password manager, cloud backup and dark web monitoring.

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Kaspersky

+ VPNTop detection · Safe Money

Top detection rates in AV-Comparatives benchmarks with Safe Money sandboxed banking and strong anti-phishing.

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McAfee

+ VPNUnlimited devices · ID monitoring

Total Protection bundle with VPN, ID monitoring and unlimited device coverage on the top tiers. Long-established brand since 1987.

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Avira

+ VPNGerman · Free tier available

German engineering since 1986 with cloud-based detection. One of the strongest free antivirus tiers on the market.

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Avast

+ VPNCzech · Free tier & Avast One

One of the most widely deployed consumer antivirus brands, founded in Prague in 1988 — strong free tier, Avast One bundle, Gen Digital backbone.

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AVG

+ VPNCzech heritage · AVG Ultimate

Czech-rooted Grisoft brand from 1991, now part of Gen Digital — capable free tier, AVG Internet Security and AVG Ultimate bundles.

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ESET

+ VPNSlovakia · NOD32 engine

Independently held Slovakian operator with the legendary NOD32 engine — class-leading lightweight scanner and consistent top-tier lab certifications.

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F-Secure

+ VPNFinland · Total bundle

Helsinki-based since 1988 — F-Secure Total bundle with antivirus, FREEDOME VPN and ID Protection. EU jurisdiction outside 5/9 Eyes.

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Trend Micro

+ VPNTokyo · Smart Protection Network

Tokyo-listed independent operator with Smart Protection Network cloud detection, Pay Guard hardened banking browser and Folder Shield ransomware protection.

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Sophos Home

UK · Intercept X engine

Enterprise-grade Intercept X engine ported into a consumer product, with web-dashboard remote management across up to 10 devices.

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Panda

+ VPNSpain · Cloud-first detection

Spanish brand founded 1990, now WatchGuard-owned — Collective Intelligence cloud-first detection, free tier and unlimited devices on Premium.

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Malwarebytes

+ VPNAnti-PUP heritage · 60-day refund

Started as the de facto second-opinion scanner — now full Premium AV with exploit mitigation, Browser Guard and an exceptional 60-day refund window.

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Webroot

+ VPNCloud-first · <5 MB installer

Class-leading lightweight footprint with cloud-first detection, journal-and-rollback file protection and a 70-day money-back guarantee.

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