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Editorial reviews of VPN services, dated and sourced, based on our own research and trustworthy sources.
15 reviewed VPN services · 15 with a featured verdict
Our picks
NordVPNNord Security
NordVPN
Nord Security
4.7
“We ran NordVPN for four weeks and it lived up to its reputation: high speeds, streaming worked everywhere, and the no-logs policy has been independently verified multiple times. On a two-year plan, the best all-round choice right now.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Our picks
SurfsharkSurfshark B.V.
Surfshark
Surfshark B.V.
4.6
“Unlimited devices for a few dollars a month is a combination nobody else matches. Speeds held up well in our tests and streaming worked fine. The best value in this lineup.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Private
Mullvad VPNMullvad VPN AB
Mullvad VPN
Mullvad VPN AB
4.6
“Mullvad plays no marketing games: flat price, no account, no logs. For pure privacy, this is the most honest service we know. For streaming, look elsewhere.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Private
Proton VPNProton AG
Proton VPN
Proton AG
4.5
“The only serious free VPN without a data cap, and the paid Plus plan handled streaming just fine in our tests. Swiss, open source, and audited: solid on every front.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Our picks
ExpressVPNExpressVPN
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN
4.4
“ExpressVPN has the most user-friendly apps we tested and the Lightway protocol is rock solid. You do pay noticeably more than the competition for fewer simultaneous devices.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Budget
CyberGhostCyberGhost S.A.
CyberGhost
CyberGhost S.A.
4.3
“A huge server network and a 45-day money-back guarantee on long plans. Speeds are good but not top-tier. For the promo price, you get a lot for your money.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Budget
Private Internet AccessPrivate Internet Access
Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access
4.2
“Open source apps, unlimited devices, and around two dollars a month on a long plan. The US jurisdiction scares off purists, but the no-logs policy has held up in court.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Free
WindscribeWindscribe Limited
Windscribe
Windscribe Limited
4.2
“The most generous free VPN we know, ad blocker included. Ten gigabytes a month covers light daily use. The paid version is flexible but not the cheapest.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Private
Mozilla VPNMozilla Corporation
Mozilla VPN
Mozilla Corporation
4.2
“Mullvad’s network with Mozilla’s name on it: the same WireGuard servers, sold by a company whose whole mission is an open internet. Small feature set, big trust.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Budget
IPVanishIPVanish
IPVanish
IPVanish
4.0
“A solid budget choice with unlimited connections, great for a whole family. It trails the leaders on streaming and reputation, but the price makes up for a lot.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Budget
PrivateVPNPrivateVPN Global AB
PrivateVPN
PrivateVPN Global AB
4.0
“A small Swedish provider that punches above its weight: streaming worked remarkably well in our tests and the long-plan price is among the lowest anywhere. The server network is modest.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Free
TunnelBearTunnelBear LLC
TunnelBear
TunnelBear LLC
3.9
“The friendliest introduction to VPNs: install, hit the button, done. The annual public security audit deserves real credit. Two free gigabytes is sadly more of a taster.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Free
PrivadoVPNPrivado Networks AG
PrivadoVPN
Privado Networks AG
3.9
“A young Swiss provider with a generous free plan of ten gigabytes a month. Fine as a starter or second VPN; for heavy use we stick with the established names.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
Budget
PureVPNPureVPN (GZ Systems)
PureVPN
PureVPN (GZ Systems)
3.9
“One of the cheapest serious options, with an always-on audit policy that lets KPMG check the no-logs claim unannounced. Speeds are decent rather than fast.”Editorial team, via VPNShortlist
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