VPN reviews
NordVPN review: the all-round benchmark
Fastest large network we track, multiple audits, real 7-day Android trial. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 9.4/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
Proton VPN review: the best genuinely free VPN
Proton VPN pairs a Swiss no-logs foundation with the only reputable free plan that has no data cap. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 9.2/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
ExpressVPN review: premium polish, premium price
Best-in-class apps and reliability; the price is the only real drawback. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 9.1/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
Surfshark review: unlimited devices, lowest real cost
One subscription covers every device you own, with a genuine 7-day app-store trial. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 9.0/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
Mullvad review: the privacy purist's VPN
No email, no discounts, no nonsense — a numbered account and €5 flat. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 8.7/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
CyberGhost review: longest refund window in the industry
45 days to change your mind, plus streaming-optimized servers. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 8.5/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
Windscribe review: the most flexible free plan
10 GB a month, ten countries, unlimited devices — Windscribe's free tier remains the most flexible. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 8.4/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
hide.me review: quietly excellent free tier
An audited no-logs policy and an unlimited-data free plan without ads. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 8.0/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
PrivadoVPN review: streaming-friendly free plan
10 GB free with city-level server choice and working streaming access. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 7.8/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
TunnelBear review: easiest VPN for beginners
Only 2 GB free per month, but every one of its 47 countries is available on the free tier. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 7.4/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
Hotspot Shield review: fast free daily allowance, with ads
500 MB every day on the speedy Hydra protocol — but a single US location and ads on mobile. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 7.2/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
Speedify review: the bonding VPN with a free tier
Combines Wi-Fi and cellular into one faster, more stable connection — 2 GB free monthly. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 7.0/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026
ZoogVPN review: small provider, honest free tier
10 GB a month across five real locations plus obfuscation — a solid lesser-known free plan. Sample editorial content pending full test cycle.
Score 6.9/10 · Updated Aug 1, 2026