Find My VPN
Tell us where and how you'll use it. We'll explain why each provider fits, not just rank them.
Question 1 of 4
Where will you use it?
This changes which evidence matters.
Our VPN shortlist
8 providers passed our minimum requirements. Quality scores use our standard weights, before your priorities.
Provisional scores. These come from documented features, published audits and published independent testing. They'll change once our own speed and streaming tests are complete. Every fact links to its source on the provider's profile.
| Provider | Quality score | Best for | Intro price | Renews at | True 3-year cost | Devices | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN | 8.9 | Privacy-minded people, and anyone who wants to try a VPN free before paying | $3.49/mo | $83.88 per year | $167.64 $4.66/mo | 10 devices at once (1 on the free plan) | 16 Oct 2026 Verified |
| ExpressVPN | 8.8 | Beginners and travelers who want a polished app that just works | $2.99/mo | $99.95 per year | $150.35 $4.18/mo | 10 devices at once on Basic (12 Advanced, 14 Pro) | 16 Oct 2026 Verified |
| NordVPN | 8.7 | Travelers who want fast connections and their usual streaming services abroad | $3.49/mo | $139.08 per year | $198.54 $5.51/mo | 10 devices at once | 16 Oct 2026 Verified |
| Mullvad VPN | 8.7 | Reducing tracking and keeping activity private, with no long-term commitment | €5/mo (about $5.40) | €5 per month, unchanged | $195.00 $5.42/mo | 5 devices at once | 16 Oct 2026 Verified |
| Surfshark | 8.4 | Families and households covering many devices on one subscription | $2.49/mo | About $79 per year (varies by plan length) | $126.48 $3.51/mo | Unlimited devices | 16 Oct 2026 Verified |
| CyberGhost | 8.3 | Streaming fans who want the longest money-back window on our list | $2.19/mo | $56.94 per year (confirm at checkout) | $104.39 $2.90/mo | 7 devices at once | 23 Oct 2026 Verified |
| Private Internet Access | 8.1 | Budget-conscious households who want to pay once for three years | $2.03/mo | About $48–$50 per year after the 3-year term (varies by billing cycle) | $73.08 $2.03/mo | Unlimited devices | 16 Oct 2026 Verified |
| Windscribe | 8.0 | Trying a VPN free, and privacy-minded people who value court-tested no-logs claims | $5.75/mo | $69 per year (same at renewal) | $207.00 $5.75/mo | Unlimited devices | 23 Oct 2026 Verified |
Evaluated, not shortlisted. PureVPN: We couldn't confirm an independent no-logs audit within the last three years, one of our minimum requirements. Its most recent published KPMG report is from February 2023. We'll re-evaluate if a newer audit is published.
Still being evaluated: IVPN, IPVanish, PrivadoVPN, hide.me. A provider isn't missing from the shortlist because of commission; it's missing because we haven't finished checking it or it didn't meet our requirements. How we evaluate