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Best Free VPN Services in 2026

A free VPN may suit you if you want to explore a VPN without starting with a paid plan, but the free offerings can differ in important ways. Compared on free data allowance, device limit, server choice and speed policy, these entries also show whether ads appear on the free plan. Review the logging policy, and check paid-from pricing if you might consider a paid option later. hide.me, Proton VPN and TunnelBear are among the named services to compare. Think about how much data you expect to use, which devices you need to connect and whether server choice matters to you.

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    AdGuard VPN

    by AdGuard VPN
    Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+5

    AdGuard VPN lists broad platform coverage, 62 server countries, and support for streaming and torrents. Readers should note the absence of a verified no-logs audit and WireGuard support.

    9.3 Free plan Visit site
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    hide.me

    by hide.me
    Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+5

    Choose hide.me if you want a VPN with broad platform availability and listed support for streaming, torrents, WireGuard and a kill switch.

    9.1 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Windscribe

    by Windscribe
    Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Windscribe offers a free tier, location-based Build-A-Plan, and Pro subscriptions with unlimited data.

    8.5 Free plan · paid from $3/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    Avira Phantom VPN Free

    by Avira Phantom VPN Free
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

    Choose Avira Phantom VPN Free if a 500 MB/month allowance and its bundled security and maintenance utilities fit your needs.

    7.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    Betternet Free

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

    Consider Betternet Free if you want a VPN with a free plan, streaming support, and a 10-device allowance. Its listed apps cover four desktop and mobile operating systems.

    7.6 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Bitdefender Premium VPN

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Bitdefender Premium VPN combines encryption, streaming support, and ad and tracker controls across four listed platforms.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $2.92/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Bitmask

    by Bitmask
    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+2

    Choose Bitmask if you want a free, open-source VPN app with vetted provider connections, circumvention tools, or self-hosting.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    Cloudflare WARP

    by Cloudflare WARP
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    WARP combines encrypted traffic with multiple connection modes and broad platform support.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Hotspot Shield

    by Hotspot Shield
    Free plan WindowsMacLinux+2

    Hotspot Shield offers a free tier and paid plans with different device allowances. Check the Basic plan’s data and speed limits against your needs, or compare the paid tiers’ prices and device counts.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    iTop VPN

    by iTop VPN
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Choose iTop VPN if you want a VPN for one of its four supported platforms and value the listed streaming, torrent, or kill switch support.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    PrivadoVPN

    by PrivadoVPN
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    PrivadoVPN offers both a limited free plan and paid plans for up to 10 connections. Its listed features include streaming and torrent support, a kill switch, and WireGuard support.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $1.11/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Proton VPN

    by Proton VPN
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Proton VPN offers a free plan with no data limits, alongside paid plans listed as free.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  13. 13

    Psiphon

    by Psiphon
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Psiphon provides network access without an account and offers free and paid plan options. Check the platform requirements and connection limits before relying on it for a particular use.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    RiseupVPN

    by RiseupVPN
    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

    RiseupVPN offers a free, no-registration client across four platforms, with stated limits on the information in its logs.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Speedify

    by Speedify
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Speedify lists a free option, multiple platform choices, and plan types for individual, family, team, and router use. Review the stated allowances and prices for the plan type you need.

    7.2 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    TunnelBear

    by TunnelBear
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

    TunnelBear offers a limited free plan and paid options for personal browsing or business teams.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $3.33/mo Visit site
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    Turbo VPN

    by Turbo VPN
    Free plan WindowsMaciPhone+1

    Turbo VPN offers a free option and paid plans, with a listed 10-device limit and support for streaming and torrents. Review the plan’s billing term and supported platforms before choosing.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) Visit site
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    VPN Proxy Master

    by VPN Proxy Master
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    Choose VPN Proxy Master if you want a VPN with a free plan, broad listed platform coverage, and support for streaming, torrenting, and WireGuard.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $3.33/mo Visit site
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    VPNIFY

    by VPNIFY
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

    Choose VPNIFY if you want a VPN app with a free, no-account connection option across Android, iOS, or macOS.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    ZoogVPN Free

    by ZoogVPN Free
    Free plan WindowsMacLinux+2

    ZoogVPN Free offers a one-device free plan alongside paid options for up to 10 devices. Check the stated billing term for each paid plan, since the one-year and two-year listings use different terms.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
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    Cap VPN

    Free plan WindowsMaciPhone+1

    Cap VPN offers broad platform coverage, a no-logs statement, and a free starting option.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $1.99 Visit site
  22. 22

    BBVPN

    Free plan iPhoneAndroid

    BBVPN offers mobile users a free VPN with broad server selection, unlimited stated speed, and a no-logs policy.

    6.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Free VPN

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

    Choose Free VPN if you want a no-cost VPN option with a broad server choice and access across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Look elsewhere if ads on the free plan are a concern.

    6.4 Free plan · paid from $7.99 Visit site
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    Hola VPN

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    Hola VPN is worth considering if you want a free plan with broad server choice and unlimited speed across several platforms. Look elsewhere if clarity about logging practices is a priority.

    6.4 Free plan · paid from $2.99/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Lantern

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3
    6.4 Free plan · paid from $4/mo (annual) Visit site

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