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Best Gaming VPNs in 2026

Gaming VPNs are tools for players comparing VPN options for gaming. This list helps you compare supported platforms, pricing models, free plans, free trials, and open-source code.

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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.

    9.2 Free plan Visit site
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    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
  3. 3

    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.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    TunnelBear

    by TunnelBear
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

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

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $3.33/mo Visit site
  7. 7

    CyberGhost VPN

    by CyberGhost VPN
    Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    CyberGhost VPN combines broad platform support with a seven-device limit and servers in 100 countries. Buyers should compare the listed paid plans and note that one plan has no price provided.

    6.6 Visit site
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    Norton VPN

    by Norton VPN
    Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

    Norton VPN offers broad platform coverage, multiple protocols, and privacy controls including a no-log policy and verified audit.

    6.3 From $79.99/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    ExpressVPN

    by ExpressVPN
    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose ExpressVPN if you want its broad device support, advertised server coverage, and VPN features such as a kill switch and WireGuard.

    6.1 From $2.99/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Mullvad VPN

    by Mullvad VPN
    Paid WindowsMacLinux+2

    Mullvad VPN lists broad platform coverage, a kill switch, WireGuard and a verified no-logs audit.

    5.9 From €5/mo Visit site
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    IPVanish

    Paid iPhoneMacWindows

    IPVanish combines a core VPN with optional antivirus and other security tools. Plan differences and the Windows/macOS limit for Threat Protection Pro are important when choosing a tier.

    5.8 Visit site
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    NordVPN

    by NordVPN
    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose NordVPN if you want streaming and torrent support, broad platform coverage, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.

    5.8 3-day trial Visit site
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    Private Internet Access

    by Private Internet Access
    Paid WindowsMacLinux+2

    Choose Private Internet Access if you want a paid VPN with support for streaming, torrent use, and five listed platforms.

    5.7 From $3.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    PureVPN

    by PureVPN
    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    PureVPN offers broad platform coverage, 10-device connections, and several listed privacy and traffic features.

    5.6 From $57.95/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Surfshark

    by Surfshark
    Paid AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Pick Surfshark if you want a VPN with broad device support, streaming and torrenting support, and unlimited simultaneous connections on a paid subscription.

    5.5 7-day trial Visit site
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    VyprVPN

    by VyprVPN
    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    VyprVPN combines broad platform support, multiple protocols and privacy features, including an audited no-log claim. Consider the paid-only model and unlisted pricing before subscribing.

    5.1 Visit site
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    StrongVPN

    by Ziff Davis
    Paid WindowsMacAndroid+1
    4.8 Visit site

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Before choosing, confirm that a tool runs on your platform—macOS, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, or web. Check whether a free plan or trial fits your needs, and review the licence if code access matters.

Questions

Which platforms do these gaming VPNs support?

The listed tools run on macOS, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, or the web. Check the individual listing for the platform you need.

Are free plans available?

A free plan is offered by tools in this category. Check the individual listing to see whether its plan fits your needs.

Can I try a gaming VPN for free?

A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Review the individual listing for trial details before signing up.

Are any of these VPNs open source?

Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Read the software licence to confirm what you can inspect or change.

What pricing models are available?

The category includes paid and freemium pricing models. Check the individual listing for the model attached to a tool.

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