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Best VPN Services in 2026

VPN services route your internet traffic through a VPN connection, and their listed features offer different ways to compare privacy, access, and cost. Compared on kill switch, WireGuard support, and verified no-logs audits, the services also vary in server countries, streaming support, and torrent support. Proton VPN, Windscribe, and Hotspot Shield are among the options shown. Check the number of simultaneous devices supported, whether a free plan is available, and the paid-from price. Which details matter most will depend on how you plan to use a VPN, so weigh the listed protections and access features against your own needs.

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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.

    9.2 Free plan · paid from $3/mo 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.

    9.2 Free plan Visit site
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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.

    9.1 Free plan 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.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    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
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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.

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

    by VeePN
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

    VeePN lists a free plan and paid options with device limits from five to 20. Review the term and first-period total for a paid plan before choosing one.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo (annual) 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.

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

    7.5 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Amnezia VPN

    by Amnezia VPN
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Amnezia VPN offers both a limited free service and a self-hosted setup, with platform-dependent split tunneling.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $3.30/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Pritunl

    by Pritunl
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Pritunl combines VPN access with advanced controls, network linking, and auditing. Its plans keep users and devices unlimited, while paid pricing is based on each server.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    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.

    7.4 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.

    7.4 Free plan 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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    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.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    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.

    7.3 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    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.

    7.2 Free plan · 7-day trial 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.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Eddie

    Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

    Eddie combines broad provider compatibility with leak prevention, alternate tunneling, and detailed controls. Linux users should check the nftables limitation before relying on Network Lock.

    7.1 Free plan 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.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $3.33/mo 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.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
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    VPN360

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows

    VPN360 offers free and paid VPN access with streaming, gaming, and several listed security controls.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo · 45-day trial Visit site
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    Browsec VPN

    by Browsec VPN
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Browsec offers browser and device-wide VPN options, with a free tier and Premium plans supporting up to five devices or profiles. Connection reliability can vary in heavily censored regions.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $2.76/mo (annual) Visit site

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