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Best VPNs for Iran in 2026

VPNs for Iran can help you compare services that run on Windows, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, or the web. This list covers paid, freemium, and free-plan options, plus services with trial periods.

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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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    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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    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.

    7.2 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.

    7.2 Free plan 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.

    7.1 Free plan 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.

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

    6.5 Visit site
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    Malwarebytes Privacy VPN

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    6.3 Free plan Visit site
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    OrbVPN

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.2 Free plan · paid from $1.75/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Astrill VPN

    by Astrill VPN
    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    Astrill VPN offers broad platform coverage, 58 listed server countries, and five household connections per plan. Its subscriptions are paid only, with terms ranging from monthly to two-year billing.

    6.1 From $15/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    AzireVPN

    by AzireVPN
    Paid WebWindowsMac+2

    AzireVPN offers broad platform coverage, five-device connections, and listed privacy and protocol features.

    6.1 From €3.75/mo (annual) 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.

    6.0 From $2.99/mo (annual) Visit site
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    RookVPN

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    6.0 Free plan · paid from $3 Visit site
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    IVPN

    by IVPN
    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    IVPN pairs a verified no-logs audit with support for multiple platforms, WireGuard, torrenting, and a kill switch.

    5.9 Visit site
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    Le VPN

    by Le VPN
    Paid WindowsMacLinux+2

    Le VPN offers five-platform coverage and a 10-device allowance on both listed plans. Its streaming, torrent, kill-switch and WireGuard features are clearly stated, but every option is paid.

    5.9 From $4.95/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Toggle VPN

    by Toggle VPN
    Free trial WindowsMaciPhone+1

    Toggle VPN offers multi-platform access, a 10-device allowance, and listed support for streaming and torrents.

    5.9 From $11.99/mo · 7-day trial 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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    Mozilla VPN

    by Mozilla VPN
    Paid AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Mozilla VPN offers device-wide traffic protection, multiple routing options and apps across desktop and mobile platforms.

    5.8 From $4.99/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.

    5.8 From €5/mo Visit site
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    NymVPN

    by NymVPN
    Paid WindowsMacLinux+2

    NymVPN combines five platform options, 70 server countries, and support for 10 devices. Its paid plans differ by billing term, with a 7-day trial noted for the annual option.

    5.8 From $4/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    cryptostorm

    by cryptostorm
    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    cryptostorm provides broad protocol, platform, and privacy-related controls, including multihop and obfuscation options.

    5.7 Visit site
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    OVPN

    by OVPN
    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    OVPN offers broad platform coverage, streaming and torrent support, WireGuard, and term-based device allowances. Check current pricing and whether its listed country coverage fits your needs.

    5.7 Visit site
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    Specter VPN

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    5.7 Free plan · paid from $2.29/mo (annual) Visit site
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    YPtun

    Free plan AndroidLinuxWindows
    5.7 Free plan 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.

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

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Check the platform support and the features that matter for your connection, such as obfuscated traffic, a stealth protocol, a no-logs policy, simultaneous devices, and server locations. If code access matters, review the licence; for a free trial or plan, check its limits and terms before choosing.

Questions

Do these VPNs have free plans?

A free plan is offered by services on this list. Check the plan's limits and terms before relying on it.

Can I try a VPN before paying?

A free trial is offered by services on this list. Trial periods differ, so review the duration and renewal terms.

Which devices can these VPNs run on?

Platforms represented here include Windows, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, and the web. Check a service's page for its supported platforms.

What privacy features can I compare?

The comparison covers obfuscated traffic, stealth protocol, no-logs policy, simultaneous devices, and server locations.

Are any of these VPNs open source?

Open-source code is offered by services on this list. Review the licence to see whether the code you need is available to read or change.

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