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Best VPNs for Mac in 2026

VPNs for Mac are apps for people who want a VPN that runs on macOS. This list compares Mac support with options that also cover Windows, iOS, Android, Linux or the web.

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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
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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.

    7.7 Free plan · 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.

    7.2 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.

    7.1 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
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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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    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.

    6.2 From $79.99/yr · 7-day trial 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.

    6.0 From €3.75/mo (annual) Visit site
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    CactusVPN

    Paid WindowsMacLinux+2

    CactusVPN offers consistent 25-country coverage and unlimited devices across its plans, with streaming, torrent, kill-switch, and WireGuard support.

    6.0 From $5.83/mo (annual) · 3-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.

    6.0 From $2.99/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection

    by Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection offers broad platform coverage, streaming support, and controls for routing selected apps.

    6.0 7-day trial Visit site
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    X-VPN

    Free plan WindowsMacLinux+2

    X-VPN offers broad device coverage and a no-cost option with country selection.

    6.0 Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo Visit site
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    FastestVPN

    by FastestVPN
    Paid WindowsMacLinux+2

    FastestVPN combines broad device support with 49 server countries, activity support, and a verified no-logs audit.

    5.9 From $0.83/mo (annual) Visit site
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    HMA VPN

    by HMA VPN
    Paid WindowsMacLinux+2

    HMA VPN offers multi-platform access, a 210-country server listing, and features for streaming, torrenting, and connection protection.

    5.9 From $11.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Trust.Zone VPN

    by Trust.Zone VPN
    Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Trust.Zone VPN combines broad client coverage with streaming, torrent, P2P, and protocol support.

    5.9 3-day trial 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.

    5.8 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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    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.

    5.7 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.

    5.7 From €5/mo Visit site
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    Mysterium VPN

    Paid AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

    Mysterium VPN combines broad location choices with residential IP routing, streaming support, and common security controls.

    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.

    5.6 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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    PrivateVPN

    by PrivateVPN
    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    PrivateVPN offers broad platform coverage, multi-device access, and support for streaming, torrents, and WireGuard.

    5.6 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.

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

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a tool has a free plan or a trial, and whether its code is open source if that matters to you. When deciding, review the listed paid starting price along with Apple Silicon support, simultaneous connections, server countries, kill switch and menu-bar client support.

Questions

Do VPNs on this list have free plans?

Some tools include a free plan, while others require payment. Check the plan details for the tool you are considering.

Can I try a Mac VPN before paying?

Some listed tools include trial access. Trial length and terms vary, so check the individual tool's offer.

Which platforms do these VPNs support?

The list covers macOS VPN options, and individual entries may also list Windows, iOS, Android, Linux or web support. Check the platform list for the tool you want.

Which Mac capabilities should I review?

Review macOS app availability, Apple Silicon support, kill switch and menu-bar client support. The list also shows simultaneous connections and server countries.

Are any of these VPNs open source?

Some tools provide open-source code. Check a tool's licence if reading or changing the code matters to you.

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