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Best VPNs for Mac in 2026

32 apps
Research read 10 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

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
2

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

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

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

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

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

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
8

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
9

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
10

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
11

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
12

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
13

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
14

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
15

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
16

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
17

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
18

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
19

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
20

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
21

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
22

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
23

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
24

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
25

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

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