Compare VPN Services by Price, Devices & Privacy

How to read the VPN comparison

The table lists 22 plans from 22 providers. Each row shows the plan name, score, simultaneous-device limit, server information, and introductory and renewal prices. Feature tags identify items such as an audited no-logs policy, streaming support or permission for P2P traffic. Use the filters to narrow the list before opening a plan’s review or deal details.

Start by matching the table to your actual use. For one laptop on café Wi-Fi, the lowest three-year cost and a device limit that covers your laptop may be enough. For a household, device capacity and TV-app availability can matter more than a low introductory offer. If privacy evidence is your priority, treat the audit tag as a prompt to read the report, not as a substitute for it.

The default sort is Recommended, but you can also sort by Lowest intro price or Lowest cost over 3 years. The page does not explain how the score out of 10 is calculated, so use it as a comparison column rather than assuming it measures a particular feature or guarantees a result.

Compare the full cost, not just the offer

An introductory monthly price applies only during the provider’s offer period. After that, the renewal rate may be higher. A plan that looks cheapest at sign-up can therefore cost more over a longer subscription than a plan with a less striking offer and a lower renewal rate.

For a like-for-like budget check, sort by Lowest cost over 3 years. That calculation includes the renewal price after the introductory period, rather than simply multiplying the opening rate across the whole term. The table displays monthly prices, and the page’s average-cost figure also takes the renewal rate into account. Prices were last synced 31 October 2026; check the deal page before paying, because an offer can change.

The displayed introductory monthly prices currently range from $0.83 to $5.01. Treat those figures as a way to spot plans to investigate, not as a complete cost comparison. Check the plan length, introductory period, renewal terms and any taxes shown at checkout. The table notes that prices are per month and may exclude VAT where the provider states this.

Check how many devices need protection

The Devices column is about simultaneous connections, not simply how many gadgets you own. Count the devices likely to use the VPN at the same time: phones, laptops, tablets and, if supported, televisions. A household with several people online together can reach a limit quickly, even if each person uses only one device.

Most listed plans show a numeric cap, while some show Unlimited. Check the displayed limit against your busiest normal evening, not an average day. If you want to cover a TV as well as personal devices, use the Apps for TV filter and confirm that the app supports your particular television or streaming device. A device allowance does not itself mean every device type has a dedicated app.

The cap is provider-stated, and the table does not explain how each provider enforces it. If you expect to connect many devices, read the plan terms and review before buying. Also check whether a router setup changes how the provider counts connections; do not assume it will bypass a stated limit.

Read server counts with your location in mind

The Servers column presents provider-stated server and country counts. A larger network may offer more choice, but the total does not tell you whether the provider has a server in the country you need. The table does not break every network down by country, and some plans show server counts as Not shown.

If you need a particular location, check the provider’s current server list before you subscribe. This matters for travel, local services and choosing an exit location close to you. A large global total is not proof of local coverage, and a missing figure in the table is not evidence that a provider has no servers; it means you should verify the detail directly.

What an audited no-logs tag tells you

A no-logs policy is a provider’s claim about what information it records. An independent audit can test that claim, but its value depends on the report’s scope, the systems examined and when the work took place. An audit is evidence about what was checked at that time, not a permanent guarantee about every current system or future practice.

The Audited no-logs policy tag helps you find plans for closer inspection. Open the provider’s own audit report and look for its date, the infrastructure and processes covered, and any limitations the auditor describes. Check whether the report is publicly available and whether it addresses the service you plan to use. A tag alone does not show that the whole network has been audited again recently.

If you are choosing mainly for privacy, make this check before paying rather than relying on a badge in a comparison row. You can also review the provider’s privacy policy and account requirements. These steps help you understand what the audit supports, without treating a no-logs label as proof that no data can ever be collected.

Streaming, P2P and choosing by use case

The Works with streaming services tag narrows the list, but it is not a promise that a named streaming library will be available whenever you connect. Streaming platforms can block VPN-associated IP addresses, and providers may rotate addresses as blocks change. Access can vary by service, location and time, so check the current plan details and be prepared for a connection to stop working.

For torrenting, start with the P2P/torrenting allowed filter. If you want to reduce the risk of your normal connection being exposed when a VPN tunnel drops, also look for a kill switch. A kill switch is intended to block traffic during a disconnection, but implementations differ and can fail; test for leaks rather than assuming the label proves protection. If your setup requires port forwarding, use that filter too and check the provider’s instructions. Availability and behaviour can vary by connection. Check local law yourself; this comparison is not legal advice.

• One laptop on public Wi-Fi: compare three-year cost and confirm the device allowance covers your use.
• A busy household: check simultaneous devices, TV apps and the devices each person uses at once.
• Streaming abroad: use the streaming tag as a shortlist, then verify current compatibility for your service.
• Privacy evidence: open the audit report and assess its date and scope.

If you need to match a VPN to a particular connection protocol, use the dedicated protocol pages for OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2/IPsec and L2TP/IPsec rather than inferring support from a provider name. For remote access to a company network or your own server, a business VPN or self-hosted tunnel may fit better than a consumer plan. The Dedicated IP filter can help with one specific requirement, but it is not a replacement for checking your organisation’s access needs.