Top 5 Torrenting VPNs in 2026

Choosing a VPN for torrents means checking more than whether a provider permits P2P. This 2026 ranking compares five eligible plans, with extra weight on port forwarding and practical safeguards, so you can pick the fit for your setup.

How we ranked these VPNs

Every plan here lists P2P or torrent use as allowed. We gave port forwarding particular weight because it can help with inbound peer connections, depending on your client and network; eight plans in this category list the feature. The five ranked plans all list it. We also considered kill switches, no-logs policies and independent audits, plus useful differences such as multi-hop, dedicated IP availability, server locations and platform support. We rank on listed specs and features rather than lab tests, so this order is not a claim about measured download speeds. A larger server count or wider country selection can give you more choice, but does not prove that a particular server will be faster for you.

1. Proton VPN Plus

Proton VPN Plus takes the top spot for combining P2P permission and port forwarding with several clearly listed privacy options. It includes a kill switch, multi-hop, obfuscated servers and an independently audited no-logs policy. Those details make it a strong all-round choice if you want more than the basic torrenting checklist, without giving up broad location choice.

Proton lists 20,000 servers across 149 countries, including the Netherlands, and supports WireGuard, OpenVPN and its own protocol. You can install it on desktop and mobile systems, browsers, routers and several TV platforms. A ten-device limit is enough for many households, though it is not unlimited.

• Strengths: Port forwarding, kill switch, audited no-logs policy, multi-hop, obfuscated servers and Tor over VPN are listed.
• Limits: The plan allows ten simultaneous devices. Its listed protocol choices are fewer than hide.me's.

Choose Proton if you want a broad country selection and multiple listed privacy features alongside P2P support. It is also a practical pick if you use Linux, a TV device or a browser extension as well as your main computer.

2. hide.me Premium

hide.me Premium is a flexible option for torrent users who want port forwarding and a wide choice of connection and device options. It lists P2P permission, a kill switch, multi-hop and an independently audited no-logs policy. Dedicated IP is also available, which may suit a setup where you want a consistent address, though the listing does not specify how it works with every P2P configuration.

The plan supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and SSTP. It lists 2,600 servers in 57 countries, with Netherlands servers, and covers Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile devices, browsers, routers and TV platforms. hide.me also lists 24/7 support, which gives you a route to help outside standard business hours.

• Strengths: Port forwarding, kill switch, audited no-logs policy, multi-hop, split tunneling and dedicated IP availability.
• Limits: Ten simultaneous devices and 57 countries give you less reach than Proton's listed coverage.

Pick hide.me if protocol choice, router support or round-the-clock help matters to you. Its feature set is particularly versatile if you use different devices or want to route only selected apps through the VPN.

3. PureVPN Standard

PureVPN Standard offers the core combination this ranking prioritises: P2P is allowed, port forwarding is listed, and the plan includes a kill switch and an independently audited no-logs policy. It also lists dedicated IP availability, which can be relevant if your own network setup benefits from a fixed address. The provider does not list multi-hop for this plan, so choose one of the higher-ranked options if that feature is a priority.

PureVPN lists 6,000 servers in 65 countries, including the Netherlands. Its protocols are WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2/IPsec, and the app supports major desktop and mobile systems, routers, browsers and TV platforms. The ten-device allowance and split tunneling make it straightforward to cover a mix of devices while leaving selected traffic outside the VPN.

• Strengths: Port forwarding, kill switch, audited no-logs policy, dedicated IP option and 24/7 support.
• Limits: No free version or free trial is listed, and multi-hop is not listed for this plan.

PureVPN suits you if you want broad device support and a dedicated IP option, but do not need multi-hop. Its listed server and country counts place it between the first two picks for location choice.

4. FastestVPN

FastestVPN earns its place by listing P2P permission, port forwarding, a kill switch and an independently audited no-logs policy, along with dedicated IP availability. It supports up to 15 simultaneous devices, more than the first three plans here. That can be useful if you want one subscription for a larger group of devices rather than focusing on a single torrenting computer.

The provider lists 800 servers in 49 countries, including the Netherlands. Its protocols include WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and L2TP/IPsec. Apps are listed for desktop, mobile, routers, browsers and several TV devices, and split tunneling is included. The smaller server and country counts mean fewer listed location choices than the VPNs above it; they do not, by themselves, indicate how a connection will perform.

• Strengths: Port forwarding, kill switch, audited no-logs policy, dedicated IP option, 15 devices and 24/7 support.
• Limits: It lists 800 servers and 49 countries, the smallest reach among the five ranked plans.

Choose FastestVPN if device allowance is a priority and its listed locations cover the places you need. Check that coverage first if you regularly connect to less common regions.

5. TorGuard Standard

TorGuard Standard is a P2P-friendly plan with port forwarding, a kill switch and multi-hop. It also lists obfuscated servers, dedicated IP availability and malware protection. Unlike the other four ranked plans, no independent no-logs audit is listed here, so privacy-conscious users who specifically want an audit should start with Proton, hide.me, PureVPN or FastestVPN instead.

TorGuard lists 3,000 servers in 50 countries, including the Netherlands, and supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and Shadowsocks. It allows eight simultaneous devices, the lowest limit in this ranking. The app list includes desktop and mobile platforms, routers and browser extensions, but does not list TV platforms. Support is through tickets and a knowledge base rather than live chat or email.

• Strengths: Port forwarding, kill switch, multi-hop, obfuscated servers, dedicated IP option and malware protection.
• Limits: No audit line is listed; there are eight device slots, no TV apps in the platform list and a seven-day money-back period.

TorGuard can suit you if you value its combination of multi-hop, obfuscation and port forwarding. Look elsewhere if an independent audit, live support or broad TV-device coverage is a must.

Why NordVPN and Surfshark missed the list

NordVPN Basic and Surfshark Starter both list P2P support, a kill switch and an independent no-logs audit. Neither has a port-forwarding line in its plan listing, so both miss this ranking's central criterion, despite other useful features such as NordVPN's wide country coverage and Surfshark's unlimited devices.

How to choose a VPN for torrents

Start by checking that P2P is permitted on the specific plan, not just somewhere on the provider's site. Then decide whether you need port forwarding: it may help with inbound peer connections, but it is not a promise of faster transfers and may require configuration in your VPN app and torrent client. Check that the plan's instructions match the operating system you use.

Next, consider the safeguards and practical limits. A kill switch is useful if you do not want torrent traffic to continue over your normal connection after a VPN interruption. An audited no-logs policy is a separate point to weigh; it does not replace your own care with files and accounts. Compare device limits, supported protocols and available countries with your actual setup. For example, a Linux user who also wants TV apps should check both platform lists, while someone sharing a subscription may care more about device allowance.

Finally, choose a nearby listed location when you have no specific country requirement, and use the provider's supported protocol options rather than assuming one is universally best. In 2026, the strongest fit is the plan whose P2P rules, port-forwarding support and safeguards match your own client and devices.