Update: April 27, 2023, 10:00 a.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest VPN deals.
Using a Virtual Private Network (or VPN) An easy way to bypass geo-restrictions On streaming content, avoid some cyber threats while gamingProtect corporate data while working remotely and browsing anonymously on public WiFi. Most providers’ plans cost anywhere from $2 to $12 per month, though many customers are attracted by discounted introductory rates that rise significantly after the initial term. To help you secure a plan that fits your budget in the short and long term, we’re putting together a weekly roundup of the best deals on all VPNs We have personally tested it. Below, you can check out our top picks from April 27th.
Read our full review of ExpressVPN.
A massive server network, easy-to-use app, and strong commitment to data protection make ExpressVPN our favorite full-featured VPN on the market. It also happens to be one of the most expensive VPNs out there, which is why we highly recommend taking advantage of the deal running on its 15-month plan.(Opens in a new tab): You can only subscribe $6.67 per month (Billed $99.95 up front), which is 49% off the standard price of $12.95 per month and is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll move to an annual plan of $8.32/mo after the first semester ends.
Read our full review of NordVPN.
Power users shouldn’t think twice about signing up for NordVPN, another industry giant that packs a slew of advanced security features that include multi-hop connections.(Opens in a new tab)Built-in malware protection and Onion Over VPN(Opens in a new tab)a tool that combines your VPN connection with the Tor network(Opens in a new tab) For an extra layer of privacy. New users can subscribe to the standard plan for 27 months(Opens in a new tab) A fair introductory rate $3.29/month (Billed $88.83 up front), it’s 75% off its regular price of $12.99 per month and is protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee. (You may have to pull up their website in your incognito browser to see the discount reflected.) Your plan will renew annually at $8.29 per month after the first term ends.
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Read our full review of ProtonVPN.
Proton VPN is another great pick for privacy purists, with open source apps, Tor over VPN, and the company’s longstanding commitment to transparency. We recommend its Plus plan(Opens in a new tab) Full access to its network of servers, streaming and P2P support, multi-hop tool, ad/tracking/malware protection, up to 10 simultaneous connections, Tor over VPN(Opens in a new tab) A tool that allows you to direct traffic through the Tor network in one click. Monthly subscriptions usually go for $9.99, but you’ll save 50% and pay $4.99 per month ($119.76 billed upfront) if you stick to the two-year plan(Opens in a new tab). The 30-day money-back guarantee also applies here.
Read our full review of CyberGhost VPN.
CyberGhost claims a huge and globally diverse network, with private servers optimized for streaming, gaming, and P2P to help reduce lag. New customers can sign up for a 26-month plan(Opens in a new tab) in only $2.19/month ($56.94 paid upfront), which saves 83% on the standard $12.99 monthly fee. Your subscription will renew as an annual $4.75/month plan after the initial term ends, which still isn’t terrible — and like all CyberGhost multi-year plans, it comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee plus free access to its Identity Guard(Opens in a new tab) and privacy guard(Opens in a new tab) tools. If you don’t want to commit to anything just yet, you can try CyberGhost for free(Opens in a new tab) Up to a week, depending on your platform.
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Read our full review of TunnelBear.
Our recommendation for anyone who hasn’t used the technology before, TunnelBear is a simple, lightweight VPN with an easy-to-use (and cool) interface. Although it is not capable of unblocking streaming sites, it should serve you well for basic web browsing. Choose its unlimited plan(Opens in a new tab) The free version has unlimited browsing and priority customer service, which only costs $3.33 per month (Billed $120 up front) when you sign up for three years – that’s a 67% discount off the usual rate of $9.99 per month and a flat rate that won’t increase after the first term, which is a whopping sum. (You may have to click through to the Plans page to see the offer.) There’s no money-back guarantee, unfortunately, but refunds are offered on a case-by-case basis.(Opens in a new tab).
Read our full review of PIA.
It’s nothing particularly special, but for users looking for a basic VPN with open source apps, built-in ad blocking, and unlimited simultaneous connections, PIA is well worth a look. You will only pay $2.19/month ($56.94 billed up front) for 26 months of coverage(Opens in a new tab), and 82% off its regular price of $11.99 per month; that Do Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll move to an annual plan at $4.75 per month after the initial term ends.
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Read our full review of IPVanish.
Another middle-of-the-road option, IPVanish makes up for the lack of advanced security features with a simple, straightforward application and support for unlimited simultaneous connections. You can only get the first two years of service $3.33 per month (billed $79.99 up front), which takes 72% off its regular monthly price of $11.99 and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. After that term ends, it will increase to $7.50 per month on the annual plan.
Editor’s note: IPVanish is owned by Ziff Davis, publisher of Mashable. Any IPVanish products or services featured on Mashable are covered independently by our team.
Read our full review of PureVPN.
We don’t have many nice things to say about PureVPN — our review showed slow download speeds, buggy apps, unofficial Netflix support, and a questionable privacy policy — but hey, it’s cheap! Sign up for a 27-month plan(Opens in a new tab) To secure a fair rate $2.08 per month (Billed $49.95 upfront), or 81% off the regular $10.95 monthly fee. Don’t be afraid to take advantage of our 31-day money-back guarantee if needed.
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