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Independent VPN testing since 2017

We test every VPN. No sponsors decide the ranking.

351 chose NordVPN this week

Recognized by Neil Patel & Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank) · Featured in Forbes

900+ VPNs tested · 188,000+ data points

What do you need a VPN for?

Our current rankings

The 5 VPNs we'd actually recommend

Retested monthly. Ranked on our own testing, not on who pays the most.

  1. Our #1 pick

    NordVPN

    Best overall

    94/100 trust score 351 chose this week

    From $3.49/mo2-year plan, billed upfront

    Get NordVPN → Read review

  2. ProtonVPN

    Best free tier

    Excellent 258 chose this week

    From FreePlus plan from $2.99/mo

    Get ProtonVPN → Read review

  3. ExpressVPN

    Best for streaming

    Very good 55 chose this week

    From $3.26/mo2-year plan, billed upfront

    Get ExpressVPN → Read review

  4. Surfshark

    Best unlimited devices

    Very good 39 chose this week

    From $2.49/mo2-year plan, billed upfront

    Get Surfshark → Read review

  5. CyberGhost

    Best for beginners

    Very good 52 chose this week

    From $2.03/mo2-year plan, billed upfront

    Get CyberGhost → Read review

Recognition

Not just another affiliate blog

Recognized by Neil Patel and Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank)

Featured in Forbes, The Atlantan, SF Magazine, and Vegas Magazine

Founder Michael Gargiulo is a Forbes Technology Council member

Michael Gargiulo bought VPN.com in 2017 and still writes for Forbes. VPN.com runs 900+ provider reviews across 188,000+ data points, in 16 languages.

Before you ask

Questions answered

Are these rankings paid for?

No. We test every major VPN monthly ourselves, with no sponsors and no affiliate bias deciding the order. 900+ providers reviewed and 188,000+ data points feed every ranking on this site.

How do I know people actually use these picks?

We publish live numbers instead of stock testimonials. NordVPN: 351 people chose it in the last 7 days. ProtonVPN: 258. Those counts update weekly, right on the cards above.

Why trust VPN.com over a random review site?

VPN.com has been recognized by Forbes, The Atlantan, SF Magazine, and Vegas Magazine, plus Neil Patel and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary. Founder Michael Gargiulo is a Forbes Technology Council member.

What if I pick the wrong one?

You're not locked in. Every provider we rank backs their service with a money-back guarantee window, and you can tap a different use-case above any time to see which pick matches.

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