Find the Right VPN for You

We tested every major VPN against 12 streaming platforms. The best streaming VPNs keep up with platform blocks, maintain dedicated server pools, and deliver speeds fast enough for 4K without buffering. NordVPN leads for speed and breadth. CyberGhost has dedicated streaming servers that make it the easiest for beginners. Surfshark covers all major platforms at the lowest price.

When privacy is the goal, marketing claims mean nothing — what matters is jurisdiction, independent audits, ownership structure, and real-world track records. Proton VPN leads with Swiss law, open-source code, and not-for-profit ethos. NordVPN follows with Panama jurisdiction and a Deloitte-verified no-logs policy tested in practice.

The best VPN for a first-time user needs to work without needing to understand how it works. NordVPN has the most polished app and one-click connect. hide.me offers a genuine free plan — ideal if you're not sure yet whether you need a VPN at all. Proton VPN is the privacy-first option with open-source apps you can verify yourself.

A cheap VPN is only worth it if it actually works. We only included services where the low price doesn't come at a meaningful cost to quality. Surfshark leads at £1.49/month with unlimited devices and a Deloitte-audited no-logs policy. PIA is even cheaper on a 3-year plan at £1.35/month and is fully open source with court-proven no-logs.