AdGuard VPN
by AdGuard VPNIt may suit people seeking VPN access across desktop, mobile, and web platforms, with streaming and torrent support.
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Best Vpn Client 2026
Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, Android and the web can all host VPN clients that connect to VPN services. Use this list to weigh connection limits, security controls, protocols and server locations.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 AdGuard VPN | It may suit people seeking VPN access across desktop, mobile, and web platforms, with streaming and torrent support. | 6.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 hide.me | hide.me may suit people looking for VPN access on desktop or mobile devices, including those who need streaming or torrent support. | 6.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Tailscale | Tailscale may suit individuals connecting devices for non-commercial home VPN or homelab use, as well as teams managing device access and network rules. | 6.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 CyberGhost VPN | 6.0 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 NetBird | NetBird may suit teams that need encrypted connections among users and machines, with cloud or self-hosted deployment. | 5.8 | €6 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Proton VPN | It suits people seeking a VPN with a no-cost option, including users who want streaming or torrent support. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 FortiClient | FortiClient may suit organizations seeking endpoint protection and secure access for users across supported desktop and mobile platforms. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Norton VPN | 5.6 | $2.99 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Mozilla VPN | 5.5 | $59.88 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 ExpressVPN | It suits people looking for a paid VPN across multiple device types, with streaming support and a choice of simultaneous-device limits. | 5.4 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures makers publish, with no scoring. Check free plans, paid starting prices, trials and platform support against your setup.
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hide.me
hide.me may suit people looking for VPN access on desktop or mobile devices, including those who need streaming or torrent support.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.8 Visit
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Tailscale
Tailscale may suit individuals connecting devices for non-commercial home VPN or homelab use, as well as teams managing device access and network rules.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 Record6.8 Visit
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CyberGhost VPN
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.0 Visit
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NetBird
NetBird may suit teams that need encrypted connections among users and machines, with cloud or self-hosted deployment.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Record5.8 Visit
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Proton VPN
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record5.8 Visit It suits people seeking a VPN with a no-cost option, including users who want streaming or torrent support.
7
FortiClient
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record5.6 Visit FortiClient may suit organizations seeking endpoint protection and secure access for users across supported desktop and mobile platforms.
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ExpressVPN
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 — Record5.4 Visit It suits people looking for a paid VPN across multiple device types, with streaming support and a choice of simultaneous-device limits.
11
Surfshark
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 — Record5.2 Visit Surfshark may suit people seeking a VPN across desktop, mobile, TV, and browser platforms, including those who use streaming or torrenting.
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TunnelBear
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $3.33 a month Record5.2 Visit TunnelBear may suit people seeking VPN access across its listed desktop and mobile platforms, as well as businesses securing two or more users.
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Private Internet Access
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 $47.88 a year Record4.6 Visit It suits users seeking VPN access across desktop and mobile platforms, including streaming or torrent use.
Before you choose
Compare free and paid access
Some entries include a free plan, while others require payment. Certain items also provide a free trial.
Review the Free plan and Paid from fields together. AWS Client VPN shows a starting price of $0.10, while Check Point Endpoint Security VPN and FortiClient give no public price.
Match your platforms
The clients listed support Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, Android or the web. Check the Supported platforms field against the devices you use.
IPVanish lists iOS, macOS and Windows support. Platform coverage can differ between tools.
Check connection controls
Look at simultaneous connections, kill switch support and split tunneling. These fields show how a client handles device limits and traffic choices.
A kill switch can matter when you want VPN protection to stop traffic during a connection drop. Split tunneling can matter when selected traffic needs a different route.
Review protocols and locations
The protocol determines how a VPN client establishes its connection. Server locations show the places available through the service.
Compare both fields with the locations and connection methods you need.
Look at code and trials
Some entries make their source code available. If code review or modification matters, check the tool's licence.
Certain list items include a trial period, which lets you evaluate fit before committing to a paid plan.
Questions
Which operating systems and platforms do these clients cover?
Entries support Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, Android and the web. Check a tool's Supported platforms field for its coverage.
Can these VPN clients be used on a free plan?
Some entries include a free plan. The comparison includes a Free plan field.
Can I try a VPN client before paying?
Some entries include a free trial. Check the individual tool's terms before choosing a plan.
Which paid starting prices appear in the list?
AWS Client VPN shows a price from $0.10. Check Point Endpoint Security VPN and FortiClient provide pricing only on request.
Which security and connection details can I compare?
The fields include kill switch, split tunneling, simultaneous connections, VPN protocols and server locations.
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