Best VPN Services in 2026
Updated
In short: Proton VPN is ranked #1 of 92 as of 28 September 2026, ahead of Bitdefender Premium VPN and Windscribe. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Windscribe. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PrivadoVPN at $0.09/mo.
A VPN service can be compared by the protections and access features it offers, as well as whether its plans suit your budget and devices. Proton VPN, Bitdefender Premium VPN, and Windscribe lead the entries, with Hotspot Shield and hide.me also near the start. Compare kill switch availability, WireGuard support, and whether a verified no-logs audit is listed. Server countries, streaming support, and torrent support can help you assess fit for the activities you have in mind. Check simultaneous devices, free-plan availability, and the paid-from price to understand the differences in access and cost across the ranked services.
92 VPN services ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Verified no-logs audit | Server countries | Simultaneous devices | Streaming support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proton VPN | 9.7 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — | 10 devices | Yes | View |
| 2 | Bitdefender Premium VPN | 9.5 | $0.24/mo | Yes | $2.92/mo | Yes | 110 countries | 10 devices | Yes | View |
| 3 | Windscribe | 9.4 | $1/mo | Yes | $3/mo | Yes | 69 countries | — | Yes | View |
| 4 | Hotspot Shield | 9.3 | $6.99/mo | Yes | $6.99/mo | Yes | — | 5 devices | Yes | View |
| 5 | hide.me | 9.2 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — | 10 devices | Yes | View |
| 6 | Amnezia VPN | 9.2 | $3.30/mo | Yes | $3.30/mo | Yes | 20 countries | 7 devices | Yes | View |
| 7 |  VeePN | 9.1 | $1.99/mo | Yes | $1.99/mo | — | 148 countries | 5 devices | Yes | View |
| 8 | TunnelBear | 9.1 | $3.33/mo | Yes | $3.33/mo | Yes | — | — | No | View |
| 9 |  Speedify | 9.1 | — | Yes | — | — | 35 countries | 5 devices | Yes | View |
| 10 | AdGuard VPN | 9.0 | — | Yes | — | No | 62 countries | 10 devices | Yes | View |
| 11 |  NordVPN | 8.9 | $14.69/mo | No | Free | Yes | 167 countries | 10 devices | Yes | View |
| 12 |  Surfshark | 8.8 | — | No | $2.49/mo | Yes | 100 countries | — | Yes | View |
| 13 | ExpressVPN | 8.8 | $0.25/mo | No | $2.99/mo | Yes | 113 countries | 10 devices | Yes | View |
| 14 | Cloudflare WARP | 8.8 | — | Yes | — | — | — | 5 devices | No | View |
| 15 |  Private Internet Access | 8.7 | $0.33/mo | No | $3.99/mo | Yes | 91 countries | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | CyberGhost VPN | 8.6 | — | No | — | Yes | 100 countries | 7 devices | Yes | View |
| 17 |  Psiphon | 8.6 | — | Yes | — | No | — | — | — | View |
| 18 | Mullvad VPN | 8.5 | €0.42/mo | No | — | Yes | 50 countries | 5 devices | Yes | View |
| 19 |  RiseupVPN | 8.5 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 20 |  iTop VPN | 8.5 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | 8 devices | Yes | View |
| 21 | PrivadoVPN | 8.5 | $0.09/mo | Yes | $1.11/mo | No | 45 countries | 10 devices | Yes | View |
| 22 |  Mozilla VPN | 8.4 | $0.42/mo | No | $4.99/mo | — | — | 5 devices | Yes | View |
| 23 |  IVPN | 8.4 | — | No | — | Yes | 41 countries | 5 devices | No | View |
| 24 |  NymVPN | 8.4 | $0.33/mo | No | $4/mo | — | 70 countries | 10 devices | Yes | View |
| 25 |  VyprVPN | 8.4 | — | — | — | Yes | 70 countries | 10 devices | Yes | View |
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Questions about this list
Which VPN service is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Proton VPN is ranked #1 of 92 with a score of 9.7. Bitdefender Premium VPN is second and Windscribe third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PrivadoVPN has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.09/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.