Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
VPN services package connection features such as kill switches, WireGuard support, streaming access and torrent support. This guide helps US buyers compare those fields before choosing a service.
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Windscribe | Windscribe may suit people looking for VPN access across desktop, mobile, and web platforms, including users who want streaming or torrent support. | 8.9 | $3 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 hide.me | hide.me runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, extensions and self-hosted setups, with free access. | 8.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 AdGuard VPN | AdGuard VPN has free and paid plans for browsers plus desktop and mobile apps. | 8.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Proton VPN | Proton VPN works across mobile and desktop systems, with a free tier and connections for up to 10 devices. | 8.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 05 CyberGhost VPN | CyberGhost VPN runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with 100 countries and seven devices. | 8.4 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Bitdefender Premium VPN | Bitdefender Premium VPN runs on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with 110 server countries and 10 devices. | 8.3 | $2.92 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Speedify | Speedify supports mobile, desktop, web, API and self-hosted use, with servers in 35 countries. | 8.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 08 ExpressVPN | It suits people looking for a paid VPN across multiple device types, with streaming support and a choice of simultaneous-device limits. | 7.9 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Amnezia VPN | Amnezia may suit people who want an open-source VPN client or to configure a VPN server on a server they control. | 7.9 | $3.30 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 NordVPN | NordVPN runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with servers in 167 countries and a no-logs audit. | 7.8 | $14.69 a month | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
The page follows its current ordering rule: maker-published details, Android availability, a free way to try, and the freshness of those facts. Compare the listed fields for the devices and uses that matter to you.
Windscribe may suit people looking for VPN access across desktop, mobile, and web platforms, including users who want streaming or torrent support.
hide.me runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, extensions and self-hosted setups, with free access.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5AdGuard VPN has free and paid plans for browsers plus desktop and mobile apps.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5Proton VPN works across mobile and desktop systems, with a free tier and connections for up to 10 devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2CyberGhost VPN runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with 100 countries and seven devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4Bitdefender Premium VPN runs on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with 110 server countries and 10 devices.
Speedify supports mobile, desktop, web, API and self-hosted use, with servers in 35 countries.
It suits people looking for a paid VPN across multiple device types, with streaming support and a choice of simultaneous-device limits.
Amnezia may suit people who want an open-source VPN client or to configure a VPN server on a server they control.
NordVPN runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with servers in 167 countries and a no-logs audit.
Cloudflare WARP runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web and API, with a free plan.
Surfshark runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and extensions, with servers in 100 countries.
Hotspot Shield supports desktop and mobile systems, with a free plan and five simultaneous connections.
Mozilla VPN runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and extensions, supporting five devices and streaming.
Norton VPN is a paid VPN with a 7-day trial for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and browser extensions.
VeePN is a freemium VPN for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Mullvad VPN runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with servers in 50 countries.
TunnelBear may suit people seeking VPN access across its listed desktop and mobile platforms, as well as businesses securing two or more users.
Private Internet Access runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with servers in 91 countries.
Psiphon runs on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with a free plan and no verified no-logs audit.
Avast SecureLine VPN is a paid service with a 60-day trial, streaming support and apps for mobile and desktop systems.
A free plan and a free trial are different choices. Check whether a service offers a free plan, a trial period or neither before paying.
Bitdefender Premium VPN lists a free plan, a paid plan from $2.92 per month on an annual term and a seven-day trial.
Check platform support for the devices you use. The list compares Android, Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux and web access.
Android, Windows, macOS and iOS appear across the broadest portion of the category, while Linux and web support vary more.
Use the verified no-logs audit field when comparing privacy records. Open-source status can also matter if you want code you can inspect or change.
The list identifies open-source services separately from services with a verified no-logs audit.
Server countries and simultaneous-device support affect how a service fits your setup. Check both fields against your travel, household and device needs.
A kill switch can matter when a VPN connection drops. WireGuard support is another field to compare when reviewing connection options.
If you plan to watch streaming services or use torrents, review those support fields directly. Do not assume support from a service's name or platform list.
Streaming support and torrent support are separate comparisons, so check the field that matches your use.
