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The best VPN deals for May 2023: Save on ExpressVPN, NordVPN, ProtonVPN, and more
UPDATE: May. 4, 2023, 2:45 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest VPN deals.
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Using a virtual private network (or VPN) is an easy way to bypass geo-restrictions on streaming content, avoid certain cyber threats while gaming, protect company data while working remotely, and browse anonymously on public WiFi networks. Most providers’ plans cost anywhere from $2 to $12 per month, though many lure customers in with discounted introductory rates that skyrocket after your initial term. To help you lock in a plan that’ll fit your budget in the short and long run, we’re compiling a weekly roundup of the best deals on all the VPNs we’ve personally tested. Below, you can check out our top picks as of May 4.
ExpressVPN — save 49% on a 15-month plan
Read our full review of ExpressVPN.
A huge server network, a user-friendly app, and a strong commitment to data protection make ExpressVPN our favorite full-featured VPN on the market. It also happens to be one of the most expensive VPNs out there, which is why we highly recommend taking advantage of an ongoing deal on its 15-month plan: You can sign up for just $6.67/month (billed $99.95 upfront), which is 49% off its standard $12.95/month rate and covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll switch to an $8.32/month annual plan after the first term is up.
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NordVPN — save 75% on a 27-month Standard plan
Read our full review of NordVPN.
Power users shouldn’t think twice about signing up for NordVPN, another industry giant bundling a plethora of advanced security features that include multi-hop connections, built-in malware protection, and Onion Over VPN, a tool that combines your VPN connection with the Tor network for an extra layer of privacy. New users can sign up for a 27-month Standard plan at the introductory rate of just $3.29/month (billed $88.83 upfront), which is 75% off its usual $12.99/month pricing and protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee. (You may have to pull up its website in an incognito browser in order to see the discount reflected.) Your plan will renew annually at $8.29/month after the first term ends.
Optional add-ons include:
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Dedicated IP — $3.89/month
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Incogni data removal tool — $3.79/month
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Proton VPN — save 50% on a 2-year Plus plan
Read our full review of ProtonVPN.
Proton VPN is another great pick for privacy wonks, with open-source apps, Tor over VPN, and a longstanding company commitment to transparency. We recommend its Plus plan for full access to its server network, streaming and P2P support, a multi-hop tool, ad/tracker/malware protection, up to 10 simultaneous connections, and a Tor over VPN tool that lets you direct traffic through the Tor network with a single click. Monthly subscriptions typically go for $9.99, but you’ll save 50% and pay $4.99/month (billed $119.76 upfront) if you commit to a two-year plan. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies here, too.
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CyberGhost VPN — save 83% on a 26-month plan
Read our full review of CyberGhost VPN.
CyberGhost lays claim to a massive and globally diverse network, with special servers optimized for streaming, gaming, and P2P to help minimize lag. New customers can sign up for a 26-month plan at just $2.19/month (billed $56.94 upfront), saving 83% on its standard monthly fee of $12.99. Your subscription will renew as a $4.75/month annual plan after the initial term is up, which still isn’t terrible — and like all of CyberGhost’s multi-year plans, it comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee plus free access to its ID Guard and Privacy Guard tools. If you don’t want to commit to anything just yet, you can try CyberGhost for free for up to a week, depending on your platform.
Optional add-ons include:
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Dedicated IP — $4/month
$5/month(save 20%) for two years
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TunnelBear — save 67% on a three-year Unlimited plan
Read our full review of TunnelBear.
Our go-to recommendation for anyone who’s never used the technology before, TunnelBear is a simple, lightweight VPN with an intuitive (and adorable) interface. Though it’s incapable of unblocking streaming sites, it should serve you well for basic web surfing. Pick its Unlimited plan over the free version for unlimited browsing and priority customer service, which costs just $3.33/month (billed $120 upfront) when you enroll for three years — that’s 67% off its usual $9.99/month rate and a fixed price that won’t increase after your first term, which is huge. (You may have to click through to its “Plans” page to see the offer.) There’s no money-back guarantee, unfortunately, but refunds are offered on a case-by-case basis.
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Private Internet Access (PIA) — save 82% on a 26-month plan
It’s nothing particularly special, but for users in search of a basic VPN with open-source apps, built-in ad blocking, and unlimited simultaneous connections, PIA is worth a look. You’ll pay just $2.19/month (billed $56.94 upfront) for 26 months of coverage, shaving 82% off its regular rate of $11.99/month; that does include a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll switch to an annual plan at $4.75/month after the initial term is over.
Optional add-ons include:
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Antivirus by PIA — $1.45/month
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Dedicated IP — $2.50/month
$5/month(save 50%) for two years
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IPVanish — save 83% on a two-year plan
Read our full review of IPVanish.
Another middle-of-the-road pick, IPVanish makes up for a lack of advanced security features with a minimalist, straightforward app and support for unlimited simultaneous connections. You can get your first two years of service for just $2.96/month (billed $70.99 upfront) during its spring sale, which takes 83% off its usual monthly rate of $11.99 and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. After that term is up, you’ll get bumped to $7.50/month on an annual plan.
Editor’s note: IPVanish is owned by Ziff Davis, Mashable’s publisher. Any IPVanish products or services featured on Mashable are covered independently by our team.
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PureVPN — save 81% on a 27-month plan
Read our full review of PureVPN.
We don’t have a ton of nice things to say about PureVPN — our review turned up slow download speeds, buggy apps, iffy Netflix support, and a questionable privacy policy — but hey, it’s cheap! Enroll in a 27-month plan to lock in a rate of just $2.08/month (billed $49.95 upfront), or 81% off its normal monthly fee of $10.95. Don’t be afraid to take advantage of its 31-day money-back guarantee if necessary.
Optional add-ons include:
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PureKeep (password manager) — $0.99/month
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PurePrivacy (digital security tool) — $2.49/month
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PureEncrypt (file encryption tool) — $1.29/month
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Port forwarding — $0.49/month
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Dedicated IP — $0.99/month
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Dedicated IP with port forwarding — $1.48/month
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Save 71% with a two-year NordVPN plan, plus more of the best VPN deals as of Jan. 13
UPDATE: Jan. 13, 2023, 11:40 a.m. EST This story has been updated.
Using a virtual private network (VPN) is one of the best ways to protect your online data and stay anonymous on the web, whether you’re trying to stream movies abroad, torrent, bypass geo-restrictions, or just plain browse. Most providers’ plans cost anywhere from $2 to $12 per month, though many lure customers in with discounted introductory rates that skyrocket after your initial term. To help you lock in a plan that’ll fit your budget in the short and long run, we’re compiling a weekly roundup of the best deals on all the VPNs we’ve personally tested. Below, you can check out our top picks as of Jan. 13.
ExpressVPN — save 49% on a 15-month plan
Read our full review of ExpressVPN.
A reliable server network, a user-friendly app, a strong commitment to data protection, and a headquarters in the privacy-forward British Virgin Islands make ExpressVPN our favorite full-featured VPN on the market. It also happens to be one of the most expensive VPNs out there, which is why we highly recommend taking advantage of an ongoing deal on its 15-month plan: You can sign up for just $6.67/month (billed $99.95 upfront), which is 49% off its standard $12.95/month rate and covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll switch to an $8.32/month annual plan after the first term is up.
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NordVPN — save 71% on a two-year Standard plan
Read our full review of NordVPN.
Power users shouldn’t think twice about signing up for NordVPN, another industry giant based in the British Virgin Islands that packs robust security features like double encryption, obfuscated servers, dark web monitoring, malware protection, ad and tracker blockers, and Onion Over VPN, a tool that combines your VPN connection with the Tor network for an extra layer of privacy. Its two-year Standard plan has dipped to just $3.49/month as part of a New Year sale (billed $83.76 upfront), which is 71% off its usual $11.99/month pricing. Your purchase is protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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NordVPN Plus (with cross-platform password manager and data breach scanner) — $4.49/month
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NordVPN Complete (with a cross-platform password manager, data breach scanner, and 1TB encrypted cloud storage) — $5.99/month
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Proton VPN — save 50% on a 2-year Plus plan
Read our full review of ProtonVPN.
The Swiss-based Proton VPN is another great pick for privacy wonks, with open-source apps and critical infrastructure stored inside a data center requiring biometric access. We recommend its Plus plan, which gets you full access to its server network, streaming service and P2P support, ad/tracker/malware protection, and a Tor over VPN tool that lets you direct traffic through the Tor network with a single click. Monthly subscriptions typically go for $9.99, but you’ll save 50% and pay just $4.99/month (billed $119.76 upfront) if you commit to a two-year plan. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies here, too.
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CyberGhost VPN — save 84% on a 28-month plan
Read our full review of CyberGhost VPN.
This Romania-based provider lays claim to the biggest, most globally diverse network we’ve seen, with special servers optimized for streaming, gaming, and P2P to maintain consistent connections. New customers can sign up for a 28-month plan at just $2.03/month during its winter sale (billed $56.94 upfront), which trims 84% off its standard monthly fee of $12.99. Your subscription will renew as a $4.75/month annual plan after the initial term is up, which still isn’t terrible — and like all of CyberGhost’s multi-year plans, it comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee plus free access to its ID Guard and Privacy Guard tools.
Optional add-ons include:
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Dedicated IP — $2.50/month
$5/month(save 50%) for two years
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TunnelBear — save 67% on a three-year Unlimited plan
Read our full review of TunnelBear.
Our go-to recommendation for anyone who’s never used the technology before, TunnelBear is a simple, lightweight VPN with an intuitive (and adorable) interface. Though it’s incapable of unblocking streaming sites and based in Canada, a Five Eyes country, it should serve you well for basic web surfing. We recommend its Unlimited plan over the free version for unlimited browsing and priority customer service, which goes for just $3.33/month (billed $120 upfront) when you enroll for three years — that’s 67% off its usual $9.99/month rate and a fixed price that won’t increase after your first term. There’s no money-back guarantee, unfortunately, but refunds are offered on a case-by-case basis. Note that you may have to click through to its homepage to see the offer.
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Private Internet Access (PIA) — save 83% on a 28-month plan
It’s nothing particularly great (and its U.S. headquarters location isn’t ideal), but for users in search of a basic VPN with open-source apps, built-in ad blocking, and a free email breach monitor, PIA is worth a look. Its lingering Special Winter Sale nabs you 28 months of coverage for only $2.03/month (billed $56.94 upfront), shaving 83% off its regular rate of $11.99/month; that also includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll switch to an annual plan at $4.75/month after the initial term is over.
Optional add-ons include:
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Antivirus by PIA — $1.45/month
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Dedicated IP — $2.50/month
$5/month(save 50%) for two years
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IPVanish — save 67% on a 1-year plan
Read our full review of IPVanish.
Another middle-of-the-road pick with a U.S. headquarters (boo), IPVanish makes up for a lack of advanced security features with a minimalist, straightforward app and support for unlimited simultaneous connections. You can get your first year of service for just $3.99/month (billed $47.89 upfront), which takes 67% off its usual monthly rate of $11.99 and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. After that term is up, you’ll get bumped to $7.50/month on an annual plan.
Editor’s Note: IPVanish and Vipre are owned by Ziff Davis, Mashable’s publisher. Any IPVanish or Vipre products or services featured on Mashable are covered independently by our team.
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PureVPN — save 89% on a 5-year plan
Read our full review of PureVPN.
We don’t have a ton of nice things to say about PureVPN — our review turned up slow download speeds, buggy apps, iffy Netflix support, and a questionable privacy policy — but hey, it’s cheap! Enroll in a 5-year plan during its New Year sale and enter the coupon code CYBER at checkout to lock in at just $1.20/month (billed $71.95 upfront), or 89% off its normal monthly rate of $10.95. Don’t be afraid to take advantage of its 31-day money-back guarantee if necessary.
Optional add-ons include:
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Port forwarding — $0.49/month
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Dedicated IP — $0.75/month
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Dedicated IP with port forwarding — $1.24/month
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DDoS protection — $1.19/month
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Black Friday VPN deals are in full swing: Save on ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and more
UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2022, 8:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated with new VPN Black Friday deals, including one for Express VPN.
Using a virtual private network (VPN) is one of the best ways to protect your online data and stay anonymous on the web, whether you’re trying to stream movies abroad, torrent, bypass geo-restrictions, or just plain browse. Most providers’ plans cost anywhere from $2 to $12 per month, though many lure customers in with discounted introductory rates that skyrocket after your initial term. To help you lock in a plan that’ll fit your budget in the short and long run, we’re compiling a weekly roundup of the best deals on all the VPNs we’ve personally tested. Below, you can check out our top picks as of Nov. 21.
ExpressVPN — save 49% on a 15-month plan
Read our full review of ExpressVPN.
A reliable server network, a user-friendly app, a strong commitment to data protection, and a headquarters in the privacy-forward British Virgin Islands make ExpressVPN our favorite full-featured VPN on the market. It also happens to be one of the most expensive VPNs out there, which is why we highly recommend taking advantage of its Black Friday deal: You can enroll in a 15-month plan at just $6.67/month, which is 49% off its standard $12.95/month rate. (Bonus: Your purchase is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.) You’ll switch to an $8.32/month annual plan after the first term is up.
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NordVPN — save 55% on a 27-month Standard plan
Read our full review of NordVPN.
Power users shouldn’t think twice about signing up for NordVPN, another industry giant based in the British Virgin Islands that packs robust security features like double encryption, obfuscated servers, dark web monitoring, malware protection, ad and tracker blockers, and Onion Over VPN, a tool that combines your VPN connection with the Tor network for an extra layer of privacy. It kicked off its six-week Black Friday sale in mid-October, giving users the rare opportunity to snag a 27-month Standard plan for just $3.69/month. That’s 55% off its usual pricing (protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee) and one of its best deals of the entire year. Note that you may have to pull up its website in an incognito window in order to see the discount reflected.
Optional upgrades include:
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NordVPN Plus (with cross-platform password manager and data breach scanner) — $4.69/month
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NordVPN Complete (with a cross-platform password manager, data breach scanner, and 1TB encrypted cloud storage) — $5.99/month
$14.29/month(save 63%) for 27 months
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Proton VPN — save 60% on a 30-month Plus plan
Read our full review of ProtonVPN.
The Swiss-based Proton VPN is another great pick for privacy wonks, with open-source apps and critical infrastructure that’s stored inside a data center requiring biometric access. We recommend its Plus plan, which gets you full access to its server network, streaming service and P2P support, ad/tracker/malware protection, and a Tor over VPN tool that lets you direct traffic through the Tor network with a single click. Monthly subscriptions go for $9.99, but you’ll save 60% and pay just $3.99/month if you commit to a 30-month plan during its Black Friday sale. (A 30-day money-back guarantee applies here, too.)
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CyberGhost VPN — save 84% on a 28-month plan
Read our full review of CyberGhost VPN.
This Romania-based provider lays claim to the biggest, most globally diverse network we’ve seen, with special servers optimized for streaming, gaming, and P2P to maintain consistent connections. As part of its Black Friday sale, new customers can sign up for a 28-month plan at just $2.03/month, or 84% off its standard monthly fee of $12.99. (Your subscription will renew as a $4.75/month annual plan after the initial term is up, which still isn’t terrible.) Like all of CyberGhost’s multi-year plans, it comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee and free access to its ID Guard and Privacy Guard tools.
Optional add-ons include:
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Dedicated IP — $2.50/month
$5/month(save 50%) for two years
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TunnelBear — save 58% on a three-year Unlimited plan
Read our full review of TunnelBear.
Our go-to recommendation for anyone who’s never used the technology before, TunnelBear is a simple, lightweight VPN with an intuitive (and adorable) interface. Though it’s incapable of unblocking streaming sites and is based in Canada, a Five Eyes country, it should serve you well if you’re just surfing the web. We recommend its Unlimited plan over the free version for unlimited browsing and priority customer service, which goes for just $4.17/month when you enroll for three years — that’s 58% off its usual $9.99/month rate and a fixed price that won’t increase after your first term. There’s no money-back guarantee, unfortunately, but refunds are offered on a case-by-case basis.
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Private Internet Access (PIA) — save 83% on a 28-month plan
It’s nothing particularly special (and its U.S. headquarters location isn’t ideal), but for users in search of a basic VPN with open-source apps, built-in ad blocking, and a free email breach monitor, PIA is worth a look. Its Black Friday offer nabs you 28 months of coverage for only $2.03/month, shaving 83% off its regular rate of $11.99/month. (That also includes a 30-day money-back guarantee.) You’ll switch to an annual plan at $4.75/month after the initial term is over.
Optional add-ons include:
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Antivirus by PIA — $1.45/month
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Dedicated IP — $2.50/month
$5/month(save 50%) for two years
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IPVanish — save 71% on a 15-month plan
Read our full review of IPVanish.
Another middle-of-the-road pick with a U.S. headquarters (boo), IPVanish makes up for a lack of advanced security features with a minimalist, straightforward app and support for unlimited simultaneous connections. You can get your first 15 months of service for just $3.19/month this Black Friday (plus a 30-day money-back guarantee), which is 71% off its standard monthly rate of $10.99. After that term is up, you’ll get bumped to $7.50/month on an annual plan.
Editor’s Note: IPVanish and Vipre are owned by Ziff Davis, Mashable’s publisher. Any IPVanish or Vipre products or services featured on Mashable are covered independently by our team.
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PureVPN — save 88% on a 5-year plan
Read our full review of PureVPN.
We don’t have a ton of nice things to say about PureVPN — our review turned up slow download speeds, buggy apps, iffy Netflix support, and a questionable privacy policy — but hey, it’s cheap! Enroll in a 5-year plan this Black Friday and you’ll pay only $1.33/month, which is an 88% discount on its normal monthly rate of $10.95. (Don’t be afraid to take advantage of its 31-day money-back guarantee if necessary.)
Optional add-ons include:
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Port forwarding — $0.99/month
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Dedicated IP — $2.99/month
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Dedicated IP with port forwarding — $3.49/month
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NordVPN review 2022 – price, speed, security, and verdict
If NordVPN seems familiar, it’s probably because you’ve been bombarded with adverts for a bunch of different VPNs on your journey across the internet. It can be difficult to see which ones stand out from the crowd with an overwhelming amount to choose from, but our NordVPN review will give you a quick rundown of the provider’s major features, how it works, how fast it is, and whether it’s worth the cost.
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Black Friday VPN deals are starting to go live: Save on ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and more
UPDATE: Nov. 2, 2022, 4:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with new VPN Black Friday deals.
Using a virtual private network (VPN) is one of the best ways to protect your online data and stay anonymous on the web, whether you’re trying to stream movies abroad, torrent, bypass geo-restrictions, or just plain browse. Most providers’ plans cost anywhere from $2 to $12 per month, though many lure customers in with discounted introductory rates that skyrocket after your initial term. To help you lock in a plan that’ll fit your budget in the short and long run, we’re compiling a weekly roundup of the best deals on all the VPNs we’ve personally tested. Below, you can check out our top picks as of Nov. 2.
ExpressVPN — save 49% on a 15-month plan
Read our full review of ExpressVPN.
A reliable server network, a user-friendly app, a strong commitment to data protection, and a headquarters in the privacy-forward British Virgin Islands make ExpressVPN our favorite full-featured VPN on the market. It also happens to be one of the most expensive VPNs out there, which is why we highly recommend taking advantage of its Black Friday deal: You can enroll in a 15-month plan at just $6.67/month, which is 49% off its standard $12.95/month rate. (Bonus: Your purchase is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.) You’ll switch to an $8.32/month annual plan after the first term is up. Bitcoin is accepted.
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NordVPN — save 75% on a 27-month Standard plan
Read our full review of NordVPN.
Power users shouldn’t think twice about signing up for NordVPN, another industry giant based in the British Virgin Islands that packs robust security features like double encryption, obfuscated servers, dark web monitoring, malware protection, ad and tracker blockers, and Onion Over VPN, a tool that combines your VPN connection with the Tor network for an extra layer of privacy. It kicked off its six-week Black Friday sale in mid-October, giving users the rare opportunity to snag a 27-month Standard plan for just $2.99/month through Nov. 30. That’s 75% off its usual $11.99/month pricing (protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee) and one of its best deals of the entire year. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are accepted.
Optional upgrades include:
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NordVPN Plus (with cross-platform password manager and data breach scanner) — $3.99/month
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NordVPN Complete (with a cross-platform password manager, data breach scanner, and 1TB encrypted cloud storage) — $5.29/month
$14.29/month(save 63%) for 27 months
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Proton VPN — save 60% on a 30-month Plus plan
Read our full review of ProtonVPN.
The Swiss-based Proton VPN is another great pick for privacy wonks, with open-source apps and critical infrastructure that’s stored inside a data center requiring biometric access. We recommend its Plus plan, which gets you full access to its server network, streaming service and P2P support, ad/tracker/malware protection, and a Tor over VPN tool that lets you direct traffic through the Tor network with a single click. Monthly subscriptions go for $9.99, but you’ll save 60% and pay just $3.99/month if you commit to a 30-month plan during the Black Friday sale. (A 30-day money-back guarantee applies here, too.) Bitcoin is accepted.
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CyberGhost VPN — save 84% on a 28-month plan
Read our full review of CyberGhost VPN.
This Romania-based provider lays claim to the biggest, most globally diverse network we’ve seen, with special servers optimized for streaming, gaming, and P2P to maintain consistent connections. It’s hosting an extended Halloween sale where new customers can sign up for a 28-month plan at just $2.03/month, or 84% off its standard monthly fee of $12.99. (Your subscription will renew as a $4.75/month annual plan after the initial term is up, which still isn’t terrible.) Like all of CyberGhost’s multi-year plans, it comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee and free access to its ID Guard and Privacy Guard tools. Bitcoin is accepted.
Optional add-ons include:
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Dedicated IP — $2.50/month
$5/month(save 50%) for two years
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TunnelBear — save 67% on a three-year Unlimited plan
Read our full review of TunnelBear.
Our go-to recommendation for anyone who’s never used the technology before, TunnelBear is a simple, lightweight VPN with an intuitive (and adorable) interface. Though it’s incapable of unblocking streaming sites and is based in Canada, a Five Eyes country, it should serve you well if you’re just surfing the web. We recommend its Unlimited plan over the free version for unlimited browsing and priority customer service, which goes for just $3.33/month when you enroll for three years — that’s 67% off its usual $9.99/month rate and a fixed price that won’t increase after your first term. Bitcoin is accepted and refunds are offered on a case-by-case basis.
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Private Internet Access (PIA) — save 82% on a 26-month plan
It’s nothing particularly special (and its U.S. headquarters location isn’t ideal), but for users in search of a basic VPN with open-source apps, built-in ad blocking, and a free email breach monitor, PIA is worth a look. It was also still running a Halloween sale at the time of writing, offering 26 months of coverage for only $2.19/month. (That shaves 82% off its regular rate of $11.99/month and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee.) You’ll switch to an annual plan at $4.75/month after the initial term is over. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are accepted.
Optional add-ons include:
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Dedicated IP — $4/month
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Antivirus by PIA — $1.45/month
$4.50/month(save 68%) for two years
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IPVanish — save 64% on a one-year plan
Read our full review of IPVanish.
Another middle-of-the-road pick with a U.S. headquarters (boo), IPVanish makes up for a lack of advanced security features with a minimalist, straightforward app and support for unlimited simultaneous connections. You can get your first term of its annual plan for just $3.99/month (or 64% off its standard monthly rate of $10.99), which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and free antivirus protection from Vipre. After that first year is up, you’ll get bumped to $7.50/month. Crypto is not accepted.
Editor’s Note: IPVanish and Vipre are owned by Ziff Davis, Mashable’s publisher. Any IPVanish or Vipre products or services featured on Mashable are covered independently by our team.
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PureVPN — save 82% on a 27-month plan
Read our full review of PureVPN.
We don’t have a ton of nice things to say about PureVPN — our review turned up slow download speeds, buggy apps, iffy Netflix support, and a questionable privacy policy — but hey, it’s cheap! Enroll in a 27-month plan and you’ll pay only $1.99/month, which is an 82% discount on its normal monthly rate of $10.95. (Don’t be afraid to take advantage of its 31-day money-back guarantee if necessary.) You’ll switch to a $4.50/month yearly plan at the end of that initial term. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are accepted.
Optional add-ons include:
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Dedicated IP — $2.99/month
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Port forwarding — $0.99/month
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Dedicated IP with port forwarding — $3.49/month
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DDoS protection — $3.99/month
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A NordVPN 2-year plan is 68% off for the rest of today
NordVPN: Everything you need to know
NordVPN is probably the most recognisable VPN brand of our time. You’ve no doubt seen the ads around the internet since it’s up there with Raid: Shadow Legends in terms of sponsoring YouTube videos, but you might not know exactly what NordVPN does. Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place and we’ve got you covered.
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The best VPN deals as of Aug. 12: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Proton VPN, and more
UPDATE: Aug. 12, 2022, 11:22 a.m. EDT This story has been updated.
Using a virtual private network (VPN) is one of the best ways to protect your online data and stay anonymous on the web, whether you’re trying to stream movies abroad, torrent, bypass geo-restrictions, or just plain browse. Most providers’ plans cost anywhere from $2 to $12 per month, though many lure customers in with discounted introductory rates that skyrocket after your initial term. To help you lock in a plan that’ll fit your budget in the short and long term, we’re compiling a weekly roundup of the best deals on all the VPNs we’ve personally tested. Below, you can check out our top picks as of Aug. 12.
ExpressVPN — save 49% on a 15-month plan
Read our full review of ExpressVPN.
A reliable server network, a user-friendly app, a strong commitment to data protection, and a headquarters in the privacy-forward British Virgin Islands make ExpressVPN our favorite full-featured VPN on the market. It also happens to be one of the most expensive VPNs out there, which is why we highly recommend taking advantage of a promotion it’s been running since early June: You can enroll in a 15-month plan at just $6.67/month, which is 49% off its standard $12.95/month rate. (Bonus: Your purchase is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee and comes with a year’s worth of unlimited cloud backups from Backblaze — that’s a $7/month value by itself.) You’ll switch to an $8.32/month annual plan after the first term is up. Bitcoin is accepted.
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NordVPN — save 67% on a 2-year Standard plan
Read our full review of NordVPN.
Power users shouldn’t think twice about signing up for NordVPN, another industry giant based in the British Virgin Islands that packs robust security features like double encryption, obfuscated servers, dark web monitoring, malware protection, ad and tracker blockers, and Onion Over VPN, a tool that combines your VPN connection with the Tor network for an extra layer of privacy. All of its subscriptions come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, the cheapest one being its two-year Standard plan: New customers can sign up for an introductory rate of just $3.99/month, or 67% off its usual $11.99/month pricing. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are accepted.
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NordVPN Plus (with cross-platform password manager and data breach scanner) — $4.69/month
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NordVPN Complete (with a cross-platform password manager, data breach scanner, and 1TB encrypted cloud storage) — $5.99/month
$16.57/month(save 64%) for two years
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Proton VPN — save 50% on a two-year Plus plan
Read our full review of ProtonVPN.
The Swiss-based Proton VPN is another great pick for privacy wonks, with open-source apps and critical infrastructure that’s stored inside a data center requiring biometric access. We recommend its Plus plan, which gets you full access to its server network, streaming service and P2P support, ad/tracker/malware protection, and a Tor over VPN tool that lets you direct traffic through the Tor network with a single click. Monthly subscriptions go for $9.99, but you’ll pay just $4.99/month if you commit to two years (with a 30-day money-back guarantee) — that’s a 50% savings. Bitcoin is accepted.
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CyberGhost VPN — save 82% on a 39-month plan
Read our full review of CyberGhost VPN.
This Romania-based provider lays claim to the biggest, most globally diverse network we’ve seen, with special severs optimized for streaming, gaming, and P2P to maintain consistent connections. Sign up for 39 months of CyberGhost coverage at $2.29/month (or 82% off its standard monthly fee of $12.99), and you’ll be able to renew at that exact same rate every 36 months thereafter. Like all of CyberGhost’s multi-year plans, that’s protected by a 45-day money-back guarantee and includes free access to its ID Guard and Privacy Guard tools. Bitcoin is accepted.
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Dedicated IP — $3.75/month
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CyberGhost Password Manager — $2/month
$3.49/month(save 43%) for one year
Editor’s note: The CyberGhost website features a countdown to a deadline for locking in that three years + three months rate, but we’re pretty sure it’s just a marketing ploy.
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TunnelBear — save 67% on a three-year Unlimited plan
Read our full review of TunnelBear.
Our go-to recommendation for anyone who’s never used the technology before, TunnelBear is a simple, lightweight VPN with an intuitive (and adorable) interface. Though it’s incapable of unblocking streaming sites and based in Canada, a Five Eyes country, it should serve you well if you’re just surfing the web. We recommend its Unlimited plan over the free version for unlimited browsing and priority customer service, which goes for just $3.33/month when you enroll for three years — that’s 67% off its usual $9.99/month rate and a fixed price that won’t increase after your first term. Bitcoin is accepted and refunds are offered on a case-by-case basis.
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Private Internet Access (PIA) — save 82% on a 26-month plan
It’s nothing particularly special (and its U.S. headquarters location isn’t ideal), but for users in search of a basic VPN with open-source apps, built-in ad blocking, and a free email breach monitor, PIA is worth a look. At the time of writing, you could score 26 months of coverage for only $2.19/month — that shaves 82% off its regular rate of $11.99/month and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll switch to an annual plan at $4.75/month after the initial term is over, which still isn’t terrible. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are accepted.
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Dedicated IP — $4/month
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Antivirus by PIA — $1.45/month
$4.50/month(save 68%) for two years
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IPVanish — save 64% on a one-year plan
Read our full review of IPVanish.
Another middle-of-the-road pick with a U.S. headquarters (boo), IPVanish makes up for a lack of advanced security features with a minimalist, straightforward app and support for unlimited simultaneous connections. You can get your first term of its annual plan for just $3.99/month (or 64% off its standard monthly rate of $10.99), which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and free antivirus protection from VIPRE. After that first year is up, you’ll get bumped to $7.50/month. Crypto is not accepted.
Editor’s Note: IPVanish and VIPRE are owned by Ziff Davis, Mashable’s publisher. Any Ziff Davis products featured on Mashable are covered independently by our editorial team.
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PureVPN — save 82% on a 27-month plan
Read our full review of PureVPN.
We don’t have a ton of nice things to say about PureVPN — our review turned up slow download speeds, buggy apps, iffy Netflix support, and a questionable privacy policy — but hey, it’s cheap! Enroll in a 27-month plan and you’ll pay only $1.99/month, which is an 82% discount on its normal monthly rate of $10.95. (Don’t be afraid to take advantage of its 31-day money-back guarantee if necessary.) You’ll switch to a $4.50/month yearly plan at the end of that initial term. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are accepted.
Optional add-ons include:
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Dedicated IP — $2.99/month
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Port forwarding — $0.99/month
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Dedicated IP with port forwarding — $3.49/month
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DDoS protection — $3.99/month
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