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VPN Prices Compared: 10 VPNs Side by Side
Every price from each company’s own pricing page, with the date we checked it.
We check it out so you don’t have to.
How we researched this page: we read each company’s own pricing pages and terms, independent tests, and customer reviews. We did not use these products ourselves. Prices change often, so each one shows the date we checked it.
VPN prices are hard to compare because the headline number is almost always a monthly average on a 2- or 3-year prepaid plan. This page lines up the 10 VPNs we have reviewed by what you actually pay up front, what the plan renews at, and how long you have to get your money back.
Quick comparison
| Company | Free plan | Lowest advertised price | Paid up front | Renews at | Month to month | Money-back window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN Reviewed by Vetteroo | No | $3.49/mo (Basic, 2 years + 3 months), Black Friday promo as of October 29, 2026 | $94.23 for the first 27 months (regular price $312.93) | $139.08 a year | $14.99 | 30 days |
| Surfshark Reviewed by Vetteroo | No | $2.49/mo (Starter, 2 years + 3 months), Black Friday promo as of October 29, 2026 | $67.23 for the first 27 months (regular price $511.65) | More than the intro price; not listed on our check, so confirm at checkout | Not listed on our check | 30 days |
| Proton VPN Reviewed by Vetteroo | Yes: no data limit, 1 device | $3.49/mo (VPN Plus, 2 years), as of October 29, 2026 | $83.76 for the first 24 months | $83.88 a year | $9.99 | 30 days |
| ExpressVPN Reviewed by Vetteroo | No (3-day trial in its mobile apps) | $4.99/mo (Basic, 12 months + 3), promo as of October 29, 2026 | $74.85 for the first 15 months (regular price $224.85) | $99.95 a year | Not listed on our check | 30 days |
| Private Internet Access Reviewed by Vetteroo | No | $2.03/mo (3 years + 3 months), as of October 29, 2026 | $79 | $79 every 3 years, per its plan page; confirm at checkout | $11.95 | 30 days |
| CyberGhost Vetteroo Our Pick | No | $2.19/mo (2 years + 2 months), as of October 29, 2026 | $56.94 for the first 26 months | $56.94 a year | $12.99 | 45 days on long plans, 14 days on monthly |
| IPVanish Reviewed by Vetteroo | No | $2.19/mo (Essential, 2 years), as of October 29, 2026 | $52.56 for the first 2 years (regular price $359.76) | $99.99 a year | $14.99 | 30 days |
| TunnelBear Reviewed by Vetteroo | Yes: limited data | From $3.33/mo (Unlimited), as of October 29, 2026 | Not shown on our check | Not shown on our check; confirm at checkout | Not listed on our check | See its refund terms |
| ZoogVPN Reviewed by Vetteroo | Yes: 10 GB a month, 1 device | $2.49/mo (2 years + 3 months), as of October 29, 2026 | $59.99 for 27 months | Not stated on our check | $9.99 | 7 days |
| hide.me Vetteroo Our Pick | Yes: unlimited data, 1 connection | $2.50/mo (24 months + 4), as of October 29, 2026 | $69.99 for 28 months | Same price and length (its Pricing Guarantee) | $11.99 | 30 days |
Prices are in US dollars before tax, for the cheapest plan of each VPN, as shown on each company’s own pricing page on the date listed. Black Friday and holiday deals change often, so check the total and the renewal price at checkout.
How to read VPN prices
Almost every VPN advertises a low monthly figure that only applies if you prepay for 2 or 3 years. Two numbers matter more: the amount charged today, and the price the plan renews at. On the plans we checked, the first-term deal and the renewal price can be far apart. NordVPN’s Basic plan is $94.23 for the first 27 months, then $139.08 a year. hide.me is the exception in this group: its Pricing Guarantee says the plan renews at the same price and length.
Which ones to look at
- Want to start free: Proton VPN (no data limit on the free plan), hide.me (unlimited data, 1 connection), ZoogVPN, and TunnelBear (limited data).
- Lowest amount up front: IPVanish ($52.56 for 2 years) and CyberGhost ($56.94 for 2 years and 2 months), as of October 29, 2026. After that, IPVanish renews at $99.99 a year and CyberGhost at $56.94 a year.
- Longest time to change your mind: CyberGhost, with 45 days on its longer plans.
- Predictable renewals: hide.me, which says your plan renews at the same price.
- Short refund window: ZoogVPN gives 7 days, so test it quickly.
Reviewed but not in this table
We left PureVPN out of our price comparisons because of a trust issue explained in our PureVPN review.
Official sites
NordVPN Reviewed by Vetteroo
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Surfshark Reviewed by Vetteroo
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Proton VPN Reviewed by Vetteroo
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ExpressVPN Reviewed by Vetteroo
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Private Internet Access Reviewed by Vetteroo
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CyberGhost Vetteroo Our Pick
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IPVanish Reviewed by Vetteroo
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TunnelBear Reviewed by Vetteroo
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ZoogVPN Reviewed by Vetteroo
hide.me Vetteroo Our Pick
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