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Speed, logging policy and price, compared on the same checklist.

6 reviews 4 rankings 5 guides Updated September 2026

The best VPNs, ranked

Scored August 2026 · How I test

Proton VPNBest for: A long privacy record and a free plan to try first

8.7 from $3.49/mo

SurfsharkBest for: Households with many devices on a tight budget

8.2 from $2.49/mo

NordVPNBest for: Speed and extras, if you watch the renewal

8.0 from $3.49/mo

MullvadBest for: Simple pricing and the least account data

7.9 €5/mo flat

ExpressVPNBest for: A polished app, if you accept the price

7.6 from $2.99/mo

Logging and audits

Whether the no-logs claim is backed by a published independent audit, and who did it and when.

Ownership and jurisdiction

Where the company is based and what its own documents say about who owns it.

Apps and protocols

Which platforms and protocols are supported, and what the kill switch does by default.

Price and renewals

Introductory and renewal prices, plan lengths, refund window and device limits.