ZoogVPN is a low-cost VPN with a permanent free tier (10 GB a month), up to 10 devices on paid plans, and the Shadow protocol for restricted networks. In our August 2026 tests, download loss on European servers stayed under 6%. Its no-logs policy has not been independently audited.
CyberGhost is a low-cost VPN with streaming-optimized servers, a no-logs policy reviewed by Deloitte three times (2022-2025), and a 45-day refund on plans of 6 months or longer (14 days on monthly). Trade-offs: a seven-device limit, no obfuscation for restrictive networks, and ownership by Kape Technologies, which privacy-focused users may want to weigh.
BVI-registered VPN with KPMG no-logs audits (2022–2025), regular Cure53 reviews, its own Lightway protocol plus WireGuard, and servers in 113 countries.
US-based VPN owned by Ziff Davis, with unlimited devices and no-logs audits by Leviathan (2022) and Schellman (2025); the 2016 logging case predates the current owner.
Privacy-first VPN: a flat €5/mo, an account number instead of email, cash and Monero accepted, regular third-party audits and a 2023 police search that found no user data.
Panama-based VPN with six independent no-logs audits (PwC, then Deloitte), 7,200+ servers in 150 countries, NordLynx (WireGuard) and NordWhisper obfuscation.
Private Internet Access is a US-based VPN owned by Kape Technologies, around $2 a month with unlimited devices. Its no-logs claim has survived two US court cases and three audits, torrenting is a strength, and Netflix access is not.
Swedish provider owned by Miss Group, with 200+ servers in 63 countries, port forwarding and free remote setup help, but no published no-logs audit.
Proton VPN is a Swiss, privacy-focused VPN with open-source apps, annual no-logs audits, a nonprofit primary shareholder, and an unlimited free plan with no ads and no data caps.
Read the full review →BVI-registered VPN with 6,000+ servers in 65+ countries; its no-log assessments (latest 2023) are shared only on request, and its records helped the FBI in a 2017 case.
Surfshark is a feature-packed VPN that combines unlimited device connections, an independently audited no-logs policy, and a low introductory price on its two-year plan. It’s particularly well suited to large households and streaming, but the steep renewal price and lack of a free tier are worth keeping in mind.
McAfee-owned Canadian VPN with yearly Cure53 audits, unlimited devices and a 2GB free plan, but patchy streaming and slow torrenting.
Ad-supported free VPN from Singapore's Innovative Connecting, linked to China's Qihoo 360; no independent audit and security flaws found by researchers. Listed as a caution, not a pick.
Independently owned Canadian VPN with a permanent free plan: 10GB a month with a confirmed email, unlimited devices, no card. Paid plans cover 69+ countries; support is tickets plus an AI chatbot, with no live chat.
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