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Cheapest VPNs worth paying for (2025)

Cheap VPNs are only cheap until they renew. This ranking sorts by long-plan price, but leaves out anything without a no-logs policy and a refund window, and shows the renewal price wherever we have it.

Our pick for cheapest

Surfshark8.6/10
  • From $2.19/mo on a long plan
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • 7-day free trial
  • Unlimited devices

How this list is scored

Weights for cheapest

Same data as the overall ranking, re-weighted for this job. Providers must also pass one requirement: no-logs policy and 30-day refund.

Value
60%
Privacy & trust
15%
Speed
15%
Security features
10%
Streaming
0%
Apps & support
0%

5 providers qualify

The ranking for cheapest

  1. 01

    Surfshark

    Unlimited devices and great value.

    • From $2.19/mo on a long plan
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
    • 7-day free trial
    • Unlimited devices
    Score8.6/10
    Privacy & trust
    5.5
    Speed
    7.0
    Value
    9.8
    Security features
    8.9
    Streaming
    10.0
    Apps & support
    10.0
    Best price
    $2.19/mo
    Billed
    $52.56 / 24 mo
    Renews at
    unverified
    Devices
    Unlimited
    Visit SurfsharkReview
  2. 02

    Proton VPN

    High-security VPN with a focus on privacy.

    • From $3.59/mo on a long plan
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
    • 30-day free trial
    • 10 devices at once
    Score8.3/10
    Privacy & trust
    8.5
    Speed
    7.6
    Value
    8.1
    Security features
    10.0
    Streaming
    10.0
    Apps & support
    6.9
    Best price
    $3.59/mo
    Billed
    $43.08 / 12 mo
    Renews at
    unverified
    Devices
    10
    Visit Proton VPNReview
  3. 03

    NordVPN

    Security giant with a vast server network.

    • From $3.39/mo on a long plan
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
    • 10 devices at once
    Score8.2/10
    Privacy & trust
    8.5
    Speed
    8.0
    Value
    8.0
    Security features
    8.9
    Streaming
    10.0
    Apps & support
    10.0
    Best price
    $3.39/mo
    Billed
    $81.36 / 24 mo
    Renews at
    unverified
    Devices
    10
    Visit NordVPNReview
  4. 04

    CyberGhost

    User-friendly VPN with optimized servers.

    • From $2.19/mo on a long plan
    • 45-day money-back guarantee
    • 1-day free trial
    • 7 devices at once
    Score7.9/10
    Privacy & trust
    7.0
    Speed
    5.0
    Value
    9.0
    Security features
    6.7
    Streaming
    10.0
    Apps & support
    10.0
    Best price
    $2.19/mo
    Billed
    $52.56 / 24 mo
    Renews at
    unverified
    Devices
    7
    Visit CyberGhostReview
  5. 05

    Private Internet Access (PIA)

    Highly customizable and privacy-focused.

    • From $2.19/mo on a long plan
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
    • Unlimited devices
    Score7.9/10
    Privacy & trust
    7.0
    Speed
    1.6
    Value
    9.5
    Security features
    8.9
    Streaming
    8.5
    Apps & support
    9.3
    Best price
    $2.19/mo
    Billed
    $52.56 / 24 mo
    Renews at
    unverified
    Devices
    Unlimited
    Visit Private Internet Access (PIA)Review

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Before you buy

What matters for this job

Longer read: Free vs paid VPNs

Intro vs renewal
Most two-year deals renew at two to four times the intro price. Budget for the renewal.
Money-back window
Lets you test speeds and streaming at home before committing.
Upfront total
Long plans are billed in one payment. The per-month figure is an average.

Questions

Common questions

What happens when my VPN plan renews?

Most providers renew at a higher standard rate, not the intro deal. Turn off auto-renew if you want to choose again when the term ends.

Data last checked November 5, 2025. Methodology