Top 10 VPN services compared (2025)
VPN (virtual private network) services are quite common nowadays. The number of obstacles and threats in the digital world grows, and VPN, as part of a cybersecurity strategy, helps to overcome and avoid at least some of them. According to Statista, the overall revenue on this market in 2022 was $45 billion, and in 2032, it is projected to rocket to $350 billion. Quite impressive.
If you are looking for a VPN service, this comparison piece will help you make the right choice. We consider the characteristics of the providers that really matter: latency, jurisdiction, locations, and pricing.
This rating is based on the specifics published by the service providers themselves, data collected by independent agencies such as Security.org, and feedback shared by the regular users on Reddit. We shall update the article as needed; the information herein should be perceived as actual as of the date of publication/update.
- ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN offers servers at 163 locations in 106 countries. The company operates in the jurisdiction of the British Virgin Islands. Low latency. Annual subscription plan costs $6.25/month, and the price drops to $4.99/month for a 2-year commitment. Highly rated for its user-friendly interface and robust security measures.
- NordVPN
Working in the jurisdiction of Panama, NordVPN has over 7,000 servers in 118 countries of the world. It is praised for the strong privacy features, fast speeds, and a no-logs policy. Low latency. The most generous offer is $2.99/month, available to those willing to sign up for 2 years.
- Surfshark
Based in the Netherlands, this VPN provider operates 3,200+ servers in 100 countries. Low latency. The cost of a plan with a 2-year commitment is $2.49/month, and if you want to subscribe for one month only, it is $15.45.
- Proton VPN
This VPN service provider operates out of Switzerland and has almost 10,000 servers in 117 countries. It offers a free plan, and claims it is the only one of its kind with no data limit, no ads, and no logs kept. Paid plans start at $4.49/month (2-year subscription). Low latency.
- IPVanish
IPVanish is a US VPN service. It provides tunneled access to the web through over 2,400 servers powered in 108 countries. Known for its focus on security and usability, IPVanish has a 2-year plan that costs only $2.19/month. The latency is said to be moderate.
- CyberGhost
A Romanian company, CyberGhost masks and channels traffic through 9,000+ servers located in 100 countries around the world. The latency is reported to be moderate; the service tunes its network to the needs of streaming and torrenting. Two years with CyberGhost cost $2.19/month.
- Private Internet Access (PIA)
PIA’s jurisdiction is the United States. The service has over 35,000 servers in 91 countries. The plans start at $3.33/month for a 1-year contract. Moderate latency and customizable security settings.
- Hotspot Shield
This is another VPN service provider from the United States, headquartered in California. The company operates more than 1,800 servers in 80 countries. Hotspot Shield is known as a great choice for streaming services. There is a free version with limited features; paid plans start at $2.99/month. Low latency.
- hide.me VPN
hide.me VPN is a company working in the jurisdiction of Malaysia. Its servers are located in 91 different countries, giving users thousands of IPs from 6 continents. The provider is known for a generous free plan offer, which is similar to paid plans in terms of data protection and encryption, but has only 8 locations available at a time. Low latency.
- UltraVPN
The legal jurisdiction of UltraVPN is the United States. The company has servers in 125 locations all over the world. Considered a good choice for casual users who don’t have stringent security requirements, UltraVPN costs from $3.99/month if you sign up for a year.
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