The shortlist
Our top VPNs, ranked.
Our editorial ranking with current prices, terms and supported devices. Filters narrow the list without changing the order.
Showing 10 of 10. Compare the top 3
- 01
ExpressVPN
Best for Straightforward everyday protection
ExpressVPN combines its Lightway protocol with apps for the main desktop and mobile platforms. Its Basic, Advanced and Pro tiers have different device limits and extras.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- $2.99/mo · Basic · first 28 months
- $83.72 billed upfront, $99.95 per year after the introductory term
- Devices
- 10 devices
- Refund
- 30 days for eligible new subscribers
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 02
VyprVPN
Best for Obfuscation and protocol choice
VyprVPN offers WireGuard and its Chameleon obfuscation technology. Its ten-connection allowance suits people protecting several personal devices.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- See provider · Choose a term at provider checkout
- Devices
- 10 devices
- Refund
- 30 days, subject to the provider's terms
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 03
Private Internet Access
Best for Many devices on one subscription
Private Internet Access allows unlimited simultaneous devices. It offers OpenVPN and WireGuard, making it a practical option for households with many supported devices.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- $2.03/mo · First 39 months · introductory offer
- Devices
- Unlimited devices
- Refund
- 30 days for eligible new subscribers; app-store rules can differ
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 04
HMA (HideMyAss)
Best for A simple five-device subscription
HMA, also known as HideMyAss, offers desktop and mobile apps, OpenVPN support and five simultaneous connections on its standard subscription. Family plans cover more devices.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- $2.99/mo · 36-month standard plan
- Devices
- 5 devices
- Refund
- 30 days; repeat purchases and late requests have different eligibility
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 05
Cyberghost
Best for A longer refund window on multi-month plans
CyberGhost supports seven simultaneous connections and offers a longer refund window on eligible multi-month subscriptions than on its monthly plan.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- $2.19/mo · First 26 months · introductory offer
- $56.94 billed upfront, $56.94 per year after the introductory term
- Devices
- 7 devices
- Refund
- 45 days on eligible multi-month plans; 14 days on the monthly plan
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 06
NordVPN
Best for A broad set of privacy features
NordVPN combines ten-device support with NordLynx and optional security bundles. Basic is the VPN-focused tier; more expensive bundles add services that not everyone needs.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- $3.49/mo · Basic · first 27 months
- $94.23 billed upfront, $139.08 per year after the introductory term
- Devices
- 10 devices
- Refund
- 30 days, subject to eligibility and purchase-channel terms
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 07
CactusVPN
Best for Straightforward renewal pricing and Smart DNS
CactusVPN combines a VPN and Smart DNS with unlimited device support. Its published pricing includes a renewal-rate commitment for subscriptions kept active and in good standing.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- $3.96/mo · 24-month plan
- $95.00 billed upfront, $95 every two years while the subscription remains eligible for its rate guarantee
- Devices
- Unlimited devices
- Refund
- 30 days, subject to the refund-policy conditions
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 08
VPN.ac
Best for Advanced protocol and connection controls
VPN.ac offers OpenVPN, IPsec and WireGuard. Its twelve-connection headline is split between protocol groups, an important distinction when planning device coverage.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- $3.75/mo · Advertised starting monthly equivalent; select the term at checkout
- Devices
- 12 devices
- Refund
- 7 days
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 09
IPVanish
Best for Unlimited household connections
IPVanish's Essential tier offers unlimited simultaneous devices and WireGuard. Higher tiers bundle additional services, so compare the tier as well as the advertised price.
Platforms Windows · macOS · Android · iOS · Linux
- Price
- $2.19/mo · Essential · first 24 months
- $52.56 billed upfront, The provider displays the applicable renewal amount during checkout
- Devices
- Unlimited devices
- Refund
- 30 days on eligible yearly and two-year subscriptions; monthly terms differ
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
- 10
LiquidVPN
Best for Reading our existing LiquidVPN coverage
Our LiquidVPN coverage remains available alongside the rest of the VPNHive review collection. Use providers with a current offer when comparing new subscriptions.
- Price
- No current offer
- Devices
- See review
- Refund
- No current offer listed
- Checked
- 1 November 2026
Grades are our editors’ overall judgement. Prices are USD equivalents at the time checked and may change. Affiliate disclosure.