Surfshark: From $2.29 a month for 26 months
Billed $59.54 upfront
NordVPN: From $3.69 a month
Billed at $99.63 to $180.63 for 24 months of service and 3 months free
PIA VPN: $2.03 a month for 28 months
Billed $56.94 upfront
Whether you’re using the internet to complete tasks for work or school, paying your bills or even streaming content, the internet is a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. And as the digital age redefines how we get things done, protecting your privacy and staying safe is important. To guard yourself online, it’s a good idea to use a VPN. Whether you’re looking to reduce the chance of falling victim to a cyberattack, aim to keep your browsing history private or want to unlock streaming content while you’re abroad, VPNs make sound sense for most people. If you’ve been considering signing up for a VPN but haven’t made a decision yet, we’ve got you covered. We’ve gathered a variety of VPN brands offering spectacular deals on subscriptions to help you hold onto more of your cash.
- Some of these offers have countdown clocks saying that the VPN deals are ending “today.” These are usually marketing gimmicks that have no relationship to the deal’s actual end date.
- We’ll update sale prices when we notice a change, so check back often.
- The VPN industry has undergone significant change in the past few years, with all three of our top VPN choices announcing major shifts in corporate ownership. In 2021, ExpressVPN announced that it had joined Kape Technologies, a company that already owned several other VPNs and has raised privacy concerns in the past. In February 2022, NordVPN and Surfshark announced they were merging, although they continue to operate autonomously. We’ve given ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark fresh reviews in light of these changes, and we continue to evaluate other VPN services as well. Our rankings are subject to change as they reflect our latest findings.
- Most of the offers below are for subscriptions of two years or more, which is a long time to tie yourself to a service that could change ownership (see above) or terms of service, or even have a security incident. Although most services have a 30-day free cancellation policy, check the terms of service before signing up for a long-term commitment.
Devices: Unlimited
Refund policy: Fully refundable for 30 days
Surfshark is a relative newcomer to the VPN space, but it’s quickly become known for its speed, which is why it’s one of our VPN experts’ top picks. Surfshark also supports unlimited devices, which is great for large households. Currently, all of the plans are discounted by up to 85%.
If you pick up 24 months of Surfshark Starter VPN right now, you’ll pay only $2.29 a month, thanks to two free months thrown in on top. That means you will be billed at $59.54 upfront for 26 months. If you want a few more perks, you can try Surfshark One, which sets you back $2.89 a month, paying $75.14 upfront. This gives you some added features like a private search engine and 24/7 virus protection. In a similar deal, you can get Surfshark One Plus for $4.49 a month, with two months free for a 26-month subscription, billed at $116.74 upfront. You’ll get everything the other two packages offer plus data removal from companies’ databases and people-search websites.
Note that Surfshark merged with rival NordVPN last year, although the companies have continued to operate independently. Read our Surfshark review.
ExpressVPN still tops our list of the best VPNs, and you can save on a subscription by going for its 12-month plan, where you’ll snag an additional three months of service for free, dropping the equivalent monthly cost to just $6.67 (billed as $100 upfront) with promo code SPECIALDEAL. Those three months of “free” access just drop the overall cost per month, but spread the savings out over the longer term of 15 months. We evaluate VPNs based on their overall performance in three main categories: speed, security and price. Express isn’t the cheapest, but it’s among the fastest and, so far, the most secure — even after its acquisition by Kape Technologies. Read our ExpressVPN review.
Devices: Unlimited
Refund policy: Fully refundable for 30 days
PIA, or Private Internet Access, earned a spot on our list of the best VPN services of 2024 as one of our favorite budget options. Right now, you can get signed up for even less. The two-year plan is currently 83% off and includes four free months, which drops the price to just $2.03 a month for your first 28 months. After that, it will renew at the then-current rate every year.
Despite its affordable price, PIA’s VPN tested fairly well in our tests. It offers AES 256-bit encryption, as well as a kill switch function and boasts a respectable speed loss of just 24%. You also get 500GB of cloud storage with this deal. It’s worth noting that PIA does fall under US jurisdiction, which may be a concern if you’re a security-focused user, although the company appears to be doing everything in its power to alleviate those concerns, including making its source code openly available. Read our PIA VPN review.
Devices: Unlimited
Refund policy: Fully refundable for 30 days
With one of the best user interfaces in the field, according to our reviewer, IPVanish is good for those who want to be able to customize settings and those who are new to a VPN. If this is your first time at the rodeo and you want to know more about the technology, IPVanish is a reliable service with a gentle learning curve. Normally, IPVanish goes for $90 a year, but this deal gets you two years of IPVanish for $71.76 ($2.99 per month). If you want to save without a multiyear commitment, there is a discount on the yearly plan which scores you 12 months for $47.88 ($3.99 per month). Note that IPVanish is owned by US-based Ziff Davis, which may be a concern if you’re a security-focused user. Read our IPVanish review.
Devices: Up to 10
Refund policy: Fully refundable for 30 days
Go off the grid with ProtonVPN for $4.49 a month, good for two years. Keep in mind that this deal is billed as $107.76 upfront. ProtonVPN Plus (the paid plan) has no data caps or server-switching limits. Its ease of use, Tor support and ad-blocking feature make ProtonVPN a favorite with many users. You may also opt for the 12-month plan at $4.99 per month (billed at $59.88). To access the biggest savings, choose the 24-month plan option. Read our ProtonVPN review.
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We either haven’t fully tested the following VPNs or have only tested them anecdotally. Because of that, we can only recommend them for casual use, such as bypassing geographic restrictions while streaming media.
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