VPN Comparison 2026

We tested the top 5 VPN providers on speed, security, streaming, and value. Here's how they stack up — and which one is right for your use case.

Best VPN By Use Case

Best for Speed

NordVPN

Fastest NordLynx (WireGuard) implementation in our tests

Best for Streaming

ExpressVPN

Unblocks the most streaming services consistently

Best for Budget

Surfshark

Cheapest plan with unlimited simultaneous connections

Best for Torrenting

PIA

Open source, P2P-optimized servers, proven no-logs in court

Best for Beginners

CyberGhost

Dedicated streaming/torrenting profiles, longest money-back guarantee

Best for Privacy

NordVPN

Panama jurisdiction, double VPN, Tor support, audited no-logs

Feature	NordVPN ★★★★½	ExpressVPN ★★★★½	Surfshark ★★★★½	PIA ★★★★★	CyberGhost ★★★★★
Price (2yr plan)	$3.99/mo	$6.67/mo	$2.19/mo	$2.03/mo	$2.03/mo
Devices	6	8	Unlimited	Unlimited	7
Servers	6,400+	3,000+	3,200+	35,000+	11,700+
Countries	111	105	100	91	100
Jurisdiction	Panama	British Virgin Islands	Netherlands	USA	Romania
No-logs	Audited	Audited	Audited	Court-proven	Audited
Money-back	30 days	30 days	30 days	30 days	45 days
Streaming	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Netflix	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Torrenting	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kill Switch	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Split Tunneling	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Ad Blocker	✓	✗	✓	✓	✗
Double VPN	✓	✗	✓	✗	✗
Tor Support	✓	✗	✗	✗	✗
Best for	All-round use, speed, privacy	Streaming, ease of use, device support	Families, unlimited devices, budget	Power users, torrenting, lowest price	Beginners, streaming profiles, long guarantee