Best VPN for Linux
Not every VPN has a Linux app. These do, so you can connect from your desktop or server without fiddling with config files.
We only list VPNs that offer an app or client for Linux. 25 VPNs qualify.
Prices are the lowest monthly price of each VPN in USD, usually on its longest plan, with any free months included. If you buy through one of our links, we may earn a fee which supports VPN Scouting. How we rank
- VPNs that qualify
- 25
- Our top pick
- FastestVPN
- Cheapest option
- $0.83
- Median price
- $2.92
Our ranking
VPNs that tick more of the boxes for this use rank higher. When two tick the same number, the cheaper one goes first.
| # | VPN | Lowest price | Devices | Countries | Why it ranks here | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FastestVPN2 years | $0.83/mo | 10 | 60 |
| Visit FastestVPN |
| 2 | PrivadoVPN2 years | $1.11/mo | 10 | 66 |
| Visit PrivadoVPN |
| 3 | PrivateVPN3 years | $2.00/mo | 10 | 63 |
| Visit PrivateVPN |
| 4 | Private Internet Access2 years | $2.03/mo | Unlimited | 91 |
| Visit Private Internet Access |
| 5 | PureVPN2 years | $2.15/mo | 10 | 70 |
| Visit PureVPN |
| 6 | IPVanish2 years | $2.19/mo | Unlimited | 75 |
| Visit IPVanish |
| 7 | CyberGhost2 years | $2.38/mo | 7 | 100 |
| Visit CyberGhost |
| 8 | ExpressVPN2 years | $2.71/mo | 8 | 105 |
| Visit ExpressVPN |
| 9 | Surfshark2 years | $2.71/mo | Unlimited | 100 |
| Visit Surfshark |
| 10 | Hide.me2 years | $2.92/mo | 10 | 78 |
| Visit Hide.me |
| 11 | VyprVPN2 years | $3.00/mo | 5 | 70 |
| Visit VyprVPN |
| 12 | NordVPN2 years | $3.79/mo | 10 | 111 |
| Visit NordVPN |
| 13 | Proton VPN2 years | $4.49/mo | 10 | 91 |
| Visit Proton VPN |
| 14 | VPN Nederland1 year | $4.68/mo | Unlimited | 60 |
| Visit VPN Nederland |
| 15 | Windscribe1 year | $5.75/mo | Unlimited | 69 |
| Visit Windscribe |
| 16 | Ivacy VPN5 years | $1.69/mo | 10 | 100 |
| Visit Ivacy VPN |
| 17 | AirVPN3 years | $1.95/mo | 5 | 23 |
| Visit AirVPN |
| 18 | Trust.Zone2 years | $2.16/mo | 5 | 40 |
| Visit Trust.Zone |
| 19 | CactusVPN2 years | $3.96/mo | Unlimited | 22 |
| Visit CactusVPN |
| 20 | StrongVPN1 year | $3.97/mo | 12 | 46 |
| Visit StrongVPN |
| 21 | OVPN3 years | $4.59/mo | 4 | 32 |
| Visit OVPN |
| 22 | IVPN1 year | $5.00/mo | 2 | 37 |
| Visit IVPN |
| 23 | TorGuard1 month | $10.99/mo | 8 | 50 |
| Visit TorGuard |
| 24 | Astrill VPN2 years | $12.50/mo | 5 | 57 |
| Visit Astrill VPN |
| 25 | Hotspot Shield1 year | $7.99/mo | 10 | 80 |
| Visit Hotspot Shield |
What to look for in a Linux VPN
Linux apps range from a full desktop app to a command-line client. Both work, and the command-line ones are handy on servers. Every VPN here offers one or the other.
Protocol support matters more on Linux than elsewhere. WireGuard is built into the Linux kernel and is fast, and OpenVPN works with the network manager on almost every distribution, so you can also connect without the provider's app.
A kill switch is just as important on Linux as on any other system, and a large server network gives you more places to connect to.
Our top pick right now is FastestVPN, at $0.83 a month when you pay for 2 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which VPN is best for Linux?
Of the 25 VPNs that qualify, FastestVPN ticks the most boxes, from $0.83 a month when you pay for 2 years. It's also the cheapest of them.
Can I use a VPN on Linux without an app?
Yes. Most VPNs let you download WireGuard or OpenVPN configuration files and import them into NetworkManager or run them from the terminal. You lose app features such as the kill switch, which you'd have to set up yourself.
Do Linux VPN apps work on Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch?
Most providers publish packages for Debian and Ubuntu, and many also for Fedora. Arch users often rely on community packages. Check the provider's download page for your distribution.