Cheapest 1-year VPN plans
A 1-year plan is the middle ground: much cheaper than paying monthly, without tying you down for two years or more.
We list every VPN we track that sells a 1-year plan, with the price per month. 22 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
- 22
- Cheapest option
- PrivadoVPN
- Lowest price
- $1.33
- Median price
- $4.34
Our ranking
Cheapest first.
| # | VPN | Lowest price | Devices | Countries | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PrivadoVPN1 year | $1.33/mo | 10 | 66 | Visit PrivadoVPN |
| 2 | AirVPN1 year | $2.88/mo | 5 | 23 | Visit AirVPN |
| 3 | Surfshark1 year | $3.25/mo | Unlimited | 100 | Visit Surfshark |
| 4 | Private Internet Access1 year | $3.33/mo | Unlimited | 91 | Visit Private Internet Access |
| 5 | TunnelBear1 year | $3.33/mo | Unlimited | 47 | Visit TunnelBear |
| 6 | PureVPN1 year | $3.40/mo | 10 | 70 | Visit PureVPN |
| 7 | Trust.Zone1 year | $3.62/mo | 5 | 40 | Visit Trust.Zone |
| 8 | PrivateVPN1 year | $3.82/mo | 10 | 63 | Visit PrivateVPN |
| 9 | IPVanish1 year | $3.89/mo | Unlimited | 75 | Visit IPVanish |
| 10 | StrongVPN1 year | $3.97/mo | 12 | 46 | Visit StrongVPN |
| 11 | VyprVPN1 year | $4.00/mo | 5 | 70 | Visit VyprVPN |
| 12 | VPN Nederland1 year | $4.68/mo | Unlimited | 60 | Visit VPN Nederland |
| 13 | Hide.me1 year | $4.98/mo | 10 | 78 | Visit Hide.me |
| 14 | IVPN1 year | $5.00/mo | 2 | 37 | Visit IVPN |
| 15 | Goose VPN1 year | $5.39/mo | Unlimited | 28 | Visit Goose VPN |
| 16 | NordVPN1 year | $5.42/mo | 10 | 111 | Visit NordVPN |
| 17 | OVPN1 year | $5.42/mo | 4 | 32 | Visit OVPN |
| 18 | Windscribe1 year | $5.75/mo | Unlimited | 69 | Visit Windscribe |
| 19 | CactusVPN1 year | $5.83/mo | Unlimited | 22 | Visit CactusVPN |
| 20 | Proton VPN1 year | $5.99/mo | 10 | 91 | Visit Proton VPN |
| 21 | Hotspot Shield1 year | $7.99/mo | 10 | 80 | Visit Hotspot Shield |
| 22 | Astrill VPN1 year | $15.00/mo | 5 | 57 | Visit Astrill VPN |
Is a 1-year plan the right choice?
A 1-year plan usually costs about half as much per month as paying monthly. You pay for the whole year upfront.
It's a good choice when you know you'll use a VPN for a while but want the option to switch next year. Check the renewal price: many VPNs charge more for the second year than the first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest 1-year VPN plan?
PrivadoVPN is the cheapest of the 22 VPNs on this page, at $1.33 a month when you pay for 1 year. AirVPN follows at $2.88.
Do VPNs renew at the same price?
Often not. Many VPNs renew at a higher standard price after the first term. The renewal price is listed at checkout, and you can usually switch off auto-renewal in your account.