VPN price index
What VPNs cost this week, across the 27 VPNs we track. The median VPN costs $2.92 a month on its cheapest plan and $11.99 if you pay month to month.
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 tracked
- 27
- Median lowest price
- $2.92
- Median monthly plan
- $11.99
- Median saving on long plans
- 76.5%
Price by plan length
| Plan length | VPNs | Cheapest | Median | Most expensive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 25 | $5.00 (FastestVPN) | $11.99 | $30.00 (Astrill VPN) |
| 1 year | 22 | $1.33 (PrivadoVPN) | $4.34 | $15.00 (Astrill VPN) |
| 2 years | 17 | $0.83 (FastestVPN) | $2.38 | $12.50 (Astrill VPN) |
What the numbers say
Commitment is the biggest factor in what you pay. The median monthly plan costs $11.99, while the median 2-year plan works out at $2.38 a month. 13 of the 27 VPNs charge at least four times as much month to month as on their cheapest plan.
The cheapest VPN overall is FastestVPN at $0.83 a month when you pay for 2 years. The most expensive, even on its cheapest plan, is Astrill VPN at $12.50 a month.
More devices don't mean a higher price. VPNs with unlimited devices have a median lowest price of $3.02, against $2.92 for VPNs with a device limit.
Every VPN's prices
| VPN | Monthly plan | 1 year | 2 years | Lowest | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastestVPN | $5.00 | – | $0.83 | $0.83 (2 years) | 83% |
| PrivadoVPN | $10.99 | $1.33 | $1.11 | $1.11 (2 years) | 90% |
| Goose VPN | $10.79 | $5.39 | – | $1.43 (10 years) | 87% |
| Ivacy VPN | $12.95 | – | $2.14 | $1.69 (5 years) | 87% |
| AirVPN | $7.61 | $2.88 | $2.33 | $1.95 (3 years) | 74% |
| PrivateVPN | $9.99 | $3.82 | – | $2.00 (3 years) | 80% |
| Private Internet Access | $11.99 | $3.33 | $2.03 | $2.03 (2 years) | 83% |
| PureVPN | $12.95 | $3.40 | $2.15 | $2.15 (2 years) | 83% |
| Trust.Zone | $9.05 | $3.62 | $2.16 | $2.16 (2 years) | 76% |
| IPVanish | $14.99 | $3.89 | $2.19 | $2.19 (2 years) | 85% |
| CyberGhost | $13.03 | – | $2.38 | $2.38 (2 years) | 82% |
| ExpressVPN | – | – | $2.71 | $2.71 (2 years) | – |
| Surfshark | $20.60 | $3.25 | $2.71 | $2.71 (2 years) | 87% |
| Hide.me | $13.03 | $4.98 | $2.92 | $2.92 (2 years) | 78% |
| VyprVPN | $10.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 (2 years) | 70% |
| TunnelBear | – | $3.33 | – | $3.33 (1 year) | – |
| NordVPN | $16.29 | $5.42 | $3.79 | $3.79 (2 years) | 77% |
| CactusVPN | $15.00 | $5.83 | $3.96 | $3.96 (2 years) | 74% |
| StrongVPN | $11.99 | $3.97 | – | $3.97 (1 year) | 67% |
| Proton VPN | $9.99 | $5.99 | $4.49 | $4.49 (2 years) | 55% |
| OVPN | $13.04 | $5.42 | – | $4.59 (3 years) | 65% |
| VPN Nederland | $11.68 | $4.68 | – | $4.68 (1 year) | 60% |
| IVPN | $6.00 | $5.00 | – | $5.00 (1 year) | 17% |
| Windscribe | $9.00 | $5.75 | – | $5.75 (1 year) | 36% |
| Hotspot Shield | $12.99 | $7.99 | – | $7.99 (1 year) | 38% |
| TorGuard | $10.99 | – | – | $10.99 (1 month) | – |
| Astrill VPN | $30.00 | $15.00 | $12.50 | $12.50 (2 years) | 58% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a VPN cost per month?
Across the 27 VPNs we track, the median is $2.92 a month on the cheapest plan, which is usually a 2-year plan paid upfront. Month to month, the median is $11.99.
What is the cheapest VPN?
FastestVPN, at $0.83 a month when you pay for 2 years. If you want to pay monthly, the cheapest is FastestVPN at $5.00.
How often is this index updated?
Every week. We check the prices on every provider's own pricing page and update this page with the results.