Cheapest VPN Plans
Every VPN we rate, ranked by its lowest monthly price. The most affordable start at $1.11/month on a long-term plan - and cheap does not mean cutting corners on security.
VPNs Ranked by Price (Lowest First)
All prices are per month on the longest available plan. Ratings are our overall score out of 10.
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The Best VPNs Under $3/Month
9 of the VPNs we rate come in under $3/month on their long-term plans: FastestVPN ($1.11), ZoogVPN ($1.79), CyberGhost ($2.03), Private Internet Access ($2.03), PureVPN ($2.14), Surfshark ($2.19), IPVanish ($2.19), PrivadoVPN ($2.5), Hotspot Shield ($2.99). At this level the differences are less about price and more about fit - unlimited devices (Surfshark, PIA), the biggest server network (PIA), the longest refund window (CyberGhost, 45 days), or the most beginner-friendly apps (CyberGhost).
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Why Long-Term Plans Cost So Much Less
The single biggest factor in VPN price is plan length. Providers discount heavily for a longer commitment because it lowers their churn and marketing costs. The result is a large gap between the month-to-month rate and the 2-year rate:
| Provider | Monthly | 1-Year | 2-Year | You Save (2yr vs monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastestVPN | $10/mo | $2.49/mo | $1.11/mo | 89% |
| ZoogVPN | $9.99/mo | $2.5/mo | $1.79/mo | 82% |
| CyberGhost | $12.99/mo | $4.29/mo | $2.03/mo | 84% |
| Private Internet Access | $11.99/mo | $3.33/mo | $2.03/mo | 83% |
| PureVPN | $12.45/mo | $3.29/mo | $2.14/mo | 83% |
| Surfshark | $15.45/mo | $3.99/mo | $2.19/mo | 86% |
| IPVanish | $12.99/mo | $3.99/mo | $2.19/mo | 83% |
| PrivadoVPN | $10.99/mo | $2.5/mo | $2.5/mo | 77% |
| Hotspot Shield | $12.99/mo | $7.99/mo | $2.99/mo | 77% |
| NordVPN | $12.99/mo | $4.49/mo | $3.09/mo | 76% |
| TunnelBear | $9.99/mo | $4.17/mo | $3.33/mo | 67% |
| hide.me | $9.95/mo | $4.15/mo | $3.45/mo | 65% |
| StrongVPN | $10.99/mo | $3.66/mo | $3.66/mo | 67% |
| IVPN | $6/mo | $4/mo | $4/mo | 33% |
| ProtonVPN | $9.99/mo | $4.99/mo | $4.49/mo | 55% |
| Mozilla VPN | $9.99/mo | $4.99/mo | $4.99/mo | 50% |
| VyprVPN | $10/mo | $5/mo | $5/mo | 50% |
| Mullvad | $5.5/mo | $5.5/mo | $5.5/mo | 0% |
| Windscribe | $9/mo | $5.75/mo | $5.75/mo | 36% |
| ExpressVPN | $12.95/mo | $6.67/mo | $6.67/mo | 48% |
Our advice: choose the longest plan you are comfortable with, and lean on the money-back guarantee to test it risk-free first. If a few weeks is all you need, a monthly plan plus a timely refund can still be the cheaper route.