Ok, as the title says, I’m looking for advice on the best cheap VPN service and would appreciate Reddit’s help. Ideally, the VPN would meet the following criteria:
- Cheap: Under $4 per month
- Secure: Ideally the VPN would have passed third-party audits, like I’ve seen with Mullvad, Proton, NordVPN, etc.
- Reliable: I want a cheap VPN that is reliable and works well on desktop and mobile devices.
- Fast: I enjoy streaming and torrenting with a VPN, so I want fast speeds.
- Large server network: This helps with unlocking streaming libraries and also with speeds (ideally).
So that’s what I’m looking for in a cheap VPN.
Cheap VPN options I’m considering
Here are some cheap VPN options I’m considering and have read about here on Reddit.
- AirVPN: Affordable, privacy-focused, strong security, based in Italy.
- ProtonVPN: Affordable, reliable security, low-cost paid options (but more expensive than NordVPN and Surfshark), based in Switzerland.
- NordVPN: Very competitive pricing, fast speeds, strong security features, reliable apps, passed third-party audits, based in Panama.
- Surfshark: Budget-friendly, unlimited devices, solid performance, based in Netherlands.
- Private Internet Access: Affordable, reliable, good privacy features, but based in United States (not great for privacy).
- CyberGhost: Low-cost plans, decent streaming support, easy to use, based in Romania.
So what other cheap VPNs am I missing? What is the best cheap VPN for 2025? Anything from the list that you would recommend using or avoiding? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!