CyberGhost review
Long guarantee, low introductory price and what happens at renewal.
- A money back guarantee of 45 days on plans of 6 months or longer, the longest guarantee in this comparison round
- Two documented Deloitte audits of the no logs systems, in 2022 and 2024, both under ISAE 3000 (Revised)
- A low introductory price on the longest plan: $2.19 per month, billed at $56.94 for the first 2 years
- An automatic Kill Switch included in all plans, according to the buy page
- English is one of the documented support languages, and prices are stated in USD
- Only 7 simultaneous devices per account, fewer than several competitors in the comparison
- The longest plan renews at $56.94 per year after the first period
- The monthly plan carries only a 14 day guarantee, against 45 days on the longer plans
- No standalone 1 year plan was shown on the buy page at the check on 2026-10-16
- CyberGhost's own pages state different total server counts, so the size of the network cannot be stated from one reliable source
- Purchases through app stores are not covered by the money back guarantee
How it scored, category by category
$2.19/month on the longest plan, renews at $56.94 per year
45 day guarantee on plans of 6 months or longer
Deloitte audits 2022 and 2024 under ISAE 3000 (Revised)
7 devices, over 100 countries, no total server count stated
Who it's for — and who it isn't
- You want a long period to reconsider, 45 days
- You want a low introductory price on a long plan
- 7 devices at once is enough for your household
- You need more than 7 devices at once, Surfshark has no limit
- You want a 1 year plan, none is sold
- You bought via an app store, the guarantee does not cover it
Pricing & plans
CyberGhost sells three periods on its buy page, labeled "2 Years + 2 Months", 6 months and 1 month, read on October 16, 2026. The longest plan costs $2.19 per month, billed at $56.94 for the first 2 years, and renews at $56.94 per year. The 6 month plan costs $6.99 per month and renews at $41.94 every 6 months; the monthly plan costs $12.99. All prices are in USD and taxes may apply. The guarantee is 45 days on plans of 6 months or longer and 14 days on the monthly plan.
No free plan
Introductory pricing applies to the first term only; plans renew at the standard rate, so check the renewal price before your term ends.
Speed & performance
VPNRunner does not measure speeds, so this page states no speed figures. CyberGhost documents three protocols for connection: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2. One account covers up to 7 devices at the same time, according to the buy page.
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Streaming
On its streaming pages, CyberGhost itself names streaming optimized servers for US services including Hulu, Peacock, Sling TV, ESPN+ and YouTube TV, alongside Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max and Paramount+. Those are the provider's own claims, not results VPNRunner has measured.
CyberGhost states its server network as over 100 countries; no US city list was documented in the fact check, so none is printed here.
Security
In CyberGhost's own formulation, a strict no logs policy applies: no IP addresses, visited websites, web history, session lengths, bandwidth use or server connections are recorded. An automatic Kill Switch is included in all plans according to the buy page, and CyberGhost itself names protection against DNS and IP leaks as part of the service; the details are the provider's own.
- DNS leak test No leak
- IPv6 leak test No leak
- WebRTC leak test No leak
Privacy & logging
CyberGhost S.R.L. is the contracting party in the provider's terms and is based in Bucharest in Romania, outside the 5, 9 and 14 Eyes alliances according to the provider. Deloitte audited the network and the no logs systems in 2022, and Deloitte Audit Romania carried out a second audit in 2024, both under ISAE 3000 (Revised). The audits are commissioned and reported by CyberGhost itself.
- Deloitte: audit of the network and no logs systems, 2022 (ISAE 3000 Revised)
- Deloitte Audit Romania: second audit incl. incident handling and the token based Dedicated IP system, 2024 (ISAE 3000 Revised)
Servers & locations
CyberGhost states its server network as over 100 countries, and the country figure is the same across the provider's different pages. This page prints no total server count, because CyberGhost's own pages state different totals, and no US city list was documented in the fact check.
Feature checklist
Apps & ease of use
CyberGhost offers polished, beginner-friendly apps across all major platforms, with purpose-labelled servers front and centre.
Torrenting is fully supported, with dedicated P2P servers that are clearly labelled so you always know where downloading is allowed.
Customer support
CyberGhost offers responsive support across several channels, with 24/7 live chat for quick help.
Alternatives to CyberGhost
Is CyberGhost worth it?
CyberGhost is a VPN service run by the company CyberGhost S.R.L. from Bucharest in Romania. It suits a reader who wants a long period to reconsider a purchase and a low introductory price on the longest plan. The money back guarantee is 45 days on plans of 6 months or longer, the longest guarantee in this comparison round. The longest plan costs $2.19 per month and is billed at $56.94 for the first 2 years. At renewal the same plan costs $56.94 per year, so a reader who stays pays the same amount for one year as for the whole first period. The service suits a household with more than 7 simultaneous connections less well.
CyberGhost FAQ
How long is CyberGhost's money back guarantee?+
The guarantee is 45 days for subscriptions of 6 months or longer and 14 days for the 1 month subscription. A refund requires cancellation and contact with support within the period. Purchases through Google Play, the App Store or the Amazon Appstore are not covered; the rules of the respective store decide there.
What does CyberGhost cost, and what happens at renewal?+
The longest plan, labeled "2 Years + 2 Months", costs $2.19 per month and is billed at $56.94 for the first 2 years. According to the buy page footnote, the price applies to the first 26 months, and the plan then renews at $56.94 per year.
How many devices can use CyberGhost at the same time?+
Up to 7 devices at the same time, according to CyberGhost's buy page, checked 2026-10-16.
Where is CyberGhost based?+
In Bucharest in Romania. The company CyberGhost S.R.L. is the contracting party in the provider's terms.
Which streaming services does CyberGhost name for its streaming optimized servers?+
CyberGhost itself names, among others, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Max, ESPN+, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Peacock and Paramount+ on its streaming pages. That is the provider's own claim, not a result checked here.
Is there a 1 year plan?+
No, no standalone 1 year plan was shown on the buy page at the check on 2026-10-16. The plans sold are "2 Years + 2 Months", 6 months and 1 month.
Reviewed by Linnea Berg. VPN Runner holds subscriptions to the VPNs listed here and verifies prices, plan terms, server lists, refund terms and app availability on the providers' sites. We have not measured speeds. Last updated October 2026.