VPN RUNNER · REVIEWS

Every VPN we have reviewed

Independent, hands-on reviews — bought, tested and scored on the same rubric. Ranked best to worst.

Proton VPN
Proton VPN
9.5
#1
Best overall

Open-source, independently audited and based in Switzerland — with a genuinely private free plan.

NordVPN
NordVPN
9.3
#2
Best all-rounder

The fastest top-tier VPN with elite streaming, strong security, and an audited no-logs policy.

ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN
9.1
#3
Streaming, beginners, and everyday privacy on every device

A polished, beginner-friendly premium VPN that's fast almost everywhere, unblocks the big streaming services with ease, and backs it all up with audited, RAM-only servers.

Surfshark
Surfshark
8.9
#4
Best budget VPN

Surfshark packs premium features into one of the cheapest long-term plans around, and it lets you connect an unlimited number of devices at once.

CyberGhost
CyberGhost
8.5
#5
Best for beginners

CyberGhost pairs one of the largest server networks in the industry with dedicated streaming-optimised servers and dead-simple apps.

IPVanish
IPVanish
8.3
#6
Best for unlimited devices

IPVanish is a US-based VPN that owns its entire server network and lets you connect unlimited devices on a single account.

Bitdefender VPN
Bitdefender VPN
8.0
#7
Best for antivirus users

Bitdefender VPN is a clean, beginner-friendly VPN built on licensed Catapult Hydra tech, ideal as an add-on to Bitdefender's antivirus rather than a power-user tool.

Norton Secure VPN
Norton Secure VPN
7.8
#8
Best for Norton 360 users

Norton Secure VPN is a simple, set-and-forget VPN from a trusted security brand, best suited to people already inside the Norton ecosystem.

Total VPN
Total VPN
7.5
#9
Best rock-bottom intro price

A cheap, beginner-friendly UK VPN that covers the basics but is light on independent proof and advanced features.