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Our top pick
9.8out of 10 in our review

Among the fastest in independent reviews, with the strongest security toolkit. Our first pick for most people.

From $3.49 a monthRefund 30 days10 devices
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#1NordVPN9.8From $3.49 a month#2ExpressVPN9.4From $4.99 a month#3Surfshark9.2From $2.19 a month#4Proton VPN9.0From $3.49 a month#5CyberGhost8.7From $2.19 a month#6PIA8.5From $2.03 a month#7Hotspot Shield8.2From $2.42 a monthThe full rankingAll seven side by side
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Best on a budget
9.2out of 10 in our review

Unlimited devices on one subscription at a competitive price.

From $2.19 a monthUnlimited devicesRefund 30 days
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Unblock websitesThe safe way to reach websites blocked where you are, step by step.Unblock WhatsApp and FaceTime callsWhatsApp and other calling apps in the countries that block internet calls.
Internet calls are blocked in 2 of the 10 countries in our guides:The UAEQatar
Best for unblocking
9.8out of 10 in our review

A large network in 100+ countries with reliable access to the main platforms.

Servers in 100+ countriesFrom $3.49 a month
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Best for streaming
9.4out of 10 in our review

Tops our Disney+, Prime Video and BBC iPlayer guides, with streaming rated excellent.

Streaming: Yes, excellentFrom $4.99 a month
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VPN by countryAll countries
Saudi ArabiaSAVPN: LegalCalls: WorkingThe UAEAEVPN: LegalCalls: BlockedEgyptEGVPN: Grey areaCalls: ThrottledMoroccoMAVPN: LegalCalls: WorkingAlgeriaDZVPN: LegalCalls: IntermittentIraqIQVPN: Officially restrictedCalls: Frequent blocksQatarQAVPN: LegalCalls: BlockedKuwaitKWVPN: LegalCalls: WorkingOmanOMVPN: RegulatedCalls: VariesBahrainBHVPN: LegalCalls: Working
The law in detail:Saudi ArabiaUAEEgyptAll countries
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NordVPN9.8ExpressVPN9.4Surfshark9.2Proton VPN9.0CyberGhost8.7PIA8.5Hotspot Shield8.27 VPNs reviewed in detail
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NordVPN
9.8/10
10connections100+countries7,200+servers30 daysrefund
Audited no-logs policy
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ExpressVPN
9.4/10
10connections110+countries214locations30 daysrefund
Audited no-logs policy
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Surfshark
9.2/10
∞connections100countries4,500+servers30 daysrefund
Audited no-logs policy
From$2.19/moVisit siteFull review
Proton VPN
9.0/10
10connections140+countries20,000+serversFree planavailable
Audited no-logs policy
From$3.49/moVisit siteFull review
CyberGhost
8.7/10
7connections100countries125locations45 daysrefund
Audited no-logs policy
From$2.19/moVisit siteFull review
Private Internet Access
8.5/10
∞connections100+countries180locations30 daysrefund
Audited no-logs policy
From$2.03/moVisit siteFull review
Hotspot Shield
8.2/10
10connections80+countries1,800+servers45 daysrefund
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From$2.42/moVisit siteFull review

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NordVPN is our top pick overall. ExpressVPN is our first pick for the UAE. Surfshark is the best value. Proton VPN is the best for privacy and has the best free plan.

Private Internet Access, at $2.03 a month on its 3-year plan and about $2.19 a month after renewal, the lowest renewal price of the seven.

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