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4 Best Free VPNs for YouTube of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 11, 2026

4 of the 10 tools in our best vpns for youtube ranking offer a permanent free plan. Proton VPN scores highest among them at 9.2 out of 10.

1. 01

   Proton VPN

   Most YouTube viewers who want speed at a low first-year price

   Free plan; VPN Plus $2.99 per month on the 1-year plan, billed $35.88, then $83.88 every 12 months

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Paid from

   $2.99

   Score 9.2

2. 02

   Windscribe

   Light YouTube viewers who want a free start or a pay-per-location plan

   Free plan; Pro $5.75 per month billed $69 a year, $9 month to month; Build A Plan $1 per location a month, $3 minimum

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Paid from

   $5.75

   Score 8.6

3. 03

   PrivadoVPN

   The lowest paid price for YouTube

   Free plan with 10GB every 30 days; $1.11 per month on the 24-month plan; $1.33 on the 12-month plan

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Paid from

   $1.11

   Score 8.5

4. 04

   Hotspot Shield

   Viewers who want a 45-day refund window and bundled security apps

   Free Basic plan; Premium $7.99 per month billed annually; Premium Family $11.99 per month

   Full entry, No. 10 overall

   Paid from

   $7.99

   Score 7.7

Scores and prices come from our Best VPNs for YouTube ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com