Sorted by starting price

8 Cheapest Cheap VPN Services of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Among the 10 tools in our best cheap vpn services ranking, PureVPN has the lowest verified paid starting price at $1.69 per month, billed $101.55 for 60 months. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   PureVPN

   Buyers who will prepay five years for the lowest monthly figure.

   Standard $1.69 per month on the 5-year plan, billed $101.55 for 60 months, then $47.95 a year; 27 months $58.20; Plus from $2.69

   Full entry, No. 9 overall

   Starts at

   $1.69

   Score 8.0

2. 02

   Private Internet Access

   Budget buyers who want the lowest long-run cost and no device cap.

   $2.03 per month on the 3-year plan plus 4 extra months, then $81.20 every 3 years; 1 year $3.99 per month ($47.88); 1 month $11.95

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $2.03

   Score 8.9

3. 03

   IPVanish

   Travelers who want unlimited devices and a little mobile data abroad.

   Essential $2.19 per month on the 2-year plan, $52.56 for the first 2 years; $3.89 per month yearly, $46.68 for the first year; $14.99 month to month

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Starts at

   $2.19

   Score 8.3

4. 04

   CyberGhost

   First-time buyers who want the longest time to change their mind.

   $2.19 per month on the 2-year plan with bonus months, billed $61.32, then $61.32 a year; 6 months $6.99 per month; 1 month $12.99

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Starts at

   $2.19

   Score 8.2

5. 05

   hide.me

   Buyers who hate renewal jumps and want a fixed price every term.

   Free plan; $2.33 per month on the 30-month plan, billed $69.99 every 30 months at the same price; 16 months $54.99; 1 month $11.99

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $2.33

   Score 8.6

6. 06

   Proton VPN

   Buyers who want to start free and upgrade to a polished paid app later.

   Free plan; VPN Plus $3.49 per month on the 2-year plan, billed $83.76, then $83.88 every 12 months; $9.99 month to month

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $3.49

   Score 8.8

7. 07

   Mullvad

   Privacy-first buyers who want no contract and no renewal surprises.

   €5 per month on every term (1 month, 1 year or 1 decade), shown by Mullvad as about $5.57

   Full entry, No. 10 overall

   Starts at

   $5.57

   Score 7.9

8. 08

   Windscribe

   Buyers who want short commitments or only need a few countries.

   Free plan with 10GB a month; Pro $5.75 per month billed $69 a year, or $9.00 month to month; Build A Plan at $1 per location per month, $3 minimum

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Starts at

   $5.75

   Score 8.1

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