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Speedify alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Speedify alternative for most people is Proton VPN (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of VPNs. It's also the best free one.

Speedify compared with 5 alternatives: TunnelBear, Windscribe, Proton VPN, Surfshark and NordVPN.

Speedify has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month on the Individual 3-year plan, billed $179.99 every 3 years. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SpeedifyThis toolFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TunnelBearFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
WindscribeFree plan · from $3/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Proton VPNFree plan · from $83.88/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SurfsharkFree trial · from $79/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NordVPNFree trial · from $139.08/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Speedify starts at $4.99 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

TunnelBear and Windscribe start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSpeedifyTunnelBearWindscribeProton VPNSurfsharkNordVPN

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of VPNs, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Speedify

  1. TunnelBear

    McAfee-owned VPN with a 2GB free plan and pay-once multi-year plans

    • TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear also lists a browser extension.
    • TunnelBear lists no Linux app, which Speedify has.
    • TunnelBear also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Occasional users who need a VPN for a few gigabytes

    TunnelBear vs SpeedifyTunnelBear pricing and details

  2. Windscribe

    VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing

    • Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan).
    • Windscribe also lists a browser extension.
    • Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
    • Windscribe also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Light users who can live within 10GB a month for free

    Windscribe vs SpeedifyWindscribe pricing and details

  3. Proton VPN

    Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap

    • Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88.
    • Proton VPN also lists a browser extension.
    • Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Trying a VPN for free without a data cap

    Proton VPN vs SpeedifyProton VPN pricing and details

  4. Surfshark

    VPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles

    • Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23.
    • Surfshark has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Speedify.
    • Surfshark also lists a browser extension.
    • Surfshark also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows

    Surfshark vs SpeedifySurfshark pricing and details

  5. NordVPN

    Subscription VPN with threat protection and Meshnet device links

    • NordVPN starts at $139.08 per year at renewal (Basic 1-year plan).
    • NordVPN has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Speedify.
    • NordVPN also lists a browser extension.
    • NordVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Households covering up to 10 devices on one account

    NordVPN vs SpeedifyNordVPN pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Speedify

  • The free allowance is 5 GB a month, so regular use needs a paid plan.
  • Each account works on up to 5 devices at once; the Family plan has 5 accounts.
  • Dedicated Server add-ons start at $75 a month billed yearly ($120 billed monthly); self-hosted servers start at $25 a month billed yearly ($40 monthly).
  • Router plans are priced by monthly prioritized data, from 100GB at $129 a year to 3TB at $450 a year, and are not listed in the plan table above.
Speedify pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Speedify?

The alternatives to Speedify in this directory are TunnelBear, Windscribe, Proton VPN, Surfshark and NordVPN. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Speedify.

Is there a free alternative to Speedify?

Yes. TunnelBear, Windscribe and Proton VPN have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Speedify?

Windscribe and Proton VPN are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.