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StrongVPN alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded StrongVPN alternative is IPVanish (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Hotspot Shield (2.6 GPA).

StrongVPN compared with 5 alternatives: IPVanish, PureVPN, CyberGhost, Hotspot Shield and Private Internet Access.

StrongVPN is a paid product, starting at $11.99 per month ($47.69 first year if annual, renewal not stated). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has 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
StrongVPNThis toolFrom $11.99/moNomacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
IPVanishFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
PureVPNFrom $47.95/yrNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CyberGhostFree trial · from $61.32/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Hotspot ShieldFree plan · from $95.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Private Internet AccessFrom $47.88/yrNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

StrongVPN starts at $11.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: IPVanish, Hotspot Shield and Private Internet Access.

PureVPN and CyberGhost start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

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How each one differs from StrongVPN

  1. IPVanish

    Ziff Davis-owned VPN with no device cap and antivirus on higher plans

    • IPVanish starts at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56.
    • IPVanish also lists a Linux app.
    • IPVanish also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows

    IPVanish vs StrongVPNIPVanish pricing and details

  2. PureVPN

    VPN sold in three tiers that add a password manager and data removal

    • PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • PureVPN also lists a Linux app and a browser extension.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Households that need a VPN on up to 10 devices

    PureVPN vs StrongVPNPureVPN pricing and details

  3. CyberGhost

    VPN for seven devices with a 45-day money-back window on long plans

    • CyberGhost starts at $61.32 per year at renewal, after a first 28 months for $61.32.
    • CyberGhost also lists a Linux app and a browser extension.
    • CyberGhost also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Trying a VPN on a computer for a day without entering a card

    CyberGhost vs StrongVPNCyberGhost pricing and details

  4. Hotspot Shield

    VPN with a free Basic tier and its own Hydra protocol

    • Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Hotspot Shield has a free plan, which StrongVPN lacks.
    • Hotspot Shield also lists a browser extension.
    • Hotspot Shield also covers malware protection.

    Suits: Occasional users who want a free VPN on one device

    Hotspot Shield vs StrongVPNHotspot Shield pricing and details

  5. Private Internet Access

    Open-source VPN with unlimited devices and servers in all 50 US states

    • Private Internet Access starts at $47.88 per year (1 Year plan, the same price at renewal).
    • Private Internet Access also lists a Linux app and a browser extension.
    • Private Internet Access is open source, according to its own site.
    • Private Internet Access also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows

    Private Internet Access vs StrongVPNPrivate Internet Access pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in StrongVPN

  • The annual price is for the first year; the plans page does not state what the plan renews at.
  • The 30-day money-back guarantee covers the annual plan only, not the monthly plan.
  • The homepage names iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Amazon Fire TV apps; a Linux app was not listed on the pages read.
  • Subscriptions bought through the App Store follow Apple's refund policy.
StrongVPN pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to StrongVPN?

The alternatives to StrongVPN in this directory are IPVanish, PureVPN, CyberGhost, Hotspot Shield and Private Internet Access. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with StrongVPN.

Is there a free alternative to StrongVPN?

Yes. Hotspot Shield has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which StrongVPN alternatives work on Linux?

The StrongVPN listing does not include a Linux app. IPVanish, PureVPN, CyberGhost and Private Internet Access list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to StrongVPN?

Private Internet Access is described as open source on its own site.

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.