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Zoog VPN alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Zoog VPN alternative for most people is Proton VPN (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of VPNs. The best free one is hide.me (3.0 GPA).

Zoog VPN compared with 5 alternatives: Windscribe, Proton VPN, PrivadoVPN, hide.me and TunnelBear.

Zoog VPN has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.49 per month, billed $59.99 for the first 27 months. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Zoog VPNThis toolFree plan · from $2.49/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
PrivadoVPNFree plan · from $1.11/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
hide.meFree plan · from $2.69/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TunnelBearFree plan · from $3.33/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Zoog VPN starts at $2.49 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: PrivadoVPN.

Windscribe, Proton VPN, hide.me and TunnelBear score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessZoog VPNWindscribeProton VPNPrivadoVPNhide.meTunnelBear

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

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of VPNs, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Zoog VPN

  1. 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 Linux app.
    • Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.

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

    Windscribe vs Zoog VPNWindscribe pricing and details

  2. 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 Linux app.
    • Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Trying a VPN for free without a data cap

    Proton VPN vs Zoog VPNProton VPN pricing and details

  3. PrivadoVPN

    VPN with a 10GB free plan and ad blocking on paid plans

    • PrivadoVPN starts at $1.11 per month for a first 27 months (24-month plan); renewal price not stated.
    • PrivadoVPN also lists a Linux app.

    Suits: Light users who need a few gigabytes of VPN a month for free

    PrivadoVPN vs Zoog VPNPrivadoVPN pricing and details

  4. hide.me

    Malaysia-based VPN with a no-signup free plan and flat renewal prices

    • hide.me starts at $2.69 per month, billed $69.99 every 26 months at the same price on renewal.
    • hide.me also lists a Linux app.

    Suits: People who want a free VPN without creating an account

    hide.me vs Zoog VPNhide.me pricing and details

  5. 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).

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

    TunnelBear vs Zoog VPNTunnelBear pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Zoog VPN

  • The pricing page shows only first-term prices; the 7-day refund covers new subscriptions, while renewals fall under other conditions.
  • The free plan is limited to 1 device, 10GB a month and 5 locations.
  • The 2-year plan bills 27 months at once, so the up-front cost is $59.99.
  • Apps are listed for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Fire TV and Android TV, plus Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions.
Zoog VPN pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zoog VPN?

The alternatives to Zoog VPN in this directory are Windscribe, Proton VPN, PrivadoVPN, hide.me and TunnelBear. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoog VPN.

Is there a free alternative to Zoog VPN?

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

Which Zoog VPN alternatives work on Linux?

The Zoog VPN listing does not include a Linux app. Windscribe, Proton VPN, PrivadoVPN and hide.me list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoog VPN?

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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.