VPNs
VPNs for Linux
15 of the 17 VPNs in this directory list a Linux app.
4 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPNSubscription VPN with threat protection and Meshnet device links | Free trial · from $139.08/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SurfsharkVPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles | Free trial · from $79/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ExpressVPNVPN with its own Lightway protocol, sold in three yearly tiers | Free trial · from $99.95/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Proton VPNOpen-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap | Free plan · from $83.88/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Mullvad VPNFlat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts | From €5/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Private Internet AccessOpen-source VPN with unlimited devices and servers in all 50 US states | From $47.88/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CyberGhostVPN for seven devices with a 45-day money-back window on long plans | Free trial · from $56.94/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| WindscribeVPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| IVPNPrivacy-focused VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps | From $60/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| PureVPNVPN sold in three tiers that add a password manager and data removal | From $47.95/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| IPVanishZiff Davis-owned VPN with no device cap and antivirus on higher plans | Free trial · from $99.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mozilla VPNFirefox maker's WireGuard VPN, run on Mullvad's servers | From $59.88/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AirVPNVPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| hide.meMalaysia-based VPN with a no-signup free plan and flat renewal prices | Free plan · from $2.69/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| PrivadoVPNVPN with a 10GB free plan and ad blocking on paid plans | Free plan · from $1.11/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Common questions
Which VPNs work on Linux?
15 of the 17 VPNs in this directory list a Linux app. They are NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN, Private Internet Access, CyberGhost, Windscribe, IVPN, PureVPN, IPVanish, Mozilla VPN, AirVPN, hide.me and PrivadoVPN.
Which of these VPNs are free?
Proton VPN, Windscribe, hide.me and PrivadoVPN are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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