VPNs
VPNs for Windows
48 of the 51 VPNs in this directory list a Windows app.
23 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 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 $61.32/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 |
| TunnelBearMcAfee-owned VPN with a 2GB free plan and pay-once multi-year plans | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, 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 |
| Hotspot ShieldVPN with a free Basic tier and its own Hydra protocol | Free plan · from $95.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| Astrill VPNVPN with its own StealthVPN protocol and monthly pricing at $30 | From $12.50/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| StrongVPNVPN with a StrongDNS smart DNS proxy and 3GB of eSIM data | From $11.99/mo | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FastestVPNLow-priced VPN with 15 logins and a bundled password manager | From $5/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| PrivateVPNSubscription VPN on 10 connections with three term lengths | From $72/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Cloudflare WARPFree Cloudflare app that encrypts traffic, with an optional paid tier | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| SpeedifyBonds Wi-Fi, cellular and Ethernet into one encrypted connection | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| LanternNonprofit, open-source VPN built to get past censorship | Free plan · from $3.63/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| PsiphonFree, open-source circumvention VPN with an ad-free paid tier | Free plan · from $2.88/mo | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| NymVPNSwiss VPN with a decentralized WireGuard mode and a mixnet mode | Free trial · from $4.00/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| X-VPNVPN with an unlimited-data free plan and discounted first terms | Free plan · from $71.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| BetternetAd-supported free VPN with an ad-free Premium plan | Free plan · from $95.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| OVPNPaid VPN with RAM-only servers and multihop included | From $4.22/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoog VPNVPN with a 10GB free plan and cheap multi-year terms | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Planet VPNFree VPN with no data cap and a paid plan for 60+ countries | Free plan · from $47.88/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Urban VPNFree VPN extension and apps, with a paid Premium plan | Free plan · from $59.40/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SetupVPNFree VPN extension and apps with an optional Premium tier | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hoxx VPNFree VPN proxy with a Premium upgrade sold inside the app | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| UltrasurfFree censorship-circumvention VPN from UltraReach | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Outline VPNOpen-source software for running your own VPN server | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| CryptostormToken-based VPN with no accounts and published server configs | From $6/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mysterium VPNDecentralized VPN that runs on Mysterium Network's peer nodes | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| WireGuardFree, open-source VPN protocol and tunnel software | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| OpenVPNOpen-source VPN protocol plus business VPN products built on it | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| SoftEther VPNFree multi-protocol VPN server and client from a Japanese university | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| FirezoneWireGuard-based zero-trust remote access for teams | Free plan · from $50/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| NordLayerBusiness VPN and network access control from Nord Security | From $8/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ViscosityOpenVPN client for Mac and Windows, bought once | Free trial · from $16 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| iProVPNConsumer VPN with 10 logins and a bundled password manager | From $6/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Trust.ZoneAnonymous VPN with a no-card trial and crypto discount | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AnonineSwedish-founded VPN with WireGuard and port forwarding | From $3.99/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AzireVPNSwedish privacy VPN with diskless servers and no sign-up data | From €3.75/mo | No | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which VPNs work on Windows?
48 of the 51 VPNs in this directory list a Windows app. They are NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN, Private Internet Access, CyberGhost, Windscribe, TunnelBear, IVPN, PureVPN, IPVanish, Hotspot Shield, Mozilla VPN, AirVPN and 33 more.
Which of these VPNs are free?
Proton VPN, Windscribe, TunnelBear, Hotspot Shield, hide.me, PrivadoVPN, Cloudflare WARP, Speedify, Lantern, Psiphon, X-VPN, Betternet, Zoog VPN, Planet VPN, Urban VPN and 8 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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