The FastestVPN Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about FastestVPN in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
FastestVPN
The Insider’s Guide
Low-priced VPN with 15 logins and a bundled password manager
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from FastestVPN’s own pages.
Made by FastestVPN · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from FastestVPN’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on FastestVPN’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 10 of the 27 other VPNs we grade
FastestVPN is a subscription VPN with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and support for streaming boxes and routers. Every plan allows 15 simultaneous logins and includes an ad blocker, malware protection, a kill switch and a password manager. It sells a monthly plan, a two-year plan and a lifetime plan.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about FastestVPN, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for a cheap VPN with 15 devices
It has no trial, the two-year plan's renewal price isn't stated, and some network features are paid add-ons.
- 2
Paid plans start at $5 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $5 per month, billed monthly ($19.95 first 2 years, renewal not stated).
- 3
It runs on 5 platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 4
15 simultaneous logins
Every plan allows 15 multi-logins; the checkout sells additional devices at $1 each.
- 5
Protocols
WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, IPSec, OpenConnect and L2TP are listed, with unlimited bandwidth and server switching.
- 6
Ad blocker and malware protection
Both are listed as free on every plan, alongside a kill switch and a NAT firewall.
- 7
A 2.4 GPA, above 10 of 27
That is against the other VPNs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace FastestVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
FastestVPN at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $5 per month, billed monthly ($19.95 first 2 years, renewal not stated)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- FastestVPN
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a cheap VPN with 15 devices
FastestVPN lets 15 devices connect at once, with several protocols, an ad blocker and P2P servers, from $5 a month. It has no trial, the two-year plan's renewal price isn't stated, and some network features are paid add-ons.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | $5 a month billed monthly, the category's middle. The two-year plan is $19.95 for the first term, but its renewal price isn't stated, so we don't grade on it. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial. A 31-day money-back guarantee isn't a trial. |
| Features | B | 15 simultaneous logins, several protocols, ad and malware blocking, P2P servers and a password manager. Nothing in the listing is missing from the core job of a VPN. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. Install it and connect. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and a browser extension. No API or integration list. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who FastestVPN is for
- Fits if you want one VPN account across up to 15 devices
- Works for people who want P2P servers and an ad blocker included
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want to try it first: there's no free trial, only a 31-day money-back guarantee
- Watch out: the two-year plan recurs but the buy page doesn't state the renewal price
- Watch out: Lifetime Plus at $40 carries a Black Friday label and could change
- Pricey if some features matter: network add-ons are paid extras
- Watch out: the privacy policy says it's based in the Cayman Islands; we didn't find the legal entity
Good to know
Good for
- Households that want one account on up to 15 devices
- Buyers who prefer a single lifetime payment to a subscription
- People who want a dedicated IP or port forwarding as a cheap add-on
Worth knowing
- The two-year plan recurs, but the buy page does not state its renewal price, so the $19.95 is a first-term figure.
- There is no free trial; new purchases carry a 31-day money-back guarantee.
- The Lifetime Plus price carries a Black Friday label and could change when that promotion ends.
- Its privacy policy says it is based in the Cayman Islands; the legal entity was not found on the pages read.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$5
A month to start
FastestVPN is a paid product, starting at $5 per month, billed monthly ($19.95 first 2 years, renewal not stated).
1 Month Plan
$5
per month, billed monthly
Renews monthly at $5. All plans include 15 logins, the VPN apps, an ad blocker and a password manager.
1 Year + 1 Year Free
$19.95
first term of 2 years, billed once; renewal price not stated
Advertised as $0.83 a month for 24 months paid up front, with a 83% saving shown. It is a recurring plan, but the page gives no renewal price.
Lifetime Plus Plan
$40
one-time, lifetime
Labeled a Black Friday exclusive with 93% off and no end date shown. Includes a lifetime family password manager.
Read from fastestvpn.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
2 years for $19.95 up front
The 1 Year + 1 Year Free plan costs $19.95 for its first term, shown as $0.83 a month. The page does not say what it renews at.
Stated on fastestvpn.comLifetime license
Lifetime Plus Plan for $40
A one-time $40 payment, labeled Black Friday exclusive, with 93% off and no end date displayed.
Stated on fastestvpn.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
6
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Low-priced VPN with 15 logins and a bundled password manager. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: password manager, vPN, ad and tracker blocking, malware protection.
Nothing in the listing is missing from the core job of a VPN.
- 15 simultaneous logins
- Every plan allows 15 multi-logins; the checkout sells additional devices at $1 each.
- Protocols
- WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, IPSec, OpenConnect and L2TP are listed, with unlimited bandwidth and server switching.
- Ad blocker and malware protection
- Both are listed as free on every plan, alongside a kill switch and a NAT firewall.
- P2P servers
- Servers optimized for torrenting are listed on every plan, among servers in 100+ locations.
- Password manager
- FastestPass is included free for a stated period depending on the plan, and for life with the Lifetime Plus plan.
- Paid network add-ons
- A dedicated IP (US, Russia or Germany) is $1.49 a month and port forwarding is $1.20 a month on the monthly plan.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
FastestVPN is made by FastestVPN.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
10/27
Other VPNs it is graded above
FastestVPN's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 10 of the 27 other VPNs we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 17 of 27) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 12 of the 26 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 28 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. FastestVPN’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 17 of 27
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 27
- BFeaturesAbove 12 of 27
- BEase of useAbove 7 of 27
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 27
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 27 VPNs. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. FastestVPN is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace FastestVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $60 a year.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. FastestVPN’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
PureVPN, IPVanish, CyberGhost, Surfshark and Private Internet Access
The 5 tools FastestVPN is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
PureVPN
From $47.95/yr
VPN sold in three tiers that add a password manager and data removal.
- FastestVPN also covers malware protection.
- 2.6GPA
IPVanish
Free trial · from $99.99/yr
Ziff Davis-owned VPN with no device cap and antivirus on higher plans.
- Only FastestVPN lists a browser extension.
- FastestVPN also covers password manager and malware protection.
- 2.4GPA
CyberGhost
Free trial · from $61.32/yr
VPN for seven devices with a 45-day money-back window on long plans.
- FastestVPN also covers password manager and malware protection.
- 2.8GPA
Surfshark
Free trial · from $79/yr
VPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles.
- FastestVPN also covers password manager and malware protection.
- 2.2GPA
Private Internet Access
From $47.88/yr
Open-source VPN with unlimited devices and servers in all 50 US states.
- Private Internet Access is open source, according to its own site.
- FastestVPN also covers password manager and malware protection.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is FastestVPN free?
No. FastestVPN is a paid product, starting at $5 per month, billed monthly ($19.95 first 2 years, renewal not stated).
How much does FastestVPN cost?
FastestVPN lists 3 plans. 1 Month Plan: $5 per month, billed monthly.
What platforms does FastestVPN work on?
FastestVPN is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does FastestVPN offer any discounts?
FastestVPN publicly lists the following: 2 years for $19.95 up front; Lifetime Plus Plan for $40.
Is FastestVPN open source?
FastestVPN is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes FastestVPN?
FastestVPN is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to FastestVPN?
The closest alternatives to FastestVPN in our directory are PureVPN, IPVanish, CyberGhost, Surfshark and Private Internet Access.
How does FastestVPN compare with other VPNs?
FastestVPN's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 10 of the 27 other VPNs we grade, and level with 5.
Is FastestVPN good value for money?
ToolGPA grades FastestVPN B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 12 of the 26 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of FastestVPN?
To replace FastestVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from FastestVPN’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from FastestVPN's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by FastestVPN. Prices change, so check fastestvpn.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- FastestVPN, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/fastestvpn
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what FastestVPN’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. FastestVPN is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by FastestVPN. Prices and plans change: check fastestvpn.com before you buy.