The Planet VPN Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Planet VPN 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.
Planet VPN
The Insider’s Guide
Free VPN with no data cap and a paid plan for 60+ countries
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from Planet VPN’s own pages.
Made by Planet VPN · checked Nov 13, 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 Planet VPN’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Planet VPN’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 36 of the 50 other VPNs we grade
Planet VPN is a VPN with a free version that has no traffic, bandwidth or time limits across 6 locations in 5 countries, and a Premium plan that adds 1,260+ servers in 60+ countries, P2P and streaming servers, and up to 10 devices. It has apps for desktop and mobile plus browser extensions.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Planet VPN, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, but the free version needs no registration, so you install it and connect.
- 1
Best for a free VPN with no data cap
Planet VPN has a free tier with no traffic or time limits on 6 locations in 5 countries, with no card or registration.
- 2
Paid plans start at $3.99 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $47.88 for 12 months, billed once ($3.99 a month).
- 3
There is a free plan
6 locations in 5 countries with no traffic, bandwidth or time limits, no card and no registration needed.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Free version
Unlimited traffic and time on 6 locations in 5 countries (USA, UK, Netherlands, Germany, France), with no sign-up needed.
- 6
Premium network
1,260+ servers in 60+ countries, including servers optimized for P2P, streaming and Double VPN.
- 7
Split tunneling and kill switch
Premium adds split tunneling and system configuration options, alongside DNS and WebRTC leak protection.
- 8
A 2.8 GPA, above 36 of 50
That is against the other VPNs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Planet VPN 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.
Planet VPN at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $47.88 for 12 months, billed once ($3.99 a month)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- Planet VPN
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a free VPN with no data cap
Planet VPN has a free tier with no traffic or time limits on 6 locations in 5 countries, with no card or registration. The 60-country network, split tunneling and an ad-free app are Premium, and the renewal price isn't stated.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Premium is $47.88 for 12 months billed once, $3.99 a month, at the edge of the category's cheapest quarter. It covers up to 10 devices. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free has no traffic, bandwidth or time limits, and needs no card or registration, but is only 6 locations in 5 countries. |
| Features | C | Premium adds the 60+ country network, split tunneling, P2P and streaming servers. Free is a narrow slice of it. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but the free version needs no registration, so you install it and connect. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and browser extensions. |
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 Planet VPN is for
- Fits if you want a free VPN with no monthly data cap
- Works for browser-only use through an extension
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want servers outside 5 countries on free, as 60+ countries need Premium
- Watch out: the 12-month renewal price is not stated on the page
- Watch out: the plans page shows dollars, while its FAQ quotes euros
- Watch out: the refund window is 14 days
- Tight if you want split tunneling or P2P, as those are Premium
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a free VPN without a monthly data cap
- Browser-only users who want an extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Opera
- Households sharing one Premium plan across up to 10 devices
Worth knowing
- The plans page shows dollars for the 12-month term; its FAQ gives monthly at EUR 9.99 and 48 months at EUR 95.52 billed once.
- Free servers cover only 5 countries; the 60+ country network, P2P and streaming servers need Premium.
- The refund window is 14 days from purchase, per the plans page.
- The 12-month renewal price is not stated on the page.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$3.99
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
Planet VPN has a free plan. Paid plans start at $47.88 for 12 months, billed once ($3.99 a month).
Free
$0
No traffic or time limits on 6 locations in 5 countries. Premium servers, split tunneling and an ad-free app are paid.
Premium 1 year
$47.88
for 12 months, billed once
$3.99 a month, shown as 60% off a crossed-out $119.88. Up to 10 devices on one subscription.
The free plan
6 locations in 5 countries with no traffic, bandwidth or time limits, no card and no registration needed.
Read from freevpnplanet.com on Nov 13, 2026.
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
Free VPN with no data cap and a paid plan for 60+ countries. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: site & app blocker, vPN.
Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and browser extensions.
- Free version
- Unlimited traffic and time on 6 locations in 5 countries (USA, UK, Netherlands, Germany, France), with no sign-up needed.
- Premium network
- 1,260+ servers in 60+ countries, including servers optimized for P2P, streaming and Double VPN.
- Split tunneling and kill switch
- Premium adds split tunneling and system configuration options, alongside DNS and WebRTC leak protection.
- Smart filters
- In the browser extensions, filters decide which websites load and which are blocked.
- Protocols
- Supports OpenVPN, IKEv2 and its own StarGuard protocol, and publishes custom OpenVPN configs for routers.
- Multi-device subscription
- One Premium subscription covers up to 10 devices at the same time, including a router.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Planet VPN is made by Planet VPN.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
36/50
Other VPNs it is graded above
Planet VPN's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 36 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 35 of 50) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Its paid plans start at $3.99 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 8 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 51 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. Planet VPN’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 31 of 50
- BFree plan and trialAbove 35 of 50
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 50
- BEase of useAbove 23 of 50
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 of 50
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 46 VPNs. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Planet VPN 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 Planet VPN 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 is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 36 of the 50 other VPNs we grade. It costs $47.88 a year.
What you could not
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- Blocking that reaches every browser and app and is hard to switch off.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Planet VPN’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
Windscribe, Proton VPN, TunnelBear, PrivadoVPN and hide.me
The 5 tools Planet VPN is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Windscribe
Free plan · from $3/mo
VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing.
- Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
- Planet VPN also covers site & app blocker.
- Windscribe also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
Proton VPN
Free plan · from $83.88/yr
Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap.
- Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
- Planet VPN also covers site & app blocker.
- Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.4GPA
TunnelBear
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
McAfee-owned VPN with a 2GB free plan and pay-once multi-year plans.
- Only Planet VPN lists a Linux app.
- Planet VPN also covers site & app blocker.
- TunnelBear also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
PrivadoVPN
Free plan · from $1.11/mo
VPN with a 10GB free plan and ad blocking on paid plans.
- Planet VPN also covers site & app blocker.
- PrivadoVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.0GPA
hide.me
Free plan · from $2.69/mo
Malaysia-based VPN with a no-signup free plan and flat renewal prices.
- Planet VPN also covers site & app blocker.
- hide.me also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
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 Planet VPN free?
Planet VPN has a free plan. 6 locations in 5 countries with no traffic, bandwidth or time limits, no card and no registration needed.
How much does Planet VPN cost?
Planet VPN lists 2 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Planet VPN work on?
Planet VPN is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Is Planet VPN open source?
Planet VPN is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Planet VPN?
Planet VPN is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Planet VPN?
The closest alternatives to Planet VPN in our directory are Windscribe, Proton VPN, TunnelBear, PrivadoVPN and hide.me.
How does Planet VPN compare with other VPNs?
Planet VPN's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 36 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 7.
Is Planet VPN good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Planet VPN B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $3.99 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 8 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Planet VPN?
To replace Planet VPN 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 Planet VPN’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Planet VPN's own pages on 13 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 Planet VPN. Prices change, so check freevpnplanet.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Planet VPN, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/planet-vpn
- 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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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Planet VPN’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. Planet VPN is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Planet VPN. Prices and plans change: check freevpnplanet.com before you buy.