The Urban VPN Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Urban 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.
Urban VPN
The Insider’s Guide
Free VPN extension and apps, with a paid Premium plan
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from Urban VPN’s own pages.
Made by Urban 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 Urban VPN’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Urban 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
2.4
GPA, above 22 of the 50 other VPNs we grade
Urban VPN offers a free VPN as a browser extension and Windows app, a free Android connection with a daily cap, and a paid Premium plan with dedicated servers and up to 8 devices. It also makes a separate Urban Adblocker extension.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Urban VPN, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and the listing shows nothing to set up beyond installing an app.
- 1
Best for a free browser VPN with a paid upgrade
Urban VPN gives a free browser extension and Windows app with no bandwidth limit, for non-commercial use only.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4.95 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $59.40 per year; $12.99 on the monthly plan.
- 3
There is a free plan
Browser extension and Windows app with no bandwidth limit; Android is free up to 100MB a day.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Free extension and Windows app
The vendor says the browser extension and Windows app stay free, with no bandwidth limit, for non-commercial use.
- 6
Premium servers
Premium unlocks 652+ servers in 89 countries, reserved for paying users, with WireGuard and AES-256 encryption.
- 7
Up to 8 devices
One Premium account covers up to 8 devices at once, with a My Premium Account console to manage them.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 22 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 Urban 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.
Urban VPN at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $59.40 per year; $12.99 on the monthly plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 3-day free trial on the 1-year plan, Android and iOS only.
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- Urban VPN
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.6 on the App Store, 9,521 ratings
The report card
Best for a free browser VPN with a paid upgrade
Urban VPN gives a free browser extension and Windows app with no bandwidth limit, for non-commercial use only. Android is free up to 100MB a day, iOS is Premium only, and its refund wording contradicts itself.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Premium is $59.40 a year, $4.95 a month, between the category's cheapest quarter and middle. Monthly is $12.99. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The extension and Windows app are free with no bandwidth limit, but only for non-commercial use, and Android stops at 100MB a day. |
| Features | C | Premium servers, up to 8 devices, double VPN, kill switch and an adblocker. Free covers only the extension and Windows app. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and the listing shows nothing to set up beyond installing an app. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Extension, Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, though iOS is Premium only. |
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 Urban VPN is for
- Fits if you only need a free VPN extension in your browser
- Works for Windows users who want a free app with no bandwidth cap
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want it for work, as free use is non-commercial only
- Tight if you use Android free, since it stops at 100MB a day
- Watch out: the pricing page offers 30 days on the yearly plan, while the Premium page says no guarantee
- Watch out: the 3-day trial is Android and iOS on the yearly plan only, not Windows or the website
- Skip it if you want iOS free, as iOS needs Premium
Good to know
Good for
- Casual users who only need a free browser VPN extension
- Windows users who want a free app without a bandwidth cap
- Buyers who want a low-cost yearly plan covering up to 8 devices
Worth knowing
- Free use is limited to non-commercial purposes; iOS is available only to Premium users.
- Android's free connection stops at 100MB a day, per the vendor's why-free page.
- Refund wording conflicts: the pricing page offers 30 days on the yearly plan, the Premium page says no guarantee.
- The 3-day trial is not available on Windows or through the website.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.95
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
Urban VPN has a free plan. Paid plans start at $59.40 per year; $12.99 on the monthly plan.
Free
$0
Browser extension and Windows app, with no bandwidth limit. Free for non-commercial use.
Premium 1 year
$59.40
per year
Shown as $4.95 a month, 68% off $12.99. Dedicated servers, up to 8 devices and Premium support.
Premium 6 months
$41.88
for 6 months
Shown as $6.98 a month, 47% off $12.99. Same Premium features as the yearly plan.
Premium 1 month
$12.99
per month
Monthly Premium with the same features. The 30-day money-back note applies to the yearly plan only.
The free plan
Browser extension and Windows app with no bandwidth limit; Android is free up to 100MB a day.
Trying it first
3-day free trial on the 1-year plan, Android and iOS only.
Read from urban-vpn.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
5
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Free VPN extension and apps, with a paid Premium plan. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: vPN, ad and tracker blocking.
Free covers only the extension and Windows app.
- Free extension and Windows app
- The vendor says the browser extension and Windows app stay free, with no bandwidth limit, for non-commercial use.
- Premium servers
- Premium unlocks 652+ servers in 89 countries, reserved for paying users, with WireGuard and AES-256 encryption.
- Up to 8 devices
- One Premium account covers up to 8 devices at once, with a My Premium Account console to manage them.
- Double VPN and kill switch
- The pricing page lists Double VPN and a kill switch among Premium protections.
- Urban Adblocker
- A separate browser extension for blocking ads, offered free alongside the VPN.
- Free tools
- Includes a password generator, IP location check, and DNS and WebRTC leak tests on the site.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Urban VPN is made by Urban VPN.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
22/50
Other VPNs it is graded above
Urban VPN's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 22 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 8.
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 $4.95 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 17 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 15 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. Urban VPN’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 3 of 50
- BFree plan and trialAbove 35 of 50
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 50
- CEase of useAbove 6 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. Urban 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 Urban 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 costs $59.40 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.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Urban 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, Hotspot Shield, TunnelBear and Betternet
The 5 tools Urban 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.
- Only Windscribe lists a Linux app.
- Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Proton VPN
Free plan · from $83.88/yr
Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap.
- Only Proton VPN lists a Linux app.
- Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
Hotspot Shield
Free plan · from $95.99/yr
VPN with a free Basic tier and its own Hydra protocol.
- Urban VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- Hotspot Shield also covers malware protection.
- 2.4GPA
TunnelBear
Free plan · from $3.33/mo
McAfee-owned VPN with a 2GB free plan and pay-once multi-year plans.
- 2.4GPA
Betternet
Free plan · from $95.99/yr
Ad-supported free VPN with an ad-free Premium plan.
- Urban VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- Betternet also covers malware protection.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 Urban VPN free?
Urban VPN has a free plan. Browser extension and Windows app with no bandwidth limit; Android is free up to 100MB a day.
How much does Urban VPN cost?
Urban VPN lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Urban VPN work on?
Urban VPN is available on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
How is Urban VPN rated?
Urban VPN's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9,521 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Urban VPN have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Urban VPN is listed for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is Urban VPN open source?
Urban VPN is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Urban VPN have a free trial?
Yes. 3-day free trial on the 1-year plan, Android and iOS only.
Who makes Urban VPN?
Urban VPN is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Urban VPN?
The closest alternatives to Urban VPN in our directory are Windscribe, Proton VPN, Hotspot Shield, TunnelBear and Betternet.
How does Urban VPN compare with other VPNs?
Urban VPN's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 22 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 8.
Is Urban VPN good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Urban VPN C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4.95 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 17 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Urban VPN?
To replace Urban 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 Urban 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 Urban 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 Urban VPN. Prices change, so check urban-vpn.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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Urban VPN, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/urban-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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