X-VPN review (2026): is the free plan enough?
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X-VPN report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 12, 2026
Best for a free VPN with no data cap
X-VPN has a free plan with no data cap and no sign-up, and Premium on phones, desktops, TVs and consoles. The free plan is limited to 26 regions, and the cheap Premium prices are first-term prices that renew at $71.99 a year.
Who X-VPN is for
- Fits if you want a free VPN with no data cap and can live with 26 regions
- Works for households with phones, TVs and consoles
Who X-VPN is not for
- Tight if you stay free: kill switch, split tunnelling and the full server network are Premium
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $11.99
- Watch out: the 12 and 24-month prices are first-term only and renew at $71.99 a year
- Watch out: crypto, gift card and phone-credit payments are non-refundable
- Not for you if you need more than 5 devices at once
Why X-VPN gets a 3.0
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- BValue for moneyFree with unlimited data, and Premium is $2.99 a month on the 24-month term. But it renews at $71.99 a year, about $6 a month, and monthly is $11.99.
- BFree plan and trialBasic needs no account, has unlimited data and speed, and offers 26 regions. The global network, kill switch and split tunnelling need Premium.
- BFeaturesSeveral protocols, AES-256, kill switch, split tunnelling, static IP, ad blocker, 10,000 servers claimed in 80+ countries. No core gap is named in the listing.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record. Install and connect, no email needed for Basic.
- BPlatforms and integrationsWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, a Chrome extension, TVs, routers and consoles. Phones and computers, no API.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from X-VPN's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/x-vpn#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/x-vpn.svg" alt="X-VPN: 3.0 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where X-VPN stands among VPNs
X-VPN's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 25 of the 27 other VPNs we grade, and level with 1.
Its paid plans start at $6 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 16 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. X-VPN’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 17 of 27, level with 8
- BFree plan and trialAbove 23 of 27, level with 3
- BFeaturesAbove 12 of 27, level with 15
- BEase of useAbove 7 of 27, level with 18
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 27, level with 26
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 27 VPNs. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep X-VPN, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace X-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 3.0 is higher than 25 of the 27 other VPNs we grade. It costs $71.99 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, 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. X-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.
What is X-VPN?
X-VPN is a VPN from LightningLink Networks Pte. Ltd., a Singapore company per its site footer and own description. The Basic plan is free with no sign-up and no data cap, with 26 selectable regions. Premium adds global servers, a kill switch, split tunneling, an ad and tracker blocker and other extras, and is sold as 1-month, 12-month and 24-month terms.
Worth knowing
- Free users choose from 26 regions; the global network, kill switch and split tunneling need Premium.
- Premium's advertised prices are first-term prices: the 12-month and 24-month plans renew at $71.99 every 12 months.
- Payments made with cryptocurrency, gift cards or phone credit are non-refundable, and app-store purchases follow the store's refund rules.
- One subscription covers up to 5 devices at the same time.
Key features
- Free VPN without limits on data
- Basic needs no email or payment details and has no data cap; free users pick from 26 regions, including the UK, Canada, Australia and 13 US cities.
- Large server network
- The site claims over 10,000 servers in 80+ countries, with the 24/7 live support the vendor advertises.
- Protocols
- A self-developed protocol, plus OpenVPN and WireGuard, with AES-256 encryption and post-quantum cryptography per the home page.
- Premium extras
- Kill switch, split tunneling, static IP, an ad blocker, a tracker blocker, search protection, a PC cleaner and dark web monitoring, per the pricing page.
- Many device types
- Apps for desktop, phones, TVs, routers, game consoles and a Chrome extension, with up to 5 devices connected at once.
X-VPN pricing
As of Nov 12, 2026, X-VPN has a free plan, and paid plans start at $71.99 per year at renewal, after a first 24 months for $69.99.
- Starts at
- $71.99 per year at renewal, after a first 24 months for $69.99
- Free plan
- Basic is free with no sign-up, unlimited data and speed, and a choice of 26 regions.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | Free VPN with unlimited data and speed, AES-256 encryption, a kill switch and RAM-only servers per the home page; the pricing comparison limits it to free locations. |
| Premium, 1 month | $11.99per month | Unlimited VPN, global servers, advanced functions, ad and tracker blocker, search protection and PC Cleaner. Renews monthly. |
| Premium, 12 months | $71.99per year at renewal, after a first term of 12 months | The first 12 months cost $47.99, then it auto-renews at $71.99 every 12 months. |
| Premium, 24 months | $71.99per year at renewal, after a first term of 24 months | The first 24 months cost $69.99 (advertised as $2.99 a month and 76% off), then it auto-renews at $71.99 every 12 months. |
Read from xvpn.io on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with X-VPN before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsFirst-term pricing on 12 and 24 months
The first 12 months are $47.99, or the first 24 months are $69.99; both then renew at $71.99 every 12 months. The page shows 76% off the monthly price.
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Common questions
Is X-VPN open source?
X-VPN is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 12, 2026.