Top 10 Paid VPNs (2026)
A concise list based on our evidence‑based scoring: security, transparency, incident history, performance, and trust. See the full methodology for how we weight each category.
1
NordVPN
Security
Modern protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
2
ProtonVPN
Security
Modern protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
3
Mullvad VPN
Security
Modern protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
4
Speedify
Security
Modern protocols (Speedify Protocol, TCP, UDP, HTTPS) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
5Speedify Free
Security
Modern protocols (Speedify Protocol, TCP, UDP, HTTPS) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
6
UltraVPN
Security
Modern protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
7
Avira Phantom VPN
Security
Modern protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
8
VPNSecure
Security
Modern protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
9
VPN Unlimited
Security
Modern protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
10
Norton Secure VPN
Security
Modern protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2) and core features (kill switch, leak protection)
Transparency
Audits, ownership clarity, RAM‑only deployments where applicable
Performance
WireGuard‑class speeds and stable global network
Trust & Incidents
No-logs posture, incident response track record
How We Score
Our scoring blends security architecture (protocols, leak safety, kill switch), transparency (audits, ownership, open source where applicable), network quality (global coverage, stability, speed), and trust signals (incident response, legal posture, no‑logs verification). We weight categories based on real‑world risk and practical use.
See the Methodology for details and category breakdowns.