Best software

3 products compared on who they suit and what to pick instead. Facts checked November 4, 2026.

Our top picks

CyberGhost VPN Best for first-time VPN users who want one-click apps and a long refund window HMA VPN Best for households that want one-click apps, a 7-day trial and a 10-device family plan Windscribe VPN Best for a free VPN with a real monthly allowance, or paying only for the few countries you use

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CyberGhost VPN A Romanian VPN with servers in 100 countries, one-click apps and room for 7 devices on one account. Best for first-time VPN users who want one-click apps and a long refund window Free trial
HMA VPN A VPN for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Android TV, with servers in 65+ countries and a family plan. Best for households that want one-click apps, a 7-day trial and a 10-device family plan Free trial
Windscribe VPN A Toronto-based VPN with unlimited devices, a built-in ad and malware blocker, and pay-per-country plans. Best for a free VPN with a real monthly allowance, or paying only for the few countries you use Free plan