Battle of the Best: VPN Services Face-Off — Speed, Streaming, and Saver Deals

1️⃣NordVPN

NordVPN tops the speed charts and unlocks more streaming libraries than anything else we tested. With Meshnet and Double VPN, you get premium privacy without losing performance. Big seasonal discounts make it a smart buy.

Address: Panama City, Panama

2️⃣ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN delivers the smoothest one-click experience with rock-solid unblocking. Lightway protocol keeps speeds high and the apps feel premium. It costs more, but you see where the money goes.

Address: Road Town, British Virgin Islands

3️⃣Surfshark

Surfshark is the value workhorse with unlimited devices on one plan. It is fast and feature rich, ideal for families and power users. The app can be inconsistent on some older smart TVs.

Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

4️⃣Proton VPN

Proton VPN is built by the privacy-first team behind Proton Mail. Open-source apps and Secure Core routes are excellent for activists and frequent travelers. Streaming access is improving but still hit or miss on some catalogs.

Address: Geneva, Switzerland

5️⃣Private Internet Access

PIA is a veteran with powerful customization and a very large server list. Tinkerers love the granular controls and advanced features. Beginners may find it fiddly and speeds vary by region.

Address: Denver, Colorado, USA