r/VPN Jul 17 '26

VPN Recommendations Megathread - Best VPN Providers, user reviews & VPN Deals

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We get a lot of questions about the best VPNs and which VPNs have the best user reviews as well as where to find the best VPN deals. That's why we run this VPN recommendations megathread every two months. This is the one and only place on the subreddit to ask for VPN recommendations, share your favorite VPN provider, discuss your experience, and post legitimate VPN deals.

The goal is to build a collection of genuine VPN user reviews that helps others choose the right VPN provider.

If you’re recommending a VPN, make it useful:

  • Share what you use it for (streaming, privacy, gaming, torrenting, travel, bypassing geo-blocks, etc.).
  • Go beyond generic features - personal experience is very interesting for our user-base
  • Comments that only name a provider will be removed

Main rules:

  • No affiliate or referral links.
  • No links to VPN review websites.
  • No obvious shilling

Compare VPN providers first

Before posting, check out our regularly updated VPN comparison table, where you can compare features, pricing, speeds, streaming support, and more. It may answer your question before you need to ask.

As always, this thread is actively moderated to keep recommendations genuine, helpful, and free from spam.


r/VPN Mar 17 '21

VPN Comparison Table

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Best VPNs comparison table in Google Sheets

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Most of us here are quite keen on spreading the word on how even the simplest steps toward online privacy is a huge leap forward for our online security. Having in mind the extensive tracking and targeting by almost everything we use online (ISPs, search engines, social media, streaming sites, ads, etc.), we're able to use these VPN-related subreddits to try and make it as simple as possible for people to choose and start using the best VPN that can help avoid at least some part of that.

The goal of all of this is to make sure that even those who don’t understand much about tech are aware of the risks and challenges we face these days when it comes to online privacy. We're all aware that a VPN isn't an 'all in one' tool which fully protects our privacy, but it's surely a good place to start.

It’s probably obvious to people who have been following this topic for a while that this table is inspired by That One Privacy Guy. He did an amazing job back in the day but unfortunately the information hasn't been updated in ages so it isn't as reliable as it used to be. It was a very important and useful tool, so I thought we could make it a community effort to bring it back. Anyone who would like to collaborate on this please get in touch with me over DMs. Also, in case you notice any mistakes - feel free to point those out, too.

You will see a table with scores, explanations on how each score was calculated, as well as detailed information by provider for each criteria. As I mentioned before, if you notice any mistakes or outdated information - please DM me with the source so we can fix it. Let's make sure it's up to date and as helpful as it can

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Table last updated: March 17, 2026 (various changes made).


r/VPN 7h ago

Question Spotify update your country settings and payment method to keep premium

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I signed up for premium in Vietnam a hot while ago, and have been in the US for about 2 years. I got this this morning, would temporary using VPN help,, would I have to use VPN forever now to listen to music? Or would I be better off making someone from back home sign into my account on a burner phone work better? SOS lol premium in America is so expensive....


r/VPN 16h ago

Discussion Melhores VPNs grátis (segundo o Reddit e minha pesquisa)

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Notei que, quando se trata de encontrar a melhor VPN gratuita, as opções pagas são frequentemente muito mais promovidas. Embora eu entenda a necessidade de privacidade, nem todos querem gastar dinheiro com esse tipo de serviço. Isso me fez pensar nas opções de VPN gratuitas disponíveis, então decidi pesquisar, comparar o que existe e reunir tudo em um só lugar.

Aqui está minha lista dos melhores VPNs gratuitos.

Para muitos, isso não será novidade: VPNs gratuitas apresentam riscos significativos. Problemas como vazamento de dados, criptografia fraca e até mesmo venda de dados do usuário são, infelizmente, comuns. Depois de analisar todas as informações, sinceramente, acredito que seja melhor optar por uma solução paga que ofereça garantia de reembolso de 30 dias. Dessa forma, você pode experimentar o serviço com risco mínimo e, caso não atenda às suas expectativas, pode receber seu dinheiro de volta — afinal, é grátis.

Se você está considerando essa opção, aqui está uma lista das melhores VPNs pagas que os usuários do Reddit costumam recomendar.

Para quem ainda está interessado em encontrar a melhor VPN gratuita, compilei uma comparação das mais mencionadas pelos usuários do Reddit, utilizando diversos critérios. Lembre-se de que, embora essas opções sejam populares, cada uma possui suas próprias limitações e riscos.

Se eu deixei de fora algum dos principais provedores gratuitos que deveriam estar incluídos na lista dos 'melhores VPNs gratuitos', me avise nos comentários e eu atualizarei a tabela.


r/VPN 12h ago

Question Are there VPN that sites that don't block/throttle?

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so I've been using VPN for a while, however I notice that a lot of site do the bots captcha thing when I use it, some games block it (riot games) and certain sites slows down dramatically when I turn it on (like reddit)

are there VPN that actually don't have these restrictions?

or is that just something comes with every popular VPN provider as their IP gets blacklisted

(not sure if it matters but I live in the UK and almost exclusively use Ireland VPN)


r/VPN 15h ago

Help Accessing blocked websites on my college wifi

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r/VPN 16h ago

Building a VPN ¿para que sirve una VPN? conceptos básicos pero importantes

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r/VPN 1d ago

Help Setanta Sports kicks me out after ~10 minutes – anyone found a fix?

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Hi guys,

I'm having a really annoying issue with Setanta Sports and I'm wondering if anyone has managed to fix it.

I connect to Moldova, Ukraine, Estonia or Georgia with VPN, the stream starts normally and works perfectly, but after roughly 8–10 minutes it suddenly stops and I get this message:

"Unfortunately something has gone wrong with your access to this event. This is likely due to a payment failure with either your debit/credit card or your mobile payment processing."

The weird thing is that there's definitely no payment issue. My subscription is active, and if I go back to the Setanta home page and open the same event again, it immediately starts working again. Then after another ~10 minutes, the same thing happens.

I've tried:

  • Windows PC + Chrome
  • iPhone
  • Different VPN servers/regions

Same behaviour every time.

I'm mainly trying to understand what is causing the ~10 minute disconnect. Is Setanta detecting the VPN/IP, or could it be something else?

Any advice would be massively appreciated!


r/VPN 1d ago

Help Como você escolhe uma VPN?

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Sou novato em coisas como VPNs, evitar bloqueio geográfico e proteger meus dados online.

Agora eu vejo que há dezenas deles. Alguns são gratuitos, outros relativamente baratos, e alguns muito caros.

Estou tentando escolher uma VPN que me permita conectar a um site do Japão bloqueado geograficamente com uma velocidade decente vindo da Europa.


r/VPN 1d ago

Help Outline on Netflix

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I was using a self-hosted Outline server with AWS on Netflix to watch regionally restricted shows, and it was working, until I accidentally connected to the VPN while Netflix was open, and now whenever the VPN is on it just shows me a library where half the shows are unavailable, not the library of my country or the VPN's country. Is there any way to fix this?


r/VPN 1d ago

Discussion Didn't know router VPN could be bypassed by apps using IPv6

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r/VPN 2d ago

Help VPN unable to connect when using school WiFi

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Hi!

My schools WiFi recently has been blocking my VPN from connecting, no matter what protocol I use. Protocols used to mimic normal traffic are also not working.

I didn’t have this issue last year, and I’m curious if there is a way to fix it?

I’ve heard of using a dedicated IP address, changing some setting in Windows called “Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP” but I have no idea what that means. What should I do?

It’s extremely difficult to research anything using credible and accurate sources when most of them are blocked. Odd I know. If it helps, our school uses a very popular monitoring program via the WiFi to monitor and track web/device activity. I don’t believe I can mention it by name without violating rules.

Thanks!


r/VPN 2d ago

Help Easiest and most reliable way to use my home U.S. residential IP while traveling overseas?

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I’m trying to figure out the simplest and most reliable setup for my situation, but I’m getting confused because I’m seeing different recommendations everywhere.

I have one personal laptop that I use while traveling overseas. I also use that same laptop to access a work software/platform.

What I’m trying to accomplish is pretty simple: when I’m using the laptop, I want my internet connection to go through my brother’s normal residential internet connection at his apartment in the U.S. In other words, I want websites/platforms to see the public IP of his normal home ISP connection, rather than a commercial VPN/datacenter/hosting IP.

I’m not very knowledgeable about networking, so I’m trying to understand what I actually need.

From what I’ve been reading, it seems like I have a few options:

Put a GL.iNet router at my brother’s apartment and use Tailscale/exit node.

Put a Raspberry Pi at his apartment and use that as the Tailscale exit node.

Some people seem to use two GL.iNet routers, one at home and one with them while traveling, but I’m not sure if I need that since I’m only using one laptop.

My questions are:

What would be the easiest and most reliable setup for my situation?

Would you recommend a GL.iNet or Raspberry Pi as the device at the U.S. apartment?

Since I only have one laptop, can I simply run Tailscale on the laptop and connect to the U.S. device as an exit node, without having a travel router?

If the U.S. device is connected to normal residential internet, will the public IP seen by websites be the residential ISP’s IP rather than a Tailscale/VPN-provider/hosting IP?

Are there any important differences between the GL.iNet and Raspberry Pi approaches that I’m missing?

Thank you!! 🙏🏼


r/VPN 2d ago

Help Is there any way to use my home Wi-Fi miles away from home without burning through my mobile data?

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r/VPN 2d ago

Help What am I doing wrong for receiving regional type stuff as of I'm local

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So I got myself a vpn, originally to watch that Norwegian (I think) Santa clause awesome ass and simply fun horror flick. Any way, it doesn't work for something like Australian racing events, as in free streaming ota events and of course a local to them connection it still doesn't.....work. what may I be doing wrong


r/VPN 2d ago

Discussion Capcut ,vpn problem 😭

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r/VPN 2d ago

Help Does Etisalat Home Internet block all VPN? (Dubai)

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I just came back from my 10 days vacation and now I can’t connect with my WiFi at home with an VPN. (norm vpn and proto vpn)
Without vpn it is working and before it was also working with vpn always… helpppppo


r/VPN 3d ago

Help VPN for streaming

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Hi, I got a VPN to stream Netflix and Prime from different countries, but when I turn on these apps after turning on the VPN, they tell me to turn off the VPN to use them.

What can I do?


r/VPN 3d ago

Discussion VPN Manuel

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vpn has a very helpful Manuel on understanding how handling HTML request , etc.

https://manual.nssurge.com/


r/VPN 3d ago

Help Running personal VPN exit out of a Ubiquiti router at home?

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I have a Ubiquiti Networks Dream Router 7 and municipal fiber internet with 1gig up and 1gig down.

My goal is to be able to watch Youtube TV on my phone even when I'm abroad by tricking it into thinking I'm still at home.

I think I can achieve this goal by setting up a VPN at my house using my router. Is there a guide on 100% of the steps needed? By 100% I mean taking the router from factory reset all the way to the final goal. I'm not great with vague instructions. I've tried and failed in the past to make this work. It was unclear to me why it wasn't working.

Thanks!


r/VPN 3d ago

Help How can i subscribe to USA streaming with VPN without supplying a zipcode?

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r/VPN 3d ago

Streaming How can i stream USA cable channels with vpn without zipcode?

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r/VPN 3d ago

Streaming watching VMAs live with no zipcode

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Hello

I want to watch the MTV VMAs live later this month, but as im trying to subscribe to any streaming/live tv service they detect my vpn and/or demand an american zipcode, which i obviously dont have since im not from the US. Is there any other way to make it?


r/VPN 4d ago

Discussion Privacy is not a loophole. Utah’s proposed VPN rule is a step toward a censored internet.

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r/VPN 3d ago

Discussion paid vpn vs free wireguard setup which actually won for you

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I spent the last couple of months testing different setups because my remote connection kept dropping during heavy video calls. At first I relied strictly on a custom self hosted server thinking it would give me total control without any middleman slowing things down. It worked okay for basic browsing but the moment I tried streaming or routing all my home traffic through it the latency spiked pretty badly.

Eventually I gave in and tried a commercial provider setup alongside my manual configuration to see if commercial routing hubs actually make a noticeable difference. The speed improvement on remote servers was honestly surprising and stability held up much better during peak hours. Now I am trying to decide whether keeping a dedicated subscription is worth the monthly cost compared to tweaking my own server configuration further. What specific setup ended up giving you the best balance of speed and reliability for daily use?