NordVPN
Safe pickTop pick at Tom's Guide; RTINGS's choice for streaming
- For
- Most people, especially for streaming shows from abroad
- Watch out
- Big price jump on renewal; ad tracking on by default
- Top pick
NordVPN Basic
$3.49–15/moFrom the two-year plan's monthly cost to the month-to-month price. Renewals cost more; the official site shows today's price.
- For
- Anyone who just needs a fast, easy VPN
- Why this one
- $94 for the first 27 months, then $139 a year
Sources and verification
Products last verified Nov 2026.
- Tom's Guide: The best VPN in 2026 (hands-on tests, updated October 2026) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- RTINGS: The 5 Best VPNs of 2026 (23 VPNs bought and tested, updated October 2026) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- NordVPN: plans and pricing (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026