VPN Comparison 2026
This side-by-side comparison covers the most popular commercial VPN services across privacy credentials, technical features, pricing, and platform support. Updated for 2026.
Privacy & Jurisdiction Comparison
| Provider | Headquarters | 14 Eyes? | No-logs audit | Anonymous payment | Open-source client |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | Panama | No | ✓ Yes | Crypto | Partial |
| ExpressVPN | British Virgin Islands | No | ✓ Yes | Crypto, gift cards | Partial |
| Mullvad | Sweden | 14 Eyes | ✓ Yes | Cash, crypto | Full |
| ProtonVPN | Switzerland | No | ✓ Yes | Crypto | Full |
| Surfshark | Netherlands | 14 Eyes | ✓ Yes | Crypto | No |
| PIA | United States | 5 Eyes | ✓ Yes | Crypto, gift cards | Full |
| CyberGhost | Romania | No | ✓ Yes | No | No |
| IPVanish | United States | 5 Eyes | Self-attested | No | No |
Features & Platform Support
| Provider | WireGuard | Kill switch | Split tunnel | Router support | Linux CLI | Simultaneous devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 10 |
| ExpressVPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 8 |
| Mullvad | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 |
| ProtonVPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 10 |
| Surfshark | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Unlimited |
| PIA | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Unlimited |
| CyberGhost | ✓ | ✓ | Windows/Android | ✓ | ✓ | 7 |
| IPVanish | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Unlimited |
How to Test Your Chosen VPN
After selecting and connecting a VPN, always validate it before using it for sensitive tasks. Use our VPN Leak Test to check for IP, DNS, and WebRTC leaks, and our Proxy Check to confirm the VPN flag appears on your connection.
For a detailed breakdown of protocols, see VPN Protocols Explained. For logging policy details, see VPN Logging Policies Explained.