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NordVPN Our top VPN pick: the longest-running no-logs audit record, six reviews since 2018

From $3.49/mo, checked Oct 29

8.7/10

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Proton VPN Highest score in our VPN section: open-source apps, open audit reports and a real free plan

From $3.49/mo, checked Oct 29

8.9/10

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Surfshark Best for unlimited devices, with an ad blocker on every plan

8.6/10

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ExpressVPN Best for the widest list of published security audits

From $2.99/mo, checked Oct 29

8.5/10

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PureVPN Best for long terms, with port forwarding as an add-on

8.1/10

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NordVPN vs Surfshark 2026: Audits or Unlimited Devices?

NordVPN has six independent no-logs reviews and 10 devices per account. Surfshark has two reviews, unlimited devices, RAM-only servers and an ad blocker in its cheapest plan. Here's which way you tip.

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What a VPN Can and Can’t Hide: Who Sees What, Explained

Your internet provider, the Wi-Fi owner, the websites you visit, the accounts you sign in to: who sees what with a VPN on, and what a VPN can never hide.