VPN cost 2026: price for 1–5 years compared

Choose the period — we multiply each VPN's lowest monthly price on a long plan by the number of months and sort them from the cheapest.

Example for the default values — change any field and the result updates.

Cheapest option20 USD

Cost by VPN

PureVPN20 USD
Private Internet Access24 USD
CyberGhost26 USD
TunnelBear40 USD
Proton VPN42 USD
IVPN47 USD
Mullvad67 USD
Windscribe69 USD

The result is an estimate, not financial or legal advice. Check the exact terms with the company.

Verified companies: VPN services

  1. 1Proton VPN85/100
  2. 2CyberGhost81/100
  3. 3Private Internet Access78/100
  4. 4ExpressVPN73/100
  5. 5Surfshark73/100

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How it is calculated

Cost = lowest effective monthly price on the longest plan × 12 × years. Renewal prices can be higher than the first term; taxes are not included.

Frequently asked questions

Will I pay the same price when the plan renews?

Often not: many VPNs charge more on renewal than for the first term. Check the renewal price on the provider's pricing page.