Save 49 percent on ExpressVPN and more top VPN deals (August 2020) - Android

The security and perks of using a VPN online are fantastic, but the choice is vast. We’ve rounded up the best VPN deals.

More and more people are using a virtual private network (VPN) to improve their browsing experience. There are so many providers out there to choose from that you may not know where to start. To give you a hand, we’ve rounded up the best VPN deals from many of the top providers.

If you’re wondering, a VPN encrypts your internet connection and allows you to route it through servers in different countries. It may sound suspicious, but it’s completely legal and means no one can access your data. Hackers can’t intercept your bank details, your ISP can’t monitor your activity, and so on. The new IP address you get in a different location means that your connection can’t be traced back to you either, so you’re both anonymous and secure.

See also: What is a VPN?

These features offer more possibilities too. For example, having an IP address in a different country lets you access geo-restricted content, like watching UK Netflix from Spain or US Hulu from Japan. Personally, my VPN is never switched off.

The quality of VPN providers varies wildly, so finding the right one is key. You want to look for fast speeds, many servers across the world, and so on. There are plenty of free VPNs out there, but most are below par on performance or offer a very limited amount of data use per month.

Our summary of the best VPN deals is below. While we’re focusing on savings, we’ve only including reputable services, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.

Best VPN Deals

All of the deals below were live at the time of writing. VPN providers regularly have promotions, so we’ll do our best to update the post with the latest offers regularly.

See also: Best VPNs: our top 4 recommendations

1. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is on the pricier side, but you get what you pay for. That includes super-fast speeds, a huge network of over 3,000 global VPN servers, a no-logging policy, and so much more. It’s our outright favorite VPN service and it’s my provider of choice too. I use it all day, every day, and it’s never let me down.

ExpressVPN is $12.95 per month if you pay by the month, but if you commit to a 12-month contract then you can make huge savings right now. Not only do you get it for the equivalent of $6.67 per month, but you’ll also get three months extra for free. There’s a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not happy with the service.

Read more: ExpressVPN review

2. NordVPN

NordVPN claims to be the world’s leading VPN, and it certainly has impressive credentials. It has a massive network of over 5,500 NordVPN servers in 59 countries, and you can even route through two servers for what it calls “Double VPN”. To be honest, this is probably a bit overkill — your data is incredibly secure on one encryption — but if security is your highest priority then it’s nice peace of mind.

Nord is $11.95 per month on a monthly basis, but the longer you commit for, the more money you can save. There are deals on one, two, and three-year plans. If you commit for three years, you’ll be paying the equivalent of just $3.49 per month for one of the best VPNs around.

The link below takes you to NordVPN’s website, but you can get an even better deal on the two-year plan right now. It’s about $25 cheaper over at Tech Deals.

Read more: NordVPN review

3. TunnelBear

TunnelBear isn’t quite at the elite heights of ExpressVPN or NordVPN. The focus (apart from cute bears) is on simplicity and ease-of-use. This is undoubtedly true, but it also translates to the features, with servers in only 23 countries. You won’t get a no-logging guarantee either as the provider is Canada-based. The basics are done well though, with good speeds and apps for multiple platforms.

TunnelBear is more affordable than the previous two options at $9.99 per month. Sign up for two years and you’ll effectively save 58% by paying the equivalent of just $4.17 per month.

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4. Surfshark