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Every VPN sells a headline deal and a higher renewal. Sort the major providers by price or device count, and see the real billing behind each one.
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| VPN | Privacy | From | Devices | Refund | Billing & renewal | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Internet Access (PIA) | B+ | $2.03/mo | Unlimited devices | 30-day | Lowest headline rate, ~$2.03/mo billed $79 upfront for 39 months (36 + 3 bonus). Renews at the same $79, but for 36 months instead of 39 — losing the 3 bonus months is what raises the effective rate, to about $2.19/mo. Listed as ~83% off the $11.95 monthly rate. Promo/term mix shifts by geo and season. | Get deal |
| CyberGhost VPN | B+ | $2.19/mo | 7 devices | 45-day | Intro rate ~$2.19/month billed $56.94 once upfront for 26 months (24 + 2 bonus). Renews at the same $56.94 total, but billed annually instead of once every 26 months — what actually jumps is the billing frequency, pushing the effective rate to ~$4.75/mo. Listed as ~82% off the $12.99 monthly rate. | Get deal |
| Surfshark | B+ | $2.49/mo | Unlimited devices | 30-day | Intro rate; billed $67.23 upfront for the full term (24 months + 3 free months). Renews annually at ~$79/yr (about $6.58/mo) after the intro term — a sharp jump. VPN-only tier (plus core extras). | Get deal |
| ExpressVPN | A- | $2.49/mo | 10 devices | 30-day | Standard 2-year intro promo (billed ~$69.72 upfront for 28 months: 24 + 4 free). RENEWS at $99.95/year (~$8.33/mo). Promo pricing rotates frequently (2026 sources show $2.49–$3.49/mo); confirm the exact rate and any guarantee exclusions at checkout. | Get deal |
| Proton VPN | A+ | $2.99/mo | 10 devices | 30-day | Intro rate billed $71.76 upfront for 24 months. RENEWS at $83.88/year (~$6.99/month) after the first term — a significant jump. 10 devices. | Get deal |
| NordVPN | A | $3.49/mo | 10 devices | 30-day | Intro rate billed $94.23 upfront for 27 months (24 + 3 bonus months). Renews as a 1-year subscription at the standard rate ~$139.08/year (~$11.59/mo) — a steep jump. Auto-renewal on by default. | Get deal |
Entry prices are the lowest long-term rate and renew higher — the renewal is in the billing column. Verify the live price on the provider's site before buying.
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Prices checked on each provider's own pricing page: Surfshark, ExpressVPN, CyberGhost VPN, Proton VPN, Private Internet Access (PIA) on 2026-09-25; NordVPN on 2026-06-18. Deals change often: confirm the live price and renewal terms at checkout.
How to read these prices
The "from" price is the lowest effective monthly rate, which almost always requires paying for a multi-year term upfront. The billing column shows how each plan renews — often at two to four times the intro rate. We pull both numbers from each provider's own pricing page and date them; see the methodology, and always confirm the live price before buying.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is the VPN renewal price higher than the deal price?
- Almost every VPN advertises a low rate that requires paying for two or three years upfront. When that term ends, most renew at a much higher annual rate — for example a $3-a-month deal can renew near $11–$15 a month. The billing column above shows each provider's renewal so there are no surprises.
- What is the cheapest VPN overall?
- On entry price, Surfshark and Private Internet Access sit at the bottom, both around a couple of dollars a month on a multi-year term, and both include unlimited devices. Sort by price above to see the current order. Remember to weigh the renewal rate, not just the intro price.
- Is a long-term VPN plan worth it?
- A 2-year plan gives the lowest monthly rate but locks you in and renews higher. If you only need a VPN briefly, the 30-day money-back guarantee most providers offer is a lower-risk way to try one. For long-term use, the multi-year term is usually the better value — just diarise the renewal.