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The best VPN deals in February 2024: NordVPN's birthday promo is still live and gets you a free Uber Eats voucher

For a limited time, your full-featured VPN plan comes with a side of free food.
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UPDATE: Feb. 22, 2024, 1:20 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest VPN deal pricing.

Best VPN deals of the week at a glance:

Best VPN for advanced users
NordVPN Standard (2 years)
$3.99/month + free $10 Uber Eats voucher (save $9/month)
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Best VPN for streaming
ExpressVPN (1 year + 3 months)
$6.67/month (save $6.28/month)
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Best VPN for privacy sticklers
Proton VPN Plus (2 years)
$4.99/month (save $5/month)
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Best VPN for travel
CyberGhost VPN (2 years + 4 months)
$2.03/month (save $10.96/month)
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Best VPN for beginners
TunnelBear Unlimited (3 years)
$3.33/month (save $6.66/month)
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Using a virtual private network (or VPN) makes it easy to browse securely on public networks and skirt the snooping eyes of your Internet Service Provider (ISP), Google, and advertisers. Some VPNs are also capable of bypassing geo-restrictions on streaming services — vital for when you need a Love Island UK fix. Most VPN providers' plans cost anywhere from $2 to $13 per month, though many lure customers in with discounted introductory rates that skyrocket after your initial term. To help you lock in a plan that'll fit your budget in the short and long run, we're compiling a weekly roundup of the best deals on all the VPNs we've tested and reviewed. Keep reading for our list of the top VPN deals as of Feb. 15 — including two lingering Valentine's Day offers.

NordVPN

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Power users shouldn't think twice about signing up for NordVPN, an industry giant that bundles its highly customizable VPN service with advanced security features like Tor access and multi-hop connections. New users can sign up for a two-year Standard plan at $3.99/month during its birthday sale, which takes 51% off its usual rate and includes a free $10 Uber Eats voucher. (Note: If you don't see that deal reflected, try pulling up NordVPN's website in an incognito tab.)

Optional add-ons include:

ExpressVPN

Read Mashable's review of ExpressVPN.

ExpressVPN is a sleek VPN service with a strong commitment to user privacy and a globally diverse server network that makes it easy to evade popular streaming services' geo-restrictions. Its monthly rate also hovers around the high end of the spectrum at $12.95, but Mashable readers can get a 15-month plan for $6.67/month (billed $99.95 upfront) — a 49% savings that comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Your subscription will convert to an $8.32/month annual plan after the first term is up.

Proton VPN

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Featuring open-source apps and ultra-transparent company policies, Proton VPN is a great pick for privacy wonks. It offers a decent free plan, but we recommend its Plus tier for full access to its server network, split tunneling, multi-hop, up to 10 simultaneous connections, and Tor access. While monthly subscriptions typically go for $9.99, you can save 50% and pay just $4.99/month (billed $119.76 upfront) by committing to a two-year plan; that's a fixed lifetime subscription rate that won't increase after your first term if you decide to extend the plan, which is pretty rare. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies here, too.

CyberGhost VPN

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CyberGhost VPN lays claim to a massive network around the globe, so frequent travelers will never have trouble finding a fast nearby server. New customers can sign up for a 28-month plan at just $2.03/month (billed $56.94 upfront) as part of its Valentine's Day sale, saving 84% on its standard monthly fee of $12.99. The subscription will renew as a $4.75/month annual plan after your initial term is up, which still isn't terrible — and like all of CyberGhost's multi-year plans, the deal comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee.

Optional add-ons include:

  • Dedicated IP — $2.50/month $5/month (save 50%) for two years

TunnelBear

Read Mashable's review of TunnelBear.

Our go-to recommendation for anyone who's never used the technology before, TunnelBear is a simple, lightweight VPN with an intuitive (and adorable) interface. Though it's incapable of unblocking streaming sites, it should serve you well for basic web surfing. Pick its Unlimited plan over the free version for unlimited browsing on unlimited devices and priority customer service, which costs $3.33/month (billed $120 upfront) when you enroll for three years — that's 67% off its usual $9.99/month rate. Your plan renews at $4.99/month on a yearly plan after the first term. There's no money-back guarantee, unfortunately, but refunds are offered on a case-by-case basis.

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Private Internet Access

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It's nothing particularly special, but for users in search of a basic VPN with open-source apps, built-in ad blocking, and unlimited simultaneous connections, Private Internet Access (PIA) is worth a look. You'll pay only $2.03/month (billed $56.94 upfront) if you lock into a 28-month plan during its Valentine's Day Flash Sale, saving 83% on its regular rate of $11.99/month; that deal does include a 30-day money-back guarantee. Your subscription will switch to an annual plan at $4.75/month after the initial term is over.

Optional add-ons include:

IPVanish

Read Mashable's review of IPVanish.

Another middle-of-the-road pick, IPVanish makes up for a lack of advanced security features with a minimalist, straightforward app and support for unlimited simultaneous connections. You can get your first two years for $3.25/month (billed $77.95 upfront), a deal that shaves 71% off its usual monthly rate of $12.99 and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. After that term is up, you'll get bumped to $7.50/month on an annual plan.

Editor’s note: IPVanish is owned by Ziff Davis, Mashable's publisher. Any IPVanish products or services featured on Mashable are covered independently by our team.

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Frequently Asked Questions


A virtual private network (often referred to as a VPN) is a service that encrypts your connection by routing it through a private, remote server before it heads out onto the internet. This doesn't make you totally anonymous online — the VPN provider itself can still peep your browsing activities — but it does conceal your real IP address from your click-tracking entities (like your ISP and Google) and allow you to spoof your location.


Yes — CyberGhost VPN is the rare VPN provider that offers a free trial for users who don't want to commit to anything just yet. Depending on the platform (Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android), you can try it at no cost for up to a week.

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Haley Henschel
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Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.

Haley received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and honed her sifting and winnowing skills at The Daily Cardinal. She previously covered politics for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, investigated exotic pet ownership for Wisconsin Watch, and blogged for some of your favorite reality stars.

In her free time, Haley enjoys playing video games, drawing, taking walks on Lake Michigan, and spending time with her parrot (Melon) and dog (Pierogi). She really, really wants to get back into horseback riding. You can follow her on X at @haleyhenschel or reach her via email at [email protected].


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