11 Most Popular Commercial VPNs Compared: My Experience and Findings

TLDRI bought subscriptions to 11 popular VPNs to compare their performance and refund policies. Here are my key insights and findings.

Key insights

🔍The pricing of VPNs varies significantly, with costs ranging from $38.95 to $108.25 per year.

📝Almost all VPNs require auto-renewal, which can be a hassle to turn off.

📧Using a burner email account is advisable when signing up for a VPN to avoid spam emails.

The installation process of VPN software varies, with ExpressVPN being the fastest at 50 seconds.

💰Refund processes differ among VPNs, with NordVPN offering the fastest and easiest refund within 2 minutes and 20 seconds.

Q&A

What is the average cost of a quality VPN service per year?

Based on my analysis, you should expect to pay an average of $50 to $60 per year for a quality VPN service.

Are VPNs trustworthy with personal information?

While most VPNs require an email account for signup, using a burner email or alias can help protect your privacy.

Which VPN offers the fastest installation process?

ExpressVPN stands out as the fastest VPN to install, taking only 50 seconds from purchase to connection.

Which VPN has the easiest and quickest refund process?

NordVPN provides the fastest and easiest refund process, with confirmation within 2 minutes and 20 seconds.

What is the benefit of using a burner email account when signing up for a VPN?

A burner email account helps prevent spam and marketing emails, ensuring your personal inbox remains clutter-free.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Last month, I purchased subscriptions to 11 popular commercial VPNs to compare their performance.

02:25The pricing of VPNs varies significantly, with costs ranging from $38.95 to $108.25 per year.

02:59Almost all VPNs require auto-renewal by default, which can be inconvenient for users.

03:33Using a burner email account when signing up for a VPN helps protect privacy and minimize spam.

04:04The installation process of VPN software varies, with ExpressVPN being the fastest at 50 seconds.

05:18Refund processes differ among VPNs, with NordVPN offering the fastest and easiest refund process.

07:12ProtonVPN, VyprVPN, PureVPN, WeVPN, Windscribe, and IVPN require support ticket submission for cancellation.

08:32IVPN stands out as the only VPN that doesn't require an email and offers non-identifiable payment methods.