Best VPNs for the USA

NordVPN is first on our list as it offers the best combination of privacy, speed, security, and server counts among the VPN providers we tested. NordVPN has one of the highest speed retentions on the market, while having an audited no-logs policy and offering attractive pricing.

A good VPN’s price will usually be around $2.00-$3.00/month on 1 or 2-year plans, with shorter-term plans being more expensive. You can find some excellent deals on our list above.

We rank and test VPN providers based on independent research and hands-on testing. This includes testing their security with DNS and IP leak tests, testing their speed retention by comparing our connection’s base speed to the VPN’s speed, reviewing their privacy policies, and customer support.

We consider multiple criteria when reviewing VPNs, which include: speed, privacy policy, security solutions, server count, server locations, additional features, and price-to-value ratio.

You can trust Cybernews VPN reviews and comparisons, as they are all based on independent research and hands-on testing.

A no-logs policy means that the provider does not log (save) your activity when you use the VPN. This guarantees maximum privacy, even if the provider is breached by a threat actor.

No, not all VPN providers are equally secure. The best providers like NordVPN and Surfshark provide a combination of state-of-the art AES-256 encryption and a no-logs policy to guarantee that your data is safe during and after VPN use.

Avoid services that do not have an independently audited no-logs policy. Other factors you should look out for are low-speed retention and weak encryption.

VPN providers usually provide information about independent audits on their websites with links to the audits. You can also read a provider’s Cybernews review, as we always check whether a provider was audited in the testing process.

Free VPNs usually have several drawbacks, like usage limits, speed restrictions, limited functionalities, or bad privacy policies. Top-tier paid VPNs ensure that your connection is fast, stable, and secure.

Yes, a VPN can help protect your personal data on public Wi-Fi, especially when connecting to websites that do not have an SSL certificate.

Yes, using a VPN is fully legal in the United States.

No, installing a VPN isn’t difficult for beginners. Whether it’s a desktop or a mobile device, installing a VPN is as simple as installing any other app.