Best free VPN apps to compare
This ranking is informational. Free VPN quality changes by country, network, platform, app version, and current limits.
| # | VPN | Platforms | Free access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proton VPN | iOS / Android / Desktop | Free tier | Privacy-focused free plan with strong reputation. |
| 2 | Windscribe | iOS / Android / Desktop | Free data limit | Useful for testing multiple locations and browser scenarios. |
| 3 | Psiphon | iOS / Android / Windows | Free mode | Access-oriented tool often discussed in restrictive networks. |
| 4 | Cloudflare WARP | iOS / Android / Desktop | Free mode | Simple encrypted tunnel, not a traditional location-changing VPN. |
| 5 | Opera Browser VPN | Browser / mobile | Built-in free mode | Convenient browser-level option for casual browsing. |
| 6 | WireGuard | All platforms | Depends on server | Fast protocol for users who manage their own configuration. |
| 7 | AmneziaWG | Android / Desktop | Self-hosted | Advanced setup for users who understand configuration and hosting. |
| 8 | TunnelBear | iOS / Android / Desktop | Free monthly limit | Simple interface, useful for occasional testing. |
| 9 | Hide.me | iOS / Android / Desktop | Free tier | Known free tier with practical limits and broad platform support. |
| 10 | PrivadoVPN | iOS / Android / Desktop | Free tier | Commonly compared for free monthly data and ease of setup. |
How we evaluate free VPNs
We consider connection stability, speed consistency, privacy policy clarity, app store availability, DNS leak behavior, free limits, support for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, and recent user reports.