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In the Northern Hemisphere, we're well into dreary January, which means most of us are staying at home as much as possible. That also means that there's generally a bit of an uptick in interest around the top VPN deals, and thankfully there are a number of excellent bargains around right now.
One of the best VPN deals on offer comes from perennial cheap VPN favorite Surfshark. Offering a great combo of quality and price, it's currently only $2.29 a month – which includes 2 months free. For my #3-rated VPN overall, it's a steal.
Even cheaper is PureVPN, which has a couple of different VPN deals on offer. Sign up for 5 years and you'll pay just $1.66 a month. The 1-year plan is almost as cheap, at just $1.99 a month, and also throws in a password manager for free.
So, whether you're using a VPN to maintain your online privacy, as an added means of security for work, or simply unblocking US Netflix when you're abroad, here I'll round up the top VPN deals you can get right now to help you make the most of your money.
Best VPN deals at a glance
- Surfshark: 2 months FREE | $2.29/mo
- PureVPN: 5 years | $1.66/mo
- PrivadoVPN: 2 years | $1.11/mo
- PIA: 3 months FREE | $2.19/mo
- NordVPN: Save up to 67% | $3.39/mo
- Hide.me: 2 months FREE | $2.69/mo
- CyberGhost: 3 months FREE | $2.19/mo
- Hotspot Shield: EXCLUSIVE | $2.49/mo
- ExpressVPN: 3 months FREE | $6.67/mo
- StrongVPN: Free cloud storage | $3.66/mo
- IPVanish: 81% off 2-year plan | $2.99/mo
- Proton VPN: 50% off | $4.99/mo
- Perimeter81: 20% off | From $8/mo
Best VPN deals today
Surfshark | 2 years + 2 months FREE | $2.29/mo | 86% off
Surfshark is always great value, but this current deal makes its price even more inviting. Right now you can claim an extra 2 months FREE, making this bargain VPN, well, even more of a bargain.
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PrivadoVPN | 2-year plan + 3 months free | $1.11/mo
Save 90%: If you're looking for a VPN that balances speed, unblocking power, and solid security, then PrivadoVPN is your match made in heaven. Plus, when you sign up for a 2-year plan, you'll get an extra 3 months for free. At $1.11 a month, it's incredibly cheap.
A 30-day money-back guarantee gives you plenty of time to put the service to the test on your own devices – and check out its impressive roster of features for yourself.
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NordVPN Standard | 2-year plan | $3.39/mo
Save 67%: NordVPN is one of the very best-reviewed VPNs on the market, with impeccable privacy and unrivalled streaming unblocking power. While it's not quite as cheap as it was at the end of last year, at $3.39 a month it's still great value.
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PureVPN | 5 years | $1.66/mo | 87% off
If you're after long-term VPN cover for as little as possible, this unbelievable VPN deal from PureVPN is perfect. It's verified zero-logging, useful for accessing US Netflix, and has apps for tons of devices.
We don't rate it quite as highly as many of the other services on this page, but at just $1.66 a month it's unmissable. It's a reliable VPN, and at that price you can't go wrong.
If you'd rather not commit, PureVPN is also offering an excellent 1-year plan for just $1.99 a month. Plus, Tom's Guide readers can claim a free subscription of PureKeep, PureVPN's in-house password manager.
Private Internet Access | 2 years + 3 months FREE | $2.03/mo | 83% off
Private Internet Access is a well-respected VPN with some nifty features like a kill switch, split tunneling, and even port forwarding. However, the price is the biggest draw right now, and at just $2.03 a month, which includes 3 months free, it's an absolute steal.
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CyberGhost | 2 years + 3 months FREE | $2.11/mo | 81% off
If you don't mind signing up for three years at a time, this CyberGhost deal is offering incredible savings on a great streaming-focused VPN. What's more, this appears to be a semi-permanent pricing change, so this $2.11/mo price could be around for the long run.
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Hide.me | 2 years + 3 months FREE | $2.59/moHide.me is a slightly lesser-known provider compared to the big dogs above, but it's a powerful service that scored an impressive 4/5 in our testing. Great for those who like to stay flexible, this current deal offers a decent price on the 2-year plan – and it also renews at the same price!
IPVanish | 2 years | from $2.99/moThis deal from IPVanish isn't worth missing out on. At just $2.99 a month on the 2-year plan it's good value – and in our testing IPVanish was a very fast provider, delivering speeds of up to 800 Mbps. At this price, it's well worth checking out.
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ExpressVPN | 12 months + 3 FREE | $6.67/mo | 49% off | FREE cloud backup
Well, well, well – look at this. Alongside its perennial 12 months + 3 free deal, our top-rated provider ExpressVPN has partnered with leading cloud backup provider Backblaze to deliver a free 1-year plan for those seeking both online privacy and a secure repository for their files.
Best business VPN deals
NordLayer | 12 months | from $8/month | 20% off
Not only a great consumer VPN, Nord also provides NordLayer, its business VPN. The basic plan is great value at just $8/mo per person, although that does go up to $11/mo if you want a dedicated server with a fixed IP (which you probably do). Enterprise customers are served on a quote basis.
Perimeter 81 | 12 months | $8/month | 20% off
Perimeter 81 is the best business VPN you can buy. There are three plans to pick from to suit the number of users you have, starting from only $8 per team member per month. And, whatever tier you go for, you can expect great customer support alongside excellent business-focused functionality.
The best of the rest
TunnelBear | 3 years | $3.33/mo. | 50% off
TunnelBear is one of the most user-friendly VPN services, and it's known for its money-saving VPN deals. Currently, if you sign up for a 3-year plan, you'll pay just $3.33 a month, which works out at a cracking 50% off.
StrongVPN| 1 year | $3.66/mo | FREE cloud storage
A contender for 'most improved', StrongVPN is an excellent choice no matter the price – but this deal is great. At just $3.66 a month on a 1-year plan it's not a huge commitment, and you'll also get 250GB of FREE SugarSync cloud storage thrown in.
Norton Secure VPN | 1 year | $3.33/mo | $50 off
Norton's VPN service, provided by its subsidiary SurfEasy, was already one of the best bargains among consumer VPN services. This bargain VPN deal takes $50 off a one-year plan for five devices.
How to choose the right VPN deal
Short for virtual private network, a VPN is an app that masks your location, identity, and IP address while surfing the Internet. Although VPN deals vary wildly, practically every provider offers VPN deals that help lower the price of a VPN subscription.
There are dozens of VPN deals to pick from on any given day, but if you're unsure which one is right for you, the best thing to do is find out what you want your VPN for. Then, pick the VPN service that best fulfils that need.
If you want basic protection while online, our list of the best cheapest VPN services should help. Likewise, if you want a client to get access to Netflix content from around the world, our guide to the best Netflix VPN should do the trick.
When shopping for VPN deals, remember that the savings are typically greater when you sign up for a year or more of service. Also, remember to verify how many devices your subscription covers. Some VPN deals will let you protect five or even more devices, so it's worth making sure to choose a provider that delivers the amount you need.
What's the best value VPN deal right now?
In terms of savings, Surfshark is always good value, and is currently $1.99 a month. CyberGhost is also a bargain at $2.03 a month, as is Private Internet Access, which also comes in at just $2.03 a month.
However, if you want the biggest savings, PureVPN is the very cheapest option on the market at an astonishing $1.66 a month – although you'll have to commit for 5 years to get that price.
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Mo Harber-Lamond
VPN Editor
Mo is VPN Editor at Tom's Guide. Day-to-day he oversees VPN, privacy, and cybersecurity content, and also undertakes independent testing of VPN services to ensure his recommendations are accurate and up to date. When he's not getting stuck into the nitty-gritty settings of a VPN you've never heard of, you'll find him working on his Peugeot 205 GTi or watching Peep Show instead of finally putting up those shelves.
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