For remote workers and streamers
Compare VPNs side by side, on facts you can check
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NordVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN and CyberGhost, scored per use case with published weights. Every price in USD with the date we checked it on the provider's own page.
What do you need a VPN for?
Remote work
Public Wi-Fi, travel, home routers, split tunnelling for work apps and dedicated IPs.
Remote-work guide →Streaming
What each provider lists for streaming on their own sites, and setting it up on your TV, Fire TV, Apple TV or console.
Streaming guide →Today's best by use case
Remote work
Joint top for remote work:
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Surfshark and CyberGhost
Surfshark checked 11 Nov 2026; CyberGhost checked 11 Nov 2026Streaming
Top for streaming:
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Surfshark
checked 11 Nov 2026Budget
Top for budget:
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CyberGhost
checked 11 Nov 2026Privacy
All four meet our verified privacy criteria
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checked 11 Nov 2026
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- Last checked: 11 Nov 2026