VPNs for Netflix — what are your best options?
Editor’s note: We will be updating this list of the best VPNs for Netflix regularly as new services launch and current ones get blocked.
The content available on Netflix differs from country to country due to licensing rights, with viewers in the U.S. having the largest library of movies and TV shows available. If you live in Europe or any other region where the content on Netflix is limited and want to get access to the same shows as people in the U.S., you need a VPN.
A VPN (virtual private network) will change your IP address to trick the service into thinking you’re based in the U.S. or any other country you choose. That way, you can bypass the content restrictions in your area and get access to more movies and shows. But you’ll have to pay for it, as all of the best VPNs for Netflix charge a subscription fee.
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Before we dive into the list, it’s important to know that Netflix doesn’t like its users accessing the site via a VPN. The company has already blocked a lot of VPNs, but there are still a number of them available that can access the streaming service — you’ll find the best ones below.
Surfshark VPN for Netflix
Surfshark has a large selection of servers available that can be used to stream Netflix. There are more than 800 of them available in over 50 countries, around 200 of which are in the U.S. The service allows you to use unlimited devices at the same time and offers a 30-day free trial.
Surfshark doesn’t monitor, track, or store your activities online and has an automatic kill switch for peace of mind. It also has a feature called Whitelist that lets you select specific apps and websites that can bypass the VPN. Then there’s also Multihop, which adds an extra layer of security by routing your traffic via two servers.
Surfshark is the cheapest VPN on our list, but only if you sign up for its two-year plan ($1.99 per month). If you opt for a monthly subscription, you’ll have to fork out $11.95 — check out the other plans the company offers via the button below.
The nitty-gritty:
- Number of servers and locations: 800+ in 50+ countries (around 200 in the U.S.)
- No logging policy: Yes
- Simultaneous connections: Unlimited
- Free trial: Yes, for 30 days
- Price: Starts at $1.99 per month
CyberGhost VPN for Netflix
There are a few reasons why CyberGhost is one of the best VPNs for Netflix. It offers access to 3,600 servers in more than 60 countries. More than 600 of them are in the U.S., a lot of which are optimized for streaming Netflix.
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The service also lets you use as many as seven devices at the same time, has an automatic kill switch, and won’t log your online activities. You get unlimited bandwidth and traffic with all plans and a promise of a 14- or 45-day money back guarantee, depending on the plan. There’s also a 24-hour free trial available.
Like all VPN providers on this list, CyberGhost has a few plans on offer. A monthly subscription will set you back $12.99, while a yearly plan goes for $5.99 per month. There’s also a three-year subscription available that brings the price down to $2.75 per month.
The nitty-gritty:
- Number of servers and locations: 3,600 in 60+ countries (684 in the U.S.)
- No logging policy: Yes
- Simultaneous connections: Seven
- Free trial: Yes, for 24 hours
- Price: Starts at $2.75 per month
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN has 160 servers in 94 countries, 32 of which are in the U.S. The service is easy to use, allowing you to hide your identity online and switch from one server to another with just a few clicks.
ExpressVPN is all about privacy, so it promises not to log your IP address, browsing history, traffic destination, and other data. It’s available for a number of different platforms including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can connect online with three devices at the same time and get help 24/7 via email or live chat. All these features combined make ExpressVPN one of the best VPNs for Netflix you can get.
The service costs $12.95 per month, but there are discounts available if you opt for a six-month plan ($9.99 per month) or a 15-month subscription ($6.67 per month). You can try out ExpressVPN for free for 30 days before you part with your money.
The nitty-gritty:
- Number of servers and locations: 160 in 94 countries (32 in the U.S.)
- No logging policy: Yes
- Simultaneous connections: Three
- Free trial: Yes, 30 days
- Price: Starts at $6.67 per month
NordVPN
NordVPN gives you lots of options, as it has exactly 5,127 servers in 60 countries — 1,732 of them are in the U.S. The service has a strict no-logging policy, so it won’t check your browsing history or sell your personal data to the highest bidder, like some VPN providers.
The DoubleVPN feature hides your online activity behind two servers instead of one.
With NordVPN, you can protect up to six devices at the same time. There’s an app available for just about every major platform out there including Android, Windows, and iOS. The service offers a bunch of features including an automatic kill switch that cuts internet access if the connection accidentally drops, and DoubleVPN, that hides your online activity behind two servers instead of one for extra protection.
Pricing depends on the length of your subscription. A monthly plan will set you back $11.95, while a yearly plan brings the price down to $6.99 per month. The three-year plan offers the best value, as it will set you back just $2.99 per month or ($107.55 in total). There’s no free trial available, but the service does offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
The nitty-gritty:
- Number of servers and locations: 5,127 in 60 countries (1,732 in the U.S.)
- No logging policy: Yes
- Simultaneous connections: Six
- Free trial: No
- Price: Starts at $2.99 per month
StrongVPN
This is an easy to use VPN for Netflix with an affordable monthly price and a number of great features. StrongVPN has more than 650 servers in 26 countries, most of which are in the U.S. It allows for 12 simultaneous connections and promises it won’t track your online activities.
Like all the VPN providers on this list, StrongVPN has a strict no-logging policy. The service has a great feature called “Best available location”, which automatically selects a server for you based on proximity and speed. You can get the StrongVPN app for a number of devices including Android and iOS phones, Windows computers, and even Amazon’s Fire TV stick.
StrongVPN only has two plans on offer: a monthly subscription that costs $10 and a yearly subscription that will set you back $4.66 per month or $55.99 in total. You get a 30-day money-back guarantee but no free trial.
The nitty-gritty:
- Number of servers and locations: 650+ in 60 countries (533 in the U.S.)
- No logging policy: Yes
- Simultaneous connections: 12
- Free trial: No
- Price: Starts at $4.66 per month
PrivateVPN
The last provider on our list of the best VPNs for Netflix is PrivateVPN, which offers access to more than 100 servers in 60 countries. It will unlock a ton of new TV shows and movies on the streaming service and will make sure you’re surfing the web completely anonymously — Private VPN doesn’t track your activities on the web.
There’s no free trial available, but PrivateVPN does offer a 30-day money back guarantee in case you’re not satisfied with the service. You can use it on various devices including Android as well as Windows, and can connect up to six devices at the same time. The service also has a number of safety features including a kill switch.
PrivateVPN costs $7.67 per month. You can save money by signing up for a three or a 13-month plan, which brings the price down to $4.88 and $3.82 per month.
The nitty-gritty:
- Number of servers and locations: 100+ in 60 countries (14 in the U.S.)
- No logging policy: Yes
- Simultaneous connections: Six
- Free trial: No
- Price: Starts at $3.82 per month
There you have it — these are the best VPNs for Netflix in our opinion, although there are a few other great options out there. But keep in mind that things can change fast, meaning that the VPN servers that work with Netflix today may not work tomorrow, as the streaming service is working hard on blocking as many of them as possible.
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