The Best VPN for Amazon Firestick of 2024

CyberGhost

CyberGhost has been publishing transparency reports since the company was founded in Romania in 2011. These reports detail the number of Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) complaints that they’ve received, as well as malware activity flags, and police requests. Additionally, they have a strict no-logging policy

They encrypt your traffic with AES-256 and support several different VPN connection protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard®, L2TP/IPSec). They also support a range of streaming services, and have a vast array of apps for various browsers, computer operating systems, mobile platforms, and TVs, including the Firestick.

Their 6,200 servers in almost 90 countries ensure that you’ll be covered wherever you are, and although they only have a 24-hour free trial, they offer a 45-day money-back guarantee so you can try it out at no risk. With support for up to 7 devices, you can protect all your network connections at once.

Read our full CyberGhost review.

ExpressVPN

With servers in over 90 countries —including multiple cities within those countries —this VPN service will have you covered no matter where you are. And because ExpressVPN is based in the British Virgin Islands, they’re supported by a strong legal framework that helps to protect your privacy.

ExpressVPN supports a wide variety of Internet devices, including gaming consoles like the Playstation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. Of course, they’ve also got apps for Apple TV, Fire TV, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

In addition, ExpressVPN has your back from a security standpoint when you use their Network Lock, a “kill switch” that can be configured to block all Internet traffic when it detects that your VPN has been disconnected.

Your privacy is protected by their 256-bit AES encryption, split tunneling, a strict no-log policy, and a Bitcoin payment option. There’s no free trial with ExpressVPN, but they do offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn’t what you’re looking for.

Read our full ExpressVPN review.

Hide.me

Customers of Hide.me have access to 1,800+ servers in 72 locations around the world. Additionally, with a “zero-activity logs” policy, IP leak protection to ensure your true IP address isn’t exposed to places you access online, support for multiple VPN protocols (IKEv2, OpenVPN, SoftEther & SSTP), and AES-256 bit encryption with 8192 bit keys, your internet traffic is about as secure as possible with current available technology.

Hide.me supports a range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, Routers, Consoles, and Smart TVs. They pair this with support for up to 10 simultaneous logins, so all your devices can be connected to the VPN at once.

Unlike many other VPN companies, Hide.me actually offer a limited-functionality free tier that may be suitable for some users, and in any case is a great way to try out the service if you’re considering buying a subscription.

Along with the above, Hide.me throws in optional dynamic port forwarding, and 24/7 customer support, rounding out a pretty comprehensive VPN offering.

Hotspot Shield

One of Hotspot Shield’s most unique features is that it uses a proprietary VPN protocol called Catapult Hydra. They claim: “Hotspot Shield’s patented ‘no-compromise’ Hydra protocol is verified by experts as the #1 for speed, security, and ease of use”.

Aside from Hydra, HotSpot’s offerings are standard, with support for Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Chrome, TVs, Linux, and Routers. There’s a free tier for those who’d like to try it out, and a single paid offering for $7.99/month.

With a paid subscription, users can access server locations in 80+ countries on up to 5 devices. You’ll also get free access to the 1Password password manager, a spam call blocker called Robo Shield, and identity theft protection from Identity Guard.

Finally, if you get a paid subscription, HotSpot Shield offers you a 45-day money-back guarantee. Overall, HotSpot’s service is well-regarded for its speed, and with both a free tier and a money-back guarantee, it may be worth a look.

Read our full Hotspot Shield review.

IPVanish

If encrypted storage and backups are your thing, it’s worth checking out IPVanish, who offer 250 GB of included encrypted storage and backup courtesy of SugarSync®. They also provide SOCKS5 web proxy support, for users who only want to hide their activity and IP address for certain types of traffic, such as HTTP and BitTorrent.

With support for all of the standard platforms (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Fire TV, Linux, ChromeOS), you’re likely to find an app for whichever device you use. They offer several VPN protocols (IKEv2, OpenVPN, and L2TP/IPsec) and unlimited simultaneous devices and bandwidth. From a security standpoint, they support 256-bit AES crypto, and don’t log your traffic.

A 30-day money-back guarantee means you can try out IPVanish with no commitment, and their 24/7 customer support should ensure that you get timely responses to any questions you have while getting set up. You can check their System Status log for updates, server statuses, and more.

Read our full IPVanish review.

Ivacy

Ivacy has a variety of browser extensions for those who can’t or don’t want to install a full desktop VPN app. With support for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, most users are likely to be able to get up and running on Ivacy without much trouble.

They’re also relatively cheap, charging just $54 USD for two years, and while they don’t offer a free trial, you can try it for 7 days for just $0.99, which becomes a $3.50 monthly subscription after the first week.

Ivacy has an internet kill switch, IPv6 leak detection, and secure DNS to ensure that you don’t send unencrypted internet traffic, plus 256-bit encryption, and a no-log policy. You can only connect 5 simultaneous devices with your subscription, but they do support certain routers, which would ensure you can protect your entire home at once.

Read our full Ivacy review.

NordVPN

NordVPN is one of the best known VPN services on the market. Based in Panama, this VPN has been featured in publications like Wired and The Huffington Post.

At the time of writing, they offer a 3-year plan at just $3.49/month, which is one of the best value-for-money offerings you’re going to find. As is generally standard, for your money you get 256-bit AES encrypted access to their 5,000+ servers in 59 countries, with no logging, and customer support via email or live chat.

NordVPN doesn’t offer a free trial, but they do have a 30-day money-back guarantee. They offer unlimited simultaneous connections, and support for an array of streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, the BBC, Youtube, Prime Video, Kodi, HBO, Disney, and Showtime. All in all, this is a well-rounded offer with something for everyone.

Read our full NordVPN review.

Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access is pretty unique in that users can pay with major brand gift cards from Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Starbucks, Target, and Walmart. This means that you can pay anonymously for PIA, giving you additional privacy. You can also pay via PayPal, Bitcoin, or credit card.

This service comes with a no-log policy, 10 simultaneous devices, a SOCKS5 proxy, and support for the WireGuard®, PPTP, OpenVPN, and L2TP/IPSec VPN protocols. From a platform standpoint, they support Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and others.

Private Internet Access doesn’t offer a free trial, but they do offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can sign up for as low as $5.42 per month if you choose their 2-year plan. For this price you get all of the above, as well as access to servers in 47 countries, and unrestricted access to all major streaming services.

Read our full Private Internet Access review.

PrivateVPN

If you’re looking for a VPN that’s easy to set up, PrivateVPN offers a 1-click setup that will get you up and running in 60 seconds on most operating systems and routers. They also offer free remote help if you have any issues with installation.

PrivateVPN supports port forwarding, torrents, and various streaming services. At the time of writing, the free trial listed on their website was expired, but with subscriptions of 1, 3, or 13 months, and a 30-day money-back guarantee, that’s no reason not to give them a shot and see if they’re for you.

PrivateVPN has a kill-switch feature, 256-bit AES encryption, and a zero-data logging policy, so your internet traffic should be safe with them. Finally, they also offer several VPN protocols, including OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, IKEv2, and IPSec, so should work with pretty much any device you throw at them, for up to 6 devices at once.

ProtonVPN

ProtonVPN comes from the same team that brought us ProtonMail, which is one of the most well-known secure email providers in the world. There’s a free version available if you’d like to give this service a try, although it does have several limitations, so it might not allow you to fully test its functionality. They also offer a free 7-day trial, which is a fully functional service.

ProtonVPN has servers in 51 countries, and you can use between 1 and 10 devices at the same time, depending on which plan you choose. They have a strict no-logs policy, exclusively support encryption ciphers that use Perfect Forwarding Secrecy, and only support secure VPN protocols like IKEv2/IPSec.

Finally, their standard premium offering gives you access to all your favorite streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube.

Read our full ProtonVPN review.

PureVPN

With a 7-day trial for $0.99 and a 31-day money-back guarantee, PureVPN offers new customers a reasonable opportunity to test-drive their product.

Although PureVPN is based in Hong Kong, a recent update says they are “taking time to evaluate our jurisdiction” and that “all of our operations are overseas.” As of July 28, they’ve decommissioned their Hong Kong servers.

In terms of offerings, you can connect up to 10 simultaneous devices, using a range of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Linux, Chrome, Firefox, Fire TV, and more. You can also watch a variety of streaming platforms, all through a 256-bit AES encrypted tunnel. In the event that your VPN disconnects, the app has an automatic kill-switch that will stop all Internet traffic until the VPN comes back up again.

Payment options are limited to Visa, PayPal, and American Express, but enterprise options are also available for businesses.

Read our full PureVPN review.

Surfshark

Surfshark offers access to 1,700+ servers in 63 countries for as little as $1.99 per month, if you commit to a two-year subscription. It comes with 256-bit AES encryption, a built-in ad blocker, unlimited devices, a no-log policy, a kill switch, and a multi-hop feature for those who need extra protection.

They offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with their service, and have a 24/7 support team to help you out via email, live chat, and tutorial.

They’re compatible with a large selection of browsers and platforms, including Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Opera.

But it’s their extra features that really make them stand out, such as Camouflage Mode, which keeps your ISP from seeing that you’re using a VPN, and No Borders mode to help you avoid regional restrictions. Plus, Surfshark is based in the British Virgin Islands, a jurisdiction with favorable laws for Internet security.

Read our full Surfshark review.

VyprVPN

VyprVPN uses its own proprietary VPN technology called Chameleon™ to scramble your VPN traffic and make it harder for ISPs and others to detect that you’re running a VPN. Under the hood, VyprVPN uses 256-bit encrypted OpenVPN packets, but wraps them in Chameleon™ to combat deep packet inspection (DPI).

This is paired with access to over 700 servers in over 70 locations around the world, so you can get the connections when and where you need them. With support for a whole range of platforms and streaming services, and an unlimited number of simultaneously connected devices, VyprVPN is working hard to stand out from the crowd. They also offer a kill switch and public WiFi protection for added security.

Read our full VyprVPN review.

Windscribe

Like Surfshark, Windscribe offers a double-hop feature, so you can go through two of their servers in different countries for additional privacy. They let you use 7 devices simultaneously, all with AES-256 encryption, for as little as $1 a month.

Unusually for VPNs, Windscribe gives you the option to “Build-A-Plan” customized for your needs, which adds some flexibility and may provide you with a better deal than you’d get with one of their off-the-shelf offers.

You only get a 1-day free trial, but that may be all you need to decide whether or not their service will work for you. You can try it out with any of almost a dozen streaming services as a road-test.

A few other neat features include Time Warp, which sets your timestamp to reflect the country you’re connected to, and Location Warp, which spoofs your GPS.

Read our full Windscribe review.