Best VPNs for Streaming of 2024

CyberGhost

CyberGhost makes it easy to access streaming platforms by providing a tab of servers that are optimized for streaming, as well as another set of servers for torrenting. In fact, you can even choose servers based on which streaming library it unlocks (BBC iPlayer, Netflix UK, etc.) rather than just the server’s location.

CyberGhost offers 6,100+ servers across 60+ countries, helping you access your favorite media no matter where you are. Other features include VPN apps for all major operating systems, and a free subscription to the PassCamp password manager.

Based in Romania, CyberGhost has a strict no-logs policy and publishes transparency reports every three months with information on any legal requests they’ve received. All data is encrypted using 256-bit AES, and you can choose to connect to their dedicated NoSpy servers, which they own and operate themselves for added security.

You can sign up for a month-to-month plan for $12.99 per month with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Or, choose a longer plan ($7.99 per month for 6 months or $2.75 per month for a year) to get an even better price and a 45-day money-back guarantee. Support is available in English, French, German, and Romanian if you need help getting started.

Read our full CyberGhost review.

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN promises to help you access dozens of streaming services, including the most popular platforms like Netflix and Hulu, and local sporting events. All you have to do is connect to a server in the country where your sporting event is happening. With over 160 locations in 94 countries, ExpressVPN will work most anywhere.

They also offer a Speed Test feature on Windows and Mac devices that allows you to see the download speed and latency of each server before you connect. If you don’t understand the technical details, that’s OK: you can just choose the server with the highest Speed Index for the fastest streaming connection.

In addition to helping you bypass geographic restrictions, ExpressVPN can help you avoid bandwidth throttling, which is what happens when your ISP or network slows down your streaming speed to prioritize other traffic.

No matter what you’re using your VPN for, ExpressVPN has a strict no-logging policy and strong encryption standards (256-bit AES) to keep your data safe.

Read our full ExpressVPN review.

Hotspot Shield

Currently, Hotspot Shield offers streaming access to Netflix and Hulu, with other video platforms, including Amazon Prime and Twitch, coming soon. You can watch recorded content, live sporting events, streaming games, and more.

Hotspot Shield offers a free plan, but with slow connection speeds and a 500 MB daily data limit, it won’t be fast enough for streaming. Its Premium plan offers unlimited data and speeds of up to 1 Gbps, with servers in over 115 locations in 80+ countries. With this plan, you can connect up to 5 devices at once for $7.99 per month.

They also offer a Premium Family plan for $11.99 per month, which lets you connect up to 25 devices at once, 5 for each member of your family. This might be a good option if you and your family members all watch different types of content. You can also install Hotspot Shield on your Smart TV or router to protect your entire home network.

Read our full Hotspot Shield review.

IPVanish

IPVanish makes it easy to watch your favorite streaming content with handy guides to a variety of sporting events, from March Madness to the Tour de France. Simply choose a server located in the country where your event is happening and stream it live.

IPVanish no longer advertises access to Netflix and Hulu, because these platforms have been cracking down on VPNs and blocking their IP addresses. If you don’t need access to overseas content, though, you can use the split-tunneling feature to watch your local streaming libraries while using IPVanish to protect your other network traffic. IPVanish also supports Sling TV, YouTube, Kodi, and several other platforms.

If you want to give IPVanish a try, they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and plans as low as $6.49 per month for unlimited devices. You can install it on your Windows and Mac devices, as well as on your Smart TVs and routers. It uses 256-bit AES encryption and comes with 250 free GB of encrypted storage from SugarSync® as a bonus.

Read our full IPVanish review.

LiquidVPN

LiquidVPN claims to have the “best U.S.A. VPN network” and reviewers confirm that its servers are successful at unblocking U.S. Netflix. It also supports the BBC iPlayer, Kodi, and YouTube, and has servers that are optimized for P2P torrenting.

With servers in only 11 countries, though, it offers less extensive global coverage than many of its competitors. LiquidVPN has a no-logs policy, uses 256-bit AES encryption, and allows up to 8 simultaneous connections, depending on the plan. It also offers a unique modulation feature that helps to randomize and protect your IP address.

You can choose the SideKick plan for $7 per month on two devices, Road Warrior for $10 per month on four devices, or Ultimate for $18 on eight devices. All plans provide unlimited bandwidth and twenty-four seven customer support, and you can pay for LiquidVPN with Bitcoin, PayPal, and all major credit cards.

NordVPN

NordVPN promises to help you stream content without interruptions, even during rush hours when your ISP might be throttling your bandwidth and prioritizing other types of content. They also offer a SmartPlay feature that allows you to connect to the best VPN server without having to worry about manually updating your DNS settings.

With over 5,100 servers in 59 countries, NordVPN can help you access the streaming services you want, whether you’re staying home or traveling abroad. NordVPN is also known for its proactive approach to privacy, with AES-256-GCM encryption, a no-log policy, and a privacy-friendly jurisdiction in Panama.

You can try NordVPN out risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee, with up to six devices connected to your account. One-month plans cost $11.95 per month, while a 6-month plan costs $9.00 per month and a 1-year plan costs $5.75 per month, paid up front. Credit cards and cryptocurrencies are accepted, as well as AliPay and WeChat.

Read our full NordVPN review.

Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access is an affordable VPN with over 3,300 servers in 30+ countries. With plans costing as little as $2.69 per month (for a total of $69.95 for two years), you can use Private Internet Access on up to 10 separate devices. Apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and more.

Private Internet Access takes security seriously, using the OpenVPN protocol, 256-bit AES encryption, and its own DNS servers. It also publishes a Transparency Report on any official data requests it’s received, has a strict no-log policy, and has released the source code for its apps on GitHub, where it can be independently reviewed.

As with many of the VPNs on this list, it’s worth trying it out first and making sure it can access the streaming content you want to watch. Recent reviews say that it can unlock Netflix in the U.S., U.K., the Netherlands, and Australia, but some other libraries were inaccessible. Fortunately, PIA’s 30-day money-back guarantee means you can get a refund if it doesn’t live up to your expectations.

Read our full Private Internet Access review.

PrivateVPN

PrivateVPN uses high-bandwidth networks to help you stream HD content without any slowdown due to ISP throttling or buffering. You can choose from over 150 servers in 60+ countries to get access to that region’s libraries, as well as the full U.S. Netflix catalog and other geo-restricted platforms like the BBC iPlayer.

With PrivateVPN, you’ll get access to military-grade encryption and a no-logging policy based on Swedish privacy regulations. You can use this VPN on up to six devices, with a one-click setup to get you up and running on Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, and more.

PrivateVPN offers plans as low as $8.10 per month, or $3.82 per month with an annual subscription. All plans come with twenty-four seven support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Surfshark

Surfshark is one of the few VPNs that can consistently unblock Netflix, due to its large network of 1,700+ servers that can unlock at least 10 regional libraries. It also supports less well-known platforms like Crunchyroll, which is popular for streaming anime, and SlingTV, a live TV streaming service offering sports, TV shows, and movies.

One of Surfshark’s notable features is that you can use it on unlimited devices, which is rare among VPNs for streaming. Prices start at $1.99 per month on a 24-month plan, all the way up to $11.95 per month if you prefer to pay monthly.

Surfshark accepts payments via credit card, cryptocurrency, and other popular payment platforms, and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. They have a strict no-log policy, and are based in the British Virgin Islands for strong privacy protections.

Read our full Surfshark review.

VyprVPN

VyprVPN subscriptions allow up to five simultaneous connections, with over 700 servers in 64 countries to help you access U.S. and international streaming content. In addition to 256-bit AES encryption, VyprVPN uses a proprietary technology called Chameleon™ that can help you get around ISP bandwidth throttling and network restrictions.

VpyrVPN costs as little as $2.50 per month if you sign up for a 24-month plan, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can download apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and more, so you can stay connected on all your devices.

If privacy is important to you, you can count on VyprVPN’s kill switch, no-logging policy, and 256-bit AES encryption to keep your Internet traffic safe.

Read our full VyprVPN review.