The cheapest VPN for streaming in 2026 is Private Internet Access (PIA) at $2.03 a month on its 3 years + 3 months plan, according to the official price lists on October 26, 2026. IPVanish and CyberGhost are right behind at $2.19 and €2.19 a month, and Surfshark costs $2.49 a month in its Black Friday deal.
Every low price comes with a condition: it applies to a long plan paid up front, and for most VPNs the price goes up when the plan renews. That’s why the table below also shows the upfront total and the renewal price wherever the price list states them.
The good news for streaming: on the StreamFix Netflix hub, all 7 VPNs are listed as working with Netflix as of October 26, 2026, so a low price doesn’t mean giving up your shows.
VPN and plan | Price per month, upfront and renewal |
|---|---|
1. PIA, 3 years + 3 months | $2.03 a month, renews at $79 every 3 years |
2. IPVanish Essential, 2 years | $2.19 a month, $52.56 up front, then $99.99 a year |
3. CyberGhost, 2 years + 2 months | €2.19 a month, €56.94 up front, then €56.94 a year |
4. Surfshark Starter or One, 2 years + 3 months | $2.49 a month, $67.23 up front, then $79 a year (Starter) |
5. ExpressVPN Basic, 2 years + 4 months | $2.99 a month, $83.72 up front, then $99.95 a year |
6. Proton VPN Plus, 2 years | $3.49 a month (price list), Black Friday 75% off at checkout |
Source: official VPN price lists, October 26, 2026 | |
The price lists show prices in different currencies, and sales tax or VAT may be added at checkout depending on your country.
NordVPN isn’t in the table, but it tops the StreamFix ranking at 9.6 out of 10, covers 10 devices and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. It has a Black Friday sale too, covered in our NordVPN Black Friday deal guide, and the checkout shows the current price.
Private Internet AccessPerfect for travelersStreamFix streaming ratings | Streaming out of 10 |
|---|---|
NordVPN | 9.6 |
ExpressVPN | 9.6 |
Surfshark | 9.3 |
Private Internet Access | 9.2 |
CyberGhost | 9.1 |
IPVanish | 8.9 |
Proton VPN | 8.7 |
Source: StreamFix ratings, October 26, 2026 | |
The streaming scores sit close together, from 8.7 to 9.6. PIA, the cheapest, scores 9.2, while NordVPN and ExpressVPN lead at 9.6. All seven are listed as working on the StreamFix Netflix VPN hub as of October 26, 2026, and our VPN rating methodology explains how the scores are built. So the choice comes down to price, devices and the money-back window.
Surfshark is our pick if you want a low price without settling for less. Its value score of 9.7 is the highest of the seven, and StreamFix gives it the Best value label. There’s no device limit, so one subscription covers every phone, laptop and TV at home. For Black Friday, Surfshark One costs the same as Starter: $2.49 a month before tax, or $67.23 for 27 months. After that, Starter renews at $79 a year and One at $99. Streaming scores 9.3, and the StreamFix review lists 921 Mbps on a local server. The Surfshark review has the full details.
Private Internet Access costs $2.03 a month, the lowest figure on any price list here. The plan is long: 39 months, which is 3 years plus 3 months extra, and it then renews at $79 every 3 years. In return you get unlimited devices on one subscription and a streaming score of 9.2. PIA is also running a Halloween deal, 83% off its 3-year plan. New subscribers get a 30-day money-back guarantee. Our PIA VPN review covers the apps and speeds, including 874 Mbps on a local server.
CyberGhost gives you 45 days to change your mind, longer than the 30 days the others offer. It costs €2.19 a month on the 2 years + 2 months plan, billed €56.94 up front, and the price list says it then renews at €56.94 a year. Prices are shown in euros only. One account covers 7 devices, fewer than PIA or Surfshark but plenty for a couple or a small family. Streaming scores 9.1 according to StreamFix data. The 45 days apply to the long plan; the monthly plan comes with 14 days. The CyberGhost review has the details, and the CyberGhost vs PIA comparison puts the two side by side.
CyberGhostSolid streaming choiceIPVanish has the lowest upfront total on these price lists: $52.56 for 2 years on the Essential plan, which works out to $2.19 a month, with unlimited devices. After the first term it renews at $99.99 a year, and streaming scores 8.9. The IPVanish review explains what Essential includes.
ExpressVPN costs a little more at $2.99 a month on Basic, or $83.72 for 2 years + 4 months, then $99.95 a year. For that you get a streaming score of 9.6, the same as NordVPN, and 10 devices. If streaming quality matters more to you than the last few cents, read the ExpressVPN review.
The first term is where the deals are. After it, most VPNs renew at a higher regular price, so it pays to know that number before you buy. Here’s what you pay after the first period, according to the price lists on October 26, 2026:
PIA: $79 every 3 years
IPVanish Essential: $99.99 a year
CyberGhost: €56.94 a year
Surfshark Starter: $79 a year (One renews at $99)
ExpressVPN Basic: $99.95 a year
Proton VPN Plus: $83.88 every 12 months
PIA renews for 3 years at a time, while the others renew every year. Put the renewal date in your calendar, and you can decide then whether to keep the plan or move to a new deal.
If you only need a VPN for one trip, a monthly plan with no commitment does the job. These are the monthly prices on October 26, 2026:
PIA: $11.95 a month
CyberGhost: €11.99 a month, with a 14-day money-back guarantee
IPVanish Essential: $14.99 a month
Surfshark Starter: $18.95 a month
For streaming at home and on the road, the long plan wins clearly: PIA costs $2.03 a month on the 3 years + 3 months plan and $11.95 month to month.
Black Friday sales are already running, and they make the long plans even better value.
Surfshark: One for the price of Starter until December 1, 2026, according to Surfshark’s website. Our Surfshark Black Friday deal guide breaks down both plans.
Proton VPN Plus: 75% off the 24-month plan from October 26 to November 30, 2026, only through partner links such as the button below. The checkout shows the discounted price, and the Proton VPN Black Friday sale guide has the details.
NordVPN: has a Black Friday sale as well; the checkout shows the current price.
PIA and CyberGhost: Halloween deals right now, 83% and 82% off, with no end date on their pages.
Every deal and date is collected in our Black Friday VPN deals 2026 roundup.
Proton VPN Plus adds streaming, 10 devices and a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the 75% discount applies through this button.
ProtonVPNTop-tier securityProton VPN has a free plan, but it doesn’t include streaming. Proton VPN Free costs $0 and covers 1 device at medium speed, with servers in 10 randomly selected countries. Streaming is included only in Proton’s paid plans, as the Proton VPN review explains.
For streaming you need a paid plan. The easy way to try one is the money-back guarantee: 30 days with most VPNs here and 45 days with CyberGhost. Install the app, open your streaming services at home and on the road, and ask for a refund if it isn’t for you.
New to all this? Our guide to what a VPN does for streaming covers the basics: it changes your virtual location, so on a trip you connect to a server back home and watch your services as usual. On hotel Wi-Fi it also encrypts your connection. You keep paying for your streaming subscriptions as before.
The price you pay depends less on the brand than on how you buy. These five steps get you the lowest price for streaming.
Choose a plan for 2 to 3 years. That’s how PIA gets down to $2.03 a month.
Buy during a sale through the link on this page. The discount applies through the link, so you don’t need a code.
Share one subscription with your household. PIA, IPVanish and Surfshark have no device limit.
Put the VPN on your TV too, so the big screen is covered. Our guide to a VPN on a smart TV shows how on Samsung, LG and Android TV.
Write down the renewal date, and try streaming on every device before the money-back guarantee ends.
Want the highest score instead? NordVPN leads the StreamFix ranking at 9.6 out of 10, with 10 devices and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The checkout shows the current price.
NordVPNLightning-fast streamingOur tip: if the lowest price matters most, go with PIA at $2.03 a month and unlimited devices. Surfshark is the best value at 9.7, with no device limit and One at the Starter price for Black Friday. And if you want the highest rating, NordVPN leads at 9.6 out of 10.
Compare all seven services in the full VPN ranking, or see our pick of the best VPN for Netflix. Want to cut the rest of your bill? Read about the cheapest streaming services, and if you live in the US and travel, see how to watch US TV abroad.
According to the official price lists on October 26, 2026, the cheapest VPN for streaming is Private Internet Access (PIA) at $2.03 a month on the 3 years + 3 months plan. IPVanish ($2.19) and CyberGhost (€2.19) follow. On the StreamFix Netflix hub, all 7 VPNs that StreamFix reviews are listed as working with Netflix as of October 26, 2026.
On a long plan, from $2.03 a month with PIA to $2.99 with ExpressVPN Basic, and Proton VPN Plus lists $3.49. Month to month with no commitment, prices start at $11.95 with PIA and go up to $18.95 with Surfshark Starter.
Proton VPN Free costs $0, but streaming is included only in Proton’s paid plans. The free plan covers 1 device and servers in 10 countries. To try a paid VPN without commitment, use the money-back guarantee: 30 days, or 45 days with CyberGhost.
After the first term, PIA renews at $79 every 3 years, CyberGhost at €56.94 a year, Surfshark Starter at $79 a year, ExpressVPN Basic at $99.95 a year and IPVanish Essential at $99.99 a year. Proton VPN Plus renews at $83.88 every 12 months.
Yes. Netflix recommends 15 Mbps for 4K, and in StreamFix reviews even IPVanish, the slowest of the seven, is listed at 837 Mbps on a local server, and PIA at 874 Mbps.
Only for a single trip. PIA costs $11.95 month to month but $2.03 a month on the 3 years + 3 months plan, so for regular streaming the long plan is the better buy.
PIA, IPVanish and Surfshark have no device limit. ExpressVPN Basic and Proton VPN Plus cover 10 devices, and CyberGhost covers 7.
Yes. In the US, the UK and most countries, a VPN is a legal, everyday tool for privacy and secure connections. You still pay for your own streaming subscriptions.
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