VPN prices, checked by hand

What a VPN really costs, in year one and after renewal

A VPN's first-term price is not always what it renews at. We list both prices, with the date we checked and a link to each provider's own pricing page.

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Start with the price

VPN cost in 2026: what you pay in year one and after renewal The first-term price and the renewal price for seven VPNs, checked from a US connection with the date and source. Monthly vs yearly VPN plans: what a year really costs Twelve monthly payments against the yearly plan, for each VPN we checked, with what the yearly plan renews at. Cheapest VPN after the first year: renewal prices compared What each VPN-only plan costs per year once the introductory price ends, sorted from lowest to highest.
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How to choose

Before you pick a VPN plan

Three numbers decide what you really pay. Check them before you subscribe.

  • First term: the total you pay up front, not just the price per month.
  • Renewal: what the plan costs when the first term ends.
  • Taxes: sales tax may be added at checkout.
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What TrueVPNCost covers

TrueVPNCost shows what VPN subscriptions cost in the first term and after renewal, with the date we checked each price and a link to the provider's own pricing page. We do not test speed or security.

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All guides

VPN cost in 2026: what you pay in year one and after renewal The first-term price and the renewal price for seven VPNs, checked from a US connection with the date and source. NordVPN price: what you pay now and after the first year NordVPN Basic, Complete and Prime: first-term prices and what each renews at, checked from a US connection. Proton VPN price: what you pay now and after the first year Proton VPN Plus and Proton Unlimited: first-term prices and what each renews at, checked from a US connection. ExpressVPN price: what you pay now and after the first year ExpressVPN Basic, Advanced and Pro: first-term prices and what each renews at, checked from a US connection. Monthly vs yearly VPN plans: what a year really costs Twelve monthly payments against the yearly plan, for each VPN we checked, with what the yearly plan renews at. Cheapest VPN after the first year: renewal prices compared What each VPN-only plan costs per year once the introductory price ends, sorted from lowest to highest.