Editor's picks
Our Streaming Rankings
Chosen after real-world testing across speed, privacy, and streaming. Each ranking is independent — we buy every VPN at retail and test it ourselves.
EDITOR'S PICK
Best Overall
NordVPN
★★★★☆4.8/ 5
Fastest speeds, audited no-logs, 6000+ servers
✓Audited no-logs policy✓Threat Protection blocks malware✓10 devices per account✓30-day money-back guarantee
★ Save 76% + 3 mo. FREE
was $12.99/mo
$3.09/mo
30-day money-back guarantee
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Best for Unlimited Devices
Surfshark
★★★★☆4.6/ 5
Unlimited devices, CleanWeb blocker, 100+ countries
✓Unlimited simultaneous devices✓CleanWeb ad & malware blocker✓RAM-only server network✓30-day money-back guarantee
★ Save 73% + 3 mo. FREE
was $6.58/mo
$1.78/mo
30-day money-back guarantee
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Best for Privacy
Proton VPN
★★★★☆4.5/ 5
Swiss privacy laws, open-source, free tier
✓Swiss jurisdiction (no data laws)✓Open-source and audited✓Secure Core multi-hop✓Free tier available forever
Best Budget
FastestVPN
★★★★☆4.2/ 5
Lifetime plans, 10 devices, ad blocker
✓Lifetime deal available✓10 devices per account✓Built-in ad blocker✓No-logs policy
Best for Streaming
IPVanish
★★★★☆4.4/ 5
Unlimited devices, streaming-optimized, audited no-logs
✓Unlimited simultaneous connections✓Audited no-logs policy✓Streaming and Kodi optimized✓SOCKS5 proxy included
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Full streaming test results: See our complete streaming compatibility matrix with 10 services × 5 providers.
Frequently asked
Frequently Asked Questions
NordVPN works with all 10 services we tested — Netflix (15+ libraries), Disney+, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Peacock, DAZN, and more. FastestVPN is a close second at 9/10.
Yes — using a VPN while streaming is legal in most countries. You're paying for the service. It may violate some services' terms of use, but enforcement against individuals is essentially nonexistent.
Netflix actively blocks VPN IP addresses. Providers like NordVPN and FastestVPN invest heavily in rotating IPs and maintaining dedicated streaming servers. Privacy-focused VPNs don't always prioritize streaming.
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