Welcome to the CNET 2019 Directory of VPN providers. In this directory, we're taking a look at a few of the very best commercial VPN service providers on the Internet like ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, IPVanish, Hotspot Shield, Private Internet Access and others. Rather than looking at the wide range of free providers, which often have a lot of limits (and dubious loyalties), we are looking at those vendors who charge a few bucks a month, but put your interests first, rather than those of shadowy advertisers and sponsors. We've looked at more than 20 factors including number of server locations, client software, dedicated and dynamic IP, bandwidth caps, security, logging, customer support and price.

Let's look at each of our vendors below in a little more depth.

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ExpressVPN

Number of IP addresses: 30,000
Number of servers: 3,000+
Number of server locations: 160
Number of simultaneous connections: 5
Country/Jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands
94+ countries
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ExpressVPN also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, and has impressive protocol support. While few will use PPTP (unless there are specific needs), the added support of SSTP and L2TP/IPSec may be welcome to some users.

We like the quality of their setup guides, and the detailed information in their FAQ. The ExpressVPN gained points from us for their support of Bitcoin as a payment method, and their reliable and easy-to-use connection kill switch feature.

The company has been in business since 2009, and has a substantial network of fast VPN servers spread across 94 countries. Their best plan is priced at just $6.67 per month for an annual package which includes 3 months free. ExpressVPN's commitment to privacy is a standout feature.

NordVPN

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Number of IP addresses: 5,000
Number of servers: 5000+ servers
Number of server locations: 61
Country/Jurisdiction: Panama
60+ countries
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NordVPN is one of our top-performing VPN providers. They even offer a generous simultaneous connection count, with six simultaneous connections through their network, where nearly everyone else offers five or fewer.

NordVPN's network isn't as large as some of their competitors, so if you're trying to obfuscate your tracks, you might want a company with more servers. Otherwise, this company is clearly providing a winning offering.

Another popular plan is their 1-year subscription plan: for $6.99/mo ($83.88 billed at once). While their monthly price of $11.95 is at the high end of the spectrum, their yearly price of $83.88 is lower than most our contenders. And yes, they also have a full 30-day refund policy. NordVPN also offers a dedicated IP option, for those looking for a different level of VPN connection. Their best deal is $2.99/month (75% discount) for a 3-year plan.

IPVanish VPN

Number of IP addresses: 40,000+
Number of servers: 900
Number of server locations: 60
Country/Jurisdiction: United States

A big win for IPVanish is the fact that the company keeps zero logs. Zero. We also like the company's stance towards privacy. They even provide support to EFF, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit at the front lines of protecting online privacy.

A unique feature of IPVanish, and one we're very intrigued by, is the VPN's support of Kodi, the open-source media streaming app that was once known as XBMC. Any serious media fan has used or built Kodi or XBMC into a media player, and the integrated IPVanish Kodi plugin provides access to media worldwide.

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At $4.87/month and $58.49 for a year, they're obviously trying to move you towards their yearly program. We awarded the company kudos for Bitcoin support, and their money-back guarantee. We're a little disappointed that they only allow a 7-day trial, rather than a full 30-days. The company is generous, with five simultaneous connections. We also liked their connection kill switch feature, a must for anyone serious about remaining anonymous while surfing.

Norton Secure VPN

Number of countries: 29
Number of servers: 1500
Number of server locations: 200
Country/Jurisdiction: US

Symantec, long known for excellence in security products, has a relatively limited offering in its VPN product. It does not support P2P or BitTorrent, it does not have a kill switch feature, and it does not support Linux, routers or set top boxes.

On the other hand, it's a VPN product from Symantec, a publicly-traded company with a clearly documented management team. In most software categories, this might not be a notable advantage, but in the VPN world, where most companies have shadowy management and impossible-to-track-down ownership structures, it's refreshing to know exactly who we're dealing with and know through independent sources (the company's annual filing, the SEC, and analyst reports) that the company is trustworthy and accountable.

Norton Secure VPN also gets big points for its 24/7 live customer phone support and 60-day money back guarantee.

PureVPN

Number of IP addresses: 300,000
Number of servers: 2000
Number of server locations: 180
Country/Jurisdiction: Hong Kong

PureVPN does not log connection information. We like that they offer a 30-day refund policy. They got bonus points because, important for some of our readers, PureVPN supports bitcoin payments and you're going like their fast performance.

Also, you can grow with them. If after some time, you need to scale up to business-level plans, the company has offerings for growth. They're even offering a $1.92/mo plan if you sign up for five years.

Finally, we like that PureVPN has both Kodi and a Chromebook solution called out right on their Web page. In addition, PureVPN earns the distinction of being the first VPN service we've seen to fully implement the GDPR.

Surfshark

Number of servers: 800+
Number of server locations: 50
Country/Jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands

While Surfshark's network is smaller than some, they make it up on features. Let's start off with the biggest win they offer: unlimited device support. If you want to run your entire home or office on Surfshark's VPN, you don't have to worry about how many devices you have on or connected. They also offer anti-malware, ad blocking and tracker blocking as part of their software.

The company has a solid range of app support, running on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, FireTV, and through routers. We particularly like the feature that allows you to whitelist certain apps and websites to automatically bypass the VPN. For some business use, this can be critically important.

Surfshark also offers three special modes designed for those who

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