Best VPN for Australia
The best VPNs for Australians, compared on today’s prices in Australian dollars, refund periods, servers and devices. Prices are checked every day, and every review includes our own hands-on test results.
Best VPN Australia: the top 10
Each entry has today’s price, the key facts, and a short verdict. Follow the link for the full review.
- 1
NordVPN
Featured partnerFrom A$4.79 a month
on the Basic plan (27 months), A$129.33 upfront, renews at A$187.08 every 1 year.- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 7,115 servers
- 150 countries
- 10 devices at once
NordVPN prices its plans in Australian dollars, lists servers in five Australian cities and covers more countries than any other VPN we track. Independent testers consistently put it among the fastest, and PCWorld names it the best VPN overall for 2026. The trade-offs are a renewal price well above the introductory rate and a limit of 10 devices.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from nordvpn.com.
- 2
Surfshark
Featured partnerFrom A$3.49 a month
on the Starter plan (27 months), A$94.23 upfront.- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 4,500+ servers
- 100 countries
- Unlimited devices
Surfshark is the lowest-priced of the big names in Australian dollars, puts no limit on devices and lists servers in five Australian cities. It says Deloitte has twice verified its no-logs claim. Testers rate it fast, a little behind NordVPN, and its pricing page does not show the renewal price upfront.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from surfshark.com.
- 3
CyberGhost
From A$3.27 a month
on the 2-year plan (26 months), A$85.02 upfront, renews at A$85.02 every 1 year.- 45-day money-back guarantee
- 100 countries
- 7 devices at once
CyberGhost has the lowest Australian-dollar price we track and the longest refund window, at 45 days. It lists servers in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Testers rate it well for streaming but found it slower over long distances, and one account covers 7 devices.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from www.cyberghostvpn.com.
- 4
Proton VPN
From US$3.49 (about A$5.00) a month
on the VPN Plus plan (2 years), US$83.76 upfront, renews at US$83.88 every 1 year.- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 17,985 servers
- 149 countries
- 10 devices at once
- Free plan available
Proton VPN is the pick if you want to start free: it has a free plan, open-source apps, a Swiss base and a no-logs audit by Securitum. It charges in US dollars. Speed results vary between testers, and one reviewer notes the refund covers only the unused part of a subscription.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from protonvpn.com.
- 5
IPVanish
From US$2.39 (about A$3.43) a month
on the Essential plan (2 years), US$57.36 upfront.- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Unlimited devices
IPVanish puts no limit on devices and lists servers in five Australian cities, and testers rate it among the fastest on the WireGuard protocol. It charges in US dollars and is reported to be US-based. Its pricing page does not show what the plan renews at.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from www.ipvanish.com.
- 6
ExpressVPN
From US$2.99 (about A$4.29) a month
on the Basic plan (28 months), US$83.72 upfront, renews at US$99.95 every 1 year.- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 113 countries
ExpressVPN is Top10VPN's best VPN overall for 2026, with the fastest nearby-server result it measured and the strongest streaming results. It lists six servers across five Australian cities. It charges in US dollars, and how many devices you get depends on the plan.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from www.expressvpn.com.
- 7
PureVPN
From US$2.15 (about A$3.08) a month
on the Standard plan (27 months).- 31-day money-back guarantee
PureVPN has one of the lowest prices in our table, charged in US dollars, with ten devices and a 31-day refund. Independent speed and streaming results are mixed, and it has rebuilt its privacy record with outside audits since a 2017 logging case.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from www.purevpn.com.
- 8
hide.me
From US$2.69 (about A$3.86) a month
on the Premium 26 months plan (26 months), US$69.99 upfront, renews at US$69.99 every 26 months.- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Free plan available
hide.me offers a free plan with no data cap and a paid plan that renews at the same price you first paid, which is unusual. Its no-logs policy was audited in 2024 and Top10VPN measured very little speed loss. It charges in US dollars.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from hide.me.
- 9
IVPN
From US$5.00 (about A$7.17) a month
on the Standard 1 year plan (1 year), US$60.00 upfront, renews at US$60.00 every 1 year.- 5 devices at once
IVPN keeps things simple and private: no email needed, weekly, monthly and yearly plans in US dollars, and yearly Cure53 audits. It costs more per month than rivals' two-year deals, has Australian servers in Sydney only and is not built for streaming.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from www.ivpn.net.
- 10
Mozilla VPN
From A$7.50 a month
on the Annual plan (1 year), A$89.99 upfront, renews at A$89.99 every 1 year.- 500 servers
- 30+ countries
- 5 devices at once
Mozilla VPN is priced in Australian dollars, runs on Mullvad's network and keeps things to one button. It covers five devices. Independent tests found it fast on nearby servers and poor for streaming.
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Checked 14 Oct 2026 Price and plan details read from www.mozilla.org.
VPN comparison for Australia
The same ten side by side.
| VPN | Lowest monthly price | Renewal price | Money-back | Countries | Devices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Surfshark | A$3.49 27 months, A$94.23 upfront | – | 30 days | 100 | Unlimited | Visit Surfshark |
| 2CyberGhost | A$3.27 26 months, A$85.02 upfront | A$85.02 per 1 year | 45 days | 100 | 7 | Visit CyberGhost |
| 3NordVPN | A$4.79 27 months, A$129.33 upfront | A$187.08 per 1 year | 30 days | 150 | 10 | Visit NordVPN |
| 4Proton VPN | US$3.49 (about A$5.00) 2 years, US$83.76 upfront | US$83.88 per 1 year | 30 days | 149 | 10 | Visit Proton VPN |
| 5IPVanish | US$2.39 (about A$3.43) 2 years, US$57.36 upfront | – | 30 days | – | Unlimited | Visit IPVanish |
| 6ExpressVPN | US$2.99 (about A$4.29) 28 months, US$83.72 upfront | US$99.95 per 1 year | 30 days | 113 | – | Visit ExpressVPN |
| 7PureVPN | US$2.15 (about A$3.08) 27 months | – | 31 days | – | – | Visit PureVPN |
| 8hide.me | US$2.69 (about A$3.86) 26 months, US$69.99 upfront | US$69.99 per 26 months | 30 days | – | – | Visit hide.me |
| 9IVPN | US$5.00 (about A$7.17) 1 year, US$60.00 upfront | US$60.00 per 1 year | – | – | 5 | Visit IVPN |
| 10Mozilla VPN | A$7.50 1 year, A$89.99 upfront | A$89.99 per 1 year | – | 30+ | 5 | Visit Mozilla VPN |
– means the provider does not publish that detail on its pricing page. Prices shown in US$ are published in that currency; the Australian-dollar figure is approximate, converted at the European Central Bank euro reference rates for 12 Oct 2026 (US$1 = A$1.43).
How this list is ordered
The order is calculated from the figures in the table, weighted as follows. How we compare VPNs
- Lowest monthly price (AUD, longest plan): 40%
- Money-back period: 15%
- Countries with servers: 25%
- Devices per account: 20%
Not ranked, as their pricing is not tracked daily: Private Internet Access, PrivateVPN.
Ranking calculated 14 Oct 2026.
Why Australians use a VPN
Australian law requires internet providers to keep customers’ metadata for two years. A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and a VPN server, so your internet provider can see that you are using a VPN but not which sites you visit. People also use one to stay secure on public Wi-Fi and to reach their usual Australian services while travelling. Using a VPN is legal in Australia.
How to choose
- On a budget: compare the cheapest VPNs in Australia and check the renewal price, not just the first term.
- Lots of devices: look for “Unlimited” in the devices column.
- Want to try first: see which have free trials and free plans.
- Looking for a discount: today’s offers are on the VPN deals page.
- Do not want to pay: see the best free VPNs in Australia.
- Not sure you need one: read do I need a VPN?
- Torn between the big two: NordVPN vs ExpressVPN, NordVPN vs Surfshark and Surfshark vs ExpressVPN.
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