CyberGhost Review Australia
Reviewed by Laurence Deer, founder and reviewer in Melbourne, testing VPNs since 2019
On this page
- What stood out
- CyberGhost tested from Melbourne: August 2021 results
- CyberGhost price in Australia
- Is CyberGhost safe? Privacy, audits and ownership
- CyberGhost apps, devices and Australian servers
- Using CyberGhost in Australia
- Alternatives to CyberGhost
- CyberGhost FAQ
- How we keep this review current
- Sources
- CyberGhost reviews on other sites
CyberGhost
Number 7 of 16 in our calculated orderBestVPN score: not scored, because our last test of CyberGhost was August 2021. How we score
Our verdict
Good for paying in Australian dollars
CyberGhost suits Australians who want to pay in Australian dollars and connect through Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney. In our August 2021 tests it had the fastest average overseas downloads of any VPN we tried. The catch: we have not retested it since, and newer testers found its long-distance speeds weaker.
From A$3.27 a month
2-year plan, paying for 26 months, A$85.02 upfront. Renews at A$85.02 every year. Lowest plan of each VPN we track: A$1.58 to A$17.84.
Price and plan details read from www.cyberghostvpn.com.
Choose it if
- You want to pay in Australian dollars
- You are happy to pay two years upfront for the best price
- You want apps for Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV
- You want weeks to try it on your own streaming services
Skip it if
- You need a server in Perth or Adelaide
- You want no device limit, as Surfshark and IPVanish have
- You want a monthly plan with a long refund window
CyberGhost: key facts
- Money-back
- 45 daysVPNs we track: 7 to 45 days
- Free trial
- 24 hours24 hours on Windows and Mac; 7 days on iPhone, 3 days on Android. Compare VPN free trials
- Devices at once
- 7VPNs we track: 2 to unlimited
- Server countries
- 100VPNs we track: 30 to 150
- Australian cities
- 3Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Company, audits, protocols and features
- Company
- Based in Romania
- Audits
- Deloitte, says CyberGhost
- Protocols
- IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard
- Features
- Dedicated IP, Kill switch, RAM-only servers, Split tunnelling
As CyberGhost's own site lists them, read 2 Nov 2026.
CyberGhost test results
- Speed, Australian server
- 93% keptOf our download speed with the VPN off. Tested August 2021
- Streaming
- Played Netflix US, the one service we tried to playTested August 2021
Speed kept by the VPNs we have tested (2021 to 2026 rounds): 44% to 100% or more.
CyberGhost: what has changed
- Review text last edited
- Price up: 2-year plan (26 months), A$2.99 to A$3.27 a month
- Price down: 2-year plan (26 months), A$3.27 to A$2.99 a month
Prices are read from CyberGhost's website every morning (last read 3 Nov 2026) and its feature pages weekly; we record every change we see.
Our three picks
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SurfsharkMost popular with our readersMost clicks from readers in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore in the last 30 daysBestVPN score 7.2/10From A$3.49 a monthVisit SurfsharkSurfshark review
Proton VPNFastest on Australian servers in our testsKept 99% of our download speed on a Melbourne server, 21 Oct 2026BestVPN score 8.7/10From US$3.49 (about A$4.98) a monthPartner offerVisit Proton VPNProton VPN review
Each pick is chosen for one strength, shown on its card with our evidence. For the full order by our tests, see each VPN's score and how we score.
What stood out
Distance was CyberGhost’s strength in our August 2021 round. Across the US, UK, India, Brazil and South Africa it kept more of our line than any rival, and on Sydney you could hardly tell it was on.
Testers outside Australia have since measured bigger losses over long distances, so do not buy it on our old overseas figures alone.
We have no current speed, leak or streaming result of our own, and our 2021 round had no leak test. Longer plans give you 45 days to ask for your money back, time enough to try it on your own services.
Pros
- Sydney server barely slowed our line
- Fastest overseas average in our 2021 round
- Netflix US played from Melbourne
- Priced in Australian dollars
- Money-back guarantee of 45 days on longer plans
- Servers in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Cons
- Not retested by us since 2021
- Best price needs two years upfront
- Only 7 devices per account
- 14-day refund on the monthly plan
- Newer tests found weaker long-distance speeds
- Owned by Kape, with ExpressVPN and PIA
From our August 2021 tests in Melbourne.
CyberGhost tested from Melbourne: August 2021 results
These results are from a Melbourne home line in August 2021. Apps, servers and streaming services have changed since, so treat them as a dated record.
Speed kept
 Sydney server | 93% |
|---|---|
 United States | 89% |
 India | 84% |
 Brazil | 81% |
 United Kingdom | 68% |
 South Africa | 46% |
Download, upload and ping in Mbps, and how we measured
From our test bench Melbourne, August 2021
| Connection | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| No VPN | 107.3 Mbps | 18.6 Mbps |
| CyberGhost, Sydney server | 99.6 Mbps −7.2% | 17.5 Mbps −5.8% |
| Server in | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 95.3 Mbps −11.1% | 12.8 Mbps −31.1% |
| United Kingdom | 73 Mbps −31.9% | 18.1 Mbps −2.5% |
| India | 90.2 Mbps −15.9% | 16.3 Mbps −12.1% |
| Brazil | 87.3 Mbps −18.6% | 17.5 Mbps −5.9% |
| South Africa | 49.1 Mbps −54.2% | 17 Mbps −8.6% |
11.8 MiB/s average torrent download rate on an Australian server (August 2021)
Our own measurements on a Melbourne home connection of about 107 Mbps at the time, August 2021. Changes are against the speed of the same line with the VPN off, measured the same day.
Share of our download speed kept with CyberGhost on, against the same line with the VPN off, measured the same day.
Speed: close to our line nearby, strong overseas
Near home, CyberGhost was hard to notice. On a Sydney server our downloads dropped by about 7% and uploads by about 6%.
Overseas, the US, India and Brazil all kept more than four-fifths of our line. The UK kept about two-thirds, and only South Africa fell below half, still enough for HD streaming.
Averaged across those five countries, that was the fastest overseas result of the VPNs we tested in August 2021. Surfshark was still quicker to the US and the UK, and NordVPN to the UK.
Newer testers find CyberGhost weaker over long distances (see What independent reviewers found). Their long-haul runs go from the US to Australia; from here, a nearby Australian server is where CyberGhost does best.
Streaming: Netflix US played
Netflix US played Rain Man from Melbourne in August 2021. That was one service on one day, so it tells you little about Netflix today.
Torrenting: most of our line’s speed
A torrent averaged 11.8 MiB/s in August 2021, most of what our line could manage. We did not record the server.
Support: a help search, then a person
CyberGhost’s live chat put us through to a person in August 2021, after a help-article search box. The agent named Melbourne and Sydney as its Australian servers; CyberGhost now lists Brisbane too.
Still to test
CyberGhost has not yet been through our 2026 bench. Speed, DNS leaks, the kill switch and streaming are on the list, and each result will appear here, dated.
CyberGhost price in Australia
CyberGhost charges Australians in Australian dollars, so there is no exchange rate or foreign transaction fee. The table is read from its buy page; check at checkout whether GST is added.
| Plan | Term | Per month | Paid upfront | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year | 26 months includes 2 extra months | A$3.27 | A$85.02 | A$85.02 / year |
| 6-month | 6 months | A$10.45 | A$62.70 | A$62.70 / 6 months |
Checked 3 Nov 2026 Price and plan details read from www.cyberghostvpn.com.
Every plan includes the same VPN; only the length differs.
Here is what the cheapest plan costs over three years, renewals included.
| First payment | A$85.02 | covers the first 26 months |
|---|---|---|
| Each renewal | A$85.02 | every year |
| Three years in total | A$170.04 | 1 renewal after the first term |
| Three-year average | A$4.72 a month | against the advertised A$3.27 a month |
Of the 19 VPNs we price, 6 have a lower advertised monthly price than CyberGhost.
Calculated from the 2-year plan as published on 3 Nov 2026. Prices and renewal terms can change.
Is CyberGhost safe? Privacy, audits and ownership
CyberGhost says it keeps no logs of what you do online, and that Deloitte inspected its servers and found them compliant with that policy.
It publishes transparency reports. Top10VPN’s review, updated in October 2026, notes a bug bounty programme, which pays outsiders to report security flaws.
CyberGhost says its servers run on RAM only, so session data is not written to hard drives, and that it uses AES 256-bit encryption.
It is based in Romania, which it says does not require VPN providers to store browsing activity and sits outside the Five, Nine and Fourteen Eyes alliances.
Kape Technologies lists CyberGhost, ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access among its brands, so if you are choosing between those three, you are choosing between siblings.
CyberGhost apps, devices and Australian servers
One account covers 7 devices at once: enough for a couple, tight for a busy family.
Its server page lists Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. A nearby server adds less delay if you leave the VPN on all day.
It supports OpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard, and lists these extras:
- Kill switch: blocks your traffic if the VPN drops, so nothing leaks out unprotected.
- Split tunnelling: lets your banking app or Stan skip the VPN while everything else uses it.
- DNS and IP leak protection: keeps your lookups and address inside the VPN.
- Servers for particular uses, such as file sharing and gaming, and a dedicated IP option.
Using CyberGhost in Australia
- Australian servers: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, according to CyberGhost's server list.
- Billing: priced in Australian dollars.
- Where it is based: Romania, according to its own site.
- Refund period: 45 days.
Australian law requires internet providers to keep customers' metadata for two years. A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the VPN server, so your internet provider can see that you are using a VPN but not which sites you visit. It does not make you anonymous to the VPN provider itself, which is why the provider's logging policy and audits matter.
Alternatives to CyberGhost
For more low-cost options, see the cheapest VPNs in Australia, or read our ExpressVPN review for its Kape sibling.
These are our three picks. Each card shows the fact from our tests or data behind its label, with its BestVPN score.
- NordVPNOne of our picksBestVPN score 8.3/10From A$4.79 a monthBlack Friday deal ends soonVisit NordVPNNordVPN review
- SurfsharkMost popular with our readersMost clicks from readers in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore in the last 30 daysBestVPN score 7.2/10From A$3.49 a monthVisit SurfsharkSurfshark review
- Proton VPNFastest on Australian servers in our testsKept 99% of our download speed on a Melbourne server, 21 Oct 2026BestVPN score 8.7/10From US$3.49 (about A$4.98) a monthPartner offerVisit Proton VPNProton VPN review
Guides for CyberGhost users
- UK VPN: British servers from Australia
- US VPN: American servers from Australia
- Japan VPN: Japanese servers from Australia
- India VPN: Indian servers from Australia
- Best VPN for Netflix in Australia
- How to watch AFL and NRL overseas
- Is torrenting illegal in Australia?
- The definitive VPN guide: how a VPN works
CyberGhost FAQ
How much does CyberGhost cost in Australia?
CyberGhost's lowest advertised price is A$3.27 a month on the 2-year plan, paid as A$85.02 upfront for 26 months, then A$85.02 every year. Prices were last checked on 3 Nov 2026.
Does CyberGhost have a free trial?
CyberGhost offers a 24-hour free trial on Windows and Mac with no payment details, which simply ends, plus a 7-day trial on iPhone and a 3-day trial on Android that need a payment method and become a paid subscription unless you cancel. Checked 18 Oct 2026. Compare every VPN free trial.
Can I get a refund from CyberGhost?
CyberGhost advertises a 45-day money-back guarantee. Purchases made through an app store are usually refunded by Apple or Google under their own rules, so check the provider's refund terms before you buy.
How many devices can I use with CyberGhost?
One CyberGhost account covers 7 devices at the same time on the plan we track.
Does CyberGhost have servers in Australia?
Yes. CyberGhost's server list shows Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney.
Is CyberGhost safe?
CyberGhost says Deloitte inspected its servers and management systems and concluded they comply with its no-logs policy. It publishes transparency reports. It is based in Romania.
Is it legal to use CyberGhost in Australia?
Yes. Using a VPN is legal in Australia. What you do while connected is still subject to Australian law and to the terms of the services you use.
How we keep this review current
Prices, plans and server details are read from CyberGhost’s own site, dated beside each figure. Our latest round for CyberGhost is August 2021; 2026 results will be added when we retest.
Sources
CyberGhost’s own pages, read on 13 October 2026: buy page (www.cyberghostvpn.com), servers and no-logs policy.
Kape ownership is from Kape’s own site, read on 18 October 2026.
Independent reviews: Security.org, updated in August 2026, and Top10VPN, updated in October.
Our own results are from Melbourne, August 2021.
CyberGhost reviews on other sites
Here is what other independent reviewers found in their most recent tests, summarised in our own words. These sites test from the United States or United Kingdom, so their speed figures will not match an Australian connection, and they may earn commissions from VPN providers.
- Security.org (review updated 5 Aug 2026): Found speeds about 19% lower on nearby servers, but more than 55% lower on connections from the US to Australia and South Africa. Its servers labelled for Netflix US, BBC iPlayer, Disney+ and Prime Video worked first time. Notes the company is based in Romania. Read the Security.org review
- Top10VPN: Scores it 8.3 out of 10: good for streaming and good value on long plans, held back by inconsistent long-distance speeds, with a 44% loss on a connection to South Africa. Read the Top10VPN review
Reviews read 13 Oct 2026.