Alternatives to CyberGhost VPN
A commercial VPN service with apps for desktops, phones, TVs, routers and web browsers. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
CyberGhost VPN
A commercial VPN service with apps for desktops, phones, TVs, routers and web browsers.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as CyberGhost VPN.
NordVPN
Large commercial VPN with the WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol.
NordVPN offers a very large server network, the NordLynx protocol and device meshnet, but has no browser extension listed and renewal pricing rises well above the first term.
ExpressVPN
Commercial VPN with RAM-only servers and its own Lightway protocol.
ExpressVPN brings RAM-only servers, the Lightway protocol and router firmware with published audits, but it is among the most expensive consumer VPNs.
Surfshark
VPN with unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices with RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, but is merged with Nord Security and renews at a much higher rate.
Private Internet Access
Long-running VPN with fully open-source apps and port forwarding.
Private Internet Access keeps a browser extension and Linux support and adds fully open-source apps and port forwarding, but it is based in the United States.
PureVPN
A commercial VPN service with apps for desktop, mobile and TV devices and a large server network.
PureVPN similarly covers desktop, mobile, Apple TV and Fire Stick, with port forwarding and dedicated IPs as paid add-ons, but lists no browser extension.
IPVanish
A commercial VPN service with apps for common devices and a verified no-traffic-logs policy.
IPVanish allows unlimited simultaneous connections with an independently verified no-traffic-logs policy, but lists no Linux app or browser extension.
HMA VPN
A commercial VPN service, formerly Hide My Ass, with servers in more than 65 countries.
HMA VPN has servers in more than 65 countries optimised for streaming and P2P, with Android TV apps, but offers no browser extension or free tier.
X-VPN
A commercial VPN service with a free tier and apps for desktop, mobile, TV and browsers.
X-VPN adds a free tier to try before paying, with apps for TVs, routers and browsers, but is closed source and relies on heavy promotional marketing.
Also worth comparing
These listings name CyberGhost VPN as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
F-Secure VPN
A paid commercial VPN service from F-Secure that encrypts your connection and hides your IP address.
CyberGhost VPN adds apps for Linux, TVs, routers and browser extensions, with a 45-day money-back guarantee instead of a 30-day trial.
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
A commercial VPN app from Kaspersky that encrypts your internet traffic on public and home networks.
CyberGhost VPN adds Linux, TV, router and browser extension apps, with a 45-day money-back guarantee, as a standalone VPN provider.
Mysterium VPN
A paid decentralized VPN that routes traffic through residential IP addresses in over 100 countries.
CyberGhost VPN adds Linux, TV and router apps with browser extensions and a 45-day money-back guarantee, but it is closed source and uses conventional servers.
PrivateVPN
A Swedish commercial VPN service with apps for desktop, mobile and routers.
CyberGhost VPN adds browser extensions and TV apps alongside router support, with a 45-day money-back guarantee instead of 30 days.
StrongVPN
A long-running commercial VPN service with WireGuard support, SmartDNS and eSIM data in one plan.
CyberGhost VPN adds apps for Linux, TVs, routers and browser extensions, with a 45-day money-back guarantee instead of 30 days, and remains closed source.
VeePN
A commercial VPN service with desktop apps and browser extensions for hiding your IP address.
CyberGhost VPN keeps browser extensions and adds apps for macOS, Linux, mobile, TVs and routers, with a 45-day money-back guarantee.
VyprVPN
A commercial no-log VPN service with apps for computers, phones and TV devices.
CyberGhost VPN also covers TV devices and routers, adds browser extensions, and offers a 45-day money-back guarantee instead of 30 days.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
DNS Leak Test
A web test that shows which DNS servers your connection is actually using.
Norton 360
A paid security suite combining antivirus, a VPN, identity protection and scam detection.
Malwarebytes
An anti-malware scanner with real-time protection, VPN and scam detection for computers and phones.
Speedify
A channel bonding VPN that combines Wi-Fi, cellular, Ethernet and satellite connections into one.
