Alternatives to Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
A commercial VPN app from Kaspersky that encrypts your internet traffic on public and home networks. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
A commercial VPN app from Kaspersky that encrypts your internet traffic on public and home networks.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection.
NordVPN
Large commercial VPN with the WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol.
NordVPN offers a very large server network, Linux support and the NordLynx protocol with threat protection, though renewals cost much more than the first term.
ExpressVPN
Commercial VPN with RAM-only servers and its own Lightway protocol.
ExpressVPN adds Linux apps, router firmware, RAM-only servers and the Lightway protocol 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 and adds Linux support, RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, and is merged with Nord Security.
Proton VPN
A VPN from the Proton Mail company with a free tier that has no data cap, and open source clients.
Proton VPN offers a free tier with no data cap, open source audited clients on every platform and a Swiss no-logs policy.
Mullvad VPN
A flat-rate VPN service with anonymous account numbers instead of usernames, and open source apps.
Mullvad VPN uses anonymous account numbers, open source apps and a flat €5 monthly price, and adds Linux support but no free trial.
Avast SecureLine VPN
A subscription VPN app from Avast for encrypting internet traffic on desktop and mobile devices.
Avast SecureLine VPN is a comparable closed-source VPN from an antivirus vendor on the same four platforms, with a free trial before paying.
F-Secure VPN
A paid commercial VPN service from F-Secure that encrypts your connection and hides your IP address.
F-Secure VPN is another antivirus vendor VPN on the same platforms, with automatic public Wi-Fi protection, a 30-day trial and locations in over 20 countries.
CyberGhost VPN
A commercial VPN service with apps for desktops, phones, TVs, routers and web browsers.
CyberGhost VPN adds Linux, TV, router and browser extension apps, with a 45-day money-back guarantee, as a standalone VPN provider.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
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.
Intego Mac Internet Security
A commercial Mac security suite combining real-time antivirus, an outbound firewall, cleanup tools and a VPN.
DNS Leak Test
A web test that shows which DNS servers your connection is actually using.
