CyberGhost review
The longest money-back window in our comparison at 45 days, with servers labelled by purpose.
What we like
- 11,690+ servers — the second-largest network in our table, after Private Internet Access
- 45-day money-back window, the longest here, for genuinely low-risk testing
- Servers are labelled by purpose so you always know what to pick
- Dedicated servers for each major streaming service
- Native apps for Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android plus smart TV
What we don't
- Owned by Kape Technologies, which has had repeated regulatory pressure
- Only 7 simultaneous devices, the lowest of the major providers
- Three audits is a thinner record than NordVPN or Proton VPN
- Apps are closed source
Our verdict
CyberGhost removes the two things that stop most people: you cannot accidentally pick the wrong server, and you get 45 days to decide. For a first subscription that is a better proposition than any amount of privacy analysis. The trade-off is ownership — if Kape's record is disqualifying for you, look at Proton VPN or IVPN instead.
Prices and facts last verified October 6, 2026
Score breakdown
The weighted total, and what each component contributed. Weights are published and identical across all eleven providers.
Why we scored it this way
Three Deloitte audits and RAM-only infrastructure give a solid privacy base, tempered by Kape Technologies ownership and Romanian EU jurisdiction. The ease-of-use score reflects the clearest labelling of any provider here: every server is named by purpose in plain language.
Privacy and logging
Audit evidence cited: Deloitte. We summarise publicly available reports and do not have access to the underlying working papers.
Network, protocols and speed
Pricing
| Term | From /month | Total price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years Best value | $2.69 | $64 |
| 1 year | $6.25 | $75 |
| 1 month | $15.49 | $15.49 |
Prices change frequently and are set by the provider. The date above is when we last verified them; the provider's checkout is always authoritative, and you will never be charged the wrong amount because of an error here.
Who it suits
First-time VPN users, and anyone who wants a long window to change their mind after actually trying the service.
How it compares
Where this provider wins and where it does not, against the two nearest alternatives on our list.
Proton VPN
Swiss jurisdiction, open-source apps and a transparency report with real numbers in it.
Open-source apps, unlimited devices, port forwarding, and the only no-logs claim proven twice in US federal court.
CyberGhost questions
How much does CyberGhost cost?
The cheapest plan we list works out at $2.69 per month for 2 years, which is $64 in total. That figure can change at any time — we last verified it on the date shown above — and it is the effective cost of the whole subscription rather than a headline monthly rate. You get 45 days to change your mind.
Can CyberGhost really be trusted not to log my data?
The claim is supported by 3 independent audit engagements with Deloitte, the most recent dated 2025-01. RAM-only servers: Yes. Intelligence alliance membership: Outside. Real-world legal test: not published. We rate what is verifiable rather than what is promised, which is why this answer scores the way it does.
Why does CyberGhost score what it scores?
CyberGhost scores 8.9 out of 10, which places it number 5 of the eleven we review, under the badge 'Best for beginners'. The score is a weighted sum of privacy, speed, value, streaming and ease of use, with the weights published in full on our methodology page. Affiliate commission had no influence on any component of it.
Try CyberGhost
Check the current price and the terms of the plan you want before you commit. Every plan here includes a money-back window, so the first decision is reversible.