How Much Is a VPN?
When you sign up for a VPN service, you will soon be asked to choose a pricing plan. There are different tiers of service, and each one costs you differently. Once you have chosen a plan, you will be asked to enter your credit card or PayPal information to continue. Each plan comes with a different number of devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, and PCs) that you can use to connect to the VPN server. After you enter that information and press continue, you will be redirected to a page where you can see a list of all the devices that you can use to connect to the VPN. Sometimes this list can be pretty long, which can make choosing a specific plan a little more difficult. In order to help you make the right choice, we have decided to break down the cost of each plan so you can clearly see what you are paying for. This way you can find the right plan for your needs.
Basic
This is the cheapest plan offered by most VPN services. It allows you to connect to one device at a time and costs you $2.99 per month. While this plan is the cheapest, it is the basic one and it does have its limitations. First, the service limits you to one device at a time. Second, all your internet traffic is routed through the VPN server, so it can be monitored and recorded by the service. Finally, while this plan does not charge you for bandwidth, it limits the number of simultaneous connections that you can make. So, if you are searching the web or are streaming content, you may encounter connection problems. On the upside, this plan does not require you to register with the service, so you can get started quickly and without any hassles. If you are looking for a free VPN service where you can connect to one device at a time, this is the cheapest option available.
Plus
This plan gives you access to unlimited devices and bandwidth. It also adds a number of features for free, such as a kill switch, the ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks, and a tool that gives you the appearance of multiple internet connections. If you are looking for a VPN service that provides all these premium features for free, this is the plan for you. There is also an option to pay monthly for this feature set, so you can decide how much you want to pay (and how long you want to pay for) based on how long you want to use the service. Overall, this plan provides enough features to satisfy even the most demanding customer. If you want a free VPN service that offers all these features, stay away from the basic plan unless you want to pay for most of the features yourself.
Choice Plus
This plan gives you the best of both worlds—the choice of having access to unlimited devices and bandwidth, as well as all the premium features that come with the Plus plan, without having to pay for them all at once like you have to for the Plus plan. So, even if you are on a budget, you can still get the features you want with this plan. If you are searching the web or are streaming content, your speeds are going to be phenomenal thanks to the service’s dedicated servers. The downside to this plan is that you have to pay for it on a month-to-month basis. So, if you are looking for a free VPN service and don’t want to commit to a lengthy contract, this is the best option available. Otherwise, if you want to try out the service for free and don’t need all the extra features, the Plus plan is still a good choice as it provides more than enough features for most users.
Choice
This plan gives you all the benefits of the Choice Plus plan, but doesn’t require you to pay for them on a month-to-month basis. Instead, you can go for this plan if you want to try the service out for free and don’t need the extra features. If you want to commit to a lengthy contract and don’t want to risk losing access to all the features, the Choice Plus plan is still a good choice as it provides more than enough features for most users. You cannot use this plan to access Netflix or other similar service as those are now blocked by the service, so if you want to watch content from those services, you will need to pay for a premium plan. However, this plan does allow you to use public Wi-Fi safely while maintaining your anonymity when browsing the web. Even better, you don’t have to register with the service to use it, so you can get started quickly and without any hassles. This plan’s price is relatively high, but if you are looking for a VPN service that doesn’t charge you for bandwidth, this is the best choice available.
Pro
This plan gives you all the features of the Choice plan, but also adds some useful tools to help you use the service more easily. One of the tools makes it easy for you to access all your personal VPN-protected websites and apps through a single URL. If you are using lots of different VPN services and have a hard time remembering all the different usernames and passwords, this tool can be extremely useful. Even better, you can use this tool to access all your personal VPN-protected websites and apps simply by inputting your domain name or smartphone number. This plan also provides you with a kill switch that will disconnect you from the internet if your device is ever compromised. If you are looking for a VPN service that provides all these additional features, this plan is for you. Even better, this plan does not charge you for bandwidth so it can be the cheapest option available.
Enterprise
This plan gives you everything that comes with the Pro plan, but also adds some features that are useful for businesses. One of the features allows you to set up various VPN accounts, or to have the account set up automatically for you, based on your company’s needs. This plan’s price is higher than that of the other VPN plans, but if you are running a business and need all the extra features, this plan is for you. If you are searching the web or are streaming content, you are going to be provided with dedicated servers that are optimized for high-throughput and low-latency applications. This plan also gives you the option to pay for additional features, such as higher-performance servers, a longer encryption key length, and more bandwidth, on a month-to-month basis.
FAQs
Now that you know how much each plan costs, you can ask yourself some important questions. How much should you actually be paying for what you get? Is this amount worth it? How about the features? Do you really need them all? We have provided some general FAQs below, along with some key points to consider. Keep in mind that each plan’s price and feature set can vary, so that you will need to do a bit of research before buying.
Q: How does the price vary from plan to plan?
A: As mentioned above, each plan’s price will vary, but generally speaking, more features will cost you more money. For example, the Choice Plus plan will cost you more than the Choice plan, simply because it comes with more features. However, you can also get the Choice Plus plan for less money, if you are on a tight budget, or if you just want to try the service out.
Q: Will the price change after I sign up for the service?
A: Yes, the price of the plans will change after you sign up for the service. However, as long as you are on the free plan, you will not notice any differences in price. When you decide to purchase the service, you will be presented with a pricing plan that will be more in line with your expectations. You will also receive an email notifying you of the plan changes, so make sure that you check your emails occasionally.
Q: How many simultaneous connections can I make using the service?
A: This question refers to the bandwidth—the amount of data that you are allowed to transmit and receive per unit of time. Most VPN services limit the number of simultaneous connections that you can make to one per month. So, as long as you are on the free plan, you can make as many simultaneous connections as you want. Once you choose a paid plan, this number will be restricted by the service, but will not be increased, even if you continue to pay for the service. You should note here that if you are on a free plan and decide to purchase the service, you will not be able to make any changes to the number of connections that you can make. However, if you want to make changes, you will have to cancel your subscription and choose a new one. This is to ensure that you are not accidentally charged for a plan that you cannot use.