If you didn't manage to grab a discounted subscription on one of the best VPN apps over the Black Friday weekend, don't worry too much – you still have time until the end of the day to make the most of great Cyber Monday VPN deals.
But, what is the difference between the two shopping sales? And when is actually the best time to buy your next VPN?
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Black Friday or Cyber Monday: what's the difference?
Black Friday traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season, falling on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. The event has evolved over time, and US retailers joined the Black Friday sales en masse during the 1980s. The concept would later take off on a global scale around the 2010s.
By contrast, Cyber Monday is a much younger event that first came about in 2005 across the e-commerce community to encourage people to shop online. As the name suggests, it falls on the Monday after Black Friday – so this year, it's on December 2.
The big difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is that, while the first event includes every retailer you can think of, Cyber Monday generally focuses on tech gadgets and kitchen appliances. This is why you'll find VPN deals on both days.
So, when should I buy a VPN?
Well, with the Black Friday weekend now gone, Cyber Monday is the latest chance you have to get a premium VPN subscription for a fraction of the price.
The VPN providers that axed their prices for Black Friday have done so for Cyber Monday, too, with their offers mostly staying the same on both days. The truth is, actually, that most VPN deals already landed on the market before the Friday madness started.
I would usually recommend bagging your discounted goodies as early as possible before they sell out, but we all know there's no such risk with VPN subscriptions. But, remember – you have time just until the end of the day, so hurry up!
Opting for a Cyber Monday VPN deal may mean you have had more time to carefully choose the best pick for your needs. That said, don't worry too much about buying the wrong VPN service. All this year's VPN deals come with a handy money-back guarantee period that allows you to try it risk-free, for up to a month, to see if it's your perfect match.
