Forget about air fryers – my five favorite Cyber Monday VPN deals are the real bargains

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We are in the middle of Cyber Monday, meaning you still have until the end of the day to grab a premium security service for a fraction of the price thanks to some great Cyber Monday VPN deals.

I was amazed to see so many of the best VPN providers joining the shopping sales season and seriously chopping their usual pricing. This means that you'll get even more value for money for your next VPN subscription.

While many VPNs are discounted right now, below are the top five offers I truly recommend. The discounts are expected to end soon, so hurry up before it's too late!

The best discounted VPN you can get

TechRadar's tried and tested top VPN recommendation has lowered its pricing with a fantastic Cyber Monday discount of up to 74% off. NordVPN is a great all-around that will suit everyone's needs.

You can expect easy-to-use apps across virtually every platform you can think of – even the next-generation Snapdragon PCs – packed with all the basic goods alongside many extra privacy and security features. Its performance is impressive thanks to some of the fastest speeds we tested and impeccable unblocking – whether that's a foreign streaming library or a censored site.

I'd recommend subscribing to its slightly more expensive Plus plan for maximum protection. For the equivalent of $3.89 a month, you'll also get a password manager, data breach scanner, DNS filtering, and super reliable Threat Protection Pro, an award-winning anti-malware and phishing tool.

NordVPN: 30-day money-back guarantee

NordVPN: Up to 74% off + 3 months free
Imagine getting the biggest name in the VPN industry starting from a tiny $2.99 per month. Well, you can now thanks to NordVPN's Cyber Monday offers. With up to 10 simultaneous connections, you'll be able to secure all your household devices with just one subscription. Sign-ups for one of its top-tier plans to benefit from more security tools, including its new IF theft protection NordProtect. Try it out risk-free with its 30-day money-back guarantee.

▶ Read more in our full NordVPN review

The cheapest VPN and security bundle

How can the best cheap VPN get even more cheaper? Once again, Surfshark has proven this to be possible when Cyber Monday arrives as it slashed its cost by up to 87%.

Don't be fooled by the small price tag, though. Surfshark is a very capable service that has just climbed to #2 of our top VPN rankings. Expect impressive performances – Surfshark is the fastest VPN we tested – and some distinctive extra features, like its NoBorders tool which helps you bypass VPN blocking.

Among the different Surfshark plans on offer, the Surfshark One+ subscription is the one to get if you're after a VPN with a security bundle. The equivalent of $3.99 gives you a wealth of ID protection tools, such as ID breach alerts and private search tools, alongside antivirus/anti-malware software and even a data removal service.

Surfshark: 30-day money-back guarantee

Surfshark: Up to 87% off + up to 6 months free
Surfshark's tiny price becomes even smaller for Cyber Monday, starting as little as $1.99 per month for its 2-year Starter pack. This offer gets even more value for money if you think that you can use this reliable VPN service on unlimited simultaneous connections, making it the best option for a family. Privacy, security, streaming, censorship, gaming – no matter your need, Surfshark gets you covered. Take it for a spin risk-free with its 30-day money-back guarantee and see for yourself!

▶ Read more in our full Surfshark review

A first-time Cyber Monday VPN

This year there's a long-awaited new entry into the Black Friday and Cyber Monday VPN charts – ExpressVPN. For the occasion, the provider is offering up to 82% off savings and 6 months of free protection on top. Not bad for a first-timer.

While it passed from #2 to #3 in our VPN rankings after the last round of testing, ExpressVPN remains one of the top choices on the market. Offering some of the most intuitive apps, packed with security features, including a reliable password manager even with its most basic plan. The service offers great performances all around.

Cyber Monday discounts, topped with a new (cheaper) two-year plan, have certainly addressed the biggest reason behind ExpressVPN's back-sliding ranking position. I especially recommend getting its longer plan if you are in the US to bag yourself its new Identity Defender and Credit Scanner suite for as little as $4.99 per month.

ExpressVPN:  30 days with its money-back guarantee

ExpressVPN: Up to 82% off + up to 6 months free Despite dominating the VPN market for a while, ExpressVPN wouldn't generally take part in seasonal sales. Not this year, though. While you can choose between three plan lengths, the one to get is definitely its longer two-year subscription. Even better if you are in the US as you'll also get ExpressVPN's new ID theft protection bundle on top, alongside its great VPN service, password manager, and ad-blocker. Why not try it out risk-free for 30 days with its money-back guarantee now that it's as cheap as it can get?

▶ Read more in our full ExpressVPN review

The most private VPN deal

Not many things are certain in life, but when you hear Proton you know that means privacy. The Swiss-based provider is famous for its commitment to securing people's data offering both great free and paid plans – whether you want to use its secure email service, ProtonMail, password manager, ProtonPass, encrypted cloud storage, Proton Drive, or, well, one of the most private VPN apps on the market, ProtonVPN.

Yes, Proton offers one of the best free VPN services. The freemium plan, however, doesn't give you access to all its potential, such as streaming unblocking, torrenting VPN protection, and its full server network, including its 100+ Secure Core servers for extra privacy and security.

I wouldn't usually recommend ProtonVPN if you're on a budget, but you can now buy this beauty starting from a $2.99 monthly fee instead of the usual $9.99 price tag. If you are looking to cut the tights with Big Tech products, Proton gives you the means to take back control over all the aspects of your digital data.

Proton VPN: 30-day money-back guarantee

Proton VPN: Up to 70% off
Offering up to 70% off on its VPN Plus plan means you can now get Proton VPN for only $2.99 per month, instead of $9.99. Upgrade to the Ultimate plan to also get premium access to its Mail, Drive, Calendar, and Pass services for half of the price. You still have just a few days to grab this offer – so, hurry up! No need to worry as you can try it risk-free with Proton's 30-day money-back guarantee.

 Read more in our full Proton VPN review

The VPN for a lifetime

What if I tell you that you can get lifetime VPN access for less than you would spend on a meal? FastestVPN's Cyber Monday offer is undoubtedly the wildest for this year with TechRadar's exclusive price of $22.90.

While not entering our top 10 favorite VPNs just yet, FastetsVP's deal is certainly one to consider. It certainly doesn't fully live up to its name, but it still offers decent performances and an independent audited no-log privacy policy (likewise its predecessors) – meaning that it never records any of your sensitive information of what you do online.

If you are looking for a VPN with impeccable speeds, additional privacy features, and a well-served server network, you should opt for one of the previously discounted services I mentioned. That said, FastetstVPN is certainly a super affordable choice for those looking for basic protection and streaming unblocking.

FastestVPN: use code BFCM24 at checkout

FastestVPN: lifetime plan for only $22.90
Yes, you've read this correctly, a lifetime of VPN protection...for less than $23! FastestVPN is well-known for its jaw-dropping Cyber Monday deals – last year was $30 for a lifetime subscription – but if you're a TechRadar reader, the savings don't stop there. Simply use code BFCM24 at checkout and never worry again about the need to renew your VPN plan. Beware that FastesVPN doesn't match the full power of the top VPNs on the market, but it defends itself on all the basics.

▶ Read more in our full FastestVPN review

Chiara Castro
Senior Staff Writer

Chiara is a multimedia journalist committed to covering stories to help promote the rights and denounce the abuses of the digital side of life—wherever cybersecurity, markets and politics tangle up. She mainly writes news, interviews and analysis on data privacy, online censorship, digital rights, cybercrime, and security software, with a special focus on VPNs, for TechRadar Pro, TechRadar and Tom’s Guide. Got a story, tip-off or something tech-interesting to say? Reach out to chiara.castro@futurenet.com