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The best VPNs do the hard work for you. But what if you want complete control of your VPN connection?
Protocol choice, split tunneling, obfuscation, and server location is the normal extent of 'control' offered. PIA, however, takes this a step further.
Port selection, encryption level, and packet size are just some of the variables in your control. While it's not the fastest VPN, this deep customization lets you perfectly balance performance and security for your exact needs.
Right now, it's also among the cheapest VPNs out there. While it'd normally set you back $2.19 per month, it's currently only $1.33/month — $34.58 in total for 26 months of protection.
That's cheaper than Surfshark, our best cheap VPN, and NordVPN, our best VPN overall. In fact, the only VPN we recommend that's cheaper right now is PrivadoVPN, at only $1.11/month.
It's rare to find a top-tier VPN this affordable. In fact, there are only three other VPNs in this price bracket that I would recommend.
Surfshark is the best cheap VPN overall. It's much quicker than PIA, offers more features, and performs better with streaming services. However, it's comparatively expensive at $1.99/month.
CyberGhost is another VPN offering a super-low price right now. Starting at $1.59 per month, it's not quite as customizable as PIA, but it offers more locations and you can try it for 24 hours without paying a penny.
PrivadoVPN is the cheapest VPN I'd recommend. It's only $1.11 per month, but only has 67 locations and is yet to undergo a third-party audit. However, it's among the fastest VPNs I've ever used.
