Best VPN for Firestick

ExpressVPN is an excellent all-rounder VPN that’s also a smart pick for the Amazon Firestick thanks to its lightweight dedicated app, consistently high speeds across its huge network and reliable access to big streaming services like Netflix and iPlayer. It also works with all Kodi add-ons.

Downloads on local connections are reliably around 103Mbps with low latency, so no unexpected slowdowns while streaming. Distant connections are also impressive. Other services may be faster on specific servers but ExpressVPN is by far the most consistent.

The dedicated app means instant set-up and it’s easy to use (there’s 24/7 live chat if you need it). The three simultaneous connection limit could be more generous, but this won’t affect most users.

It’s not the cheapest but you can bring the monthly fee right down to $6.67 on a 15-month plan, which is great value for such an all-round performer that’s also very strong on privacy and so easy to use with your Firestick.

If you want a cheap VPN and don’t mind some manual set-up then NordVPN is a great choice for Amazon Firestick users. You’ll have to make some sacrifices but its core performance more than makes up for it.

Simply put, it does the basics very well. While not as consistent as our top pick, it is very fast, faster even than ExpressVPN on some specific local connections in our speed tests (around 160Mbps or more). It also has the most reliable access to both Netflix and iPlayer of the top VPN services.

NordVPN has recently introduced a new custom app for Android TV, meaning you can use the VPN on Amazon Fire TV and Firestick, as well as other devices. NordVPN also provides support for router installation or using a desktop as a hotspot.

On a three-year subscription, it works out at incredible $2.75 per month, which for some will be absolutely worth the trade-offs, especially given the speed, streaming access and how well it works on more mainstream devices.

With its dedicated Amazon Firestick app, PrivateVPN is a cheaper alternative to more established services ExpressVPN and IPVanish. It even matches them in most aspects, the only real downsides being a much smaller, untested network and lack of instant customer support.

The dedicated app means instant set-up while compatibility with Kodi add-ons means no headaches. It is very fast indeed on local connections (typically around 137Mbps but even faster in certain locations) and equally impressive on distant servers. Netflix and iPlayer access is rock solid.

Torrenters note that a strict zero logs policy and first-party DNS servers means no data exists to identify you even despite a base in privacy-unfriendly Sweden. It’s not guaranteed that PrivateVPN can maintain this excellent performance with not even basic usage stats on its small network as its user base grows but, for now, it’s well worth a look, especially at $3.60 on 17-month plan.

VyprVPN makes the grade thanks to its dedicated Fire TV app, Netflix access and solid, streaming-friendly speeds.

It stands out for offering over 200,000 IP addresses. Not only does this help maintain performance but it also makes it difficult for streaming services Netflix to completely block its traffic, although you may have to try a few servers to get access.

Speeds lag well behind our top picks but you can expect around 71Mbps on local connections: more than enough for HD streaming. Be wary using P2P services though as basic usage stats, including IP addresses, are stored for 30 days.

Why choose VyprVPN over our top picks? If you use it with other devices, it’s more configurable than ExpressVPN while not being as intimidating as IPVanish. It also has some great extras in the currently discounted $4 premium plan (usually $6.67), such as the proprietary Chameleon protocol and NAT Firewall.