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. It also works with all Kodi add-ons.

Downloads on local connections are reliably around 86Mbps 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 152Mbps 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 two-year subscription, it works out at incredible $3.99 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 129Mbps 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.

Windscribe makes the grade thanks to its dedicated Fire TV app, Netflix and BBC iPlayer access and solid, streaming-friendly speeds. Performance falls short of our top picks, but on you can still hit 77Mbps on local connections – more than quick enough for HD streaming.

Windscribe also stands out for offering a choice of 27 US city-level servers, which is a better offering than most of our top-tier providers (barring ExpressVPN). This means you can pinpoint a particular location and experience the best possible performance with complete coast-to-coast coverage.

Why choose Windscribe over our top picks? It’s a great choice if you’re on a budget – the 2-year plan works out at just $3.70 a month – but don’t want to compromise on quality. Windscribe offers a great all-round package with loads of privacy extras, a dedicated app for Kodi and user-friendly software for all major platforms.