Best VPN for USA

NordVPN does the basics very well indeed – even if it lacks the full package offered by ExpressVPN. It’s very fast, secure and is also one of the few services that consistently works with Netflix. Download speeds in the US average around 196Mbps, making it one of the fastest VPNs for the US on the market. You can also choose between almost 20 server locations, for coast-to-coast coverage.

The apps are sleek and user-friendly but are limited to the most popular platforms, however you can protect up to six devices at once. Manual VPN protocol selection is a little limiting, but we do like privacy features such as a VPN kill switch while the strict zero-logs policy is also very appealing.

The quality of customer support is excellent but responses can be slow. So while NordVPN may not quite match up with ExpressVPN overall, on a three-year subscription, it works out quite a bit cheaper at $2.99 per month. So if you want to keep monthly costs down without sacrificing core performance, NordVPN is the ideal choice.

IPVanish is a great choice in the US for torrenters and Kodi fans. Speeds are ultra-fast and consistent, with downloads of 142Mbps making it one of the best performers in the country. A choice of over 400 servers across 18 cities means you won’t struggle to find a high-performance server nearby.

The desktop apps aren’t the most user-friendly we’ve seen but are worth getting used to for the amount of privacy features on offer, including a kill switch and DNS leak protection. The app for Amazon Fire TV Stick is a major plus and helps IPVanish stand out from the crowd for streamers.

A strict zero-logs policy will appeal to streamers and torrenters, as will the fact that there are no restrictions on P2P activity. Netflix access has recently improved so you shouldn’t struggle to find a server that works with the service.

Customer support is improving now there’s live chat. It isn’t cheap but if you opt for the annual plan, you can reduce the monthly cost by 46% to $6.49. If you’re a keen P2P user or an Amazon Fire TV fan then you should definitely consider IPVanish, as not only is it super-secure but also offers excellent performance.

CyberGhost is hands-down the best budget VPN on the current market. Downloads of around 164Mbps on US servers may be slower than our other picks but still plenty fast enough to download multiple files and stream in HD without breaking a sweat. Torrenters beware, P2P activity isn’t permitted on any of CyberGhost’s US servers.

The apps are available for a range of platforms and offer an innovative, customized experience. Optimized streaming servers provide quick, hassle-free access to Netflix and other popular sites. CyberGhost is a top pick for privacy due to a strict zero logs policy and first-party DNS servers, as well as the usual features such as a VPN kill switch.

Customer support is comprehensive with quick responses from friendly live chat agents. At just $3.50 per month on an 18-month plan, it offers incredible value for money even if it isn’t the best all-round performer, so don’t let the negatives put you off too much.

HideMyAss! really shines in the US due to its huge server network in the country. You can choose from 54 different US cities, by far the most we’ve seen from any provider, and with downloads of up to 212Mbps you can expect a seamless browsing experience no matter what you’re doing online. Streaming fans will love the servers optimized for Netflix, BBC iPlayer and other popular streaming sites.

HMA! is unfortunately based in the privacy-unfriendly UK and logs detailed connection metadata (including your true IP address) for up to three months. If you’re just looking to hide your browsing activity and IP address it’ll do the job, but more privacy-conscious users should consider other options.

The apps are modern and really user-friendly, especially if you want to click and forget. Customer support is comprehensive, if badly organized, with live chat available 24/7. HMA! isn’t incredibly cheap but you can save 75% if you sign up to a three-year plan, bringing the monthly cost to $2.99, which is decent value if you’re looking for blazing fast speeds and a huge server network.