The Best VPNs That Still Work with Netflix

ExpressVPN’s standout feature for Netflix is its reliability. Over the last five years of testing VPNs with Netflix, ExpressVPN has been the sole VPN to consistently unblock more than 50% of the eight most popular Netflix libraries.

Unlike NordVPN, ExpressVPN unblocks Netflix India.

The chart below illustrates ExpressVPN’s stable performance compared to the unreliable effectiveness of other VPNs across the years.

Even during the strict 2021 Netflix VPN ban, it could unblock four of the eight most popular Netflix regions. Alternative VPNs, like NordVPN and Surfshark, didn’t work with any.

The one frustration we’ve encountered is that ExpressVPN’s default US server location doesn’t work with US Netflix. You’ll have to manually search and connect to the New Jersey location instead, which is less intuitive than other VPNs that auto-connect to a US Netflix-optimized server.

ExpressVPN is the only VPN with a router app, a Smart DNS feature, and apps for streaming devices — ensuring compatibility across all of our streaming devices, including Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, and Roku.

MediaStreamer, its Smart DNS feature, lets you reroute traffic through a proxy without additional software, enabling use with devices like Smart TVs and gaming consoles. With it, we consistently accessed US Netflix on a Sony Smart TV.

However, unlike CyberGhost’s Smart DNS, MediaStreamer doesn’t support Netflix region switching beyond the US. Additionally, Netflix blocks AirPlay content on Roku, so you’ll need to use another of ExpressVPN’s compatibility solutions.

ExpressVPN’s dedicated apps are easier to set up and use than any other VPN, too. The simplified home screen interface removes any potential confusion for beginner users, but you can still activate advanced options, like ad blocking, from the settings once you’re more familiar.

ExpressVPN works with the following libraries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, UK, and the US.

We tested 61 VPNs with Netflix in every country around the world, to identify which ones work with each Netflix region.

Our data shows that Windscribe can stream more Netflix libraries than any other VPN. The benefit of this is that you’re more likely to be able to access whatever TV show or movie you want to watch.

We’ve collected the full test results of our Netflix VPN research in the table below:

The chart below also summarizes the top 10 Netflix VPNs and the number of regions they access:

As you can see, Windscribe works with 32 different Netflix regions, including the US, UK, India, and Australia.

This is far greater than other popular VPNs, including 26 more than Private Internet Access and 23 more than Surfshark.

Historically, Windscribe was inconsistent with popular Netflix libraries, like the US and Canada. Although it’s been working reliably recently, there’s no guarantee its performance will remain steady in the future.

Windscribe’s download speeds are also slightly slower than its rivals. Sometimes, we could only stream in HD. If you have a Premium Netflix subscription that supports Ultra HD content, a faster VPN, like ExpressVPN or NordVPN, will be more suitable.

Windscribe’s live chat support is below-par and nowhere near the level we expect. There is no human 24/7 live support, and most live queries are dealt with by an unhelpful chat bot.

Whenever we encountered an issue streaming Netflix with Windscribe, like a server suddenly being blocked, we had to wait over a day for the VPN’s support team to reply via email. By this point, we often didn’t want to stream the content in question anymore.

In comparison to its competitors, Windscribe also underperforms in streaming device compatibility. Despite offering user-friendly apps for Fire TV and Android TV, it lacks a Smart DNS tool for gaming consoles and doesn’t have an app for routers, unlike ExpressVPN.

Windscribe works with the following libraries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA, and Vietnam.

With access to 17 Netflix regions, and a low price point of $2.99 per month, NordVPN offers superb value.

The chart below shows how well NordVPN performs compared to its price in the chart below. The VPNs towards the top-left of the chart provide the worst value, whilst those towards the bottom-right offer the best value.

Despite being more affordable by $2 compared to popular VPNs like VyprVPN and Proton VPN, NordVPN works with 15 and 11 more Netflix libraries respectively.

Additionally, ExpressVPN is $2 more expensive than NordVPN, but only works with 1 more region. Windscribe is $3 more expensive but only works with one more sought-after Netflix library.

Moreover, you can save even more money by using NordVPN’s Meshnet feature to bypass the Netflix password-sharing ban and split the subscription cost with someone outside of your household. None of the other VPNs offer a feature to get around the password-sharing crackdown.

Sadly, NordVPN doesn’t provide access to as many desirable Netflix content libraries as ExpressVPN or Windscribe.

During our tests, we were unable to stream geo-restricted content from the India, Netherlands, and South Korea libraries. To watch some popular series, like Death Note, we had to resort to ExpressVPN or Windscribe.

Also, NordVPN’s integrated ad blocker, Threat Protection, didn’t filter out any of the ads shown when using Netflix’s Basic plan.

That said, you can connect to NordVPN’s Ukraine server to sign up for a cheap Netflix subscription and get an ad-free plan for a lot less.

NordVPN works with the following libraries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK, and the US.