VPN Discounts and Deals (October 2026): Real Prices and Renewal Costs
VPN prices look very different depending on the plan length, and the advertised “per month” price usually applies only to the first term. Below are the current official offers of well-known VPNs, with the total you pay upfront and the renewal price where the provider publishes it.
Prices checked: October 17, 2026 on official pricing pages (USD; Mullvad in EUR). Offers change often and taxes may apply. We do not publish coupon codes we cannot verify — the deals below are the providers’ own prices.
Current VPN deals
| VPN | Best advertised rate | Billed upfront | Renewal | Refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfshark Starter | $2.49/mo | $67.23 for 27 months | Higher renewal rate (not shown on main page) | 30 days |
| NordVPN Basic | $3.49/mo | $94.23 for 27 months | $139.08/year | 30 days |
| Proton VPN Plus | $3.49/mo | $83.76 for 24 months | $83.88/year | 30 days |
| ExpressVPN Basic | $4.99/mo | $74.85 for 15 months | $99.95/year | 30 days |
| Mullvad | €5/mo | Any period, same price | Same price | 14 days |
| Windscribe Pro | $69/year (≈$5.75/mo) | $69 for 12 months | Not specified | See provider |
| Astrill VPN | $12.50/mo | $300 for 24 months | Not specified | No refunds |
Notes on each offer
- Surfshark: the One plan is also advertised at $2.49/mo and One+ at $4.49/mo on the 24-month plan; all plans allow unlimited devices.
- NordVPN: 1-year Basic is $5.49/mo ($65.88), monthly is $14.99; Complete ($4.49/mo) and Prime ($7.49/mo) add extra tools.
- Proton VPN: renewal is close to the introductory price, which makes long-term costs easier to predict. A free plan is also available.
- ExpressVPN: Advanced ($5.99/mo) and Pro ($8.99/mo) add password manager, identity tools and, on Pro, a dedicated IP.
- Mullvad: no discounts and no renewal surprises; 10% off when paying with accepted cryptocurrencies.
- Windscribe: also offers a free plan (10 GB/month with email) and a build-your-own plan from $1 per location.
- Astrill: 1-year plan $15/mo ($180), monthly $30.
How to save without surprises
- Compare the total upfront and the renewal price, not only the monthly figure.
- Set a reminder before renewal; you can usually switch plans or cancel auto-renewal.
- Use the refund period to test the VPN on your own networks.
- Pick features you need — see How to Choose a VPN and VPN Reviews.
Sources
- Official pricing: Surfshark, NordVPN, Proton VPN, ExpressVPN, Mullvad, Windscribe, Astrill