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Avira Phantom VPN Free review
Avira's free VPN app with up to 1GB of data a month when you register an account.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 11, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 6.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.4
- Value (35%)
- 6.0
Avira Phantom VPN Free is the most restricted pick here and is included mainly for people who already use Avira products. The App Store listing sets the free traffic at 500MB a month without an account and 1GB a month with account registration. That covers a few sessions of email and banking on public Wi-Fi, not much else. The app does have a useful auto-secure function that detects untrusted Wi-Fi networks, and Avira says its servers do not save your log files. Avira also notes that its VPN is not available for use within India because of local logging rules. If you outgrow the allowance, Avira Phantom VPN Pro adds unlimited traffic and premium support, and the US App Store lists a monthly all-platforms subscription at $6.99. Most readers will get more from Proton VPN Free, hide.me Free or Windscribe Free at the same price of zero.
Who it is for
Avira security users who need a few minutes of VPN
Price
Free with 500MB a month, or 1GB with an account; Pro $6.99 a month on the US App Store.
Avira Phantom VPN Pro - Monthly Subscription All Platforms $6.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.
Key features
- 500MB a month without an account
- 1GB a month after account registration
- Auto-secure detects untrusted Wi-Fi networks
- Avira says its servers do not save log files
- Pro adds unlimited traffic and premium support
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Works without an account
- Strength: Auto-secure turns protection on for untrusted Wi-Fi
- Strength: Monthly Pro subscription covers all platforms
- Weakness: 1GB a month is the smallest free allowance on this list
- Weakness: Not available for use within India
- Weakness: Pro costs more than several upgrades here
Key facts
- Free data: 500MB, or 1GB with an account
- Auto-secure: Detects untrusted Wi-Fi
- Logs: Avira says servers do not save log files
- Availability: Not for use within India
- Cheapest upgrade: $6.99 a month on the US App Store
Where it ranks
Avira Phantom VPN Free is No. 9 in our Best Free VPN Services verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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