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CyberGhost review
A low-cost VPN with servers in 100 countries, 7 devices per plan and a long refund window.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 8.8
CyberGhost is a good fit for buyers who want a cheap long-term plan and time to change their mind. Its 2 years plus 2 months plan costs $2.19 a month, billed $61.32 for the first 2 years, and longer plans carry a 45-day money-back guarantee, the longest on this list. The monthly plan is $12.99 with a 14-day window. It runs servers in 100 countries with unlimited bandwidth and supports WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, plus DNS and IP leak protection. The site points to streaming sports and movies as main uses, and apps cover smart TVs and the Amazon Fire TV Stick as well as phones and computers. One subscription covers 7 devices at once, which is fewer than Surfshark, PIA or IPVanish, though you can install it on a router to cover more. CyberGhost follows a no-logs policy and states that all prices on its order page are in US dollars.
Who it is for
Budget buyers who want a long trial window and a simple app for streaming.
Price
$2.19 per month on the 2 years + 2 months plan, billed $61.32 for the first 2 years; 6 months $6.99 per month; 1 month $12.99.
2 Years + 2 Months, $ 2.19 /mo Billed $61.32 for first 2 years
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.
Key features
- Servers in 100 countries with unlimited bandwidth
- Connect up to 7 devices at once
- WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2 protocols
- DNS and IP leak protection
- 45-day money-back guarantee on longer plans
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Longest refund window here at 45 days
- Strength: Low long-term price
- Strength: Apps for smart TVs and Fire TV Stick
- Weakness: Cheapest price needs a 2-year commitment
- Weakness: 7-device limit
- Weakness: Monthly plan has only a 14-day refund window
Key facts
- Free plan: No
- Devices: Up to 7 at once
- Network: Servers in 100 countries
- Monthly price: $12.99
- Refund: 45 days on longer plans, 14 days on monthly
Where it ranks
CyberGhost is No. 5 in our Best VPN Services verdict.
Alternatives we scored
- Proton VPN9.1
- Surfshark8.9
- NordVPN8.8
- ExpressVPN8.6
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