Cyber Monday VPN deals 2023 - what to expect from Black Friday's successor

What bargains can you expect from this year's Cyber Monday discounts?

10 Oct 2024, 09:32 · TechRadar

Deals By Rob DunneContributions from Andreas Theodorou published 10 October 2024

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Cyber Monday 2024 is now a matter of weeks away, so you're closer than ever to grabbing some of the best Cyber Monday VPN deals we've seen in years, if last year's Black Friday VPN deals are anything to go by that is.

We put VPNs to the test regularly across the year to spot new strengths and weaknesses that might turn your head to new providers, and if one thing's for sure, if you're looking to change, Cyber Monday VPN deals will likely be the cheapest way to do this.

While offers haven't quite launched yet, we've done everything we can to ensure you can be as prepared as possible for the biggest sales weekend of the year. We've summarised all the best offers we saw last year, answered some of the biggest questions you might have surrounding Cyber Monday VPN deals, and even outlined how we find the best deals for you, all so you're ready to scoop the best VPN deal for you when it arrives.

The best VPN providers

While we don't know which providers are going to offer the best Cyber Monday VPN deals quite yet, we do know who the outright best providers are right now. Depending on what you're looking for, the best VPN for you may differ, but these are our top VPNs available right now, some of which are even already offering some stellar savings.

NordVPN: the best VPN overall
Surfshark: the fastest (and cheapest) VPN
Private Internet Access: the best US VPN
ExpressVPN: the best VPN for beginners
PrivadoVPN: the best free VPN

Last year's best Cyber Monday VPN deals

Last year's Cyber Monday VPN savings were like nothing we'd ever seen. Take, for example, NordVPN's 69% discount. This allowed you to pick up a plan for just $2.99 a month and get a free Amazon gift card exclusively for TechRadar readers. Surfshark also took a huge bite out of its pricing, dropping its price to only $1.99 a month. We'd never seen these providers roll out deals like this – and 2024 looks like it could be even better.

NordVPN: 69% off and a free Amazon gift card
We'd never seen NordVPN this cheap, especially with an extra 3 months of coverage for free.

Cyber Monday last year saw an exclusive deal for TechRadar readers, subscribe to a 2-year plan and get a free Amazon gift card up to $30/£30/30€. This was the best deal NordVPN had all year, and at $2.99 per month, was an absolute steal.

▶ Find out more in our in-depth NordVPN review.

Surfshark: 80% off + 5 months free
Surfshark is already my go-to cheap VPN, and a speedy service, too—actually maxing out my testing line (along with NordVPN.)

Last year, you could pick up an extra 5 months for free when you subscribed to Surfshark's full security suite, alongside saving the most cents.

▶ Find out more in our Surfshark VPN review.

Private Internet Access: 86% off + 4 months free
Private Internet Access has been a stand-out pick for years—especially if you're looking for a security-focused service with plenty of options and settings to configure.

Last year's Cyber Monday savings gave you the chance to grab a 2-year plan for just $2.03 a month, making it one of the cheapest deals around at the time.

▶ Find out how it compares to ExpressVPN and NordVPN in our Private Internet Access VPN review.

CyberGhost: 84% off + 4 months free
CyberGhost is an awesome all-rounder that's particularly newbie-friendly, thanks to its sleek apps for just about every device in the house.

Last year saw CyberGhost offer a deal that put many other providers to shame, offering a huge discount, plus an extra 4 months free, all for just $2.03 a month.

▶ See our CyberGhost VPN review for more info.

PrivadoVPN: 90% off + 3 months free
PrivadoVPN is my favorite up-and-coming VPN provider to emerge over the past few years. It goes from strength to strength and always invests in its users before its marketing.

Last Cyber Monday, PrivadoVPN offered a 2-year subscription + 3 months free for just $1.11 per month, with the option to take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee.

▶ See our PrivadoVPN review for more details.

Proton VPN: up to 60% off
ProtonVPN is a long-standing favorite of the VPN community and is constantly innovating amazing tools for its security suite. Last Cyber Monday, Proton dropped its price to $3.99 per month, which was absolutely fantastic.

Alternatively, you could get Proton Unlimited with 33% off and use all of Proton's security tools (secure email, password manager, calendar, cloud storage, and VPN) for just $8.69 per month, another great way to save and hopefully something we'll see again this year.

▶ See our Proton VPN review for more details.

How I choose Cyber Monday VPN deals

There are hundreds of VPN services on the market right now, and just because they're there, doesn't mean they're worth using. I only include services that I would genuinely recommend to my family and friends on this list—if I wouldn't trust it with the people I love using it, how could I justify recommending it to you?

I test VPNs every single day, and I've lived and breathed them for the past three years (nearly four). A deal is only included in one of my pages if it meets all of the following criteria:

It's a VPN I have actually tested: I wouldn't recommend something I've never had my hands on.
It's a reliable service: you can trust it to keep you and your loved ones safe online.
It's a price I would genuinely pay for it: if I don't think the price being asked is worthy of the service, then it's not going on my list. If I wouldn't pay for it, why should you?

Cyber Monday VPN deal FAQs

Which VPN's didn't lower prices for Cyber Monday?

VPNs can be crafty, and make it seem as though they've slashed their prices when they're actually the same as they were yesterday. ExpressVPN and FastestVPN didn't lower their prices for Cyber Monday last year. However, that doesn't mean they weren't worth considering. While we don't know anything for certain yet, this year will likely see other top VPN providers avoid Cyber Monday VPN deals in favor of making their standard offers just as impressive.

What should you look for in a good Cyber Monday VPN deal?

Short answer? It depends. You'll need to factor in your budget and must-have features to find your perfect match. However, if you're looking for the best of the best, ExpressVPN is it—and slightly more expensive than the competition at $6.67 per month. This is ExpressVPN's normal price, so it's not really part of the Cyber Monday celebrations, though the provider did just release a new password manager tool.

The good news is that plenty of VPNs are cutting prices for Cyber Monday. PureVPN is an awesome example, and you can get yourself a 5-year plan for a measly $1.13 a month. NordVPN and TechRadar have also teamed up to offer an exclusive deal that you won't find anywhere else—get a 2-year plan, and bag a free Amazon gift card.

If you're a VPN newbie and would rather avoid a longer commitment, IPVanish has a fantastic deal on its annual plan, which you can get for just $3.19 per month.

You can rest assured any Cyber Monday VPN deals I share are only from those service providers I deem reputable and worth your hard-earned cash. Of course, it all comes down to what you want it to do.

Are the Cyber Monday deals the same as Black Friday?

Often VPN providers don't offer different Cyber Monday VPN deals to those we saw over the rest of the Black Friday weekend. This, however, doesn't take away from the immense savings on offer, especially when you consider many providers are only a couple of dollars per month to begin with.

When can I find the best Cyber Monday VPN deals?

While Cyber Monday VPN deals haven't quite been released yet, we're constantly on the lookout for this year's deals from some of your favorite providers, as well as some you may not have heard of.

Once this year's VPN deals arrive, we'll be constantly updating this page with the very best offers available over Cyber Monday, so make sure to check back in regularly to ensure you don't miss out on the very best deals.

Is a VPN neccessary?

A VPN is a nifty tool to have in your arsenal, not only boosting your security and online anonymity but also optimizing your device so you can get far more out of it.

By hopping on a server, your traffic will be rerouted, altering your IP address to appear as if you're somewhere else entirely. This means your internet activity is less likely to be tracked back to you, which, in turn, offers a range of perks.

You'll be able to bypass geo-restrictions and access otherwise locked content, such as streaming BBC iPlayer outside the UK. This also means your Internet Service Provider (ISP) can't see what you're doing and potentially throttle your bandwidth when carrying out more data-demanding tasks, like streaming or gaming.

Of course, on top of those, more exciting features, a VPN allows you to more safely browse online, keeping your sensitive information under heavy encryption, away from prying eyes. You can find out more in our "What is a VPN?" guide

Disclaimer

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

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