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The 12 best holiday VPN deals
The holidays have begun, and with it, great security virtual private network (VPN) subscription deals are now available from vendors including Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and Privado.
Also: The best holiday deals: Live updates
VPNs are an excellent way to bolster your online security. They create encrypted tunnels between your PC or mobile device to websites and online services you are trying to visit, making it more difficult to track you and keeping your traffic private.
If you're hoping to find a discount on a decent VPN, ZDNET has you covered. I've reviewed all of the top VPNs on the market, and have found the best holiday VPN deals available. This list will be updated frequently, so check back often to find the latest deals.
The Best VPN Holiday deals
- PureVPN: $1.66 per month on a five-year plan
- AtlasVPN: $1.64/month on a two-year contract, six months free (save 86%)
- Privado VPN: $1.11/month, two-year contract, three months free
- Private Internet Access: $2.03 per month, two-year contract, four months free
- CyberGhost: $2.03/month (two-year plan, four months free, 45-day money-back guarantee)
- NordVPN: $2.99/month (63% off, two-year subscription, three months free)
- ExpressVPN: $6.67/month (49% off, three months of access free with a one-year subscription)
- Surfshark: $1.99/month, two-year plan, four months free
- Hotspot Shield: $7.99/month, 38% off, annual plan
- McAfee+ (including unlimited VPN): $90/year (save $110)
- Bitdefender Premium VPN: $3.33/month, annual plan (save $30)