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hide.me is a VPN service available on the web and through apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Gaming VPNs in 2026
Gaming VPNs are VPN services for people who want a VPN while gaming. Use this list to compare the plans and platform support that matter to your setup. Check Android support first if you play on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Next, check whether it supports the web, Windows, iPhone and iPad, Mac, or Linux, and review free-plan, trial, and open-source options.
28.6
Windscribe is a VPN service available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
37.9
CyberGhost VPN is a paid virtual private network service from CyberGhost VPN, headquartered in Bucharest, Romania.
AndroidiOSWeb
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PrivadoVPN
PrivadoVPN is a VPN service from a company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows7.5Free plan - 5
Proton VPN
Proton VPN is a freemium VPN service from Proton, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.5Free plan - 6
Surfshark
Surfshark is a paid VPN service from Surfshark, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Amsterdam.
AndroidiOSExtensionLinux7.5$2.49 one-time - 7
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is a paid VPN service for protecting internet connections across computers, phones, and other supported devices.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.4 - 8
Hotspot Shield
Hotspot Shield is a VPN service with free and paid plans for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWindowsmacOS7.4From $6.99 a month - 9
Norton VPN
Norton VPN is a paid VPN that encrypts internet traffic and changes a device’s virtual location, helping protect privacy and access content across borders.
AndroidiOSExtensionmacOS7.4From $2.99 a month - 10
TunnelBear
TunnelBear is a VPN service with a free plan for limited secure browsing and paid plans for personal use and teams.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows7.3From $3.33 a month - 11
NordVPN
NordVPN is a paid VPN service with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, and tvOS.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.1From $14.69 a month - 12
Mullvad VPN
Mullvad VPN is a paid VPN service for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS6.8From €5 a month - 13
Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access is a paid VPN subscription available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS6.8From $47.88 a year - 14
VyprVPN
VyprVPN is a paid VPN service that encrypts internet connections to help protect privacy and bypass internet restrictions.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.8 - 15
PureVPN
PureVPN is a paid VPN service available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWebWindows6.7From $57.95 a year - 16
IPVanish
iOSmacOSWindows6.4 - 175.9From $3.97 a year
Choosing well
Check Android support first
If you game on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, confirm that the VPN offers an Android app before comparing other details.
The services in this category may also run on web, Windows, iPhone and iPad, Mac, or Linux. Check the exact platforms for the service you want.
Compare free plans and trials
Some listed services have free plans; others are paid. Some entries also include a free trial.
Check the current plan terms before choosing, especially if you want to try a VPN without committing to a paid plan.
Look for open-source code
Some listed services provide open-source code. If you need to read or change the code, check each tool's licence and the platforms covered by that code.
Match the rest of your devices
Across these services, supported platforms include macOS, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux and the web. Compare the platforms you use beyond your gaming phone or tablet.
Questions people ask
Do these gaming VPNs have Android apps?
Android support is available in this category, but check the individual service listing before installing it on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device.
Can I use a gaming VPN for free?
This category has services with free plans and services with free trials. Check the plan details for the VPN you are considering.
Which platforms are covered?
Across the category, listings cover macOS, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux and the web. Support differs by service, so verify the listing.
Are any of these VPNs open source?
Some services in this category provide open-source code. Check the individual service's licence and platform details.
Is IPVanish free?
IPVanish is listed with a paid pricing model and no free plan. Its listed platforms are iOS, macOS and Windows.