18.7
hide.me is a VPN service available on the web and through apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best VPNs for Mac in 2026
This chart covers VPN software for Mac, including services with macOS apps and tools that also run on platforms such as Windows, iOS, Android, Linux or the web. A VPN can route your connection through a provider’s servers while you use a Mac. If you switch between a Mac and an Android phone, check the platform list for the service before signing up. Compare the macOS app, Apple Silicon support, server countries,…
28.6
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
37.9
CyberGhost VPN is a paid virtual private network service from CyberGhost VPN, headquartered in Bucharest, Romania.
AndroidiOSWeb
- 4
Avira Phantom VPN Free
Free planAndroidiOSExtensionmacOS7.6Free plan - 5
PrivadoVPN
PrivadoVPN is a VPN service from a company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows7.5Free plan - 6
Proton VPN
Proton VPN is a freemium VPN service from Proton, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.5Free plan - 7
Surfshark
Surfshark is a paid VPN service from Surfshark, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Amsterdam.
AndroidiOSExtensionLinux7.5$2.49 one-time - 8
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is a paid VPN service for protecting internet connections across computers, phones, and other supported devices.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.4 - 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
Trust.Zone VPN
AndroidiOSWebExtension7.3 - 11
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 - 12
Mozilla VPN
Mozilla VPN protects internet connections and helps keep users’ location and online activity more private across devices.
AndroidiOSExtensionLinux7.2From $59.88 a year - 13
VPN.ac
AndroidiOSExtensionLinux7.1From $9 a month - 14
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection is a paid VPN service for anonymous browsing, securing connections, and accessing content from other regions.
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows6.9 - 15
IVPN
IVPN is a paid VPN service with apps and access for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWebWindows6.8 - 16
Mullvad VPN
Mullvad VPN is a paid VPN service for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS6.8From €5 a month - 17
Mysterium VPN
AndroidiOSExtensionmacOS6.8From $2.59 a month - 18
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 - 19
VyprVPN
VyprVPN is a paid VPN service that encrypts internet connections to help protect privacy and bypass internet restrictions.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.8 - 20
PureVPN
PureVPN is a paid VPN service available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWebWindows6.7From $57.95 a year - 21
AzireVPN
AndroidiOSWebWindows6.6From €3.75 a month - 22
HMA VPN
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS6.6From $11.99 a year - 23
VPN Unlimited
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS6.6From $5 a year - 24
FastestVPN
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS6.5From $0.83 a month - 25
CactusVPN
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS6.4
Choosing well
Check the Mac app
Look for a macOS app and confirm whether it supports Apple Silicon. A menu-bar client can make connection controls easier to reach while you work.
If you also use Windows, iOS, Android, Linux or a browser, compare those platform entries before choosing a service.
Plan for Android devices
Android support can matter when the same VPN needs to cover a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone as well as a Mac. Check the listed platforms rather than assuming a Mac app includes Android access.
IPVanish is listed with iOS, macOS and Windows platforms; other services may list a different mix.
Compare free access and trials
A free plan, a free trial and a paid subscription are different ways to try a service. Check the pricing model and the paid-from figure shown for the VPN you are considering.
For example, CactusVPN lists $5.83 per month on an annual plan and a three-day trial. Horizon VPN lists $4.99 per month on an annual plan and a seven-day trial.
Review connection safeguards
Compare whether the service lists a kill switch, which can help stop traffic when the VPN connection drops. Server-country coverage can also affect the locations available for a connection.
Simultaneous-connection limits matter when a subscription covers a Mac, phone, tablet or other devices at the same time.
Look at code and coverage
Open-source code is offered by services in this category. If reading or changing code matters to you, check the licence and the project details for the service.
Breadth and freshness are part of the ranking basis, so compare the current platform and feature information shown for a VPN before deciding.
Questions people ask
Do these VPNs have Mac apps?
The comparison includes a macOS app field. Check the individual listing to confirm app availability and whether Apple Silicon support is shown.
Can I use a Mac VPN on Android?
Some services list Android alongside macOS, while platform coverage varies. Check the service’s platform list before installing it on an Android phone.
Are free VPN options included?
A free plan is offered by services in this category. The chart also includes paid services and services with free trials, so review the pricing details for the listing.
What does a kill switch do?
A kill switch is a comparison field for these VPNs. Check the listing to see whether that safeguard is provided.
What should I check for Apple Silicon?
Compare the Apple Silicon support field with the macOS app entry to ensure the service fits your Mac hardware.