Best VPN deals in August 2022

Surfshark | 2 years + 3 months FREE | $2.21/mo | 82% off (opens in new tab)
Surfshark is always great value, but this exclusive deal for Tom's Guide readers is unbeatable. right now you can claim an extra 3 months FREE, making this bargain VPN, well, even more of a bargain. This is a limited-time offer, and definitely worth picking up.

Atlas VPN | 2 years + 2 months FREE | $1.89/mo (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)Well-known as a free provider, the NordVPN-owned Atlas VPN is a real up-and-comer. With great streaming performance and top privacy credentials, it's a fine choice if you're after a cheap provider that can deliver the goods – all for just $1.89 a month.

NordVPN | 2 years | $3.29/month | Save 68% (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)NordVPN is a properly premium product, but it's remarkably affordable. At just $3.29 a month, it's a great value for the package you're getting. It's not quite as much of a bargain as Surfshark or the other truly cheap options, but it's well worth the price when you consider its features.

Be aware that a timer on the NordVPN site will start as soon as you click on that link, and afterwards the price will rise. You could buy right away, or simply open the link above in Incognito to restart the timer when you're ready to buy.

Private Internet Access | 2 years + 2 months FREE | $2.19/mo | 82% off (opens in new tab)
Private Internet Access is a well-respected VPN with some nifty features like a kill switch, split tunneling, and even port forwarding. However, the price is the biggest draw right now, and at just $2.19 a month, it's an absolute steal.

PureVPN | 2 years | $1.69/mo with code TECH15 | 85% off (opens in new tab)
If you're after VPN cover for as little as possible, this unbelievable VPN deal from PureVPN (opens in new tab) is perfect. It's verified zero-logging, useful for accessing US Netflix, and has apps for tons of devices. We don't rate it quite as highly as many of the other services on this page, but at just $1.69 a month with the code TECH15, you can't go wrong.

CyberGhost | 3 years + 3 months FREE | $2.29/mo | 82% off (opens in new tab)
If you don't mind signing up for three years at a time, this CyberGhost (opens in new tab) deal is offering incredible savings on a great streaming-focused VPN. What's more, this appears to be a semi-permanent pricing change, so this $2.29/mo price could be around for the long run.

Hotspot Shield | 3 years | $2.49/mo | 75% off | EXCLUSIVE (opens in new tab)
Speedy provider Hotspot Shield performed well in our last round of testing, and what's more, the provider's just launched an exclusive deal for Tom's Guide readers. Bag three years of Hotspot Shield for just $2.49/pm, with no renewal hikes plus a 45-day money-back guarantee.

StrongVPN| 1 year | $3.66/mo | FREE cloud storage (opens in new tab)
A contender for 'most improved', StrongVPN is an excellent choice no matter the price – but this deal is great. At just $3.66 a month on a 1-year plan it's not a huge commitment, and you'll also get 250GB of FREE SugarSync cloud storage thrown in.

IPVanish | 1 year | from $3.33/mo
(opens in new tab)This deal from IPVanish (opens in new tab) isn't worth missing out on. At just $3.33 a month on the 1-year plan it's good value – and in our testing IPVanish was a very fast provider, delivering speeds of up to 800Mbps. At this price, it's well worth checking out.

ExpressVPN | 12 months + 3 FREE | $6.67/mo | 49% off | FREE cloud backup (opens in new tab)
Well, well, well – look at this. Alongside its perennial 12 months + 3 free deal, our top-rated provider ExpressVPN has partnered with leading cloud backup provider Backblaze to deliver a free 1-year plan for those seeking both online privacy and a secure repository for their files.

Perimeter 81 | 12 months | $8/month | 20% off (opens in new tab)
Perimeter 81 (opens in new tab) is the best business VPN (opens in new tab) you can buy. There are three plans to pick from to suit the number of users you have, starting from only $8 per team member per month. And, whatever tier you go for, you can expect great customer support alongside excellent business-focused functionality.

NordLayer | 12 months | $7/month | 22% off (opens in new tab)
Not only a great consumer VPN, Nord also provides NordLayer, its business VPN. The basic plan is great value at just $7/mo per person, although that does go up to $9/mo if you want a dedicated server with a fixed IP (which you probably do). Enterprise customers are served on a quote basis.

TunnelBear | 3 years | $3.33/mo. | 50% off (opens in new tab)
TunnelBear (opens in new tab) is one of the most user-friendly VPN services, and it's known for its money-saving VPN deals. Currently, if you sign up for a 3-year plan, you'll pay just $3.33 a month, which works out at a cracking 50% off.

Norton Secure VPN | 1 year | $3.33/mo | $50 off (opens in new tab)
Norton's VPN service, provided by its subsidiary SurfEasy, was already one of the best bargains among consumer VPN services. This bargain VPN deal takes $50 off a one-year plan for five devices. 

Hide.me | 1 month + 1 month FREE | $9.95 (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)Hide.me is a slightly lesser-known provider compared to the big dogs above, but it's a powerful service that scored an impressive 4/5 in our testing. Great for those who like to stay flexible, this current deal offers 2 months for the price of one – just $9.95 all-in.