NordVPN is the practical pick: fast, unblocks streaming, and cheap on a long plan. Proton VPN is for people who care about open-source apps and Swiss privacy. Mullvad is for numbered accounts and a flat bill with no email required.
NordVPN
Why it won →“Fast, huge network, reliable streaming, and the best price on a two-year plan. What most households should actually buy.”
Alternatives
Runner-up
Proton VPN
Swiss privacy VPN with open-source apps and a real free tier.
Open-source apps, Swiss company, and a usable free tier. Stronger privacy story; slightly weaker at streaming catalogs.
Also good
Mullvad VPN
No email, numbered account, flat €5 — anonymity first. · Subscription
Flat €5, numbered accounts, no email. Best when anonymity is the whole job. Skip it if Netflix abroad is the nightly need.