{"description":"Why VPN prices differ so much, what initial term and renewal price mean, and what the providers here charge per month, from their own pricing pages.","language":"en","latest_measurement":"2026-11-01","method":"latency-v3","method_page":"https://crackthe.net/data/method/","source":"https://crackthe.net/","text":"Key points\nThe lowest advertised prices in US dollars range from $2.03 to $5.75 per month in this archive (8 providers). That low price usually applies only to a long initial term, often one to three years, paid up front. After that term, the plan renews at a higher price: by up to 231 % per month for one plan in this archive. Three numbers on every pricing page TermWhat it means Advertised per monththe price divided by the months of the initial term; you pay the whole term at once Charged for the initial termwhat you actually pay today Renewal pricewhat the plan costs when the initial term ends, if the page says The glossary explains \u0026ldquo;initial term\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;renewal price\u0026rdquo; with the archive\u0026rsquo;s current figures.\nWhy the second price matters Many providers advertise a low monthly price for a long first term. When that term ends, the plan renews at the regular price. The table shows the offers in this archive with the largest rise, one per provider.\nProviderPlanInitial termInitial term per monthAfterwards per monthChange SurfsharkSurfshark One24 months + 3 months$2.49$8.25+231 % NordVPNNordVPN Complete12 months$6.49$18.29+182 % Proton VPNProton VPN Plus24 months$3.49$6.99+100 % Private Internet AccessPIA VPN36 months + 3 months$2.03$2.19+8 % hide.mehide.me Premium12 months + 2 months$3.93$3.930 % WindscribeWindscribe Pro12 months$5.75$5.750 % Largest monthly price rise after the initial term, by provider Surfshark231 % NordVPN182 % Proton VPN100 % Private Internet Access8 % hide.me0 % Windscribe0 % Providers without a figure do not state a price for the time after the initial term, or the archive does not collect their prices.\nHow to compare prices fairly Compare the same term. A 2-year plan and a monthly plan are different products. Look at the renewal price, not only the first one. Mind the currency and the country. Prices depend on where you buy; the archive shows the country each price was requested from. Check tax. Some pages show prices without tax; the price comparison says which. Count the refund period as your test time. A simple habit: set a reminder a week before your initial term ends. Then you can decide whether to renew at the new price, switch, or cancel.\nFree plans and trials Some providers also offer a free plan with limits. Free VPN: free plans, limits, and trials compared lists the free plans, trials, and money-back periods.\nNext step For a full three-year example, read The real cost of a VPN over three years. To filter by price, use the VPN finder.","title":"How much does a VPN cost per month? Prices explained","url":"https://crackthe.net/privacy/learn/how-much-does-a-vpn-cost/"}