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VPN with dedicated streaming servers that successfully unlocked Netflix libraries worldwide in our testing
RAM-only servers across 100+ countries wipe all data on every reboot, so there's no data stored
Headquartered in Romania outside the Eyes alliances and independently audited by Deloitte in 2025
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CyberGhost VPN is a popular VPN known for its massive server network, affordable pricing, and strong focus on streaming access. CyberGhost also has a proven dedication to security, with robust AES-256 encryption, an audited no-logs policy, and privacy-friendly headquarters in Romania.
However, CyberGhost only offers split tunneling on Android. It also spreads its features across different settings tabs, which could be frustrating for new CyberGhost users.
In this CyberGhost review, we'll detail its plan options, features, test results, and more.
| Price | Starts at $2.19/mo |
| Free version | No |
| Max # of connected devices | 7 |
| # of servers | Unlisted in 100 countries |
| VPN protocol | OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2 |
| Encryption | AES-256 |
| No-logs policy | No logs |
| Headquarters | Bucharest, Romania |
| Netflix access | Yes (Netflix U.S., Canada, and Australia in our most recent testing) |
| Details | Get CyberGhost |
Every VPN in this guide is hands-on tested by our team using a consistent process. We evaluate each product across seven areas:
We test VPNs at least twice a year. Testing has been carried out across Windows, macOS, and mobile, so our results reflect real-world performance across devices.
To learn more about how we test, read our full VPN methodology here.
CyberGhost has a high star rating of 4.7 due to its feature-rich platform, audited no-logs policy, privacy-friendly headquarters, and compatibility across desktop, mobile, routers, and more.
CyberGhost received a lower test results score due to its slow speed performance. We also docked points in the experience category because we've had issues connecting to servers and unblocking geo-restrictions.
| Decision factor | Weight | Verdict |
| Our experience | 15% | 4.5 |
| Value | 11% | 4.67 |
| Features | 30.5% | 4.75 |
| Test results | 20% | 4.5 |
| Privacy and security | 15.5% | 5.0 |
| Compatibility | 3% | 5.0 |
| Customer service | 5% | 5.0 |
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VPN with dedicated streaming servers that successfully unlocked Netflix libraries worldwide in our testing
RAM-only servers across 100+ countries wipe all data on every reboot, so there's no data stored
Headquartered in Romania outside the Eyes alliances and independently audited by Deloitte in 2025
Our experience testing CyberGhost was generally positive. We've tested CyberGhost for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS over our testing history.
We liked the user interface, which offers plenty of options to find the right server. This includes servers optimized for streaming, torrenting, and gaming.
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But we didn’t love how some of the settings were located in different areas within the app. For example, you have to navigate to Privacy settings after clicking on the VPN tab if you want to find the kill switch feature. Meanwhile, the VPN protocol options are located in General Settings under the CyberGhost VPN tab.
You would normally find all the VPN settings together in one spot for a better user experience. This isn’t a huge issue, but it may be frustrating for some users.
The iOS app also has different names for settings and different names for features. We weren't sure where to find the kill switch, and it appeared to have a different name on the mobile app.
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We've found our speed results varied a lot depending on the server we were using, but once we found a good one, the connection stayed stable (reflecting the importance of a high server count).
The app also has plenty of technical options to customize your connection, especially if you're really tech-savvy and love having full control. For long-term use, adding servers to your favorites will likely help you maintain a smoother, more consistent connection.
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CyberGhost offers subscription plans ranging from $2.19–$12.99/mo. Your subscription can last one month, six months, or two years (usually with some extra months included).
All plans are the same in terms of features, but the price per month goes down as the length of the subscription increases.
Paying one month at a time is typically the most expensive option for any VPN service. If you want to save money on VPN costs, it’s best to choose the longer subscriptions for cheaper monthly rates.
| 1 month | 6 months | Lowest Price 2 years
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| Price per month | $12.99/mo | $6.99/mo | $2.19/mo | View plans |
Here’s how CyberGhost compares to other popular VPNs and their lowest monthly rates:
NordVPN: $3.49/mo
CyberGhost can be more affordable than these VPNs, providing many features and benefits at a fraction of the price (especially compared with ExpressVPN).
You might find it’s worth paying a little extra for NordVPN's reliability, or you might want to save a bit and get unlimited simultaneous connections with Surfshark. Private Internet Access also allows for unlimited connections, but it requires a longer-term commitment.
CyberGhost's payment options include:
CyberGhost offers a 45-day money-back guarantee for a full refund if you’re not satisfied with the product in the first 45 days. (This is a 14-day money-back guarantee if you’re on a one-month plan.)
CyberGhost also offers a free trial to check out the VPN without providing any payment information. It provides a 24-hour free trial for Windows and macOS, a three-day free trial for Android, and a seven-day free trial for iOS.
CyberGhost highlights include its high number of servers and the fact you can select from 100 countries. The VPN app interface is also generally user-friendly and easy to navigate.
One downside is that CyberGhost only offers split tunneling for Android. Split tunneling is a common feature that allows you to disable your VPN connection on certain apps to potentially help save on bandwidth. But CyberGhost hasn't totally forgotten about Windows users and offers "exceptions" as a whitelisting workaround.
CyberGhost no longer publicly lists its total server count, but it operates servers in 100 countries. This should be more than enough to choose from for the average user’s VPN needs, including accessing regional streaming libraries.
The server list includes options for Germany, France, and China. You can also select from a large number of U.S. servers, such as New York, Las Vegas, and Seattle.
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CyberGhost provides different types of servers:
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CyberGhost says that it doesn’t keep logs of your IP address, DNS queries, browsing history, accessed content, session duration, bandwidth usage, timestamps, and more. It also has RAM-only servers, so everything wipes on every reboot and nothing gets written to a hard drive.
Plus, CyberGhost has had its no-logs policy audited three times: Deloitte Audit Romania audited CyberGhost in 2022, 2024, and again in December 2025.[1] CyberGhost also publishes quarterly transparency reports showing the police and DMCA requests it receives, and it runs a public vulnerability disclosure program.
Romania has no mandatory data retention law for VPN providers and sits outside the 5, 9, and 14 Eyes Alliances, so CyberGhost's jurisdiction is one of the better ones available.
Yes, more so than most VPNs. Deloitte has verified CyberGhost's no-logs claim three times, and having RAM-only servers means there's no hard drive for activity data to sit on in the first place.
CyberGhost's Romanian jurisdiction adds a second layer, since there's no retention requirement to comply with. The one thing to weigh is U.K.-based parent Kape Technologies, though a parent company can't hand over logs that were never created.
CyberGhost has a kill switch feature that you can find in Privacy settings within the VPN section of the app.
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This feature automatically cuts your internet if you lose connection to the CyberGhost server, so your real IP doesn't get leaked unexpectedly.
CyberGhost doesn’t have a split tunneling feature for all of its apps, only on Android. This might not matter if you don’t need split tunneling, but it’s a common feature you can find with other VPN providers across desktop and mobile.
CyberGhost does provide an option to whitelist specific websites with its VPN. This is similar to how split tunneling works because it lets you choose the websites you don't want the VPN enabled on (for example, Netflix).
However, it’s not quite the same as full split tunneling functionality that also works with apps. Even so, this is the best option for Windows or macOS users.
Find this option in Smart rules > Exceptions.
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CyberGhost uses AES-256 encryption, which is considered industry-standard encryption. CyberGhost estimates that a normal computer would take billions of years to crack this level of encryption.
CyberGhost uses these VPN protocols:
Note that the type of protocol available to you in the CyberGhost app typically depends on the type of app you’re using. For example, you might not have the same options available in the Android app compared with the Windows app.
We were able to see options for IKEv2 and WireGuard when using the iPhone app, but then we were able to see options for OpenVPN, IKEv2, and WireGuard when using the Windows app. You can find the different protocols in CyberGhost settings.
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We recommend letting CyberGhost choose your VPN protocol automatically so it can select the best one based on your connection. All three of the available options are considered secure, and both OpenVPN and WireGuard are among the most secure protocols.
We run several tests on VPN services like CyberGhost to provide insight into their real-world performance. Our tests covered internet speeds, security, and the ability to unblock geo-restricted content.
These tests reflect the efficiency and reliability of the VPN and its potential impact on your daily online interactions.
First, we tested how our internet speeds were impacted while using CyberGhost. Our baseline internet speed, run without a VPN connection, showed the following:
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| Test type | No VPN | US to US | US to CA | US to UK | US to AU |
| Download speed | 542.34 Mbps | 649.09 Mbps | 272.21 Mbps | 559.46 Mbps | 501.38 Mbps |
| Upload speed | 574.44 Mbps | 484.55 Mbps | 407.42 Mbps | 470.93 Mbps | 457.93 Mbps |
| Latency (ping) | 12 ms | 12 ms | 46 ms | 124 ms | 189 ms |
| Download speed % difference | N/A | +19.68% | -49.81% | +3.16% | -7.55% |
| Upload speed % difference | N/A | -15.65% | -29.08% | -18.02% | -20.28% |
| Latency % difference | N/A | 0% | +283.33% | +933.33% | +1,475.00% |
CyberGhost showed improvement in our latest testing. In January, it dropped our download speeds by an average of 18%. This time, it was only a 9% drop on average.
To start, we picked the best server location CyberGhost recommended. It connected us to a server in Dallas, which boosted our download speed by nearly 20%. Latency stayed at 12 ms, the same as our baseline.
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Locations farther away usually hurt speeds the most. That wasn't the case here. Our U.K. server beat our baseline download speed, and our Australian server cut downloads by less than 8%.
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Canada was the one weak spot. The Toronto server cut our download speed nearly in half, even though it was the closest international location we tested. We ran the test twice to rule out a fluke, and both results came back about the same.
Upload speeds also dipped more than downloads, but every server we tested stayed above 400 Mbps.
CyberGhost was fully usable with every server we tested. If one location feels slow, try switching to another server nearby.
CyberGhost is a solid pick for streaming.. Its extensive server network can unblock geo-restricted content on platforms like Netflix across various regions, including the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
| US to US | US to CA | US to UK | US to AU | |
| Did it work with Netflix? |
We like how CyberGhost has several servers that are optimized for streaming. This is potentially more helpful than trying random servers until you find one that works for the streaming service you want to use.
For the most part, we've been successful when testing out different streaming services. During our most recent test, we connected to streaming servers for Netflix U.S., Canada, and Australia and easily unblocked those libraries.
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In our experience, some CyberGhost servers don't work. This time, Netflix immediately flagged the U.K. streaming server and every regular U.K. server we tried.
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DNS is the system that translates domain names to IP addresses, enabling browsers to load internet resources. A DNS leak test is crucial as it signifies whether your online activity is exposed to your ISP or other third parties, despite using a VPN.
CyberGhost passing this test reflects its ability to maintain your privacy by preventing any DNS leaks.
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WebRTC is a free, open-source project that provides web browsers and mobile applications with real-time communication via simple application programming interfaces (APIs). A WebRTC leak test is significant as it checks if your actual IP address is being leaked while using WebRTC in your browser.
Our tests showed that CyberGhost kept our real IP address hidden during testing. This is crucial for maintaining privacy, especially during video calls or any real-time communication on the web.
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A kill switch cuts your internet if your VPN connection drops. That way, your device can't fall back to your regular connection and expose your real IP address or location. It's one of the most important safety features a VPN offers.
To test it, we connect to a server and then switch to a new one mid-session. If our real location or internet service provider (ISP) shows up during the switch, the kill switch failed. A failed test means your identity could leak any time your connection drops or changes, even for a few seconds.
We started on a server in Chile, then switched to a server in Canada. Our physical location and ISP stayed hidden the whole time.
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CyberGhost has a detailed logging policy crafted to respect user privacy. It's clear from its policy that it doesn’t log real IP addresses or keep tabs on your browsing history, the content you access, or DNS queries.
This is reassuring if you’re keen on maintaining a private online footprint. CyberGhost’s terms of service further reinforce this stance by outlining the legal framework that governs its operations, primarily governed by the laws of Romania, a country known for its pro-privacy stance.
Closer scrutiny reveals a gap that might cause concern. CyberGhost is a subsidiary of Kape Technologies, a company headquartered in the U.K., a region with less favorable privacy laws, and a 14 Eyes Alliance member. This alliance could potentially compel VPN providers to share user data among member countries.
Although CyberGhost’s operations are based in Romania, its affiliation with Kape Technologies could theoretically create a pathway for sharing user data with entities in less privacy-friendly jurisdictions. This could raise concerns for privacy-focused users.
In weighing the merits against the potential downsides, it's fair to say that CyberGhost makes a strong case for privacy thanks to its robust logging policy and Romanian jurisdiction.
The association with Kape Technologies injects a dose of uncertainty regarding absolute data protection. Discerning users might want to weigh this aspect when choosing CyberGhost as their VPN provider.
| Compatibility | |
| Windows | |
| macOS | |
| Linux | Yes — Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, CentOS, Kali, Pop!_OS |
| Android | |
| iOS | |
| Routers | |
| Browser extensions | Yes — Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox |
| Smart TVs | Yes — Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Google TV, LG Smart TV |
It’s easy to set up the CyberGhost app on a number of different devices, operating systems, mobile apps, and browser extensions.
| Support type | CyberGhost |
| Email or live chat | Yes — support@cyberghost.ro |
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| Online guides or forums |
You can access support options on the CyberGhost website, through email, and 24/7 live chat. You can also submit feedback or bugs through the CyberGhost app or website or email CyberGhost directly.
The CyberGhost support website offers guides, troubleshooting tips, FAQs, announcements, and more. You can also access the chat and live chat features here, though we found that the standard chat feature wasn’t very helpful.
The step-by-step guides can be especially helpful if you want to install the CyberGhost app on a specific device or operating system. They could also be helpful if you’re running into a specific problem with your device.
For example, you might want to use CyberGhost’s Smart DNS service to configure your PlayStation for watching regional streaming content. CyberGhost has a guide for that.
CyberGhost has the same star rating on both mobile app stores. On the Apple App Store, all the most recent reviews are five stars and most are from long-time CyberGhost users. On the Google Play Store, reviews call out that CyberGhost works great, but some mention connectivity issues.
On Trustpilot, CyberGhost earned great reviews, with a majority being five-star ratings (78%). The positive elements discuss CyberGhost's ease of use and good speeds, while the drawbacks call out issues with the app and subscription management.
When securing your online presence, having various options can help you find a solution that fits your needs perfectly.
Below are some alternatives to CyberGhost, each with unique features, pricing, and performance metrics. Comparing these alternatives against CyberGhost can provide a clearer understanding of what each service offers.
 NordVPN |
 Surfshark |
 PIA |
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| Award | Best features | Best value VPN | Best sports streaming & betting VPN |
| Star rating | |||
| # of servers | 8,400+ servers in 160+ countries | 4,500+ servers in 100 countries | Unlisted in 91 countries, including one in each U.S. state |
| # of U.S. servers | 3,100+ servers in 55 cities across all 50 states | 600+ servers in 24 cities across 19 states | Undisclosed servers in all 50 states |
| # of connected devices | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Price range | $3.49–$29.99/mo | $2.49–$21.85/mo | $2.19–$11.95/mo |
| Learn more | Get NordVPN | Get Surfshark | Get Private Internet Access |
Yes, CyberGhost is a budget VPN that provides premium services. It offers lots of server options, maintains an audited no-logs policy, and passed all of our leak tests."
But we can't say CyberGhost is the best VPN available since the experience isn’t always seamless. Its interface can be confusing and it lacks certain features like split tunneling across platforms.
Read our CyberGhost comparisons with other top VPNs:
| Test date | Change logs |
| October 1, 2026 | US download speed rose ~20%, CA download speed dropped ~50%, UK download speed rose ~3%, AU download speed dropped ~8%; failed to unblock Netflix UK; passed leak and kill switch tests |
| January 7, 2026 | Speeds solid: US download speed stayed flat (+1.6%), CA download speed dropped ~27%, AU download speed dropped ~34%; new audit completed by Deloitte in December 2025 |
| September 29, 2025 | US download speed dropped ~28%, CA upload speed dropped ~91%, UK download speed dropped ~32%; passed kill switch test; server count no longer disclosed |
| June 17, 2025 | US download speed dropped ~3%; failed kill switch test; |
| March 24, 2025 | US download speed dropped ~2%, CA download speed dropped ~48% |
| October 15, 2024 | US download speed dropped ~7%, CA download speed dropped ~71%, upload speeds dropped ~86%; unblocked Netflix US, CA, UK, AU; passed kill switch test |
| June 6, 2024 | Download speeds dropped ~42-83% across servers; unblocked Netflix US, CA, and UK, but failed to unblock Netflix AU; passed leak tests passed; failed kill switch test (real location showed up) |
Yes, CyberGhost VPN is considered to be trustworthy. It has a strict no-logs policy and is headquartered in Romania, a country that’s against data retention and not located within a global surveillance network such as the 5, 9, or 14 Eyes Alliances.
The benefits of CyberGhost VPN include:
NordVPN is better than CyberGhost in our experience. It provides fast speeds and top-level security at a modest price. CyberGhost is typically cheaper, but we experienced more connection issues with CyberGhost compared to NordVPN.
However, both VPN providers offer quality products that are popular for a reason.
CyberGhost's cons include:
VPN with dedicated streaming servers that successfully unlocked Netflix libraries worldwide in our testing
RAM-only servers across 100+ countries wipe all data on every reboot, so there's no data stored
Headquartered in Romania outside the Eyes alliances and independently audited by Deloitte in 2025
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