Black Friday VPN deals: What to expect, early sales
It may seem early, but VPN deals have already started for Black Friday – and these early deals from VPN providers look to be some of the best ever.
Plus, you can make your purchase now and be assured of getting the best price. Most VPN services start their discounts earlier and offer the same deals throughout the holiday season.
We’re already seeing great discounts on our Editors’ Choice picks, including NordVPN, Proton VPN, Surfshark, and more. We’ll continue to research and highlight the best VPN deals on offer before and during Black Friday 2025.
Best early Black Friday VPN deals
- NordVPN, now $2.99 per month for 24 months + 3 months free (74% off at NordVPN)
- Surfshark VPN, now $2.19 per month for 24 months + 3 months free (88% off at Surfshark)
- Proton VPN, now $2.99 per month for 24 months (70% off at Proton VPN)
- ExpressVPN, now $4.49 per month for 24 months + 4 months free (68% off at ExpressVPN)
- FastestVPN, now $23 for lifetime plan (93% off at FastestVPN with code BFCM24)
- Private Internet Access, now $1.98 per month for 36 months + 4 months free (83% off at PIA)
- PrivadoVPN, now $1.48 per month for 24 months + 3 months free (87% off at Privado VPN)
- IPVanish VPN, now $2.19 per month for 24 months (83% off at IPVanish)
- CyberGhost, now $2.03 per month for 24 months + 4 months free (84% off CyberGhost)
- Norton VPN, now $4.17 per month for 12 months (54% off Norton)
- Hide.me, now $2.07 per month for 24 months + 5 months free (79% off at Hide.me)
The holiday deal season is just around the corner and our Editors’ Choice and Best Overall VPN Pick, NordVPNalready has a great Black Friday deal on its 2-year long-term plan for just $2.99 per month (77% off). When you sign up, they even include three additional months of service at no cost. Not only is Nord the most feature-rich VPN on the market, it’s also the fastest we’ve ever tested: you can’t really go wrong here.
Surfshark is another of our top picks here at PCWorld, and this VPN costs just $2.19 per month for two years (88% off). Included are three additional months free when you sign up. Alternatively, you can opt for the Proton VPN offer that’s close to an all-time high price of $2.99 per month for two years (70% off). Either would be great options with solid performance and great additional features. Surfshark is a bit cheaper, but those who already use Proton’s other services such as Proton Mail might be better served by staying within the Proton ecosystem.
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FAQs
When is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, November 28. However, many services have already started offering attractive discounts on VPNs. Keep your eyes on PCWorld for the best VPN deal alerts. We’ll cover discounts through November and through Cyber Monday, December 1st.
What is a VPN?
A VPN creates a secure tunnel between your PC and the Internet. You connect to a VPN server, which may be located in the United States or a foreign country (like France or Japan). Your web traffic then goes through this server to make it appear as if you are browsing from this server’s location and not your actual location.
When you use a VPN, it is difficult for others to monitor your web browsing activity. Only you, the VPN service, and the website you are visiting will know what you are doing.
A VPN can be a great solution to various concerns, such as online privacy, anonymity, greater security on public Wi-Fi networks, and of course, location spoofing.
What should I look for in a Black Friday VPN deal?
There are a few things you should keep in mind when looking for a good VPN deal.
The first thing to consider is of course your budget. How much are you willing to spend each month? How much can you afford to spend on a longer-term plan with an upfront payment? You will also need to determine how long you plan to use the VPN. Just need it for a short trip? A few months? Or forever? The best VPN deals are usually for longer term plans of 1 or 2 years.
Then you can start comparing features. Look at the number of servers and locations for each VPN. A good starting point is to look for services with at least 1,000 servers and 30 or more national locations. The next thing to consider is the speed of the VPN. The best way to do this is to read online reviews to get a general estimate. Look for reviews, like ours, that give you a relative average of connection speeds rather than direct comparisons of speeds in Mbps for a more accurate picture.
Finally, compare the privacy protections of each VPN. Does it have a no-logging policy? Has it undergone independent audits of its servers? Where is the VPN company located? All of these are essential, and you’ll want to opt for a VPN with clear and transparent data collection policies.
