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What does a VPN actually cost?

Start with the bill, then look at the monthly equivalent.

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A dated Proton VPN example: $83.76 for the introductory 24 months and $83.88 per year at renewal. Confirm today’s bill at the provider. StealthVPN interface example, updated 8 November 2026. Example image; controls in this picture are not interactive.
THE IDEA, MAPPEDRead a subscription along its timeline.
  1. 01

    First bill

    The actual amount due now, in its observed currency.

  2. 02

    Included term

    All paid and bonus months in that introductory bill.

  3. 03

    Renewal

    The next bill and its own term, when confirmed.

A monthly equivalent is a calculation. The first bill and the renewal schedule remain separate.

The monthly number is a calculation.

If a plan costs $60 for 24 months, the monthly equivalent is $2.50. You still pay $60 upfront. A one-month subscription gives you a different level of flexibility.

THE IDEA, DRAWNA monthly equivalent is not a monthly payment.
Illustrative arithmetic: $60 paid upfront for 24 months equals $2.50 per month. This is not a selected provider offer. Renewal has its own bill and term; taxes and eligibility remain separate.

Illustrative arithmetic: $60 paid upfront for 24 months equals $2.50 per month. This is not a selected provider offer. Renewal has its own bill and term; taxes and eligibility remain separate.

Count the extra months.

A “two-year” offer can include bonus months. Divide the actual first bill by the total included months, and keep that introductory term separate from the renewal term.

Read the renewal schedule.

An introductory plan might last 27 months and then renew annually. Compare the renewal bill and the time it covers. If a renewal amount is missing, check the provider before paying; an unknown renewal is not a promise that the price stays the same.

Keep currencies separate.

A €5 subscription and a $5 subscription are not equal prices. We preserve the provider’s observed currency and do not apply an exchange rate. Location, taxes, coupons, app stores, and existing-customer eligibility can change your checkout total.

Choose a term you can use.

A lower equivalent rate only saves money if the commitment suits you. Check the cancellation and refund terms before buying, particularly for third-party purchases and payment-method exclusions.

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