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Best VPN for Linux

CyberGhost, ExpressVPN, FastestVPN, IPVanish, Private Internet Access, Proton VPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, and Windscribe jointly meet the verified criteria for the top score of 18/18. They form an unranked shortlist because every qualifying product is tied.

Ranked products

  1. CyberGhost

    CyberGhost is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • CyberGhost offers a linux app.
    • CyberGhost offers a windows app.
    • CyberGhost offers a macos app.
    • CyberGhost offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  2. ExpressVPN

    ExpressVPN is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • ExpressVPN offers a linux app.
    • ExpressVPN offers a windows app.
    • ExpressVPN offers a macos app.
    • ExpressVPN offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  3. FastestVPN

    FastestVPN is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • FastestVPN offers a linux app.
    • FastestVPN offers a windows app.
    • FastestVPN offers a macos app.
    • FastestVPN offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  4. IPVanish

    IPVanish is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • IPVanish offers a linux app.
    • IPVanish offers a windows app.
    • IPVanish offers a macos app.
    • IPVanish offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  5. Private Internet Access

    Private Internet Access is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Private Internet Access offers a linux app.
    • Private Internet Access offers a windows app.
    • Private Internet Access offers a macos app.
    • Private Internet Access offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  6. Proton VPN

    Proton VPN is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Proton VPN offers a linux app.
    • Proton VPN offers a windows app.
    • Proton VPN offers a macos app.
    • Proton VPN offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  7. PureVPN

    PureVPN is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • PureVPN offers a linux app.
    • PureVPN offers a windows app.
    • PureVPN offers a macos app.
    • PureVPN offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  8. Surfshark

    Surfshark is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Surfshark offers a linux app.
    • Surfshark offers a windows app.
    • Surfshark offers a macos app.
    • Surfshark offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

  9. Windscribe

    Windscribe is in the joint-leading shortlist because:

    • Windscribe offers a linux app.
    • Windscribe offers a windows app.
    • Windscribe offers a macos app.
    • Windscribe offers an iOS app.

    Score: 18/18 · verified criteria: 4/4

Criteria comparison

Products are ranked only from verified, sourced facts. Missing evidence remains unknown and does not count as a negative claim.

Verified criteria used for this ranking
CriterionWeightCyberGhostExpressVPNFastestVPNIPVanishPrivate Internet AccessProton VPNPureVPNSurfsharkWindscribe
Linux app9Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+9 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Windows app3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
macOS app3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
iOS app3Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026

Method and alternate format

Only products meeting the evidence threshold and coverage-gap rule are ranked. Missing facts earn no points and are not treated as negative claims.

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