Recommended software

Best VPN for multiple devices

ExpressVPN ranks first because it has simultaneous devices: 14; higher values score more (6/6 points), supports windows app, supports macos app, and supports linux app. It is followed by FastestVPN and Proton VPN.

Ranked products

  1. ExpressVPN

    ExpressVPN ranks 1st because:

    • ExpressVPN has simultaneous devices: 14; higher values score more (6/6 points).
    • ExpressVPN supports windows app.
    • ExpressVPN supports macos app.
    • ExpressVPN supports linux app.

    Score: 15/15 · verified criteria: 4/4

  2. FastestVPN

    FastestVPN ranks 2nd because:

    • FastestVPN has simultaneous devices: 10; higher values score more (4.4/6 points).
    • FastestVPN supports windows app.
    • FastestVPN supports macos app.
    • FastestVPN supports linux app.

    Score: 13.4/15 · verified criteria: 4/4

  3. Proton VPN

    Proton VPN ranks 3rd because:

    • Proton VPN has simultaneous devices: 10; higher values score more (4.4/6 points).
    • Proton VPN supports windows app.
    • Proton VPN supports macos app.
    • Proton VPN supports linux app.

    Score: 13.4/15 · verified criteria: 4/4

  4. PureVPN

    PureVPN ranks 4th because:

    • PureVPN has simultaneous devices: 10; higher values score more (4.4/6 points).
    • PureVPN supports windows app.
    • PureVPN supports macos app.
    • PureVPN supports linux app.

    Score: 13.4/15 · verified criteria: 4/4

  5. CyberGhost

    CyberGhost ranks 5th because:

    • CyberGhost has simultaneous devices: 7; higher values score more (3.2/6 points).
    • CyberGhost supports windows app.
    • CyberGhost supports macos app.
    • CyberGhost supports linux app.

    Score: 12.2/15 · verified criteria: 4/4

  6. PrivadoVPN

    PrivadoVPN ranks 6th because:

    • PrivadoVPN has simultaneous devices: 10; higher values score more (4.4/6 points).
    • PrivadoVPN supports windows app.
    • PrivadoVPN supports macos app.

    Score: 10.4/15 · verified criteria: 3/4

  7. VyprVPN

    VyprVPN ranks 7th because:

    • VyprVPN has simultaneous devices: 10; higher values score more (4.4/6 points).
    • VyprVPN supports windows app.
    • VyprVPN supports macos app.

    Score: 10.4/15 · verified criteria: 3/4

  8. IPVanish

    IPVanish ranks 8th because:

    • IPVanish has simultaneous devices: 0; higher values score more (0.4/6 points).
    • IPVanish supports windows app.
    • IPVanish supports macos app.
    • IPVanish supports linux app.

    Score: 9.4/15 · verified criteria: 4/4

  9. Windscribe

    Windscribe ranks 9th because:

    • Windscribe has simultaneous devices: 0; higher values score more (0.4/6 points).
    • Windscribe supports windows app.
    • Windscribe supports macos app.
    • Windscribe supports linux app.

    Score: 9.4/15 · verified criteria: 4/4

  10. Private Internet Access

    Private Internet Access ranks 10th because:

    • Private Internet Access has simultaneous devices: -1; higher values score more (0/6 points).
    • Private Internet Access supports windows app.
    • Private Internet Access supports macos app.
    • Private Internet Access supports linux app.

    Score: 9/15 · verified criteria: 4/4

  11. Surfshark

    Surfshark ranks 11th because:

    • Surfshark has simultaneous devices: -1; higher values score more (0/6 points).
    • Surfshark supports windows app.
    • Surfshark supports macos app.
    • Surfshark supports linux app.

    Score: 9/15 · 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
CriterionWeightExpressVPNFastestVPNProton VPNPureVPNCyberGhostPrivadoVPNVyprVPNIPVanishWindscribePrivate Internet AccessSurfshark
Simultaneous devices614 (+6 points)Source · verified 5 September 202610 (+4.4 points)Source · verified 5 September 202610 (+4.4 points)Source · verified 5 September 202610 (+4.4 points)Source · verified 5 September 20267 (+3.2 points)Source · verified 5 September 202610 (+4.4 points)Source · verified 5 September 202610 (+4.4 points)Source · verified 5 September 20260 (+0.4 points)Source · verified 5 September 20260 (+0.4 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026-1Source · verified 5 September 2026-1Source · 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 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 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026Yes (+3 points)Source · verified 5 September 2026
Linux 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 2026Not confirmedNot confirmedYes (+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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