Amazon’s kicking off its Black Friday deals early with its so-called Black Week, and the biggest shopping event of the year doesn’t disappoint, especially when it comes to VPN discounts. Most VPN providers began offering killer deals on subscription plans early and most are expected to run through the entirety of the holiday season.
Still, not all VPN deals are built the same. When shopping for a VPN, it’s important to know what deal is actually a great value. To help, we’ve tracked down and curated the top Black Friday and Cyber Monday VPN deals on offer during Black Friday 2025.
This year we’re seeing some great discounts on our Editors’ Choice picks, including NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and more.
How we pick deals
All of the VPN deals are chosen personally by security experts on the PCWorld staff with total editorial independence. Our decisions take into consideration our thorough hands-on testing of the VPNs as well as the ultimate value of the deal when compared to normal year-round pricing (ie. the VPNs have to be good and the deals have to provide legitimate savings).
Updated November 30, 2025 to include the latest pricing and coupon codes for all VPN deals.
Best Black Friday VPN deals
- NordVPN, now $2.99 per month for 24 months + 3 free months (74% off at NordVPN)
- Surfshark VPN, now $1.99 per month for 24 months + 3 free months (88% off at Surfshark)
- ExpressVPN, now $3.49 per month for 24 months + 4 free months (73% off at ExpressVPN)
- Proton VPN, now $2.99 per month for 24 months (70% off at Proton VPN)
- FastestVPN, now $30 for lifetime plan (94% off at FastestVPN with code BFCM25)
- Private Internet Access, now $1.98 per month for 36 months + 4 free months (83% off at PIA)
- PrivadoVPN, now $1.48 per month for 24 months + 3 free months (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 free months (84% off on CyberGhost)
- Norton VPN, now $2.50 per month for 12 months (72% off on Norton)
- Hide.me, now $2.07 per month for 24 months + 5 free months (79% off on Hide.me)
My top picks:
The holiday deal season is finally here and our Editors’ Choice and top overall VPN pick, NordVPN, has a stellar Black Friday deal on its long-term 2-year plan for only $2.99 per month (74 percent off). Upon sign-up they even include an extra three months of service at no charge. Not only is Nord the most feature-rich VPN on the market, but it is also the fastest we’ve ever tested—you can’t really go wrong here.
Surfshark is our top pick for best budget VPN here at PCWorld, and it’s going for just $1.99 per month for two years (88 percent off) this Black Friday. Included are an additional three extra months for free when you sign up. Alternatively, you could opt for the ExpressVPN deal which is at an all-time low price of $3.14 per month for two years (70 percent off) on its Advanced Plan. Surfshark comes in a little cheaper, but ExpressVPN is a one of my favorite services overall. Regardless, either deal means you’ll lock down a fantastic VPN for a price that won’t get any lower until at least this time next year.
FastestVPN also has an outstanding deal going for its unique lifetime plan. Using the coupon code BFCM25, you can get a lifetime subscription to the service for a one-time charge of only $30. On top of all of the basic protections you would expect from a VPN, FastestVPN’s lifetime plan also includes 15 simultaneous device logins and access to its password manager service for free.
Black Friday: The best tech deals around
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- Best Buy’s best Black Friday tech deals
- Best Black Friday laptop deals
- Best Black Friday Chromebook deals
- Best Black Friday mini PC deals
- Best Black Friday desktop computer deals
- Best Black Friday monitor deals
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FAQ
When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28. Keep your eyes tuned to PCWorld for the best VPN deal alerts. We’ll be covering discounts now through November and on to Cyber Monday, Dec. 1.
What is a VPN?
A VPN creates a secure tunnel between your PC and the internet. You connect to a VPN server, which can be located in the United States or a foreign country (like France or Japan). Your web traffic then goes through that server to make it appear as though you’re browsing from that server’s location and not from your actual location.
When you’re using a VPN, it’s difficult for others to snoop on your web-browsing activity. Only you, the VPN service, and the website you’re visiting will know what you’re up to.
A VPN can be a great solution to a variety of concerns, such as online privacy, anonymity, greater security on public Wi-Fi, and, of course, spoofing locations.
What should I look for in a Black Friday / Cyber Monday VPN deal?
There are a few things you should keep in mind when shopping 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 drop on a longer-term plan with an upfront payment? You’ll also need to determine how long you intend to use the VPN. Do you just need it for a short trip? A few months? Or forever? The very best VPN deals are generally on longer-term plans for two or three years.
After you decide on your budget and how long you’ll use the VPN, next 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 that have at least 1,000 servers and 30 or more country locations.
The next thing to consider is VPN speed. This may be tricky to do since you aren’t likely to be able to test connection speeds without first paying to use the service. Reading reviews online will give you a general estimate. Look for reviews, like ours, that give you a relative average of connection speeds rather than direct Mbps speed comparisons for a more accurate picture.
Finally, compare each VPN’s privacy protections. Does it have a no-logs policy? Has it undergone any independent audits of its servers? Where is the VPN company located? All of these are critical and you’ll want to go with a VPN that has clear and transparent data collection policies.