{"id":3384,"date":"2025-10-05T19:52:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discountagent.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3384"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:50:36","slug":"vpn-deals-before-black-friday-whats-actually-worth-your-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discountagent.co.uk\/blog\/vpn-deals-before-black-friday-whats-actually-worth-your-money\/","title":{"rendered":"VPN Deals Before Black Friday: What’s Actually Worth Your Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our inbox has been packed lately. Savvy shoppers asking the same question – is there a decent VPN deal before Black Friday hits, or should we just wait?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fair question. Black Friday VPN deals can be solid, but here’s the thing – most of the good pricing is already live. The big providers keep their promo prices rolling year-round now. Waiting for November might not save you much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before we get into numbers, let’s talk about something most comparison articles skip: free VPNs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Free VPN Reality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark – none of them offer truly free plans. They’ll give you a trial or money-back window, but that’s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PlanetVPN<\/a> actually has a free tier. CyberGhost does too, sort of (they call it a 24-hour trial on desktop). ProtonVPN offers a genuinely unlimited free plan, though you’re stuck with servers in three countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s where it gets messy. Free VPNs from sketchy providers will sell your data faster than you can say “privacy.” The free tier from a low-rated service isn’t saving you money – it’s costing you in ways you won’t see until later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re considering free options, stick with names you recognize. PlanetVPN’s free plan gives you 5 server locations and unlimited bandwidth. Proton’s free tier is even better for basic browsing. Both companies make money from their paid users, not from harvesting free user data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Pricing Stacks Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s be real here – shopping for VPNs means comparing a bunch of numbers that don’t always make sense. Some providers show monthly rates but force you to pay for 2 years upfront. Others advertise one price, then jack it up at renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how the major players actually price their services as of September 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VPN Provider<\/strong><\/td>Monthly<\/strong><\/td>1 Year<\/strong><\/td>2 Years<\/strong><\/td>3+ Years<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PlanetVPN<\/strong><\/td>$9.99<\/td>$3.99 ($47.88)<\/td>–<\/td>$1.99 (4-year deal)<\/td><\/tr>
Surfshark<\/strong><\/td>$15.45<\/td>$3.19 ($38.28)<\/td>$1.99 ($47.76)<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
NordVPN<\/strong><\/td>$12.99<\/td>$4.99 ($59.88)<\/td>$3.09-$3.39 ($74-$81)<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
CyberGhost<\/strong><\/td>$12.99<\/td>–<\/td>$2.19 ($52.56)<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
ProtonVPN<\/strong><\/td>$9.99<\/td>$4.99 ($59.88)<\/td>$3.59 ($86.16)<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Mullvad<\/strong><\/td>$5.68<\/td>$5.68<\/td>$5.68<\/td>$5.68<\/td><\/tr>
ExpressVPN<\/strong><\/td>$12.99<\/td>$6.67 ($80.04)<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mullvad’s flat pricing is weirdly refreshing. No games, no renewal surprises – just \u20ac5 every month. But you’re paying more over time compared to locked-in multi-year deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surfshark’s 2-year plan matches PlanetVPN’s 4-year rate, which is aggressive pricing. NordVPN sits in the middle. ExpressVPN<\/a> charges premium rates because they can – their brand reputation lets them get away with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking It Down By Commitment Length<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n \n \n \n \n <\/linearGradient>\n <\/defs>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n VPN PRICING COMPARISON CHART<\/text>\n Monthly Cost Breakdown by Commitment Length<\/text>\n \n \n \n Plan Types:<\/text>\n \n Monthly Rate<\/text>\n \n 1-Year Rate<\/text>\n \n 2+ Year Rate<\/text>\n <\/g>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $0<\/text>\n $3<\/text>\n $6<\/text>\n $9<\/text>\n $12<\/text>\n $15<\/text>\n \n \n \n Mullvad<\/text>\n \n \n $5.50<\/text>\n \n \n $5.50<\/text>\n \n \n $5.50<\/text>\n <\/g>\n \n \n \n PlanetVPN<\/text>\n \n \n $11.99<\/text>\n \n \n $3.99<\/text>\n \n \n $1.99<\/text>\n <\/g>\n \n \n \n Surfshark<\/text>\n \n \n $12.95<\/text>\n \n \n $3.99<\/text>\n \n \n $2.49<\/text>\n <\/g>\n \n \n \n NordVPN<\/text>\n \n \n $12.99<\/text>\n \n \n $4.99<\/text>\n \n \n $3.39<\/text>\n <\/g>\n \n \n \n CyberGhost<\/text>\n \n \n $12.99<\/text>\n \n \n $4.29<\/text>\n \n \n $2.19<\/text>\n <\/g>\n \n \n \n ProtonVPN<\/text>\n \n \n $9.99<\/text>\n \n \n $5.99<\/text>\n \n \n $4.99<\/text>\n <\/g>\n \n \n \n ExpressVPN<\/text>\n \n \n $12.95<\/text>\n \n \n $8.32<\/text>\n \n \n $6.67<\/text>\n <\/g>\n \n \n \n \ud83d\udca1 Longer commitments offer significantly better value | All prices in USD per month<\/text>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n\n

Hate reading tables? Same. Here’s the pricing sorted by how long you’re willing to commit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Month-to-month (no commitment):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n