Filtered ranking
Best VPN Services for Linux in 2026
7 of the 8 VPN services ranked on listme.name match: they officially support Linux. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
Mullvad VPN
Open-source apps, anonymous account numbers and one flat 5 euro monthly price, but no free plan and no port forwarding. It offers fewer extras than the larger brands in this list.
Best for Anonymous, flat-rate VPN with open-source apps
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidPaidOpen source
- 2
Proton VPN
A free VPN plan, open-source clients and a Swiss company base, with paid tiers that bundle other Proton products. Advanced features and the fastest speeds are reserved for the paid plans.
Best for Free VPN from a Swiss company with open-source apps
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSChromeOSBrowser extensionFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source
- 3
IVPN
Open-source apps, no email needed to sign up and gateways on dedicated servers in 41 countries. It has no free plan, no port forwarding and no streaming guarantee.
Best for Open-source VPN for users who avoid email signup
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSCommand lineSubscriptionOpen source
- 4
NordVPN
Polished apps for most devices and a large server network, but no free plan and apps that are not open source, unlike Mullvad, IVPN or Proton VPN. Renewal prices can differ from the introductory price.
Best for A mainstream, easy-to-use VPN with broad device support
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidBrowser extensionSubscription
- 5
Windscribe
A free plan that needs no payment or email to start, an open-source desktop client under GPL-2.0 and apps for most platforms. Plan limits are not on the homepage, so check before choosing.
Best for Free VPN plan with browser and desktop apps
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extensionFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source
- 6
ExpressVPN
Apps for almost every device, including routers, smart TVs and game consoles, with servers in 113 countries. It has no free plan, only a 30-day money-back guarantee, and its site lists no open-source apps.
Best for Broad device coverage, including routers and TVs
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidSubscription
- 7
Surfshark
Low per-month prices on longer terms and apps for most devices, but no free plan and apps that are not open source. Check the renewal price before signing up.
Best for Budget-minded buyers who want broad device support
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidBrowser extensionSubscription
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Free plan | Company base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mullvad VPN | 92.5 | Paid | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid | No | Sweden |
 Proton VPN | 91.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSChromeOSBrowser extension | Yes | Switzerland (Proton) |
 IVPN | 89.5 | Subscription | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSCommand line | No | Gibraltar |
 NordVPN | 85.5 | Subscription | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidBrowser extension | No | Not stated on site |
 Windscribe | 84.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extension | Yes | Not stated on site |
 ExpressVPN | 83.0 | Subscription | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid | No | Not stated on site |
 Surfshark | 81.5 | Subscription | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidBrowser extension | No | Not stated on site |
