Best Safest VPNs 2026
Ranked by Nerq Trust Score. Last updated 2026-03-23.
| # | Name | Trust | Grade | Stars | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProtonVPN | 95 | A+ | 3000.0k | ProtonVPN VPN — Switzerland jurisdiction. 3000 servers in 71 countries. Audited no-log. |
| 2 | IVPN | 93 | A+ | 80.0k | IVPN VPN — Gibraltar jurisdiction. 80 servers in 32 countries. Audited no-log. |
| 3 | NordVPN | 90 | A+ | 5800.0k | NordVPN VPN — Panama jurisdiction. 5800 servers in 60 countries. Audited no-log. |
| 4 | Mullvad | 88 | A | 700.0k | Mullvad VPN — Sweden jurisdiction. 700 servers in 40 countries. Audited no-log. |
| 5 | WireGuard | 88 | A | - | Modern VPN protocol. Open-source. Built into Linux kernel since 5.6. |
| 6 | ExpressVPN | 85 | A | 3000.0k | ExpressVPN VPN — BVI jurisdiction. 3000 servers in 94 countries. Audited no-log. |
| 7 | OpenVPN | 85 | A | - | Open-source VPN protocol and server. US-based. Industry standard since 2001. |
| 8 | Cloudflare WARP | 85 | A | - | Free VPN by Cloudflare. US-based. Built on WireGuard. 1.1.1.1 DNS. |
| 9 | Tailscale | 82 | A- | - | Mesh VPN built on WireGuard. US-based. Zero-config networking for teams. |
| 10 | OVPN | 82 | A- | - | Sweden-based VPN. RAM-only servers. Court-tested no-logs. |
| 11 | Twingate | 80 | A- | - | Zero-trust network access. US-based. Enterprise-focused. |
| 12 | Surfshark | 80 | A- | 3200.0k | Surfshark VPN — Netherlands jurisdiction. 3200 servers in 100 countries. Audited no-log. |
| 13 | Google One VPN | 80 | A- | - | VPN included with Google One subscription. US-based. Open-source client. |
| 14 | AirVPN | 78 | B+ | 300.0k | AirVPN VPN — Italy jurisdiction. 300 servers in 24 countries. Claimed no-log. |
| 15 | ZeroTier | 78 | B+ | - | Software-defined networking. US-based. Open-source core. |
| 16 | AzireVPN | 75 | B+ | - | Sweden-based VPN. WireGuard-native. Privacy-focused. |
| 17 | PIA | 75 | B+ | 35000.0k | PIA VPN — US jurisdiction. 35000 servers in 84 countries. Audited no-log. |
| 18 | hide.me | 75 | B+ | 2100.0k | hide.me VPN — Malaysia jurisdiction. 2100 servers in 79 countries. Audited no-log. |
| 19 | Perimeter 81 | 75 | B+ | - | Enterprise VPN and ZTNA. Israel-based. Acquired by Check Point (2023). |
| 20 | VyprVPN | 75 | B+ | 700.0k | VyprVPN VPN — Switzerland jurisdiction. 700 servers in 70 countries. Audited no-log. |
FAQ
What are the best safest vpns in 2026?
Based on Nerq Trust Scores, the top-ranked safest vpns are listed above, scored on security, activity, documentation, and community metrics.
How are safest vpns ranked?
Nerq ranks tools using Trust Score v2, which combines security analysis, maintenance activity, documentation quality, and community adoption signals.
Are these safest vpns safe to use?
Each tool has an individual safety report. Click any tool name to see its detailed trust analysis.