Black Friday VPN deals 2024 - the best early deals and what to expect

NordVPN: Up to 73% off + 3 months free
Best VPN overall
This year's Black Friday NordVPN deal could seem somewhat deceiving. Starting at $2.99 per month, it'd be easy to assume that it's just the same deal as last year, but this isn't the case. Since last Black Friday, Nord has increased its simultaneous connections from six to ten, grown its extended security offering, and maintained impressive speeds and security on its basic VPN offering, so this year you're getting more than ever for your money.

Surfshark: Up to 87% off + up to 6 months free
Best cheap VPN (and the fastest)
Surfshark entered Black Friday 2024 at number two in our rankings for the very first time and its offer solidifies its place among the best cheap VPNs. Like NordVPN, Surfshark's starting price of $1.99 over Black Friday is identical to its offer last year, though six months free on its more premium One+ plan is an improvement over the five months offered last year. Partner this with impressive new features such as Alternative ID, and Surfshark's continuously chart-topping speeds, and you've got a seriously high-value deal.

ExpressVPN: Up to 82% off + up to 6 months free
Best VPN for beginners (and the most secure)
Having not participated in Black Friday VPN deals last year, this ExpressVPN offer is not one to turn your nose to. Up to 82% off, up to six months free, and a host of new identity protection features are now added on top of an already impressive VPN. We've often criticized ExpressVPN for its pricing, on a normal day sitting comfortably pricier than the likes of NordVPN or Surfshark, but for Black Friday this year, the tables have turned. If you opt for ExpressVPN's two-year plan, you can actually bag yourself a comparable package to NordVPN's Prime plan, but for over two dollars less at only $4.99 per month!

PIA: 83% off two-year plans
The best VPN for the US
PIA's offer this year is, frankly, limited, but is seriously high value should you choose to take it. Dropping its two-year plan to only $2.03 per month, PIA sits comfortably among the cheapest deals this Black Friday. If you're looking to connect to the US, PIA is probably the choice for you. Servers in all 50 states, speeds capable of any kind of online activity, and superb security all contribute to a stellar deal if the US is your focus.

PrivadoVPN: up to 90% off plus 3 months free
PrivadoVPN has gone above and beyond this year with its Black Friday VPN deal. Offering up to 90% off on plans, you can get a two-year plan for only $1.11 per month. Given this deal rivals even our exclusive offer from FastestVPN, it's difficult not to highly recommend. This is especially so when you consider PrivadoVPN offers the highest OpenVPN speeds we tested in our latest investigation, plus near flawless unblocking of geo-restricted content, having only struggled in Canada. Plus, if you want to test it before you buy, Privado is ranked our best free VPN too.

Proton VPN: Up to 70% off
Proton VPN is the first provider on our list to offer simply an improved deal over its Black Friday deal last year. Offering up to 70% off rather than 60% on its VPN Plus plan, you can now get Proton VPN for only $2.99 per month. Remember, this price also includes additional features such as ad and malware blocking and you have the choice to test and cancel with Proton's 30-day money-back guarantee.

FastestVPN: lifetime plan for only $22.90
Exclusive TechRadar deal
Yes, you've read this correctly, a lifetime of VPN protection...for less than $23! FastestVPN's Black Friday VPN deal was already pretty impressive, offering its lifetime plan for $30 this year, but if you're a TechRadar reader, the savings don't stop there. Simply use code BFCM24 at checkout and you can make even bigger savings, without worrying about a rolling subscription. While FastestVPN doesn't quite rank among the best VPN services right now, there's no reason why you shouldn't give it a go if you're looking to start improving your online security and don't want to commit to a monthly fee.

Hide.me: from $2.29 per month with 3 months free
While Hide.me isn't a name that often comes up in the conversation for the best paid VPN, its free VPN offers more than enough evidence of its capabilities. Partner this with a price among the lowest we'll likely see among this year's Black Friday VPN deals, and you've got a serious deal on your hands. Hide.me's free VPN service has been a constant member of our top five lists, and its paid alternative sits among a crowd of strong VPN options that don't quite match the likes of NordVPN, Surfshark, or ExpressVPN. Our recommendation with Hide.me is make use of its free version, if you need more oomph then jump to this awesome Black Friday deal, and if even then you're unsure, make use of its 30-day money-back guarantee.

IPVanish: from $2.19 per month
IPVanish is offering the perfect kind of Black Friday VPN deal this year, simple, effective, and, most importantly, cheap. A simple rule of thumb with these VPN deals is if prices start over three dollars, its not a deal, if the starting price is impressively close to two dollars, give it a look. IPVanish offer two plans, Essential and Advanced. This ensures it's easy to avoid getting caught up in which plan has what you need, for a good price, over a good term, and instead allows you to simply pick, pay, and protect. Plus, IPVanish offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with what you get.