DoVPN Research · Monthly price report
VPN price report:
October 2026
64 of 79 comparable plans ended the month at the same upfront price. 12 ended lower; 3 ended higher. The full record also captures the movements between those endpoints.
About the data: Automated, unreviewed price observations.
Read the methodology.
October 2026: what changed
79plans compared across the month
64same opening and closing price
12finished cheaper
3finished higher
We could compare 79 of the 130 plans recorded at month-end. Prices are compared in their original USD or EUR currency. The charts also show sales and reversals between those opening and closing prices.
| Provider / plan | Opening upfront | Closing upfront | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPVanish Advanced - 2 years · 24 service months · USD | $86.16 | $78.96 | -8.36% |
| IPVanish Essential - 2 years · 24 service months · USD | $57.36 | $52.56 | -8.37% |
| Mysterium VPN Basic - 12 months · 12 service months · USD | $44.28 | $40.68 | -8.13% |
| Mysterium VPN Basic - 1 months · 1 service months · USD | $10.49 | $12.99 | + 23.83% |
| Mysterium VPN Basic - 24 months · 24 service months · USD | $62.16 | $59.77 | -3.84% |
| Mysterium VPN Plus - 12 months · 12 service months · USD | $51.48 | $41.83 | -18.75% |
| Mysterium VPN Plus - 1 months · 1 service months · USD | $13.49 | $14.99 | + 11.12% |
| Mysterium VPN Plus - 24 months · 24 service months · USD | $71.76 | $54.94 | -23.44% |
| Mysterium VPN Pro - 12 months · 12 service months · USD | $83.88 | $74.27 | -11.46% |
| Mysterium VPN Pro - 1 months · 1 service months · USD | $18.49 | $19.99 | + 8.11% |
| Mysterium VPN Pro - 24 months · 24 service months · USD | $114.96 | $93.37 | -18.78% |
| NordVPN Complete - 2 years + 3 free · 27 service months · USD | $121.23 | $107.73 | -11.14% |
| NordVPN Prime - 2 years + 3 free · 27 service months · USD | $202.23 | $188.73 | -6.68% |
| Surfshark One+ - 2 years + 3 free · 27 service months · USD | $121.23 | $107.73 | -11.14% |
| Surfshark One - 2 years + 3 free · 27 service months · USD | $75.33 | $67.23 | -10.75% |
A discount that came and went
CyberGhost · 26 months · upfront total in USD
Opening October price $56.94 26 service months
Lower offer recorded $51.74 2026-10-14
Back to the opening price $56.94 2026-10-16
The October 2026 price-change log
We recorded 41 price movements and 2 source switches. The dates below show when each change was first recorded.
| Detected (UTC) | Provider / plan | Upfront movement | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 23:58:00 | AdGuard VPN 2 years | $57.60 → $71.76 | +24.58% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-13 06:55:38 | Surfshark One - 2 years + 3 free | $75.33 → $67.23 | -10.75% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-13 09:28:14 | Private Internet Access 3 years + 3 months | $79.00 → $73.71 | -6.7% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-14 05:05:32 | CyberGhost 2 years + 2 months | $56.94 → $51.74 | -9.13% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-15 04:53:06 | VyprVPN Monthly | $5.00 → $10.00 | +100% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-16 04:44:17 | IPVanish Advanced - 2 years | $86.16 → $78.96 | -8.36% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-16 04:44:17 | IPVanish Complete - 2 years | $74.16 → $66.96 | -9.71% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-16 04:44:17 | IPVanish Essential - 2 years | $57.36 → $52.56 | -8.37% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-16 22:31:51 | CyberGhost 2 years + 2 months | $51.74 → $56.94 | +10.05% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-16 22:31:51 | Private Internet Access 3 years + 3 months | $73.71 → $79.00 | +7.18% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-20 05:03:03 | Surfshark One+ - 2 years + 3 free | $121.23 → $107.73 | -11.14% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-22 05:02:34 | NordVPN Basic - 2 years + 3 free | $94.23 → $74.85 | -20.57% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-22 05:02:34 | NordVPN Complete - 2 years + 3 free | $121.23 → $89.85 | -25.88% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-22 05:02:34 | NordVPN Prime - 2 years + 3 free | $202.23 → $134.85 | -33.32% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-22 11:07:52 | NordVPN Basic - 1 year + 3 free | $65.88 → $74.85 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-22 11:07:52 | NordVPN Basic - 2 years + 3 free | $74.85 → $94.23 | +25.89% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-22 11:07:52 | NordVPN Complete - 1 year + 3 free | $77.88 → $89.85 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-22 11:07:52 | NordVPN Complete - 2 years + 3 free | $89.85 → $107.73 | +19.9% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-22 11:07:52 | NordVPN Prime - 1 year + 3 free | $113.88 → $134.85 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-22 11:07:52 | NordVPN Prime - 2 years + 3 free | $134.85 → $188.73 | +39.96% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-24 20:22:53 | PureVPN Max - annual | $88.80 → $88.80 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-24 20:22:53 | PureVPN Max - monthly | $19.95 → $19.95 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-24 20:22:53 | PureVPN Plus - annual | $72.80 → $72.80 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-24 20:22:53 | PureVPN Plus - monthly | $17.95 → $17.95 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-24 20:22:53 | PureVPN Standard - annual | $40.80 → $40.80 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-24 20:22:53 | PureVPN Standard - monthly | $12.95 → $12.95 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-26 05:05:03 | AdGuard VPN 2 years | $71.76 → $57.60 | -19.73% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Basic - 12 months | $44.28 → $40.68 | -8.13% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Basic - 1 months | $10.49 → $12.99 | +23.83% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Basic - 24 months | $62.16 → $59.77 | -3.84% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Plus - 12 months | $51.48 → $41.83 | -18.75% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Plus - 1 months | $13.49 → $14.99 | +11.12% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Plus - 24 months | $71.76 → $54.94 | -23.44% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Pro - 12 months | $83.88 → $74.27 | -11.46% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Pro - 1 months | $18.49 → $19.99 | +8.11% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:26:41 | Mysterium VPN Pro - 24 months | $114.96 → $93.37 | -18.78% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:38:51 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Plus - 1 year + 3 free | $49.99 → $63.48 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:38:51 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Standard - 1 year + 3 free | $39.99 → $53.88 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:38:51 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Ultimate - 1 year + 3 free | $59.99 → $77.88 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-26 16:38:51 | Proton VPN VPN Plus - 24 months | $71.76 → $59.76 | -16.72% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-27 05:18:17 | Proton VPN VPN Plus - 24 months | $59.76 → $71.76 | +20.08% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:33:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Plus - 1 year + 3 free | $63.48 → $79.35 | +25% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:33:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Plus - 2 year + 3 free | $83.76 → $94.23 | +12.5% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:33:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Standard - 1 year + 3 free | $53.88 → $67.35 | +25% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:33:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Standard - 2 year + 3 free | $71.76 → $80.73 | +12.5% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:33:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Ultimate - 1 year + 3 free | $77.88 → $97.35 | +25% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:33:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Ultimate - 2 year + 3 free | $102.96 → $115.83 | +12.5% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:33:09 | Proton VPN Proton Unlimited - 12 months | $77.88 → $77.88 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:33:09 | Proton VPN VPN Plus - 24 months | $71.76 → $59.76 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-27 08:50:03 | OVPN 12 months | $59.99 → $59.88 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-28 05:56:43 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Plus annual | $79.35 → $49.99 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-28 05:56:43 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Standard annual | $67.35 → $39.99 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-28 05:56:43 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Ultimate annual | $97.35 → $59.99 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-29 06:01:34 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Plus - 1 year + 3 free | $49.99 → $79.35 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-29 06:01:34 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Standard - 1 year + 3 free | $39.99 → $67.35 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-29 06:01:34 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Ultimate - 1 year + 3 free | $59.99 → $97.35 | Source / context switch; not a price cut Price data |
| 2026-10-31 05:58:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Plus - 1 year + 3 free | $79.35 → $63.48 | -20% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-31 05:58:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Plus - 2 year + 3 free | $94.23 → $83.76 | -11.11% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-31 05:58:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Standard - 1 year + 3 free | $67.35 → $53.88 | -20% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-31 05:58:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Standard - 2 year + 3 free | $80.73 → $71.76 | -11.11% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-31 05:58:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Ultimate - 1 year + 3 free | $97.35 → $77.88 | -20% price change Price data |
| 2026-10-31 05:58:09 | Norton VPN Norton VPN Ultimate - 2 year + 3 free | $115.83 → $102.96 | -11.11% price change Price data |
Plan coverage: 28 providers
Daily price records cover 31 of 31 days. All 29 tracked providers remain listed, including those without recorded plans at month-end.
| Tracked provider | Currency | Plans | Current / usable | Price availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdGuard VPN | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| AirVPN | EUR | 7 | 7 / 6 | Price history available |
| Amnezia Premium | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| AzireVPN | EUR | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| Bitdefender Premium VPN | USD | 1 | 1 / 1 | Price history available |
| CyberGhost | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| ExpressVPN | USD | 6 | 6 / 6 | Price history available |
| FastestVPN | USD | 3 | 3 / 0 | No usable price history |
| hide.me | USD | 4 | 4 / 3 | Price history available |
| Hotspot Shield | USD | 3 | 3 / 2 | Price history available |
| IPVanish | USD | 9 | 9 / 9 | Price history available |
| IVPN | USD | 9 | 9 / 6 | Price history available |
| Mullvad VPN | EUR | 1 | 1 / 1 | Price history available |
| Mysterium VPN | USD | 9 | 9 / 9 | Price history available |
| NordVPN | USD | 9 | 9 / 9 | Price history available |
| Norton VPN | USD | 6 | 6 / 6 | Price history available |
| OVPN | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| Private Internet Access | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| PrivadoVPN | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| PrivateVPN | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| Proton VPN | USD | 4 | 4 / 3 | Price history available |
| PureVPN | USD | 12 | 12 / 12 | Price history available |
| Surfshark | USD | 6 | 6 / 6 | Price history available |
| TorGuard | USD | 6 | 6 / 3 | Price history available |
| TunnelBear | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| VPN Unlimited | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
| VyprVPN | Not available | 0 | 0 / 0 | No plans recorded at month-end |
| Windscribe | USD | 2 | 2 / 2 | Price history available |
| X-VPN | USD | 3 | 3 / 3 | Price history available |
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