5 apps
ClearVPN
$14.99/mo via Setapp membership (7-day free trial); no standalone purchase foundA VPN with preset "shortcuts" for specific tasks — streaming, privacy, bypassing blocks — rather than a bare server list, sold only through Setapp.
NordVPN
$14.99/mo billed monthly; from $3.49/mo on a 2-year plan (renews at $139.08/yr, ≈$11.59/mo)One of the largest VPN services by server count and brand recognition, with a native Mac App Store app and no-log servers in 118 countries.
ExpressVPN
From $2.99/mo on a 2-year plan (billed $83.72 for the first 28 months, renews at $99.95/yr)A premium VPN known for consistent speed and a simple one-tap Mac app, with servers in 105 countries.
Surfshark VPN
From $2.49/mo on the Starter 2-year plan ($67.23 for the first 27 months); monthly and 1-year plans also availableA budget-friendly VPN with unlimited simultaneous device connections — no per-device cap, unlike most competitors.
Mullvad VPN
€5/month flat rate, billed in EUR — no free tier, and no discount for paying further in advanceA flat €5/month, no-frills VPN from a Swedish privacy company — anonymous accounts, no logging, and an open-source app, with no free tier and no multi-year discount to chase.