10 best free VPN apps for Android in 2026 (compared honestly)

Disclosure: we make Berry VPN, which is on this list. We’ve tried to describe every app fairly, including our own limits. Free plans change often, so check each provider’s current plan before you decide. The details below are what we found when writing this article.

What we compared

For each app we looked at what matters most to free users:

• Limits: data caps, time limits or speed limits,
• Sign-up: do you need an account or email?
• Locations: can you choose a country on the free plan?
• Ads and privacy: does the free plan show ads, and is the privacy policy clear?

Quick comparison

App	Free limit	Account needed	Choose country
Proton VPN	No data cap	Yes	Limited
Berry VPN	30-min sessions, reconnect instantly	No	Yes
Windscribe	Monthly data allowance	Optional	Yes, limited list
PrivadoVPN	Monthly data allowance	Yes	Limited
hide.me	Monthly data allowance	Varies	Limited
TunnelBear	Small monthly allowance	Yes	Yes
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 + WARP	No cap	No	No
Psiphon	Speed-limited free use	No	Yes
Hotspot Shield	Free plan with limits and ads	No	No
Turbo VPN	Free with ads	No	Limited

1. Proton VPN

Proton’s free plan is one of the most generous: no data cap and no ads. You need a Proton account, and on the free plan you connect to a server chosen for you from a limited set of countries rather than picking any location. Proton publishes clear privacy documentation and open-source apps.

Good for: people who don’t mind creating an account and want unlimited data.

2. Berry VPN

Our app. Berry needs no account and no email: you install it and tap the berry. Free sessions last 30 minutes, and you can reconnect straight away as many times as you like; there’s no data cap. You can choose a country or leave it on Auto, which tests several servers and picks the fastest. The servers are run by independent network operators, which our privacy policy explains. Premium is a pass for 7, 30 or 90 days from $2.95, paid in USDT or USDC.

Good for: quick, no-sign-up protection, and paying only for the days you need. Less good for: long uninterrupted sessions on the free plan.

3. Windscribe

Windscribe gives free users a monthly data allowance (larger if you confirm an email) and a choice of several countries. It’s known for a transparent, slightly irreverent style and useful extras such as ad and tracker blocking.

Good for: light monthly use with more control over location.

4. PrivadoVPN

PrivadoVPN’s free plan includes a monthly data allowance and a small choice of locations, with an account required. When the allowance runs out, the speed is limited until the next period.

Good for: occasional streaming or browsing within a monthly budget.

5. hide.me

hide.me offers a free plan with a monthly data allowance and a handful of locations, with no ads. It’s a long-standing provider with a clear privacy policy.

Good for: people who want a simple, ad-free free plan.

6. TunnelBear

TunnelBear has a friendly, playful app and a small monthly data allowance on the free plan, which suits checking email on public Wi-Fi more than streaming. An account is required.

Good for: beginners who want a very simple app for light use.

7. Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 with WARP

Cloudflare’s app encrypts your connection to Cloudflare’s network and speeds up DNS. It’s free with no data cap and no account. It’s not a location changer, though: you can’t choose a country, and sites can still see roughly where you are.

Good for: encrypting traffic on public Wi-Fi. Not for: changing your country.

8. Psiphon

Psiphon is a free, open-source tool built to get around internet censorship. It doesn’t need an account, and the free version is speed-limited with an optional paid speed boost. It’s designed for access more than privacy.

Good for: reaching blocked sites on restrictive networks.

9. Hotspot Shield

Hotspot Shield’s free plan works without an account, but it is limited compared with the paid plan (fewer locations and speed limits at the time of writing) and shows ads.

Good for: occasional use when you don’t need to choose a country.

10. Turbo VPN

Turbo VPN is one of the most downloaded free VPNs. The free version is supported by ads, with a paid upgrade that removes them and adds servers. Read its privacy policy carefully before using it for anything sensitive.

Good for: people who don’t mind ads.

How to choose

• Don’t want an account? Berry, Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 or Psiphon.
• Want unlimited data with an account? Proton VPN.
• Want to pick countries on a free plan? Berry or Windscribe.
• Only need a VPN now and then? Look for short passes. Berry’s start at $2.95 for 7 days.

Whatever you choose, read the privacy policy summary and check the app’s permissions. A trustworthy VPN explains what it does and doesn’t claim to make you invisible.

Plans, limits and prices change frequently. If you spot something out of date, email us at support@berryvpn.app and we’ll fix it.