Which VPN Should I Get? Take the 30-Second VPN Quiz
Answer 5 quick questions about how you'll use a VPN, how many devices you have and your budget, and we'll match you with the right VPN from the five we review in depth. Free, no email needed.
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No time for the quiz? The short answer
| If you… | Get | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Want the best all-round VPN | NordVPN | Six no-logs assessments, fast NordLynx, most features | Get NordVPN |
| Have lots of devices or a tight budget | Surfshark | Unlimited devices, low price, Deloitte-verified no-logs | Get Surfshark |
| Want zero setup, or are going to China | ExpressVPN | Automatic obfuscation, simplest apps | Visit ExpressVPN |
| Need port forwarding or court-proven privacy | PIA | Port forwarding included, no-logs proven in court | Visit PIA |
| Want the longest refund window | PureVPN | 31-day money-back, port forwarding and dedicated IP add-ons | Visit PureVPN |
Want every detail side by side? See our full VPN comparison chart.
How the quiz decides
The quiz isn't random, and it isn't sponsored. Each VPN starts with the editorial score from our full review: NordVPN 9.3, ExpressVPN 9.0, Surfshark 8.8, PIA 8.4 and PureVPN 7.5. Your answers then add or remove points depending on what each VPN does best.
Your main use carries the most weight. Choosing China, for example, strongly favours ExpressVPN's automatic obfuscation and rules out VPNs with a weak record there.
Devices: more than 10 devices boosts Surfshark and PIA, which allow unlimited connections.
Budget: "as cheap as possible" favours Surfshark, PIA and PureVPN; "the best" favours NordVPN and ExpressVPN.
Priority: proven privacy favours PIA and NordVPN; simplicity favours ExpressVPN.
Port forwarding: only PIA (included) and PureVPN (add-on) offer it, so "yes" moves them up.
You see your best match, a percentage showing how close the alternatives are, and the specific reasons each VPN fits your answers.
What actually matters when choosing a VPN
Audited no-logs
Look for published independent audits, not just a promise.
Kill switch
Blocks your connection if the VPN drops, so your IP never leaks.
Devices per plan
From 10 devices to unlimited, depending on the provider.
Modern protocol
WireGuard-based protocols keep speed loss low.
Server locations
Near you for speed, and where you need to appear.
Refund window
30 days or more to test it on your own devices.
New to VPNs? Start with our plain-English guide: What is a VPN?
VPN quiz questions
Which VPN should I get?
For most people, NordVPN is the best choice: it has six independent no-logs assessments, fast speeds and the most features. Choose Surfshark if you have more than 10 devices or want the lowest price, ExpressVPN for the simplest app or a trip to China, and PIA if you need port forwarding. The quiz on this page matches you in 30 seconds.
How does the VPN quiz choose my VPN?
Each VPN starts with the editorial score from our full review. Your answers then add or remove points based on what each VPN is strongest at, such as unlimited devices, port forwarding or automatic obfuscation for China. The VPN with the most points is your best match, and the next two are shown as alternatives.
Is the VPN quiz free?
Yes. The quiz is free, takes about 30 seconds and doesn't ask for your name or email.
Do you store my quiz answers?
No. The quiz runs in your browser and your answers aren't linked to you. We only count anonymous quiz completions, such as which VPN was recommended, to improve the tool.
Are the results influenced by commissions?
We earn commissions from all five VPNs in the quiz, so no single provider benefits from the scoring. The weights come from published features and our review scores, and we explain them on this page.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Press Retake the quiz on the results screen and try different answers as often as you like, for example to compare a budget plan with a premium one.
What if I'm travelling to China?
Choose Visiting China in the first question. The quiz will favour VPNs with strong obfuscation, but no VPN works all the time in China, so install two before you travel and read our VPN for China guide.
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