Comparison
NordVPN, Surfshark or Proton VPN: what a VPN costs in 2026
NordVPN, Surfshark and Proton VPN sell their one-year and two-year plans cheapest, and the price rises at renewal. This comparison is for anyone looking for the NordVPN price or a cheap VPN: what you pay in the first year, after renewal and which VPN comes out cheapest.
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Prepared by the Banbosh Studio editors with AI from the comparison's data; first published 7 November 2026. Facts checked on 7 November 2026 against the 4 sources listed at the end. Text last updated 7 November 2026.

The short answer
For the first year Surfshark is cheapest of the three (69 CZK a month without VAT over 15 months), then Proton VPN Plus (4.49 EUR a month). NordVPN Basic costs 4.99 EUR a month at first and much more after renewal: 139.08 EUR a year against 83.88 EUR at Proton. For occasional use on one device free Proton VPN is enough.
- Prices are from the providers' pages read on 28 October 2026 from Czechia; Surfshark quotes crowns without VAT, NordVPN and Proton euros.
- Introductory prices are for new customers and the first period; they change with promotions.
Which VPN suits whom
- Situation: Occasional use on one device
- Plan: Proton VPN Free (CZK 0 a month VAT not stated)Why: Free, one device
- Situation: Lowest price for the first year
- Plan: Surfshark Starter (CZK 555 a month incl. VAT)Why: 12 + 3 months for 1,035 CZK without VAT, unlimited devices
- Situation: Lower price after renewal
- Plan: Proton VPN Plus (CZK 243 a month VAT not stated)Why: Renewal 83.88 EUR a year, up to 10 devices
- Situation: Up to 10 devices and a known brand
- Plan: NordVPN Basic (CZK 442 a month incl. VAT)Why: First 15 months for 74.85 EUR
- Situation: One price without promotions
- Plan: Mullvad VPN (CZK 122 a month incl. VAT)Why: The same price for any length, VAT included
Decision flow: which VPN
Do you need a VPN only now and then on one device?
Yes → Free Proton VPN is enough.
Do you want the lowest first-year price and many devices?
Yes → Surfshark has no device limit and is cheapest in its offer.
No → Proton VPN Plus renews cheaper than NordVPN.
What NordVPN costs
NordVPN Basic costs 14.99 EUR a month billed monthly (price page of 28 October 2026). The yearly plan is 74.85 EUR for the first 15 months (4.99 EUR a month) and renews at 139.08 EUR a year; two years cost 94.23 EUR for 27 months. VAT may be added.
Today's price in crowns: NordVPN Basic (CZK 442 a month incl. VAT).
The higher NordVPN Complete (CZK 589 a month incl. VAT) adds threat protection, a password manager and 1 TB of cloud.
From CZK 122 a month (Mullvad VPN) to CZK 555 (Surfshark Starter).
4 services, the cheapest paid plan of each, paid monthly; official price lists checked on 10/28/2026 or later, rate of 11/6/2026.
At the current prices, paying for a year at once pays off most with Surfshark One: an estimated saving of CZK 5,953 a year.
Orange: 12 monthly payments, blue: a year paid at once (only the 8 plans that offer it); official price lists checked on 10/28/2026 or later, rate of 11/6/2026.
What Surfshark costs
Surfshark Starter costs 459 CZK a month without VAT (28 October 2026). The Black Friday offer is 12 + 3 months for 1,035 CZK (69 CZK a month) and 24 + 3 months for 1,593 CZK (59 CZK a month), without VAT. Surfshark has no device limit.
Today's price: Surfshark Starter (CZK 555 a month incl. VAT).
What Proton VPN costs
Proton VPN Plus costs 9.99 EUR a month. The first 12 months cost 53.88 EUR (4.49 EUR a month), the first 24 months 83.76 EUR; yearly renewal is 83.88 EUR (28 October 2026). It covers up to 10 devices.
The free Proton VPN Free (CZK 0 a month VAT not stated) works on one device. Today's price: Proton VPN Plus (CZK 243 a month VAT not stated).
What is cheapest over two years
For all three, monthly billing is dearest and a two-year plan paid upfront is cheapest. The renewal price decides in the end: turn off automatic renewal right after buying and compare again before the period ends.
For comparison: ExpressVPN Basic costs 74.85 USD for the first 15 months and renews at 99.95 USD a year; Mullvad has one price, Mullvad VPN (CZK 122 a month incl. VAT), for any length.
Plans at today's price
Who it is for
- You want to know what NordVPN, Surfshark or Proton VPN costs.
- You want the cheapest VPN for one or two years.
- You are deciding between monthly and upfront billing.
Watch out for
- After the introductory period the plan renews at a higher price; you can turn renewal off right after buying.
- Prices without VAT: 21 % VAT is added to Surfshark, VAT may be added at NordVPN.
- Free VPNs have limits, such as one device on Proton VPN Free.
Frequently asked questions
- What does NordVPN cost in Czechia?
- 14.99 EUR a month, 74.85 EUR for the first 15 months and 139.08 EUR a year after renewal (28 October 2026); VAT may be added.
- Which VPN is cheapest?
- Proton VPN Free costs nothing on one device. Of the paid ones Surfshark is cheapest in its first-year offer; after renewal Proton VPN Plus is cheaper than NordVPN.
- Is a two-year VPN plan worth it?
- If you use the VPN regularly, yes: the monthly price is lowest. It renews at the regular price afterwards.
