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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.

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.

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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

  1. Do you need a VPN only now and then on one device?

    Yes → Free Proton VPN is enough.

  2. 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.

The cheapest paid plan of each service

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.

A year paid month by month or at once

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.
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How we compared

  • A plan's price is its monthly price with VAT, the same as on the plan's card and detail; where the provider lists a price before tax, your country's VAT is added.
  • Monthly and yearly billing are shown apart; the yearly cost is 12 × the monthly price, for yearly billing 12 × the monthly price when paid yearly.
  • Student, business and promotional plans are labelled and left out of the cheapest-first overviews.
  • A price in a foreign currency is converted at the ČNB rate; the rate date stands at the chart, the price-list check date at each plan.
  • Plan contents and limits come from the providers' official price lists; the charts show only the services the article compares.

Sources: NordVPN: ceník · Surfshark: ceník · Proton VPN: ceník · ExpressVPN: ceník (checked 07/11/2026)

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