7 of the best VPNs that maintain a strict no-logging policy in the UK

UPDATE: This story has been updated following news that a NordVPN server was hacked. 

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A good VPN provides you with extra security when browsing online, watching Netflix overseas, torrenting, or surfing the web in China. We've written extensively about VPNs in the past, giving recommendations on the fastest and cheapest services, but what about the most secure?

Connecting to the internet by way of a VPN means that your ISP can't see what you're doing and neither can the authorities. That only works if your VPN doesn't keep logs, though. Otherwise, those logs can help trace your online activities.  Read more...

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BEST FOR SERVER LOCATIONS

ExpressVPN

Simple to use with many different server locations, ExpressVPN also has a strong no-logs policy.

• Monthly: £10.18/month
• Six-month plan: £7.85/month
• 15-month plan: £5.24/month

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BEST FOR VALUE

NordVPN

Cheap yet speedy, NordVPN conducted an independent audit on its security to ensure that privacy is maintained at all times.

• Monthly: £9.68/month
• One-year plan: £5.66/month
• Two-year plan: £4.04/month
• Three-year plan: £2.82/month

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BEST FOR MULTIPLE DEVICES

Surfshark

Surfshark keeps very few details about your existence, and it offers unlimited simultaneous connections so it's perfect for many devices.

• Monthly: £9.49/month
• One-year plan: £4.79/month
• Two-year plan: £1.59/month

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BEST FOR LOW BUDGETS

Tunnelbear

TunnelBear isn't the only free VPN out there with a strong no-logs policy, but its simplicity makes it stand out.

• Monthly: £7.94/month
• One-year plan: £3.96/month

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BEST FOR INFORMATION GATHERING

ProtonVPN

ProtonVPN is possibly as close to log-free as you can get, and it's a reliable service too.

• Basic plan: £3.45/month
• Plus plan: £6.90/month
• Visionary plan: £20.70/month

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BEST FOR ANONYMITY

VyprVPN

VyprVPN uses special Chameleon technology for extra security when browsing, plus it offers everything else you could possibly need.

• Monthly: £9.25/month
• One-year plan: £3.59/month

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BEST FOR EXTRA FEATURES

Windscribe

With plenty of features and extensive transparency reports highlighting privacy, Windscribe is an understandably attractive option.

• Monthly: £7.13/month
• One-year plan: £3.23/month

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