6. Independent audits
This is one of the most useful things to look for.
Independent security and privacy audits can provide additional evidence behind a provider’s claims.
For example, Proton VPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN publish information about external audits of various aspects of their services.
7. Price after the introductory period
Here is a mistake many first-time VPN buyers make.
They see:
$2.99/month
and assume that’s what they will pay forever.
Not necessarily.
VPN companies frequently advertise discounted introductory prices that can increase when the subscription renews.
Always check the renewal price before purchasing.