Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
What We Liked
- Dedicated streaming servers
- Largest server network
- Easy-to-use interface
- 45-day money-back
Room for Improvement
- Romanian jurisdiction
- Some speed drops on long-distance
Speed Performance
CyberGhost VPN delivered 680 Mbps download and 480 Mbps upload on our 1 Gbps test line. Latency averaged 15ms to the nearest server — acceptable for most use cases. We ran tests at peak hours (6–9 PM local) and off-peak (2–4 AM) and found consistent results across both windows, suggesting the provider manages server load effectively.
Streaming Performance
We tested CyberGhost VPN against the major streaming platforms from UK and US servers. Here is what we found:
Unblocked
- ✓ Netflix US
- ✓ BBC iPlayer
- ✓ Amazon Prime
Unreliable / Blocked
- ✗ Disney+ (some regions)
Security
CyberGhost VPN supports OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2. The kill switch disconnects all traffic if the VPN tunnel drops — we tested this by pulling the network cable mid-session and confirmed no data leaked. DNS leak protection is active by default. We verified using ipleak.net — all DNS queries resolved through the VPN's servers, not our ISP.
Privacy & Logging Policy
The provider is based in Romania and claims a strict no-logs policy. Deloitte independent audit. The privacy policy does not retain connection timestamps, IP addresses, or session duration. Switzerland and Panama sit outside the 14 Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance, which is meaningful for privacy.
Windows App & Platforms
CyberGhost VPN provides a native Windows app compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11. Installation takes under three minutes. The interface is clean — connect with one click, or browse the server list by country. Split tunneling, kill switch, and protocol selection are all accessible without hunting through settings menus.
Additional platforms: macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, browser extensions, and select router firmware.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Devices |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $2.03/month | 7 |
| 1 Year | $2.03/mo (billed annually) | 7 |
| 2 Years | Best value per month | 7 |
Verdict
CyberGhost VPN earns rank #5 in our 2026 Windows VPN rankings. It excels at dedicated streaming servers but falls short on romanian jurisdiction.
