Cheap VPN in the Philippines: What You Actually Pay

The cheapest paid rates we saw were long-term offers: PureVPN Standard at $1.69 a month over five years and Proton VPN Plus at $2.99 a month for one year, as listed on 10 November 2026. Monthly plans from Windscribe, Proton and PureVPN cost $9 to $12.95; Mullvad's flat monthly price was about $5.61 in US dollar equivalent. Windscribe and Proton also have free plans with limits.

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What cheap means on your bill

A monthly equivalent isn't always a monthly payment. PureVPN's $1.69 figure means paying $101.55 for 60 months upfront. Proton's $2.99 offer means paying $35.88 for the first 12 months. You need the full amount available when you buy.

Magkano talaga ang babayaran mo? Look at the amount due today and the period it buys. A smaller monthly figure can still mean a larger payment from your budget right now.

The renewal price needs a separate check. An introductory rate applies to the stated first period, while the next bill may use another amount. Don't use the opening price to budget for every year after that.

Prices listed on 10 November 2026

All figures here are in US dollars, as listed on 10 November 2026. Our checks ran from a European connection. Prices can differ by country and at checkout, so a Philippine visitor may see another offer.

Proton's one-year offer has a lower monthly equivalent than its two-year offer. The longer commitment doesn't automatically get you the lower rate. VPN Plus allows 10 devices at a time and has a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Windscribe also offers Build A Plan at $1 per location per month, with a $3 minimum. Each location adds 10 GB a month, with up to seven locations. That's a different purchase from Pro, which includes unlimited data and 69+ countries. Compare the allowance as well as the bill.

Mullvad uses one flat monthly rate for a month, a year or longer. Its actual price is in euros; about $5.61 was the displayed US dollar equivalent. There's no yearly discount. It allows up to five devices per account.

PureVPN's page labelled these offers as a Black Friday deal. The table uses Standard. Plus and Max are higher-priced tiers, so check the tier name before comparing the total. PureVPN lists a 31-day money-back guarantee.

Monthly or yearly depends on how long you'll use it

A yearly plan can lower the cost across a full year. It doesn't always lower what you spend for a short period. Use the time you expect to need the VPN, rather than assuming you'll keep using it because you've paid.

Example: three months of Proton VPN Plus at the monthly rate cost 3 x $9.99 = $29.97. Its first year costs $35.88. For that three-month need, monthly costs $5.91 less in total, even though the yearly offer has a lower monthly equivalent.

Example: four monthly Proton payments cost 4 x $9.99 = $39.96. That's $4.08 more than the introductory year. The comparison changes when you need another month, so put your own expected usage beside both bills.

Example: Windscribe Pro for 12 monthly payments costs 12 x $9 = $108. Its yearly plan costs $69, a difference of $39 over those 12 months. If you only need three months, the monthly total is $27. Paying $69 upfront would mean spending more for that shorter need.

These examples compare the listed subscription amounts. They don't include any bank fee. Mullvad needs a different calculation because paying for a longer period doesn't change its monthly rate.

Check what happens at renewal

Proton's introductory year costs $35.88, then renews at $83.88 every 12 months. That's a $48 increase in the annual bill. The first-year monthly equivalent won't describe that renewal payment.

PureVPN Standard's one-year plan starts at $40.80 and auto-renews at $57.95 annually. Its five-year offer starts at $101.55 for 60 months, then auto-renews at $47.95 annually. Notice the change in billing period: that later $47.95 payment buys a year, not another five years.

The PureVPN monthly offer says it renews at its standard price, without a quoted amount in the information we recorded. Don't assume the first month's $12.95 tells you the next charge. Check the renewal amount at checkout.

Windscribe says its plans renew automatically and you can cancel anytime. Before paying, read the billing period and cancellation information attached to your selection. A calendar reminder before renewal can help you review the next bill while you still have time to decide.

Paying from the Philippines

None of the pages we read named GCash or Maya. Windscribe showed an option called “Local Payments”, but that page didn't identify the methods behind it. That label alone doesn't confirm either wallet.

Proton lists payment cards and PayPal, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay. It also lists bank transfer and cash by mail. Cash-paid subscriptions have no refunds, so that matters if you're relying on the money-back window. The local currency list on its payment page didn't include Philippine pesos.

Windscribe's checkout lists Credit Card and PayPal alongside “Local Payments”. PureVPN lists card and PayPal. Mullvad lists credit card and PayPal, as well as cash and bank wire, with several European bank methods also shown.

The charges are in US dollars, or euros for Mullvad. A Philippine card may add a foreign transaction or conversion fee set by your bank. We didn't verify any bank's fee, so there's no fixed extra amount to add here.

Check the checkout page for the payment method you can actually use. Compare its final subscription amount with the plan you selected, and check your bank's terms before paying. Don't turn a dollar price into a peso estimate and treat it as the final card charge.

When a free plan is enough

If you want a VPN for occasional use on cafe or mall Wi-Fi, check the free plan's limits against your use before buying a long subscription. A free option may fit without committing money upfront.

Windscribe Free gives you 10 GB a month with a confirmed email, or 2 GB without confirmation. It includes servers in 10 countries and unlimited devices on one account. It doesn't require a credit card. The account's data allowance still matters even if you use several devices.

Proton Free costs $0 a month and allows one device at a time. Its servers are in 10 countries, randomly selected, and no credit card is required. If you need simultaneous use on more than one device, that one-device limit is relevant to your choice.

For the risks of unknown free apps, read our free VPN guide. A familiar price of zero doesn't tell you enough about an unfamiliar app.

What to check besides the price

Choose a provider that publishes its policies, and read them before paying. Check the money-back window too. Proton VPN Plus lists 30 days and PureVPN lists 31 days, but you should still read the terms that apply to your purchase and payment method.

Our Philippines VPN selection guide explains how to choose. A lower subscription price alone doesn't establish a provider's privacy or security.

NordVPN's pricing page returned an error to our checker on 10 November 2026, so there's no NordVPN price in the table. For that comparison, read NordVPN vs Proton VPN.

For OFWs and short trips

If you're an OFW budgeting for ongoing use abroad, compare the yearly payment with the renewal you'll face later. Set aside the upfront amount only if it fits your budget. Our VPN guide for OFWs adds context for that decision.

For a short trip with airport or cafe Wi-Fi, a monthly subscription may cost less in total than a year you won't use. The Proton and Windscribe examples show why trip length matters. Read our travel VPN guide when planning what you need away from home.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest VPN in the Philippines?

Among the paid offers checked, PureVPN Standard's five-year plan had the lowest listed monthly equivalent at $1.69, with $101.55 due for 60 months. These are prices as listed on 10 November 2026; your country and checkout may show different amounts.

Is a monthly or yearly VPN plan cheaper?

Windscribe Pro costs $108 across 12 monthly payments versus $69 yearly. For a shorter need, monthly can cost less in total, while Mullvad has the same monthly rate regardless of commitment length.

Why does my VPN cost more when it renews?

An introductory price can end after the first billing period. Proton's $35.88 first year renews at $83.88 every 12 months, so check the renewal separately from the opening offer.

Puwede bang magbayad ng VPN gamit ang GCash?

Walang GCash o Maya na nakalista sa mga page na binasa namin. May “Local Payments” sa Windscribe checkout, pero hindi nakapangalan doon ang mga payment method, kaya tingnan muna ang checkout bago magbayad.

Is a free VPN good enough?

It can fit your use if you can work within its limits. Windscribe has a monthly data allowance, while Proton Free allows one device at a time and randomly selected servers in 10 countries.