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At a Glance
CyberGhost Quick Stats
Key numbers from our March 2026 UK testing.
| Category | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed (UK) | 9.2/10 | 720 Mbps local · 650 Mbps average |
| Streaming | 8.8/10 | Dedicated streaming servers, works with 10/10 services |
| Privacy | 7.4/10 | Deloitte-audited no-logs but timestamp logging & Kape ownership |
| Features | 8.5/10 | WireGuard, NoSpy servers, Content Blocker, split tunnelling |
| Value | 9.5/10 | Cheapest 2-year plan tested · 45-day MBG |
| Apps | 8.6/10 | Very beginner-friendly; Windows/Mac/iOS/Android/Fire TV |
| Overall | 8.3/10 | Best-in-class value; mid-tier privacy posture |
Speed Tests
CyberGhost UK Speed Tests — March 2026
200+ tests over 14 days using a 1 Gbps fibre connection in London. WireGuard protocol unless stated.
London (Local)
720Mbps ↓
630 Mbps upload
UK Average
650Mbps ↓
570 Mbps upload
Amsterdam
580Mbps ↓
490 Mbps upload
New York
310Mbps ↓
265 Mbps upload
Los Angeles
280Mbps ↓
225 Mbps upload
Sydney
195Mbps ↓
160 Mbps upload
| Server Location | Download | Upload | Latency | Speed Drop vs Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London (local) | 720 Mbps | 630 Mbps | 8 ms | −28% |
| Manchester | 695 Mbps | 610 Mbps | 12 ms | −30% |
| Edinburgh | 670 Mbps | 580 Mbps | 18 ms | −33% |
| Amsterdam | 580 Mbps | 490 Mbps | 22 ms | −42% |
| Frankfurt | 560 Mbps | 470 Mbps | 25 ms | −44% |
| Paris | 545 Mbps | 455 Mbps | 24 ms | −45% |
| New York | 310 Mbps | 265 Mbps | 82 ms | −69% |
| Los Angeles | 280 Mbps | 225 Mbps | 145 ms | −72% |
| Tokyo | 210 Mbps | 175 Mbps | 195 ms | −79% |
| Sydney | 195 Mbps | 160 Mbps | 260 ms | −80% |
Base connection: 1 Gbps fibre, London. WireGuard protocol. Averaged over 20 tests per location.
Streaming Tests
Streaming Compatibility — All Major UK & Global Services
Tested with CyberGhost's dedicated streaming servers (where available) and standard UK servers.
| Service | UK Server | Streaming Server | US Library | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC iPlayer | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | N/A | Consistent across all UK servers |
| Netflix UK | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | Dedicated "For Netflix" server available |
| Disney+ | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | UK and US libraries both accessible |
| Amazon Prime Video | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | No issues observed |
| ITVX | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | N/A | Reliable on standard UK servers |
| Channel 4 | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | N/A | Works consistently |
| Sky Go | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | N/A | Works on dedicated streaming server |
| Paramount+ | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | US streaming server recommended |
| HBO Max (Max) | N/A | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | US streaming server required |
| Hulu | N/A | ✓ Works | ✓ Works | US server with streaming profile |
Privacy & Security
Privacy Audit — What CyberGhost Actually Logs
Privacy-focused users should read this section carefully before deciding.
📋
No-Logs Policy
Independently audited by Deloitte in 2022. CyberGhost does not log browsing activity, DNS queries, or IP addresses during sessions.
✓ Audited
⏱
Timestamp Logging
CyberGhost does log the date of the last connection (but not time). Privacy purists may view this as a minor concern.
⚠ Minor concern
🔐
Encryption
AES-256-GCM encryption on OpenVPN. WireGuard uses ChaCha20-Poly1305. Both are industry-leading standards.
✓ AES-256-GCM
🏛
Jurisdiction
Registered in Romania, which has strong privacy laws and sits outside 5/9/14 Eyes. UK entity exists for billing purposes.
✓ Romania (outside 14 Eyes)
🏢
Ownership (Kape)
Owned by Kape Technologies since 2017. Kape previously acquired adware companies. Transparency has improved significantly.
⚠ Kape Technologies
🕵️
NoSpy Servers
Premium servers in Romania, exclusively operated by CyberGhost staff — no third-party data centre access.
✓ Available (add-on)
| Security Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kill Switch | ✓ Included | App-level kill switch on all platforms |
| DNS Leak Protection | ✓ Included | Zero DNS leaks in our tests |
| IPv6 Leak Protection | ✓ Included | IPv6 traffic blocked by default |
| WireGuard Protocol | ✓ Included | Default protocol for best speed |
| OpenVPN (TCP/UDP) | ✓ Included | Manual configuration only |
| IKEv2/IPSec | ✓ Included | iOS default protocol |
| Split Tunnelling | ✓ Included | Windows & Android; not on iOS/Mac |
| Content Blocker | ✓ Included | Blocks ads, trackers & malicious sites |
| Tor over VPN | ✗ Not available | Use NordVPN Onion over VPN instead |
| Double VPN | ✗ Not available | Standard plan only has single VPN hop |
| RAM-only Servers | ✗ Not confirmed | CyberGhost has not confirmed all-RAM infrastructure |
| NoSpy Servers | Add-on | Extra cost; exclusively CyberGhost-managed hardware |
Features
Full Feature Breakdown
Everything CyberGhost includes — and what it's missing compared to rivals.
| Feature | CyberGhost | NordVPN | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|---|
| WireGuard Protocol | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ (Lightway) |
| Simultaneous Devices | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Kill Switch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split Tunnelling | Win/Android | All platforms | All platforms |
| Ad & Tracker Blocker | ✓ Content Blocker | ✓ Threat Protection | ✓ Threat Manager |
| Dedicated Streaming Servers | ✓ Labelled profiles | ✗ Standard servers | ✗ Standard servers |
| Dedicated P2P Servers | ✓ Labelled | ✓ P2P servers | ⚠ Limited |
| Tor over VPN | ✗ | ✓ Onion over VPN | ✗ |
| Double VPN | ✗ | ✓ Multi-hop | ✗ |
| Browser Extensions | Chrome, Firefox | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Router Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV / Fire TV App | ✓ Amazon Fire TV | ✓ Android TV / Fire TV | ✓ Android TV / Fire TV |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 45 days | 30 days | 30 days |
Pricing
CyberGhost Pricing — UK Plans (March 2026)
Prices in GBP including VAT. Introductory rates apply to first billing cycle.
🏆 Best Value
2-Year + 4 Months Free
£1.62/mo
Billed £42.12 every 2 years
- ✓45-day money-back guarantee
- ✓All features included
- ✓7 simultaneous devices
- ✓NoSpy servers (add-on)
6 Months
6-Month Plan
£4.29/mo
Billed £25.74 every 6 months
- ✓45-day money-back guarantee
- ✓All features included
- ✓7 simultaneous devices
Monthly
Monthly Plan
£12.99/mo
Cancel any time
- ✓14-day money-back guarantee
- ✓All features included
- ⚠MBG reduced to 14 days
💡 Tip: The 2-year plan auto-renews at a higher rate. Set a calendar reminder before renewal if you want to reassess.
Device Support
Platform & Device Compatibility
| Platform | Native App | WireGuard | Split Tunnelling | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Full features; kill switch |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | No split tunnelling on Mac |
| iOS (iPhone/iPad) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | IKEv2 default; no split tunnel |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Full features including split tunnelling |
| Amazon Fire TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Dedicated Fire TV app, easy setup |
| Android TV | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Sideload on non-Google TV devices |
| Linux | Command line | ✓ | ✗ | CLI tool; no GUI |
| Router | ✓ Manual setup | ✓ | N/A | OpenVPN/WireGuard config files provided |
| Chrome Extension | Proxy only | N/A | N/A | Browser-only, not full VPN |
| Firefox Extension | Proxy only | N/A | N/A | Browser-only, not full VPN |
Head-to-Head
CyberGhost vs NordVPN vs Surfshark
How CyberGhost stacks up against the two best-rated VPNs for UK users in 2026.
CyberGhost
8.3/10 — Budget King
- ✓Cheapest plan from £1.62/mo
- ✓Dedicated streaming server profiles
- ✓45-day money-back guarantee
- ✓11,000+ servers in 100 countries
- ⚠Kape Technologies ownership
- ⚠Logs connection timestamps
- ✗No Tor over VPN or Double VPN
NordVPN
9.4/10 — Editors' Pick
- ✓Strongest privacy posture (RAM-only)
- ✓Tor over VPN + Double VPN
- ✓Threat Protection Pro
- ✓10 devices simultaneously
- ✓Audited no-logs (6 audits)
- ⚠From £2.99/mo (pricier)
- ⚠30-day MBG (vs 45-day CyberGhost)
Surfshark
9.0/10 — Best for Families
- ✓Unlimited simultaneous devices
- ✓CleanWeb ad blocker
- ✓From £1.99/mo on 2-year plan
- ✓NordVPN-owned (since 2022)
- ✓Nexus multi-hop routing
- ⚠Smaller server network than CyberGhost
| Comparison Point | CyberGhost | NordVPN | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Price | £1.62/mo ✓ | £2.99/mo | £1.99/mo |
| UK Speed (avg) | 650 Mbps | 720 Mbps ✓ | 690 Mbps |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 45 days ✓ | 30 days | 30 days |
| Simultaneous Devices | 7 | 10 | Unlimited ✓ |
| Dedicated Streaming Servers | ✓ Labelled | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tor over VPN | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No-Logs Audit | Deloitte 2022 | 6× Audits ✓ | Deloitte 2023 |
| RAM-only Servers | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overall Score | 8.3/10 | 9.4/10 ✓ | 9.0/10 |
🏆 Our recommendation:
If budget is your #1 priority, CyberGhost's 2-year plan at £1.62/mo is exceptional value with solid streaming support. If privacy matters more than price, NordVPN at £2.99/mo is our top pick for UK users.
FAQ
CyberGhost UK — Common Questions
Is CyberGhost safe to use in the UK?
Yes — CyberGhost is safe for everyday use in the UK. It uses AES-256-GCM encryption and WireGuard protocol, passes DNS/IPv6 leak tests, and has been audited by Deloitte. The main concern for privacy-focused users is connection timestamp logging and Kape Technologies ownership. For sensitive use cases, NordVPN or ProtonVPN have stronger privacy postures.
Does CyberGhost work with BBC iPlayer?
Yes. CyberGhost has a dedicated "For BBC iPlayer" streaming server profile that worked reliably in all our March 2026 tests. Select it from the streaming server list within the app and iPlayer will detect a UK IP address. It works with all BBC iPlayer content including live TV.
How fast is CyberGhost on UK broadband?
Very fast on UK connections. Using WireGuard on a 1 Gbps fibre line in London, we averaged 720 Mbps download on the London server and 650 Mbps across all UK servers. Speed drop compared to our baseline was just 28–35%, which is excellent. You won't notice any slowdown for streaming, gaming, or downloading.
Is CyberGhost's no-logs policy trustworthy?
It's credible but not the best in class. CyberGhost's no-logs policy was independently audited by Deloitte in 2022 and it does not log IP addresses, DNS queries, or browsing activity. However, it does log the date of last connection — a minor data point, but one that NordVPN and ExpressVPN avoid. Romania jurisdiction means no mandatory data retention.
What is CyberGhost's money-back guarantee?
The best of any major VPN: 45 days on 6-month and 2-year plans. The monthly plan has a shorter 14-day MBG. The refund process is handled via live chat support, which typically responds within minutes. No hassle cancellation policy in our experience.
Is CyberGhost good for torrenting?
Yes — CyberGhost has dedicated P2P/torrenting server profiles that are clearly labelled in the app. These servers are optimised for P2P traffic and allow BitTorrent. The kill switch ensures your IP is never exposed if the VPN drops. Romania jurisdiction means no DMCA concerns. Speed on P2P servers averaged 580 Mbps download in our UK tests.
How many devices can I use with CyberGhost?
7 devices simultaneously on all plans — above average for the industry (NordVPN offers 10, Surfshark is unlimited). You can install it on as many devices as you like but only 7 can be connected at the same time. One subscription covers Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Fire TV, and router simultaneously.
8.3/10
ShieldPick Score — March 2026
4.2/5
CyberGhost is the best-value VPN available in the UK in 2026. At £1.62/month on a 2-year plan, it delivers reliable streaming support (with dedicated server profiles), fast UK speeds, and an industry-leading 45-day money-back guarantee. The only meaningful trade-offs are connection timestamp logging and Kape Technologies ownership — if either of those concerns you, step up to NordVPN. Everyone else: CyberGhost is a smart buy.