Best VPN for Android (and PC) in 2017

Best VPN for Android (and PC) in 2017
What’s a VPN? It stands for Virtual Private Network and that’s exactly what it is: a virtual network that lets remote users connect to a private network, without a direct physical connection (that is, even if not all users are on the same Local Area Network, or LAN). This can be used by corporations, for example, to allow their employees to remotely and securely connect to the company’s network resources without having to be in their office.


In the most commonly used context on the Internet, using a VPN specifically refers to doing so to gain a more secure and private connection to the Internet (e.g. when using a public network) or to circumvent geographical restrictions. It still works the same way as described in the first paragraph: if using a VPN provider, for instance, you’ll be connecting to the Internet through that provider’s servers. Depending on the reason you’re using a VPN, there’s therefore a lot of trust involved when choosing a provider.

ur top picks

Having one “top” pick wouldn’t be possible unless we ignore some of the needs we outlined above. Instead, here are our top three picks — each is suitable for a different reason:

Privacy: if you’re primarily looking for a privacy-friendly VPN provider, PureVPN is a good choice although it will cost you slightly more than other providers. That being said, you can get a lifetime subscription for $69 through the XDA-Developers Depot.
  PureVPN: Lifetime Subscription
Bypassing restrictive networks: despite being a bit expensive, VPNSecure is an excellent choice for this. Fortunately, you can grab a lifetime subscription is available from the XDA-Developers Depot for $39. A free trial is also available.
  VPNSecure: Lifetime Subscription
A good balance: want something that strikes a fairly good balance between all the needs we’ve highlighted above? Private Internet Access will do that, with acceptable prices and a good list of features. You can get a subscription for two years through the XDA-Developers Depot for $60 only.
  Private Internet Access VPN: 2-Yr Subscription
It’s worth noting that no VPN provider is perfect: always do your own research and make sure it fits your needs! Another provider or even a self-hosted VPN might be the best choice for you. While there are dozens of VPN services out there, we specifically looked at the ones available on XDA Depot. Buying products and services from Depot supports XDA.