For Indian users

The best VPNs for India in 2026 (tested & paying)

Honest, Delhi-tested VPN reviews. Speed tests, streaming compatibility, privacy audits. We only recommend what we use.

Trusted by 10,000+ freelancers each month

NordVPN·Surfshark·NordPass·Bitdefender·HideMy.Name

Browse by topic

All our reviews, guides and comparisons organised by what you need.

Rohit Verma
Rohit Verma
Indian privacy and VPN security researcher · Bangalore, India

Rohit covers VPN, privacy, and online security for Indian users — VPN reviews, speed tests, streaming access, and India-specific privacy strategies.

Frequently asked questions

Are VPNs legal in India in 2026?

Yes, VPNs remain legal to use in India. However, CERT-In rules (April 2022) require VPN providers to log user data for 5 years — which is why most major providers (NordVPN, Surfshark, NordVPN) moved servers out of India.

Which VPN is fastest in India?

In our Delhi speed tests, NordVPN (NordLynx) consistently hits 400+ Mbps on 1Gbps Jio Fiber, followed by Surfshark (WireGuard) at ~350 Mbps. Proton VPN is slower but has the strongest privacy record.

Which VPN unblocks Hotstar / Netflix India?

NordVPN and Surfshark reliably unblock both. For Hotstar (Disney+), use a US server. For Netflix India content from abroad, India-virtual servers in Singapore work in 2026 — most providers no longer host physical Indian IPs.

What happened to VPN logs under CERT-In rules?

In 2022 India required VPN providers to keep 5-year logs. NordVPN, Surfshark, Proton, NordVPN and most others closed physical Indian servers and moved to India-virtual servers in Singapore/UK/US — where CERT-In jurisdiction does not apply.

Free vs paid VPN in India — is free safe?

Most free VPNs (Hola, Betternet, SuperVPN) log and sell user data. Paid VPNs with audited no-logs policies (NordVPN, Surfshark, Proton) are the only safe choice if privacy matters.

Get NordVPN deal →