Continuation: ExpressVPN offers a 3-month subscription. With more online services and social networks blocked daily, a VPN becomes essential. It lets users access Instagram and other restricted sites while avoiding worries about future outages of major platforms like YouTube. However, VPN access is sometimes restricted, and many people face payment hurdles due to card issues. This compilation highlights VPNs that are still functional and accessible.
Hide My Name
Hide.My.name provides a 24-hour free trial. By entering an email on the site, users receive a code that enables unrestricted browsing. If the service meets expectations, users can proceed to payment.
Available payment methods: QIWI, YuMoney / Yandex.Money.
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ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN, like many other services, offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. If speed or reliability doesn’t meet expectations, refunds are available upon request. Depending on the chosen plan, the cost is around $6.67 per month.
A key advantage is strong speed, typically only slightly lower than a direct connection. For example, a 100 Mbps line can see speeds near 90 Mbps, provided the user selects the best server from the 94 countries offered.
Available payment methods: QIWI, UnionPay cards.
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PureVPN
PureVPN performs like other paid VPNs and does its job reliably. When subscribing for multiple years, the monthly cost drops to about $1.49, and the plan includes a long return period, many servers, and consistently high speed that remains stable after connection.
Pure VPN also supports login on up to ten devices, maintains no-logs policies, and offers quick connection if IP address spoofing is interrupted. The browser extension, however, offers only seven days of free use before moving to paid plans.
Available payment methods: QIWI, WebMoney, YuMoney / Yandex.Money, UnionPay cards.
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Seed4.Me
Seed4.Me does not cap the number of devices or data usage. It features more than 45 locations, with ongoing additions based on user requests. It operates without logging VPN node activity and supports PPTP/L2TP protocols for manual setups on other devices.
Seed4.Me works on Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android, with monthly fees ranging from $3 to $5 depending on the chosen plan.
Available payment methods: MIR maps.
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Surfshark
Free VPNs with high speed and no throttling are rare. For regular access to Instagram, Facebook, and other blocked sites, paid options are worth considering.
Surfshark is known for reliability, helping users regain access to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and other sites. It supports unlimited connected devices, robust speed, 3200+ servers across 65 countries, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Pricing is reasonable: a 30-day plan is around 1300 rubles, while a yearly plan reduces to about 400 rubles per month. Payment options include WebMoney, UnionPay-compatible cards, and even cryptocurrency.
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NordVPN
NordVPN has endured for a decade. In 2012 it started with six servers and limited user configuration. Since then, the server count has grown to over 5300, with the system selecting suitable countries and protocols automatically.
NordVPN includes features that automatically block malware and ads. Endorsements from notable creators have helped boost its standing. A two-year plan costs about $3.49 per month. Payment can be made with bitcoins or UnionPay cards.
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ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN offers two versions: free and paid. The free tier delivers access to over 100 servers in the US, the Netherlands, and Japan with one stable, mid-range connection.
The paid plan expands to 1700+ servers across sixty countries, with high speeds up to 10 Gb/s, ten simultaneous connections, an ad blocker, and support for P2P, torrents, and streaming. A Stealth protocol counters blocking, ensuring stable operation on all speeds. Pricing ranges from 5 to 10 euros per month, with UnionPay, Bitcoin, and SWIFT accepted for payment.
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There is a note about social networks being blocked in certain jurisdictions and a gentle reminder to share experiences in the comments.
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Source: VG Times