AVG Secure VPN lets you use up to 10 devices with a single account, making it a good choice for families, and it boasts a thorough transparency policy. But it lacks competitors' privacy features and requires an expensive subscription. A simple service with a hefty up-front cost

Setting up AVG VPN was straightforward. You simply purchase the subscription, download and run the installer and select which server you want to connect to. AVG VPN can look like an enticing product thanks to its developer’s popularity in the cybersecurity space, its 10 simultaneous connections and the ability to bundle it with AVG antivirus products. However, its developer’s history regarding user data, as well as its fairly steep price as a stand-alone product, make AVG VPN a tough sell for both businesses and users.

In spite of its modest server network, AVG VPN provides excellent speeds and good connection stability. Torrenting is allowed, but we couldn’t unblock any of the geo-restricted streaming platforms. The 60-day free trial on Windows is generous, but we still don’t like the absence of monthly subscriptions...