CyberGhost VPN review

What is CyberGhost?

CyberGhost VPN was founded in 2011 and is based in Romania, outside the Five, Nine and Fourteen Eyes alliances. Since 2017 it has been owned by Kape Technologies, the same group that owns ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access. It runs one of the largest server networks of any VPN – over 11,000 servers in around 100 countries – and is known for apps that are very easy to use.

Is CyberGhost safe?

Yes, for everyday privacy. CyberGhost uses AES-256 encryption, has a kill switch and DNS leak protection, publishes transparency reports, and its no-logs policy has been audited by Deloitte. Its NoSpy servers are owned and run by CyberGhost itself in its own data center. The point critics raise is the owner: Kape started out as Crossrider, a company once linked to adware. Kape has since become one of the largest VPN groups, but some users prefer independent providers.

Is CyberGhost good for torrenting?

Yes, and it makes it easy: there is a dedicated list of servers optimised for torrenting in dozens of countries. P2P is allowed on those servers, there are no bandwidth limits, and the kill switch protects your IP if the connection drops. Split tunneling is available on Windows and Android. There is no port forwarding.

CyberGhost speed and protocols

CyberGhost supports WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2. Speeds are good on nearby servers and fall more sharply on very distant ones, and occasionally a server fails to connect at the first try. With such a large network, though, there is almost always a fast server close to you.

Does CyberGhost work with Netflix and streaming?

CyberGhost has servers optimised for streaming, each labelled with the service and country it is meant for – Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and many more. Apps cover Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Fire TV and Android TV, with up to 7 devices at the same time.

CyberGhost price and money-back guarantee

CyberGhost is one of the cheapest VPNs on its long plans, while the monthly plan is expensive by comparison, and renewals cost more. Its main selling point is the 45-day money-back guarantee on longer plans – one of the longest available. The monthly plan has 14 days.

CyberGhost vs Private Internet Access and NordVPN

CyberGhost and Private Internet Access belong to the same group: PIA has port forwarding and more advanced settings, CyberGhost has simpler apps and more servers optimised for streaming. NordVPN is faster and has more privacy features. All our picks are in the VPN category.

CyberGhost FAQ

Does CyberGhost keep logs?

CyberGhost says it keeps no logs of your activity, and its no-logs policy has been audited by Deloitte.

Can I use CyberGhost for torrenting?

Yes, on its dedicated torrenting servers, with a kill switch and no bandwidth limits. There is no port forwarding.

How many devices can I use with CyberGhost?

Up to 7 at the same time.

How long is the money-back guarantee?

45 days on longer plans, 14 days on the monthly plan.

Our CyberGhost verdict

CyberGhost is one of the easiest VPNs to use, with a huge network, ready-made servers for torrenting and streaming and a long money-back guarantee. Speeds on distant servers are not the best, and its owner’s past puts some people off, but for most users it is a reliable and affordable choice.