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| VPN | VPN Rating | Annual Cost | Cost per month | Connections | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3658 ₽ | 1400 ₽ | 98 | |||
| 5000 ₽ | 1080 ₽ | 94 | |||
| 3400 ₽ | 290 ₽ | 59 | |||
| 2300 ₽ | 980 ₽ | 63 | |||
| 2100 ₽ | 180 ₽ | 52 | |||
| 3900 ₽ | 830 ₽ | 57 |
This article is for informational purposes only — it does not encourage the violation of the laws of the Russian Federation or other states. The decision to use VPN clients is made by the user independently, who is also responsible for complying with local regulations (Art. 15.1 and 46.1 of Federal Law No. 149-FZ). 18+
In 2025, many gamers are connecting to VPN services to stabilize the route to game servers, reduce latency, and protect the connection from network attacks. Below is a review of seven popular solutions: we compared average ping*, bandwidth**, network size, and available protocols. All figures are for reference — specific results depend on the provider and server load.
Average ping* ≈ 34 ms · Speed** ≈ 72 Mbps · Network 5,800+ nodes in 60 countries
The basic limit is 6 simultaneous connections.
More details on the official website *Partner Link. 18+*
Average ping* ≈ 42 ms · Speed** ≈ 74 Mbps · Network 3,200+ nodes in 100 countries
The initial connection may take a few seconds during high server load.
More details on the official website *Partner Link. 18+*
Average ping* ≈ 37 ms · Speed** ≈ 68 Mbps · Network 3,000+ nodes in 105 countries
The subscription cost is above average for the segment.
More details on the official website *Partner Link. 18+*
Average ping* ≈ 38 ms · Speed** ≈ 65 Mbps · Network 11,000+ nodes in 100 countries
No built-in obfuscation — could be critical in strict corporate networks.
More details on the official website *Partner Link. 18+*
Average ping* ≈ 45 ms · Speed** ≈ 60 Mbps · Network 30,000+ nodes in 91 countries
US jurisdiction; the "no logs" policy has not yet undergone an external audit.
More details on the official website *Partner Link. 18+*
Average ping* ≈ 40 ms · Speed** ≈ 67 Mbps · Network 2,700+ nodes in 71 countries
The Free plan — only one session and three countries.
More details on the official website *Partner Link. 18+*
Average ping* ≈ 50 ms · Speed** ≈ 41 Mbps · Network 700 nodes in 64 countries
Smaller network and lack of a Russian-language interface.
More details on the official website *Partner Link. 18+*
Valve warns of potential measures only when violating the store's pricing policy. No sanctions are applied for regular gaming over a VPN connection.
WireGuard, NordLynx, and Lightway provide minimal latency and fast key exchange. IKEv2 remains stable on mobile networks.
The free plans from Proton VPN, Windscribe, or Privado have limited locations and peak speeds. For tournaments, it's better to use a full subscription.
WireGuard-based solutions (NordLynx, Lightway, WireGuard itself) in 2025 show the best balance of speed and latency. For maximum stability, choose a node physically close to the game server. The trial periods of most services allow you to evaluate the route and find the optimal balance of price and performance.
*The "average ping" metric was obtained in a CS2 session (Europe) on a 500 Mbps channel, April 2025.
**Download speed was recorded in the Steam client on the same channel; actual values may vary.
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