VPN for streaming
Beyond Netflix, the same geo-catalog logic applies to most major streaming platforms — available content depends on licensing deals in a given country. A VPN changes your visible region, but the result isn't guaranteed because services actively block VPN traffic.
Below are providers that themselves claim support for unblocking streaming.
How we choose: This shortlist is built from the "Netflix/streaming" and "Streaming" tags — based on providers' claims about working with popular platforms.
ExpressVPN
⭐ 4.8
$6.7/mo
Windows · macOS · iOS · Android · Linux · Router
$3.5/mo
Windows · macOS · iOS · Android · Linux
$2.19/mo
Windows · macOS · iOS · Android · Linux · TV
CyberGhost VPN
⭐ 4.3
$2.03/mo
Windows · macOS · iOS · Android · Linux · Router
PrivateVPN
⭐ 4.1
$2/mo
Windows · macOS · iOS · Android · Linux · Router
$5/mo
Windows · macOS · iOS · Android · Router · TV
Frequently asked questions
Does the same VPN work equally well with every streaming service?
No — different platforms block VPN traffic differently and with different intensity. A server that unlocks one catalog might not work for another platform.
Why does video sometimes buffer over a VPN?
The extra network hop and encryption reduce your effective connection speed — for high-quality streaming, the current load on a specific server matters as much as the claimed maximum speed.
Is it worth paying for a plan specifically "for streaming"?
There's no certified streaming-specific plan — look at overall service quality, server count in the country you need, and reviews about how stable the unblocking is.