If you’re like me, a couple of months back and are looking for the best VPN for Netflix on reddit, I’m here to (hopefully) help you out. I don’t pay for many streaming services, I only have Netflix and AppleTV (Ted Lasso has my heart) and I tend to binge watch so often I find myself looking for new shows. I discovered that my local Netflix does not have many shows and it also tends to remove them (“Friends” got removed and now it’s back again but I cannot deal with the on and off nonsense). As they say, the grass is always greener on the other side, or in this case, on other country’s Netflix library. I’m sure some of you already know but there is this great tool https://unogs.com/ where you can look up shows on ALL Netflix’s libraries. Once you find which country has your show, it’s time for a VPN.
I tried several VPNs taking advantage of their money-back guarantees. Some didn’t work right away (despite claiming to unlock Netflix), some got buggy in the process. I was looking for a VPN that would unlock many libraries without long ceremonies, would connect fast and have good speeds. Additionally, in almost all cases I had to reach out to support so I also took a note of how fast, pleasant and successful the process was. Why is it important? Well, it doesn’t matter what’s your main reason for using a VPN - fast connection is crucial. You don’t want to waste time waiting until you’re connected to your desired server. The app should be easy to use, just one simple click and you’re connected. Additionally, you want good speeds so that your streaming experience would be smooth. It is normal for your internet speed to drop a bit while using a VPN, but it shouldn’t be more than 5% decrease. Lastly, you want to choose a VPN that has many locations, because: more locations = more libraries! And of course, unlocking Netflix can come with some jumping through hoops so you’re gonna want good customer service.
So, what is the best VPN for Netflix?
Here is a tiny comparison table overlooking the VPNs I tried (and which unlocked Netflix’s library as I see no point in including those that didn’t). All criterias are marked from 0 to 5, 5 being the best score.
| Provider | Speed | Locations | Connection | Customer Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIA | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Surfshark | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| CyberGhost | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| NordVPN | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Conclusion: my vpn recommendation for Netflix is Surfshark. Make sure to use browser extension for the smoothest experience. If you ever need any help from their support, I strongly recommend the live chat option - it is more efficient than via email which is a bit slow (hence a 4).
Hope this helps! And let me know which show you’re gonna binge watch now (looking for ideas, as I just finished Wednesday in a couple of days).