| # | Product | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CyberGhostStreaming-Focused | from €2.19/mo (2-yr), renews higher | Check Price |
CyberGhost is a low-cost, streaming-focused VPN in 2026: in our tests it retained about 80% of base speed with WireGuard, offers servers labelled for specific streaming platforms, a huge network, and Fire TV and Android TV apps — all at a low long-term price. It suits budget streamers who want an easy, streaming-oriented service. Speeds trail the top VPNs slightly, and the long plans renew higher. Here is how it performed in testing.
We tested CyberGhost per our methodology, measuring speed retention, connection times and TV-app behaviour over several days on European servers.
Specifications
| Spec | CyberGhost |
|---|---|
| Speed retention (nearby, tested) | ~80% |
| Protocols | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 |
| Servers | 11,000+ worldwide, strong EU coverage |
| Simultaneous devices | 7 |
| Logging | No-logs (transparency reports) |
| Jurisdiction | Romania |
| TV apps | Fire TV, Android TV |
| Price (obs. Jul 2026) | from €2.19/mo (2-yr), renews higher |
Its calling cards are streaming-labelled servers and one of the largest networks around — see how VPNs work for the basics.
Speed and Real-World Performance
CyberGhost is solid rather than blazing:
- Speed retention: ~80% on nearby EU servers with WireGuard; ~55–65% distant.
- Connection time: ~5–7 seconds — a touch slower to connect than rivals.
- 4K streaming: smooth on a 100 Mbps line via nearby servers.
- Streaming servers: labelled locations make picking a working server easy.
That is a little behind NordVPN and Surfshark, but still fine for 4K HDR streaming, and encryption helps against ISP throttling.
TV Apps: Fire TV and Android TV
CyberGhost covers the main living-room devices:
- Fire TV: a dedicated Amazon Appstore app, remote-friendly — see our VPN on Fire TV guide.
- Android TV: a full Play Store app.
- Apple TV: support is more limited than on Fire TV and Android TV.
The streaming-labelled server lists are handy on a TV, where typing and guessing are awkward.
Pros and Cons
✅ Pros
- Very low long-term price
- Streaming-labelled servers; huge network
- Fire TV and Android TV apps
- ~80% speed retention; fine for 4K
- Long money-back guarantee
❌ Cons
- Slower peaks than NordVPN and Surfshark
- Cheapest price needs a long multi-year commitment
- Renewal price higher than the intro rate
- Limited Apple TV support
Who It's For — and Who Should Skip It
- Buy it if you want a cheap, streaming-focused VPN with labelled servers and Fire TV/Android TV apps, and are happy with a long plan.
- Skip it if you want the fastest speeds (NordVPN), unlimited devices (Surfshark), or the strongest privacy pedigree (Proton VPN).
Price: Offer vs Renewal
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year (+ extra months) | ~€2.19/mo (billed upfront) | Higher — check current rate |
| 1-year | ~€4.29/mo | Higher — check current rate |
| Monthly | ~€12/mo | Same |
CyberGhost’s low headline price needs a long commitment and renews higher afterwards. Its long money-back guarantee lowers the risk of trying it. Prices observed July 2026.
Alternatives
- NordVPN — faster, wider TV apps, larger overall.
- Surfshark — similar price, unlimited devices.
- ExpressVPN — the most consistent, premium.
- Proton VPN — privacy specialist with a free tier.
See our rankings in the best VPN for streaming guide.
Our Verdict
CyberGhost is a capable budget VPN with a streaming focus: ~80% retention, labelled streaming servers, a huge network and good Fire TV and Android TV apps at a very low long-term price. It is a touch slower than the top rivals and needs a long commitment for the best rate, which renews higher. But for easy, low-cost streaming protection on a TV, it does the job well. Rating: 4.2/5.
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