CyberGhost VPN review
CyberGhost VPN suits you if you want a commercial VPN with repeated Deloitte no-logs assurance engagements, WireGuard and a Linux CLI. Watch the renewal price on the longest plan, because the introductory rate does not last.
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Score breakdown
One formula for every commercial vpn, explained on how we score VPNs.
Plans and the true 3-year price
| Plan | Term | Monthly | Renews at | 3-year cost | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 1 month | €11.99 | €11.99 | €432 | 7 |
| 6 months | 6 months | €6.99 | €6.99 | €252 | 7 |
| 2 years + 2 months | 26 months | €2.19 | €4.75 | €104 | 7 |
Providers change prices often, and we regularly verify prices against their own pricing pages, though small differences from current prices are possible. Prices checked 11 Oct 2026. Refund window: 45 days.
Who it's for
Pick it if
- You value repeated external assurance of the no-logs policy.
- You want WireGuard and a Linux CLI.
- You need a dedicated IP option.
Skip it if
- You prefer ownership outside Kape Technologies.
- You want to avoid a long commitment for the lowest introductory rate.
- Your main task is private access to your own machines.
Audit evidence
| Date | Auditor | Type | Scope | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2025 | Deloitte | No-logs assurance | Third ISAE 3000 (Revised) review of the VPN server network, configuration and change management, incident response, and the token-based dedicated IP system against the no-logs policy | Not stated |
| 6 Mar 2024 | Deloitte | No-logs assurance | Second review of the VPN server network and management systems, incident management and the dedicated IP token system | Gated or summary only |
| 21 Sept 2022 | Deloitte | No-logs assurance | ISAE 3000 (Revised) review of the no-logs policy against server configuration, plus change, configuration and incident management and the dedicated IP token system | Gated or summary only |
Ownership
Security and features
- WireGuardYes
- RAM-only serversYes
- Full-disk encryptionUnknown
- Post-quantum optionUnknown
- Open-source appsUnknown
- Kill switchYes
- Split tunnellingYes
- Multi-hopUnknown
- Port forwardingUnknown
- IPv6Unknown
- WireGuard config exportUnknown
- SOCKS5 proxyUnknown
- Custom DNSUnknown
- Linux app (GUI)Unknown
- Linux CLIYes
- Dedicated IPYes
Network Provider-reported
- Servers9600
- Countries100
Account and payment privacy
- Sign up without emailUnknown
- Account-number loginUnknown
- CashUnknown
- MoneroUnknown
- BitcoinUnknown
Our take
CyberGhost's privacy case rests on repeated Deloitte no-logs assurance engagements. The engagement dated 8 Dec 2025 covered the VPN server network, configuration and change management, incident response, and the token-based dedicated IP system against the no-logs policy. Earlier engagements dated 6 Mar 2024 and 21 Sept 2022 also examined server and management controls, with reports gated or available only as summaries. That is useful evidence about the systems examined, rather than a guarantee about every future connection. WireGuard and RAM-only servers support the security case, but neither independently establishes compliance with a logging policy.
CyberGhost S.R.L. is part of Kape Technologies, which also owns ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, vpnMentor and Wizcase. For your shortlist, that means switching between those VPN brands does not move you outside the same ownership group. The review-site holdings also create a conflict of interest to consider when reading recommendations about related services. Common ownership does not establish that the VPNs share identical infrastructure or operating practices. We would weigh CyberGhost's own assurance evidence separately, while treating the group's commercial relationships as relevant to trust.
The longest offer asks you to commit for 26 months, starting at €2.19 a month and renewing at €4.75 a month. Its total in the cost comparison is €104, against €252 for the 6 months plan and €432 for the 1 month plan. The lower total makes the long commitment worth considering if you expect to keep using the service. It does not make the introductory monthly rate a lasting budget assumption. Use the renewal rate when deciding whether you would keep paying after the opening term.
CyberGhost fits a shortlist where external assurance, a Linux CLI and a dedicated IP option matter. The kill switch and split tunnelling are useful controls, though you should check how they fit the devices and applications you use. Compare it with Mullvad VPN, IVPN and Proton VPN using the same questions about evidence, ownership and ongoing cost, rather than assuming a familiar brand answers them. If your actual goal is reaching a private server or development machine, begin with our private-access guide. A commercial VPN subscription and a dedicated IP do not, by themselves, establish access to your infrastructure.
FAQ
Has CyberGhost's no-logs policy been audited?
Deloitte conducted a no-logs assurance engagement dated 8 Dec 2025, examining the VPN server network, operational controls and token-based dedicated IP system against the policy. Earlier engagements provide additional evidence, although their reports are gated or available only as summaries. These reviews support an assessment of the examined controls, not an unlimited promise about future operation.
Who owns CyberGhost VPN?
CyberGhost S.R.L. is part of Kape Technologies, which also owns ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access. Kape also owns vpnMentor and Wizcase, so consider those commercial relationships when weighing recommendations from those review sites.
Does CyberGhost get more expensive when it renews?
The 2 years + 2 months plan starts at €2.19 a month and renews at €4.75 a month. Budget around the renewal rate if you expect to keep the subscription beyond its introductory term.
Can I use CyberGhost on Linux?
CyberGhost has a Linux CLI, making it an option if you prefer working from a terminal. Check the supported commands and your distribution's setup requirements before committing to a subscription.
Will CyberGhost's dedicated IP let me reach my home server?
A dedicated IP option alone does not establish a private connection to your server. Start with our guide to public and private access to decide how your machines should be reachable and who should have access.
Has CyberGhost had any security incidents?
Our incident review returned none found. That finding is limited to what the review identified and does not establish that no incident has ever occurred.