The 7 VPNs at a glance
SpiceRadar scores (weighted average of five criteria) and prices checked on official pages on 26-27 Oct 2026. Long-plan promo prices almost always rise at renewal: we list them when they are published.
| VPN | Score | Best at | Price checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullvad VPN | 8.4/10 | Numbered account with no email, cash or crypto payment | €5/month flat (26 Oct) |
| NordVPN | 8.3/10 | Fast network, 225+ locations, ad blocker on Complete | From €3.49/month on 2 years, then €139.08/year (26 Oct) |
| Proton VPN | 8.2/10 | Free plan with no ads or data cap | Free · Plus €3.49/month on 2 years (26 Oct) |
| ExpressVPN | 8.2/10 | Servers in 113 countries, Lightway protocol | From €2.49/month on 28 months, then €79.95/year (27 Oct) |
| Private Internet Access | 8.2/10 | Unlimited devices, French-language support | €1.79/month on 3 years, renews at €70 (27 Oct) |
| Windscribe | 8.0/10 | 10 GB free per month, sign-up without email | Free · Pro $9/month or $69/year (27 Oct) |
| Surfshark | 7.8/10 | Unlimited devices, Alternative ID | From €2.49/month on 24 months · €18.95 monthly (26 Oct) |
Why use a VPN on adult sites?
Without a VPN, your internet provider sees the domain names you visit, and so does the Wi-Fi network you use. With a VPN, it only sees an encrypted connection to a VPN server. Sites see the server's IP address, not yours.
What a VPN doesn't do: it doesn't make you anonymous on a site where you log in with your account or bank card, it doesn't block a free tube's pop-ups (unless it has a built-in blocker, like NordVPN Complete, Proton VPN Plus or Windscribe's ROBERT), and it doesn't replace a good browser. For free tubes, pair it with uBlock Origin or Brave.
Most discreet: Mullvad, PIA or ExpressVPN?
If your priority is that nothing links you to your subscription, Mullvad VPN stands apart: no email or password, just an account number, and you can pay in cash, Bitcoin or Monero (10% off in crypto). The price never moves: €5 per month, whatever the length (mullvad.net, 26 Oct 2026). The trade-off: no free plan, no sales, and no refund for cash payments.
Private Internet Access asks for an email but takes crypto, allows unlimited devices and publishes a zero-logs policy with RAM-only servers; it's also the only one of the seven where we recorded 24/7 support in French. ExpressVPN publishes a no-activity, no-connection-log policy and covers 113 countries, but it belongs to the Kape group and renews at €79.95 to €179.95 a year depending on the plan (expressvpn.com, 27 Oct 2026).
Free VPN for adult sites: Proton VPN or Windscribe
Only two VPNs in our ranking have a genuine free plan. Proton VPN Free has no ads, no data cap and no activity logs (protonvpn.com/free-vpn, 26 Oct 2026), but it's limited to 1 device, servers in 10 randomly selected countries and "medium" speed. Windscribe gives 10 GB a month once your email is confirmed, with more countries but a data cap: HD video eats it quickly.
Avoid unknown free VPNs from app stores: a free VPN has to make money somehow, and when it isn't from a paid plan, it's often from ads or data. Proton and Windscribe are funded by their paid plans.
The renewal trap
The headline prices are almost all monthly prices averaged over 2 or 3 years and paid upfront. At renewal, NordVPN Basic goes to €139.08/year (26 Oct 2026), ExpressVPN to at least €79.95/year and Proton VPN Plus to €83.88/year. Private Internet Access lists €70 every 3 years when its long plan renews. Mullvad never changes its price, and Windscribe shows $69/year with no teaser rate. Surfshark doesn't show a renewal price on its plans.
Our advice: put the end date in your calendar and compare when it renews. NordVPN, Proton VPN, ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and Surfshark advertise a 30-day money-back guarantee on a first subscription; Mullvad gives 14 days; Windscribe only refunds within 7 business days and under 10 GB.
Which one should you pick?
Maximum discretion: Mullvad VPN. Nothing to pay: Proton VPN Free (or Windscribe for more countries). Most features, ad blocker included: NordVPN Complete. Lots of devices on one account: Private Internet Access or Surfshark. Support in French: Private Internet Access.
Reviews to compare
| Service | Best for | Plan | Price | Payment | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mullvad VPN | People who want a genuinely anonymous VPN for adult browsing, with no account tied to their name. | paid | €5/month incl. VAT (flat rate) | — | Visit ↗ |
| NordVPN | One subscription for VPN, ad blocking and account security | paid | Basic €3.49 · Complete €3.99 · Ultimate Max €7.99 /month (2 years) | — | Visit ↗ |
 Proton VPN | A trustworthy free VPN, or a privacy-first paid one | free + paid | Free · Plus €3.49/month (2 years) · €9.99/month | — | Visit ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best VPN for adult sites?
Mullvad VPN (8.4/10) for discretion: account without email, €5/month, cash or crypto payment (26 Oct 2026). NordVPN (8.3/10) if you also want a built-in ad blocker.
Is there a reliable free VPN?
Yes: Proton VPN Free, with no ads or data cap but limited to 1 device and 10 countries, and Windscribe, 10 GB a month with a confirmed email (checked 26-27 Oct 2026).
Does a VPN make me anonymous on a porn site?
No. It hides the sites you visit from your internet provider and your IP from the sites, but if you log into an account or pay by card, the site knows who you are.
Which VPN accepts crypto payment?
Mullvad (Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Monero, and cash too), Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN and Windscribe accept crypto according to their payment pages checked on 26-27 Oct 2026.