CyberGhost vs Astrill (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.1
CyberGhost
VS
8.3
Astrill
Quick verdict
Astrill wins overall (8.3/10 vs 8.1/10)
Astrill outscores CyberGhost on Speed, Privacy. CyberGhost has the edge on Servers, Streaming, Value, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8
Speed8.9
7.8
Privacy8.3
9.1
Servers8
8.7
Streaming8.1
8.9
Value6.5
9.4
Ease of Use8
CyberGhost
Astrill
Full feature comparison
| Feature | CyberGhost8.1/10 | Astrill8.3/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Monthly Price | $2.19/mo | $10.83/mo |
| Servers | 9,700+ | 300+ |
| Countries | 100 | 57 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 7 | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 610 Mbps (80%) | 685 Mbps (90%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Romania (EU, data retention laws) | UAE / Seychelles (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 45 days | None |
Who should choose which
Choose CyberGhost if:
- Platform-specific streaming servers labeled by service and country
- 9,700+ servers in 100 countries — second largest network after PIA
- Easiest interface for VPN beginners — one-click connect to streaming platforms
Choose Astrill if:
- StealthVPN protocol works reliably in China — tested from Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen
- OpenWeb protocol is the fastest obfuscated protocol we've tested — negligible overhead
- App-Specific VPN lets you route individual apps, not just system-wide