ExpressVPN might take the crown of our favorite premium provider in the world, but the best free VPN at the moment is Hotspot Shield - we explain why we think so below. We've assessed the ability of the top free VPNs to see which will keep your online activity anonymous without you having to spend a thing. On this page, you'll find our pick of the best options available to download today. And with more and more people needing to work safely and stay entertained at home, it's no surprise free VPN users are growing in number. If your reason for having a VPN is just about having a bit more security on your laptop or mobile when using public Wi-Fi every now and then, a freebie can do a decent job.