CyberGhost
CyberGhost positions itself as the approachable, streaming-focused VPN: dedicated server profiles for specific services (Netflix US, BBC iPlayer, and others) and a simple app that doesn't require technical knowledge. Romanian jurisdiction sits outside 5/9/14 Eyes alliances. The central caveat is ownership: CyberGhost has been part of Kape Technologies (formerly Crossrider) since 2017 — the same holding that owns ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access, and also several major VPN comparison websites (vpnmentor, wizcase) that do not disclose the conflict of interest. There are no published independent no-logs audit reports. For users who want basic protection and reliable streaming at a low price, CyberGhost works; for users who weigh provider ownership and review ecosystem integrity seriously, the picture is considerably more complicated.
Key parameters
- Speed6.5/10
- Reliability6/10
- Ease of use7.5/10
- Price / quality7.5/10
- Features5.5/10
Ideally suited for
- Streaming-first users: dedicated server profiles built for Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, and other services
- Anyone who wants a simple, no-setup experience without digging into configuration options
- Budget users: one of the lowest long-term prices in the category
- Those who want the longest money-back window: 45-day guarantee on most plans
Usage scenarios
Simple, but not for demanding tasks
An intuitive interface covers basic traffic protection on public networks. For corporate remote-access scenarios or use in heavily censored regions, CyberGhost is not the right tool.
Where it actually shines
Dedicated server profiles for Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, and others make CyberGhost one of the more convenient streaming picks. Profiles are updated regularly, which reduces the number of broken servers at any given time.
Basic privacy, limited transparency
Romanian jurisdiction outside 5/9/14 Eyes is a real plus. But there are no published independent no-logs audit reports, and ownership of major VPN comparison sites (vpnmentor, wizcase) creates a conflict of interest that affects how much you can trust third-party coverage of this provider.
P2P on labeled servers
CyberGhost clearly marks P2P-optimized servers in the app interface. Speed is acceptable for most torrenting scenarios; in censored regions the VPN doesn't reliably connect, making CyberGhost unusable for torrenting from China or Iran.
Advantages
- Dedicated streaming server profiles reduce the guesswork of finding a working server for Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and others
- 45-day money-back guarantee on most plans — one of the longest return windows in the category
- Romanian jurisdiction: the country declined to adopt the EU Data Retention Directive, so no mandatory log retention
- 9,000+ servers in 100+ countries; WireGuard available on all platforms
Disadvantages
- Owned by Kape Technologies (formerly Crossrider) since 2017; the same holding owns vpnmentor and wizcase — major VPN comparison sites that don't disclose the conflict of interest
- Poor performance in censored regions: most users from China, Iran, and the UAE report unreliable or completely blocked connections
- No publicly available independent no-logs audit reports; transparency is notably lower than NordVPN, Proton VPN, or PIA
- Capped at 7 simultaneous devices — fewer than PIA, Surfshark, and several other competitors
Features
Highlighted capabilities bundled with this service in our rating methodology.
- No-logs policy
- Kill switch
- Dedicated streaming servers
- MultiHop
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