Updated October 14, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

Top private browsers and search engines compared

55 providers, ranked on the terms we checked.

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#	Provider	Score	Features	Key facts	Actions
11	AVG Save 40% on Internet Security: 40% off	9.1/10	No logs Streaming Free	Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: Blocks viruses, malware, ransomware and unsafe links, downloads and emails; no Wi-Fi security check, firewall, fake-site or phishing-site protection, no VPN, TuneUp or AntiTrack Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Android, and 1 more	Review Compare Visit
12	Avast Save 36% on first year, single device (US): $49.99 first year vs $77.99 renewal	9.0/10	No logs Streaming Travel Free	Price from: €3.33 Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: Free Antivirus free indefinitely; app may prompt reactivation of the free subscription after 12 months; includes Free Cleanup, Free BreachGuard and a 60-day SecureLine VPN trial (payment method required to activate the VPN trial).	Review Compare Visit
13	AVG (Gen Digital) AVG Secure VPN free trial: 60 days free, pay $0 at checkout	9.0/10	No logs Streaming Free	Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: Blocks viruses, malware, ransomware and unsafe links, downloads and emails; no Wi-Fi security check, firewall, fake-site or phishing-site protection, no VPN, TuneUp or AntiTrack Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Android, and 1 more	Review Compare Visit
14	Multilogin Pay yearly -35%: 35% off when billed annually	8.7/10	Free	Price from: $11 Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: 5 profiles; 200 MB premium proxy traffic and 30 mobile minutes one-time; no API access; no time limit or card needed	Review Compare Visit
15	Qwant	9.3/10	Free	Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: Free and unlimited once you create a Qwant account Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, and 4 more	Review Compare See alternatives
16	Disroot	9.2/10	Free	Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: 1GB mailbox, 2GB cloud, 500MB Cryptpad, 64MB attachment limit; free of charge, non-commercial use only Platforms: Web, Android	Review Compare See alternatives
17	Ghostery	9.2/10	Free	Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: All features free with no limitations; optional contributions support development Platforms: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and 7 more	Review Compare See alternatives
18	Privacy Badger	9.2/10	Free	Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: No usage limits and no paid tiers; free for all users, funded by donations Platforms: Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and 4 more	Review Compare See alternatives
19	Brave Search Brave VPN 7-day free trial: 7 days free	9.1/10	No logs Streaming Travel Free	Price from: $3 Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: Browser, ad-blocker, Search and Talk free; free Leo with limited access	Review Compare See alternatives
20	KeePassXC	9.1/10	Free	Free plan: Yes Free plan limits: No usage limits; no cloud, ads or subscriptions Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Linux	Review Compare See alternatives

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Metric	Value	Sample
Median price monthly	6.48 EUR	24
Lower quartile price monthly	2.81 EUR	24
Upper quartile price monthly	9.4 EUR	24
Lowest price monthly	0 EUR	24
Highest price monthly	16.65 EUR	24
Median long term price	3.97 EUR	18
Lower quartile long term price	3.06 EUR	18
Upper quartile long term price	6.73 EUR	18
Lowest long term price	1.78 EUR	18
Highest long term price	10.51 EUR	18
Median devices	8	16

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