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Best VPNs & Privacy Tools · 10 sites
Leave no trace.
VPNs, private browsers and throwaway email addresses that keep your browsing between you and nobody else. Essential kit for anyone using the rest of this site.
Updated October 2026
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The gremlin's top picks
Proton VPN
A free VPN that's actually private“Swiss-based, with a genuinely usable free tier and no data caps.”
- Free tier with no data limit
- Swiss privacy laws
- Open-source apps
Surfshark
Lots of devices on a budget“Cheap, fast, and works on as many devices as you own.”
- Unlimited devices
- Low price
- Built-in ad and tracker blocking
The rest of the lineup
MullvadNo email, no name. Pay with cash.(opens in a new tab)
Temp MailDisposable inboxes for sketchy sign-ups.(opens in a new tab)
SimpleLoginEmail aliases that hide your real address.(opens in a new tab)
ExpressVPNPremium VPN that just works.(opens in a new tab)
Tor BrowserMaximum anonymity, minimum speed.(opens in a new tab)
Proton MailEncrypted email for your alter ego.(opens in a new tab)
BraveBrowser with ad and tracker blocking built in.(opens in a new tab)