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Best No-Log VPN

A no-log claim is not enough on its own. We rank this list using independently testable signals: logging posture, audit status, ownership clarity, jurisdiction risk, and technical reliability.

Audit posture
Public, recent audits are weighted higher than outdated or missing audit evidence.
Ownership and jurisdiction
We prioritize providers with clearer legal structure and lower jurisdictional pressure.
Operational reliability
Kill switch reliability and leakage risk still matter for privacy in real-world usage.

Top no-log VPN picks

#1 ExpressVPN

Transparency score: 95

Logging: Strict no-logs

Audit: Recent audit

Jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands

Last tested: 2026-02-23

From $8.32/mo

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#2 NordVPN

Transparency score: 94

Logging: Strict no-logs

Audit: Recent audit

Jurisdiction: Panama

Last tested: 2026-02-23

From $2.99/mo

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#3 Surfshark

Transparency score: 90

Logging: Strict no-logs

Audit: Recent audit

Jurisdiction: Netherlands

Last tested: 2026-02-23

From $1.99/mo

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#4 ProtonVPN

Transparency score: 90

Logging: Strict no-logs

Audit: Recent audit

Jurisdiction: Switzerland

Last tested: 2026-02-23

From $2.49/mo

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#5 Mullvad VPN

Transparency score: 87

Logging: Strict no-logs

Audit: Recent audit

Jurisdiction: Sweden

Last tested: 2026-02-23

From $5/mo

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No-log transparency matrix

VPNLoggingAuditOwnerJurisdictionRiskLast tested
ExpressVPNStrict no-logsRecent auditKape TechnologiesBritish Virgin Islandslow2026-02-23
NordVPNStrict no-logsRecent auditNord SecurityPanamalow2026-02-23
SurfsharkStrict no-logsRecent auditSurfshark B.V.Netherlandsmedium2026-02-23
ProtonVPNStrict no-logsRecent auditProton AGSwitzerlandlow2026-02-23
Mullvad VPNStrict no-logsRecent auditMullvad VPN ABSwedenmedium2026-02-23

Full scoring logic: /methodology. Full dataset: transparency report.