Best VPNs for Singapore in 2026
Whether you live in Singapore or are only passing through, a VPN encrypts your connection on public Wi-Fi and gives you a Singapore IP address for the Singapore services that check for one. Below are the seven VPNs we recommend for Singapore, what each is best at, who should skip it, and the official figures behind the comparison.
Best VPNs for Singapore compared
| # | VPN | Best for | Servers in Singapore | Simultaneous devices | Money-back guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NordVPN | Best VPN overall for Singapore | 72 | 10 | 30 days |
| 2 | Surfshark | Best for families | 40+ | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 3 | Private Internet Access | Best for torrenting | — | Unlimited | 30 days (new subscribers) |
| 4 | CyberGhost | Best for a long trial period | 24 | 7 | 45 days (14 on monthly plans) |
| 5 | Proton VPN | Best free VPN | 274 | 10 (VPN Plus) | 30 days |
| 6 | PureVPN | Best for Fire TV Stick | — | 10 | 31 days |
| 7 | ExpressVPN | Best for travelers | — | 10–14 (by plan) | 30 days (new users) |
Every figure in the table comes from the provider’s own website. Where a provider does not publish a Singapore server count, the cell is empty rather than estimated.
Who has the most servers in Singapore?
How we picked these VPNs
The ranking is our editorial judgment of which provider fits which need in Singapore. To keep it honest, we only publish facts we can source:
- Singapore servers – how many servers each provider runs in Singapore, taken from its own server pages.
- Devices per plan – how many devices one subscription covers, which decides whether one plan is enough for a family.
- Refund period – how long you have to try the service and get your money back.
- Fit for the use case – streaming, travel, a usable free plan, or support for TV devices such as the Fire TV Stick.
We have not yet published our own speed or streaming tests for Singapore, so this guide makes no claims about speeds or about which Singapore channels each VPN unblocks.
The best VPNs for Singapore, reviewed
1. NordVPN
- Servers in Singapore
- 72api.nordvpn.com/v1/servers/countries · checked 2026-11-08
- Simultaneous devices
- 10nordvpn.com/pricing · checked 2026-11-08
- Money-back guarantee
- 30 daysnordvpn.com/pricing · checked 2026-11-08
NordVPN runs a sizeable network in Singapore, according to its own server list, and a plan covers enough devices for a phone, a laptop and a TV at the same time. Singapore is also a regional hub, so the same app gives you nearby servers across South-East Asia when you travel.
It is the provider we recommend if you only want to buy one VPN for Singapore. Our NordVPN review covers the apps and the privacy policy in more detail.
+ Pros
- The second-largest Singapore network we list, after Proton VPN
- One plan covers a household’s main devices
− Cons
- Has a device limit, unlike Surfshark and PIA
- A smaller Singapore network than Proton VPN’s paid plan
Choose it if you want one VPN that handles browsing, streaming and public Wi-Fi in Singapore. Skip it if you need to protect more devices than one plan allows.
2. Surfshark
- Servers in Singapore
- 40+surfshark.com/servers/singapore · checked 2026-11-08
- Simultaneous devices
- Unlimitedsurfshark.com/features/multiple-devices · checked 2026-11-07
- Money-back guarantee
- 30 dayssurfshark.com/features/multiple-devices · checked 2026-11-07
Surfshark runs servers in Singapore and covers an unlimited number of devices on one subscription. That is why we recommend it for families and shared flats: everyone can use the same plan on every phone, laptop and TV in the home.
+ Pros
- No device limit on one subscription
- Publishes its Singapore server count, unlike PIA and PureVPN
− Cons
- A smaller Singapore network than NordVPN or Proton VPN
- The refund guarantee only covers your first purchase
Choose it if you are buying one VPN for a whole family or flat. Skip it if the number of Singapore servers matters more to you than the number of devices.
3. Private Internet Access
- Servers in Singapore
- —not published
- Simultaneous devices
- Unlimitedprivateinternetaccess.com · checked 2026-11-07
- Money-back guarantee
- 30 days (new subscribers)privateinternetaccess.com · checked 2026-11-07
Private Internet Access (PIA) also allows unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription. It lists a Singapore location and a separate streaming-optimized Singapore location, and it is our pick for torrenting. PIA does not publish a Singapore server count, so the table leaves that cell empty.
Using a VPN does not make downloading copyrighted material legal. See torrenting in Singapore below.
+ Pros
- No device limit on one subscription
- A streaming-optimized Singapore location
− Cons
- No published Singapore server count
- The refund guarantee is for new subscribers only
Choose it if you torrent legal content and want every device covered. Skip it if you want to know exactly how many Singapore servers you are paying for.
4. CyberGhost
- Servers in Singapore
- 24cyberghostvpn.com/vpn-server · checked 2026-11-08
- Simultaneous devices
- 7cyberghostvpn.com/features/money-back-guar… · checked 2026-11-07
- Money-back guarantee
- 45 days (14 on monthly plans)cyberghostvpn.com/features/money-back-guar… · checked 2026-11-07
CyberGhost gives you the longest refund period in this list on plans of six months or more, which makes it the easiest VPN here to test properly before you commit. Its Singapore network is the smallest of the providers that publish a figure, so the long trial is the reason to pick it, not the server count.
+ Pros
- The longest refund period here on longer plans
- Servers in Singapore on every paid plan
− Cons
- The smallest Singapore network of the providers that publish a figure
- The lowest device limit in this list
- Monthly plans get a much shorter refund window
Choose it if you want plenty of time to test a VPN on the Singapore services you use. Skip it if you need many devices covered or a large local network.
5. Proton VPN
- Servers in Singapore
- 274protonvpn.com/vpn-servers · checked 2026-11-08
- Simultaneous devices
- 10 (VPN Plus)protonvpn.com/pricing · checked 2026-11-07
- Money-back guarantee
- 30 daysprotonvpn.com/pricing · checked 2026-11-07
Proton VPN is the only provider in this list with a permanent free plan, which makes it our pick for a free VPN in Singapore. The free plan covers a single device and connects you to a randomly selected server. You cannot choose Singapore, so use it to protect yourself on public Wi-Fi, not to get a Singapore IP address.
The paid VPN Plus plan unlocks the largest Singapore network in this list.
+ Pros
- The only permanent free plan in this list
- The paid plan has the largest Singapore network we list
− Cons
- The free plan cannot connect to Singapore on request
- The free plan covers a single device
Choose it if you want free protection on café, hawker center or airport Wi-Fi, or the largest Singapore network on a paid plan. Skip it if you need a Singapore IP address without paying.
6. PureVPN
- Servers in Singapore
- —not published
- Simultaneous devices
- 10purevpn.com/order · checked 2026-11-08
- Money-back guarantee
- 31 dayspurevpn.com/order · checked 2026-11-08
PureVPN offers a dedicated Fire TV Stick app, which is why we recommend it if you mainly watch on an Amazon Fire TV device. Singapore is in its server list, but it does not publish a Singapore server count.
+ Pros
- A dedicated app for the Amazon Fire TV Stick
- A slightly longer refund period than most providers here
− Cons
- No published Singapore server count
Choose it if you watch mostly on a Fire TV Stick. Skip it if you want the largest choice of Singapore servers. Read our PureVPN review.
7. ExpressVPN
- Servers in Singapore
- —not published
- Simultaneous devices
- 10–14 (by plan)expressvpn.com/pricing · checked 2026-11-12
- Money-back guarantee
- 30 days (new users)expressvpn.com/pricing · checked 2026-11-12
ExpressVPN has three Singapore locations, CBD, Jurong and Marina Bay, backed by a worldwide server network. That combination is why we recommend it to people who travel in and out of Singapore: one app gives you a Singapore IP address when you are away and a local one wherever you land.
+ Pros
- Three separate Singapore locations to choose from
- A worldwide server network for travel
− Cons
- No published Singapore server count
- The device limit depends on the plan you buy
- The refund guarantee is for new users only
Choose it if you regularly travel between Singapore and other countries. Skip it if you want unlimited devices on one plan.
Watching Singapore TV with a VPN
Singapore streaming apps check where you are, and they often refuse to play when they see a VPN address. If you live in Singapore and keep your VPN on, connect to a Singapore server so the apps see a Singapore IP address, and try another Singapore server if one still refuses to play.
Singapore channels and their streaming apps
| Broadcaster | Channels | Streaming app |
|---|---|---|
| Mediacorp | Channel 5, Channel 8, Channel U | mewatch |
| Mediacorp | Suria, Vasantham | mewatch |
| Mediacorp | CNA | mewatch and the CNA app |
Mediacorp’s dramas often reach mewatch before they air on TV.
Before you rely on it
- Streaming services often block VPN traffic, and what works changes over time. We have not tested which VPN currently works with which Singapore channel, so use the refund period to check the services you care about.
- Some services restrict VPN use in their terms. Check the terms of the service you subscribe to.
- Paid tiers such as mewatch Prime still need a subscription; a VPN only changes your location.
What to avoid when choosing a VPN for Singapore
- Free VPNs that pay for themselves with ads or your data. The one free plan we list, Proton VPN, cannot give you a Singapore IP address.
- Providers without servers in Singapore. If you want Singapore TV or a Singapore IP address, check the server list before you buy.
- Plans you cannot get refunded. Every VPN in our list has a refund window; use it to test the Singapore services you care about.
- Providers that say little about who runs them or what they log. Read the privacy policy before you pay.
- “Lifetime” deals from unknown brands. A service that has to keep running servers for ever on a one-off payment rarely lasts.
Is using a VPN legal in Singapore?
Yes. No Singapore law bans using a VPN. What you do over a VPN is still covered by Singapore law, from copyright to the rules of the services you sign up to.
A VPN does not change what is legal, though. This is general information, not legal advice.
Torrenting in Singapore
Downloading or sharing copyrighted material without permission is illegal in Singapore under the Copyright Act 2021, with or without a VPN. Rights holders can ask the High Court to order internet providers to block piracy sites, and the courts have granted orders that also cover the new addresses those sites move to. Torrenting itself is legal for content you have the right to share, such as open-source software or public-domain films.
How to get a Singapore IP address
- Pick a VPN from the table above that lists servers in Singapore.
- Install its app on the device you want to use and sign in.
- Choose Singapore in the server list and connect.
- Check that your IP address now shows Singapore, then open the Singapore service you want to use.
FAQ
What is the best VPN for Singapore?
NordVPN is our pick for most people. It runs one of the larger Singapore networks in our list, and one plan covers several devices. Surfshark is the better choice for large households because it has no device limit.
Is there a good free VPN for Singapore?
Proton VPN has the only free plan in our list. It is useful on public Wi-Fi, but the free plan picks a server for you, so it cannot give you a Singapore IP address. For that you need a paid plan.
Which VPN has the most servers in Singapore?
Of the providers in our list that publish a figure, Proton VPN has the most Singapore servers on its paid plan, followed by NordVPN.
Can I watch Channel 8, Channel 5 or CNA in Singapore with a VPN on?
mewatch checks for a Singapore IP address, which a VPN connected to a Singapore server provides. Streaming services do block VPNs, though, and we have not tested which VPN currently works with mewatch. Use a refund period to try it.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Singapore?
Yes. Using a VPN is legal in Singapore. A VPN does not make illegal activity, such as downloading copyrighted material, legal.
Which VPN is best for traveling to and from Singapore?
ExpressVPN is our pick for travelers: it has three Singapore locations and a worldwide server network, so one app covers you at home and abroad.