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Head-to-head · Free VPN Services

Planet VPN vs Bitdefender Premium VPN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Planet VPN #4 in Free VPN Services 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Planet VPN
Bitdefender Premium VPN #6 in Free VPN Services 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Bitdefender

Planet VPN leads on 0 checks, Bitdefender Premium VPN on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePlanet VPN · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Bitdefender Premium VPN
  • Most featuresPlanet VPN · 1 of 1

Planet VPN scores higher on our rubric for free vpn services: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Planet VPN is the better fit for users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices. Bitdefender Premium VPN is the better fit for large server network on a budget.

  • Planet VPN fits best

    Users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices

  • Bitdefender Premium VPN fits best

    Large server network on a budget

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Side by side

Feature Planet VPN 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Bitdefender Premium VPN 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Free VPN Services #6 in Free VPN Services
Best for Users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices Large server network on a budget
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €1.99/user/mo $2.92/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Money-back guarantee 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Planet VPN 1/1 · Bitdefender Premium VPN 0/1
Ads on free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Free data allowance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free server choice Limited Not checked yet
Free speed policy Unlimited Not checked yet
Logging policy No logs Not checked yet
Free device limit 10 devices Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan has no traffic, bandwidth or time limits and requires no registration
  • Includes kill switch, split tunneling and access to six free locations
  • Premium supports up to 10 devices across desktop, mobile and browser platforms
  • More than 3,000 servers across 100+ countries
  • Unlimited traffic for up to 10 simultaneous devices
  • Streaming access, split tunneling, and a kill switch
Cons
  • Free access is limited to six locations
  • The free plan includes ads
  • Premium’s lowest advertised monthly rate requires a 48-month subscription
  • Free access has a daily traffic quota
  • Apps are limited to Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
  • Pricing varies by region and promotion
Our verdict

Planet VPN encrypts internet traffic and changes the apparent IP location, with a free tier aimed at people who want VPN access without a registration step or usage limit. The free plan covers five countries and six locations, with no…

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Bitdefender Premium VPN is a consumer VPN service for people who want encrypted internet traffic, IP address masking, and access to VPN locations in more than 100 countries. It supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, with premium…

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  1. Planet VPNFree VPN Services 8.8Free plan
  2. Bitdefender Premium VPNFree VPN Services 8.6Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Planet VPN — where it wins

    • Free plan has no traffic, bandwidth or time limits and requires no registration
    • Includes kill switch, split tunneling and access to six free locations
    • Premium supports up to 10 devices across desktop, mobile and browser platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access is limited to six locations
    • The free plan includes ads
    • Premium’s lowest advertised monthly rate requires a 48-month subscription

  • Bitdefender Premium VPN — where it wins

    • More than 3,000 servers across 100+ countries
    • Unlimited traffic for up to 10 simultaneous devices
    • Streaming access, split tunneling, and a kill switch

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access has a daily traffic quota
    • Apps are limited to Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
    • Pricing varies by region and promotion
  • Planet VPN8.8/10 · Free plan

    Planet VPN offers unlimited free access, with more locations and features in Premium.

    Visit Planet VPNFull verdict →
  • Bitdefender Premium VPN8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A budget-friendly VPN with a large network, streaming support, and a limited free tier.

    Visit BitdefenderFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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