Ranked for getting through censorship Facts checked 17 Oct 2026 Scores recalculated live
Best VPN for Saudi Arabia
WhatsApp, Skype and other calling apps have worked since 2017, but websites critical of the state are blocked and posts have led to decades-long prison terms. In total, 1 of the apps we track are restricted in Saudi Arabia.
Top pick right now
ExpressVPN 98/100
Uses automatic obfuscation (with the protocol on Automatic) to disguise VPN traffic.
Why you'd use a VPN in Saudi Arabia
What is blocked
Tor Browser (partly blocked). The status page has dates and sources for each one.
Before you connect
Most travellers use a VPN here for privacy on hotel and public Wi-Fi rather than to unblock apps.
Is a VPN legal in Saudi Arabia? Legal with restrictions. VPNs are not banned outright, but accessing or posting content that is illegal in Saudi Arabia is still an offence.
The top 3 for Saudi Arabia
#1
ExpressVPN 98/100
Connects
Uses automatic obfuscation (with the protocol on Automatic) to disguise VPN traffic.
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NordVPN 92/100
Connects
Uses NordWhisper or obfuscated servers to disguise VPN traffic.
Try NordVPNFull ranking of the 6 VPNs we track
| # | VPN | Score | Connects here | Visitor reports | Website (OONI) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExpressVPN | 98/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try ExpressVPN |
| 2 | NordVPN | 92/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Website blocked 22 tests | Try NordVPN |
| 3 | Proton VPN | 89/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Website loads 18 tests | Try Proton VPN |
| 4 | Surfshark | 86/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Website blocked 17 tests | Try Surfshark |
| 5 | Private Internet Access | 71/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try Private Internet Access |
| 6 | CyberGhost | 64/100 | Connects | Not enough yet | Too few tests | Try CyberGhost |
"Connects here" comes from our Saudi Arabia status page. Visitor reports count the last 14 days. Website checks come from OONI measurements over 30 days, refreshed 20 Oct 2026; a blocked website doesn't mean the app is blocked, but you'll need to install the app another way.
How we scored
Nobody pays for a position here. Each VPN gets a score out of 100 from these weights, chosen because the main reason to use a VPN in Saudi Arabia is getting through censorship:
- Stealth / obfuscation
- 45%
- Connects in this country
- 30%
- Privacy & audits
- 10%
- Visitor reports
- 15%
Feature ratings are our editorial scores. If a VPN has too few visitor reports, that weight is shared among the other factors. A VPN that doesn't connect here is capped at 35. How we track
Questions people ask
What is the best VPN for Saudi Arabia?
On our current scores, ExpressVPN (98/100), followed by NordVPN (92) and Proton VPN (89). Scores weigh getting through censorship most heavily for Saudi Arabia and update as visitors there report what works.
Is using a VPN legal in Saudi Arabia?
Legal with restrictions. VPNs are not banned outright, but accessing or posting content that is illegal in Saudi Arabia is still an offence.
Do all VPNs work in Saudi Arabia?
All six VPNs we track connect normally in Saudi Arabia. The differences are in streaming, privacy and speed.
Why does this ranking change?
Part of each score comes from visitor reports in the last 14 days and from whether each VPN currently connects in the country. When those change, the order changes. The formula is shown on the page.
Sources
We earn a commission if you buy a VPN through our links. It never changes what we report as blocked. How we pick