Best VPN for Firestick and Fire TV in 2026
A Firestick VPN needs a native Fire TV app you can drive with the remote, enough speed for 4K, and streaming servers that work. We install each VPN on a Fire TV Stick 4K, connect, and try the same services we test everywhere else.
ExpressVPN has the cleanest Fire TV app; NordVPN is faster and unblocked more. Both are one-click on the remote. If you want free, Proton VPN's Fire TV app on the paid plan is the safe route — the free plan does not do streaming.
The 5 best VPNs for firestick and fire tv, ranked
- 1Best overall#1 overall · 9.7/10
NordVPN
Native Fire TV app, fastest speeds on the stick, and every streaming service we tried played. Auto-connect on start-up means you set it once.
- Services unblocked
- 14 of 14
- Speed
- 712 Mbps
- Devices
- 10
- Refund
- 30 days
−73% + 3 months freeends soon - 2Easiest remote-friendly app#3 overall · 9.1/10
ExpressVPN
The Fire TV app is the simplest to use with a remote: one button, a location picker, done. 13 of 14 services.
- Services unblocked
- 13 of 14
- Speed
- 598 Mbps
- Devices
- 8
- Refund
- 30 days
- 3Best value#2 overall · 9.4/10
Surfshark
Fire TV app with unlimited devices, so the stick doesn't count against a limit; 13 of 14 services unblocked.
- Services unblocked
- 13 of 14
- Speed
- 655 Mbps
- Devices
- Unlimited
- Refund
- 30 days
−86% + 3 months freeends soon - 4Strong Fire TV app#10 overall · 7.6/10
IPVanish
One of the better Fire TV apps and unlimited devices; streaming coverage is weaker (8 of 14) and renewal is pricey.
- Services unblocked
- 8 of 14
- Speed
- 505 Mbps
- Devices
- Unlimited
- Refund
- 30 days
- 5Streaming servers#7 overall · 8.1/10
CyberGhost
Fire TV app plus servers labelled by streaming service; 45-day refund gives you time to test it on your stick.
- Services unblocked
- 12 of 14
- Speed
- 470 Mbps
- Devices
- 7
- Refund
- 45 days
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Side by side
| VPN | Score | Services unblocked | Speed | Devices | 2-yr price | Refund | Port fwd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | 9.7 | 14 of 14 | 712 Mbps | 10 | $3.39 | 30 days | |
| ExpressVPN | 9.1 | 13 of 14 | 598 Mbps | 8 | $4.99 | 30 days | |
| Surfshark | 9.4 | 13 of 14 | 655 Mbps | Unlimited | $2.19 | 30 days | |
| IPVanish | 7.6 | 8 of 14 | 505 Mbps | Unlimited | $2.19 | 30 days | |
| CyberGhost | 8.1 | 12 of 14 | 470 Mbps | 7 | $2.19 | 45 days |
How we picked
Only VPNs with a native Fire TV app qualified. Ranked by streaming unblocks on the stick, then speed, then how easy the app is to use with the remote alone.
All scores come from the same monthly tests on the same rig — how we test. Rank order on this page is by the category criteria, not by commission.
Questions
Which VPN is best for Firestick?
NordVPN for speed and streaming coverage, ExpressVPN if you want the simplest app to control with the remote. Both install from the Amazon Appstore in under a minute.
Is there a free VPN for Firestick?
Proton VPN has a Fire TV app, but streaming needs the paid plan. Other 'free' Fire TV VPNs in the store either cap data, show ads or, in several cases, sell browsing data — we do not recommend them.
How do I install a VPN on Firestick?
Search the Amazon Appstore for the VPN's name, install, sign in, and turn on auto-connect. Our step-by-step guide covers the older sideloading method too.
Does a VPN slow down Firestick streaming?
The top picks kept well over 100 Mbps on the stick, and 4K needs about 25 Mbps. You will not notice the difference.