Quick decision
Traveling to a restricted country
You're going somewhere that blocks apps — China, Iran, UAE, Russia. If you're going to China: use ExpressVPN. Don't risk cheaper options. Buy before you land — app stores inside block VPN apps.
ExpressVPNMost reliable in China and high-censorship regions. Obfuscation built in, servers rotate to avoid blocks. Most expensive — but it works when others fail.
Visit ExpressVPN
SurfsharkCheaper than ExpressVPN, has NoBorders mode for restricted regions. Less consistent in China but solid in most other restricted countries.
Visit Surfshark
Proton VPNStealth protocol for deep packet inspection bypass. Strong if privacy matters alongside censorship bypass.
Visit Proton VPNNoteDownload and configure before you arrive. Once inside a restricted country, VPN websites are often blocked too.
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