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The Top 4 Free VPNs for Amazon FireStick TV in 2024

By Steven, on December 8, 2024, updated on December 16, 2024 - 7 min read

Whether you want to unlock geo-restricted content on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or other streaming platforms, or to secure your connection when using Kodi or IPTV apps, a VPN is an essential tool.

And while premium VPNs like NordVPN or ExpressVPN are clearly the best options for your Firestick, their price may be prohibitive for some users… Fortunately, free solutions exist to protect your FireStick  TV !

Looking for a free VPN for your Amazon FireStick TV? Wondering which app will best suit your needs? You’ve come to the right place! Debugbar compared several free VPN apps for you and found the top 4 to protect your Fire TV Stick!

VPNNative Fire Stick App# of CountriesSimultaneous ConnectionsUnblocks Netflix
ProtonVPNYes3 (free) or 551 (free) or 10Paid plan only
Hide.meYes4 (free) or 451 (free) or 10Paid plan only
WindscribeYes63UnlimitedYes
Atlas VPNYes2 (free) or 37UnlimitedPaid plan only

How to Choose the Best VPN for Fire Stick?

To make the most of your FireStick TV, you need a fast, reliable and easy-to-install VPN. To find this gem, you’ll need to take several criteria into account, including:

  • Compatibility: the VPN must offer a native app for Fire Stick or be easily configurable. This will save you from pulling your hair out for hours trying to figure out how to set up the app.
  • Performance: fast servers are essential for streaming in HD without buffering. Otherwise, expect lag and other issues…
  • Security: encryption, no-log policy, and features like a kill switch protect your privacy. It is therefore essential to ensure that all these criteria are met to browse completely anonymously on your TV. After all, what you watch is your business!
  • Unblocking ability: Let’s be honest, one of the main reasons we use a Fire Stick is to watch streaming series. So to be sure you have no limits, make sure the chosen VPN can bypass geographic restrictions on services like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, etc.

Now that we’ve told you all this, you know what we based our rankings on. So, without further ado, here is our selection of the best free VPNs for Amazon FireStick currently available.

1. ProtonVPN: The free VPN app with unlimited data usage for FireStick TV

ProsCons
Functional free version,Very good Fire TV app,Fast download speeds,Privacy focused,Up to 10 devices (paid),No data capLimited free version (1 device, 3 countries),Doesn’t bypass geo-restrictions,No Netflix

ProtonVPN is the best in our opinion because it has the huge advantage of offering a completely free and unlimited version in terms of data usage that works with Amazon’s Fire Stick. It is therefore perfect if you have a small budget or only need a VPN occasionally.

The dedicated app is very well designed, with an interface designed for remote control use. Whether you are on the free or paid version, you get the same advanced encryption protocols (AES-256, OpenVPN, IKEv2) and the same no-log policy.

Even though it only includes 3 countries (Netherlands, Japan, USA), ProtonVPN’s free version gives you access to fast servers that allow you to stream in HD. All without ads, registration, or bandwidth limitations. However, you can only use it on one device at a time.

While the free version doesn’t lift geographic restrictions, paid plans are capable of doing so with up to 10 devices connected simultaneously and 55 countries to choose from. Allowing you to unlock more catalogs.

In short: ProtonVPN is a good security solution and has the advantage of having no data limits. However, it is limited in terms of geo-restrictions and servers. For more features, you can upgrade to the paid plan.

2. Hide.me: An intuitive free VPN for Fire Stick

ProsCons
Clear and intuitive Fire TV app,Fast and stable servers,Zero log policyFew countries for free (4),Limited free version with 10GB/month,Quite slow,Few locations,No US Netflix

The second VPN on our list, Hide.me stands out for its more generous free offer than some competitors. Without spending a dime, you get a monthly allowance of 10GB of data, enough to watch about ten hours of standard quality video.

The native Fire TV app is modern and well designed, with smooth navigation. In addition, the app delivers very good performance, with high and stable speed.

Enough to take full advantage of its free quota in the best conditions. The service is also capable of unblocking Netflix, but only through its paid servers.

Furthermore, this VPN focuses on strong security, with state-of-the-art encryption and a strict no-logs retention policy. The only downside is that its free plan only provides access to 4 countries.

To go further, Hide.me offers paid subscriptions that provide unlimited bandwidth, simultaneous connections on 10 devices, a server network covering 45 countries, and features like split tunneling. The only catch is there’s no free trial.

In short: Hide.me is an interesting solution in terms of security but it is quite slow and limited in terms of data consumption.

3. Windscribe: A feature-packed free (and paid) VPN

ProsCons
Intuitive Fire TV app, Convincing performance,Many countries and servers,Advanced features,Unblocks NetflixLimited free version (10GB/month),No split tunneling,Few P2P servers

Windscribe is a VPN app that offers an interesting free version and a complete paid version.

Like Hide.me, its free plan includes a monthly allowance of 10GB of data, which is sufficient to stream about ten hours in standard quality. Enough to test the service extensively.

Its Fire Stick app features a sleek, pleasant interface, with a handful of free servers including one dedicated to streaming (Windflix). Speeds are satisfactory, as is the ability to unlock major SVOD streaming services.

Windscribe relies on robust encryption protocols (AES-256, OpenVPN, IKEv2…), a no-log policy and advanced features like an ad and tracker blocker, and a firewall that acts as a kill switch.

To go further, the premium version of the app provides access to over 480 servers spread across 63 countries, split tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.

In short: Windscribe is clearly one of the best free VPNs in terms of security and performance, but we regret the 10GB/month limit.

4. Atlas VPN: A promising free VPN for Fire Stick

ProsCons
Intuitive native app,High performance,Encryption and kill switchLimited free version (2 countries),No Netflix for free,Support could be better,Limited to 5GB/month for free

Atlas VPN is a very convincing newcomer on Fire Stick. The free version of the app offers up to 5GB of data per month, enough to stream a few hours with top-notch security:

  • AES-256 encryption,
  • kill switch,
  • verified no-log policy.

Relying on the WireGuard protocol, Atlas VPN delivers high speeds despite a limited choice of free servers. Its native app is simple to use. The only downside is that Netflix is ​​reserved for paying subscribers.

The premium version of the app lifts the limits with unlimited bandwidth, 37 countries, unlocking major streaming services, an IP rotator and anti-piracy protection.

Intuitive app, 24/7 customer support, 30-day refund policy… It’s hard to find a better value than Atlas VPN on Fire Stick in paid version (but even the free version is pretty good).

In short: Atlas VPN is the ideal app if you are looking for a fast and secure free VPN. But the free version remains unfortunately far too limited for regular use.

In a nutshell, with these free VPNs for FireStick, you have 4 interesting options to find the one that best suits your needs. However, they will always be more limited than paid VPN applications (Cyberghost, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, SurfShark, etc.).

If you find the free apps too limited and are ready to switch to a premium version, here is our top 3 paid VPNs for FireStick.

The 3 Best Paid VPNs for Firestick

As you may have guessed, the free versions are quite limited and some may need more features. So if that’s your case, here are 3 VPNs that should convince you!

1. ExpressVPN: The Best VPN for FireStick

AdvantagesDisadvantagesPrice
Native FireStick application,Excellent performance,Unblocks all streaming services,High-level security,Intuitive interfaceSlightly more expensive than averageFrom $6.67/month

ExpressVPN tops our ranking thanks to its excellent overall performance. Its native application for FireStick is very easy to install from the Amazon Appstore. The interface is streamlined and perfectly suited for remote control use.

In terms of servers, ExpressVPN has a vast network covering 94 countries and allows you to unblock all popular streaming services.

The speeds are also more than satisfactory and allow you to watch movies and series in 4K without slowdown.

With ExpressVPN, security is also present with:

  • AES-256-bit encryption,
  • A strict no-log policy,
  • And advanced options such as split tunneling.

A kill switch is also integrated into the app to cut the connection in case of a problem with the VPN.

In short: While ExpressVPN’s price is a bit higher than some other VPNs, it’s probably the most complete and high-performing VPN for FireStick. A 30-day free trial gives you time to test it risk-free.

2. CyberGhost: An Excellent Value for Money

AdvantagesDisadvantagesPrice
Very good value for money,7 simultaneous connections,Large network of optimized serversSpeeds slightly lower than ExpressVPN,Headquarters based in RomaniaFrom $2.19/month

CyberGhost is another excellent choice for your FireStick TV, notably thanks to its very competitive prices, especially if you opt for a 2 or 3-year subscription. By subscribing, you’ll enjoy a simple and effective native app on the FireStick.

With CyberGhost, you can connect up to 7 devices simultaneously with a single account. Its vast network of over 7,300 servers in 91 countries, many of which are optimized for streaming, also allows you to unblock most major platforms.

Although the speeds are a bit slower than with ExpressVPN, they remain sufficient to watch your content in HD without any problems.

CyberGhost focuses on security with:

  • Robust encryption,
  • A strict data retention policy,
  • And advanced features such as DNS and WebRTC leak protection.

Interestingly, it has a 45-day money-back guarantee, which is 15 more than most competitors.

In short: CyberGhost is an interesting solution even if the performance is sometimes a bit lower than some competitors. But it’s probably the best value for money.

3. NordVPN: A Powerful and Intuitive VPN on FireStick

AdvantagesDisadvantagesPrice
Optimized FireStick application,Quite speed,Unblocks all major services,Advanced security options,Up to 6 devices,30-day guaranteeInterface sometimes slow on FireStick,Subscriptions more expensive than averageFrom $3.09/month

Another heavyweight in the industry, NordVPN offers an excellent app on FireStick that makes it a top choice, provided you have a substantial budget.

The application is specially designed for Fire TV with an interface adapted to remote control navigation. NordVPN’s servers are among the fastest on the market, ideal for enjoying your favorite movies and series.

Whether you want to access the US Netflix catalog, watch the BBC outside the UK, or enjoy Amazon Prime Video while traveling, NordVPN unblocks all streaming giants without any problems.

With over 5,200 servers spread across sixty countries, NordVPN has very good global coverage and will allow you to find the best server according to your needs.

Security is the other strong point of the service with its high-end encryption (AES-256), its in-house NordLynx technology based on WireGuard, and its kill switch. It allows up to 6 simultaneous connections.

Its weak point remains its high prices, similar to ExpressVPN, although it regularly offers interesting promotions. NordVPN provides a 30-day money-back guarantee.

In short: If budget is not an issue for you, NordVPN is probably the most high-performing VPN you’ll find on Fire Stick.

Steven