Avira Phantom VPN Review 2026
Last Updated: February 15, 2026
Lightweight free VPN from antivirus brand
Servers150+
Countries37
DevicesUnlimited (Pro)
ProtocolsOpenVPN, IPSec
JurisdictionGermany
From$4.99/mo
// OVERVIEW
Avira Phantom VPN at a Glance
Avira Phantom VPN is a basic VPN from the German antivirus company, now owned by Gen Digital (Norton/Avast parent). Free tier with 500MB/month. US-owned parent. No audit.
// WHO IS THIS VPN FOR?
- Existing Avira security suite users
// PERFORMANCE
Performance Scores
Privacy
5.5
Security
5.8
Speed
6.0
Streaming
5.2
Features
5.0
Value
6.0
// PRIVACY
Privacy & Security
OpenVPN and IPSec
Kill switch (Pro)
Germany jurisdiction (Fourteen Eyes)
Gen Digital parent (Avast/Jumpshot scandal)
No independent audit
Jurisdiction: Germany
// PRICING
Pricing & Plans
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Credit CardPayPal
// SUMMARY
Pros & Cons
> WHAT WE LIKED
- Free tier available
- Unlimited devices (Pro)
- 37 countries
> WHAT COULD IMPROVE
- Germany (Fourteen Eyes)
- Gen Digital/Avast parent
- No WireGuard
- No audit
- 500MB free tier is tiny
// VERDICT
Bottom Line
Another antivirus VPN add-on. The Gen Digital ownership (Norton, Avast, BullGuard) means your data is under the same umbrella as the Avast Jumpshot scandal.
ChrisFounder & Lead Analyst
Builder, tinkerer, privacy advocate. I believe privacy is a right, not a product feature.