Most people don’t need a VPN. Virtual private networks are often pitched as online security saviors, but while they do offer useful features, you probably don’t need to use one all the time. On top of that, most reputable VPNs cost money, and paying for something you use only occasionally is a pain. Searching for “free VPN” in any app store will turn up dozens of sketchy services — we waded through a slew of scammy options and closely evaluated 15 of them — but our top pick, Proton VPN, is actually trustworthy. You can use it whenever you like for however long you need, for free.