vpnrank.io research methodology
VPN Price Index methodology
This page explains how we collect, check and publish the price data shown in the VPN Price Index. It is intended to make the work inspectable—not to overstate what pricing data can prove.
What the index measures
The VPN Price Index records publicly displayed consumer prices and plan terms for the VPNs covered by vpnrank.io. It focuses on advertised long-term and monthly prices, introductory discounts, money-back windows and the billing information visible at a provider’s public checkout.
How we collect prices
Our tracker checks public pricing pages daily. It records visible plan prices, promotion language and renewal information when it is displayed. Automated collection identifies changes; it does not replace editorial review.
How we verify a change
Before a changed price is reflected in the published index, we check the relevant public checkout details, including currency, billing period, included months and refund terms. We publish the date on which the current figures were last verified.
How we calculate summaries
Market summaries such as the median, average and range are calculated from the provider-level records used on the Price Index. Introductory prices are kept separate from month-to-month prices so that a discounted headline rate is not presented as the cost of a flexible monthly subscription.
Scope and limitations
Prices can vary by country, currency, tax treatment, device, campaign, customer status and the time at which a checkout is opened. The index is a transparent record of the offers we observed, not a guarantee that every visitor will see the same price. It does not measure every VPN on the market or every local promotion.
Corrections and updates
If you identify a factual error or have evidence that a published price or term has changed, contact [email protected] with the relevant public URL and details. We review supported corrections and update the published record when appropriate.
Reuse and citation
The current data feed is free to use for journalism, research and apps with attribution to vpnrank.io. When citing live data, include the access date and link to the Price Index.
Citation: vpnrank.io. VPN Price Index. Accessed [date]. https://vpnrank.io/vpn-price-index
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