CyberGhost

What CyberGhost does

CyberGhost is a consumer-facing virtual private network (VPN) service provider founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. The company is wholly owned by Kape Technologies, a publicly-traded cybersecurity parent that also owns ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access. CyberGhost operates a network of more than 9,900 servers across 100+ countries, running NextGen 10-Gbps hardware and supporting the WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 protocols with AES-256 encryption. Its feature set includes a strict no-logs policy independently audited by Deloitte, DNS and IP leak protection, an automatic kill switch, split tunneling, dedicated-IP add-ons, and streaming-optimized servers for Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and regional broadcasters. The company claims a global user base of more than 38 million and offers native applications across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browser extensions, routers, Smart TVs, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles, with up to seven simultaneous device connections per subscription.

CyberGhost generates revenue primarily through multi-tier VPN subscriptions — a 26-month plan at $1.59/month, a 6-month plan at $6.99/month, and a monthly plan at $12.99/month, each with a 45-day (or 14-day for monthly) money-back guarantee and auto-renewal at standard rates. The company supplements subscription revenue with three recurring add-ons: a Dedicated IP ($2.50-$5.00/month), a Windows Security Suite bundling antivirus and a Security Updater ($1.00-$4.50/month), and a Password Manager distributed via the PassCamp partnership ($1.33-$3.49/month). Go-to-market is product-led and self-serve through cyberghostvpn.com, amplified by paid affiliate relationships with tech-review publications (TechRadar, Tom's Guide, 01net, Comparitech, TOP10VPN, ProPrivacy) and event-driven content marketing around major sports broadcasts such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League. The Romania domicile is a deliberate jurisdictional choice that exempts CyberGhost from mandatory data retention requirements and is central to its privacy positioning.

Name

CyberGhost

Legal name

CyberGhost S.R.L.

Website

https://cyberghostvpn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CyberGhost is a Bucharest-headquartered consumer VPN service, owned by Kape Technologies, that operates 9,900+ servers in 100+ countries and serves 38 million-plus users worldwide through subscription plans and security add-ons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Telegraph & Other Message Communications (4822)

akta.pro primary industry

VPN & Remote Access Gateways (HDADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Network & Wi‑Fi Security (Router/Firewall) Services (HSAHAJAB)

Keywords

• VPN service
• Privacy software
• Encrypted internet
• Geo-restriction bypass
• Online anonymity tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. VPN Subscription Plans: Primary recurring revenue stream from subscription plans with three tiers: 1-month ($12.99/mo), 6-month ($6.99/mo), and 26-month ($1.59/mo). The 26-month plan offers the best value at 88% savings and includes a 45-day money-back guarantee. Subscriptions auto-renew at the standard rate after the initial term.
2. Add-on Services: Optional add-ons including Dedicated IP ($2.50-$5.00/month depending on term), CyberGhost Security Suite for Windows ($1.00-$4.50/month), and CyberGhost Password Manager ($1.33-$3.49/month). These upsells increase average revenue per user.
3. Affiliate Referrals: Revenue generated through affiliate partnerships with tech review sites and content publishers who receive referral fees for customer acquisitions. The company explicitly states it pays expert sites to refer customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CyberGhost provides a consumer VPN service that encrypts internet traffic, masks the user's IP address, and routes connections through a global network of servers to protect privacy and bypass geo-restrictions. The core subscription is bundled with optional add-ons such as a Dedicated IP, a Security Suite for Windows, and a Password Manager.

Product overview

CyberGhost operates as a unified VPN platform with optional add-on modules. The core offering is CyberGhost VPN, a privacy and security service that encrypts user traffic and masks IP addresses. This core platform is available across multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, browsers, Smart TVs, and game consoles) and is enhanced by optional paid add-ons: Dedicated IP (for static anonymous IPs), CyberGhost Security Suite for Windows (antivirus and security updater), and CyberGhost Password Manager (offered free via PassCamp partnership). The company positions the base VPN as the primary product, with add-ons providing incremental functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CyberGhost VPN Flagship consumer VPN application that encrypts internet traffic, masks the user's IP address, and routes connections through a global server network to protect privacy and bypass geo-restrictions. Available on major desktop and mobile platforms with WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 support.
• Dedicated IP Add-on that provides the subscriber with a static, dedicated IP address for use with the CyberGhost VPN, useful for IP-locked services and consistent remote access.
• CyberGhost Security Suite for Windows Windows security bundle that pairs the VPN with antivirus and additional privacy protections for Windows users as a paid add-on.
• CyberGhost Password Manager Standalone password manager product offered as an add-on to CyberGhost VPN subscribers for storing and autofilling credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved speeds of 674 Mbps in independent testing, with WireGuard speeds over 600 Mbps
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ExpressVPN (parent company: Kape Technologies)coreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026CyberGhost, along with sister brand Private Internet Access, participates in the OpenBoundary initiative developed by ExpressVPN. OpenBoundary is a server-level CSAM blocking toolkit built in partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) that blocks known child sexual abuse material domains at the DNS level without traffic inspection or encryption breaking. The technology is being open-sourced under the 'Not on My Network' initiative to encourage adoption by other VPNs and ISPs.
• Private Internet Access (sister brand, Kape Technologies)coreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026CyberGhost and Private Internet Access (both Kape Technologies subsidiaries) are the first adopters of the OpenBoundary CSAM blocking framework developed by ExpressVPN. All three brands operate under the Kape Technologies parent company.
• Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026The Internet Watch Foundation partnered with ExpressVPN (and by extension CyberGhost) to develop the OpenBoundary CSAM blocking technology. IWF provides the blocklist of known child sexual abuse material domains that is implemented at the DNS level across VPN servers.
• Kape Technologies (Parent Company)coreOthersCyberGhost is owned by Kape Technologies, a cybersecurity company that also owns ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access. Infrastructure sharing through the parent company enables CyberGhost to offer competitive pricing while maintaining performance. The 01net article attributes CyberGhost's price-performance parity partly to 'infrastructure sharing via parent company Kape Technologies.'

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NordVPN: One of the largest consumer VPN providers globally, offering similar WireGuard/OpenVPN services, streaming-optimized servers, multi-platform support, and subscription-based pricing directly competitive with CyberGhost.
• ExpressVPN: Sister brand under Kape Technologies offering comparable consumer VPN service; both share parent infrastructure and target the same privacy/streaming/cross-border access use cases with overlapping pricing tiers.
• Surfshark: Direct competitor in the consumer VPN space with similar pricing structure, streaming-unblocking focus, multi-device plans, and bundled add-ons (antivirus, alert, search) that compete with CyberGhost's security suite.
• Private Internet Access (PIA): Sister brand under Kape Technologies, also a consumer VPN targeting similar audiences; participates alongside CyberGhost in the OpenBoundary CSAM-blocking initiative and shares infrastructure.
• ProtonVPN: Privacy-focused consumer VPN from Proton AG (also offering ProtonMail), with comparable no-logs claims, multi-platform support, and subscription pricing; targets the same privacy-conscious consumer segment.
• Mullvad VPN: Sweden-based privacy-first consumer VPN offering WireGuard/OpenVPN services with strong no-logs positioning; comparable core product offering competing for the privacy-conscious user segment.
• IPVanish: Consumer VPN offering similar multi-platform support, no-logs policy, and streaming/sports use cases; competes on pricing tiers and device connection limits against CyberGhost.
• VyprVPN: Consumer VPN owned by Golden Frog with comparable protocols, no-logs claims, and streaming-optimized servers; targets similar individual consumer and small-business privacy/streaming use cases.
• TunnelBear: Consumer-grade VPN owned by McAfee targeting privacy-conscious everyday users; offers comparable cross-platform apps and subscription pricing for the same individual consumer segment.
• Windscribe: Consumer VPN with comparable privacy/streaming use cases, multi-platform support, and subscription/free tier model; competes directly on price and feature set for individual users.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cyberghost_EN
• Facebookfacebook.com/cyberghostEN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2309944

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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