Take an extra 20% off these well-reviewed VPNs for the next 48 hours

As essential as they are on the web, virtual private networks (VPNs) can end up being pretty costly when you look at what you pay over time. Most providers' plans cost anywhere from $2 to $12 per month, which doesn’t sound too bad. But when you realize you’re in it for the long haul, it ends up being just another monthly expense in a long list of subscription fees.

Now until May 24th, however, you can save big on the following VPNs. Use the code VPN20 at checkout and slash an extra 20% off the already discounted prices. You’ll end up paying as little as $40 for a lifetime subscription.

Surfshark VPN: 3-Yr Subscription

Surfshark, which is Mashable’s pick for best overall cheap VPN, is based in the British Virgin Islands and shines in value and functionality. It offers unlimited simultaneous connections for the ultimate browsing and streaming freedom in your household. You can connect to 3,200 different servers in 65 different countries and basically throw an invisibility cloak over your entire internet presence, no matter where you are in the world. It also features AES-256 encryption and features like MultiHop and CleanWeb. A $430 value, you can get a three-year subscription on sale for only $67.19 with the code VPN20.

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Surfshark VPN: 3-Yr Subscription

$67.19 at the Mashable Shop with code VPN20

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Surfshark One: VPN, Antivirus, Search, and Alert

Surfshark One gives you access to the VPN, Antivirus, Search, and Alert tools all in one single account. The Antivirus scans and protects your devices from viruses, malware, malicious files, documents, and apps. Meanwhile, Surfshark Search is a powerful search tool that only displays organic results (no ads) and Alert acts as a smart tool that alerts you to personal information leaks on the web. Together, these tools work to give you ultimate protection online. On sale for $47.76 (reg. $173) earlier this year, you can save an extra 20% and get a one-year subscription for $38.21 with the code VPN20.

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Surfshark One: VPN, Antivirus, Search, & Alert

$38.21 at the Mashable Shop with code VPN20

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Ivacy VPN: Lifetime Subscription

Recently featured on sale for $39.99 ($1,194 value), you can save an extra 20% on a lifetime subscription to Ivacy until May 24th. Ivacy connects you to over 1,000 servers in over 100 locations worldwide and uses 256-bit encryption to keep you safe and secure on the web when you browse, binge, and more. IT works on five simultaneous devices, offers unlimited bandwidth, has a strict no-logging policy, an internet kill-switch, and more. Get it for just $31.99 for life with the code VPN20.

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Ivacy VPN: Lifetime Subscription

$31.99 at the Mashable Shop with code VPN20

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Ivacy VPN: Lifetime Subscription + NAT Firewall

For just $16 more, you can get the lifetime subscription to Ivacy VPN, plus lifetime access to the Ivacy NAT Firewall add-on, which is a $60 value on its own. Ivacy NAT Firewall provides you with a proactive anti-hacking solution, rather than just a safety shield. It blocks unrequested inbound traffic, exploits, and bad data packets, gives you protection from OS security leakages, load distribution, and more. It’s just $47.99 with the code VPN20 ($1,245 value) for a limited time.

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Ivacy VPN: Lifetime Subscription + NAT Firewall

$47.99 at the Mashable Shop with code VPN20

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