AVG Secure VPN Review 2026: 10 Devices, 12-Month Connection Logs and No Audit

Verdict at a glance

AVG Secure VPN is a simple, cheap-to-start VPN for people who want one switch to flip on public Wi-Fi and already trust the AVG or Gen Digital brand. It is not a VPN for people who need a proven, audited no-logs service.

• Good: 10 devices on one plan, a 60-day trial on the main offer, a 30-day refund on annual plans bought from AVG, WireGuard on Windows and Android, a kill switch on all four platforms, and a Mimic protocol for networks that block VPNs.
• Weak: no published renewal price, two competing sets of intro prices, connection events kept for 12 months, no independent no-logs audit, no Linux or router support, and torrenting allowed on only 8 locations.
• Best for: casual users protecting phones and laptops on public networks, especially if they already use AVG antivirus.
• Look elsewhere if: you want audited privacy claims, a Linux app, router setup or broad P2P support.

Pricing: two sets of intro prices and no renewal figure

AVG sells a single Multi-Device plan for up to 10 devices on 1, 2 or 3 year terms. These are US prices from avg.com, checked on October 4, 2026. They can change by region and promotion.

Prices on avg.com/secure-vpn

• 1 year: $53.88 billed for the first year (about $4.49 a month), list price $99.99.
• 2 years: $105.36 billed for the first 2 years (about $4.39 a month), list price $194.99.
• 3 years: $158.04 billed for the first 3 years (about $4.39 a month), list price $294.99.

Prices on AVG's iOS and Android download pages

• 1 year: $59.88 billed for the first year ($4.99 a month, 40% off).
• 2 years: $95.76 billed for the first 2 years ($3.99 a month, 51% off).
• 3 years: $143.64 billed for the first 3 years ($3.99 a month, 51% off).

What happens at renewal

AVG does not publish a renewal price on any pricing page we checked. The only higher figures shown are the struck-through list prices of $99.99, $194.99 and $294.99. Expect renewal to be closer to those list prices than to the intro offer, but AVG does not confirm this. Look at the price in your account before the first term ends.

Mobile-only plans in the App Store

Buy inside the iOS app and you will see options avg.com does not sell, including Mobile-Only plans listed at $2.99 or $9.99 a month, $14.99 for six months and $19.99 or $35.99 a year, plus Multi-Device items at $9.99, $49.99 and $79.99. Apple does not show the terms for each item. App Store purchases also fall under Apple's refund rules, not AVG's, so buying on the web is simpler if you want AVG's money-back guarantee.

Free trial and refunds

The main avg.com offer reads "Try it for 60 days (Pay $0 at checkout)". There is still a checkout step, so plan on giving a payment method. The iOS download page contradicts itself: the headline promises 60 days free, but the FAQ on the same page talks about "our 14-day free trial". Check the trial length on the checkout screen, not the banner.

Trials turn into paid plans automatically. AVG's support FAQ says your chosen subscription "automatically starts" when the trial ends and you are charged that same day. On mobile you have to cancel through Google Play or the App Store, "otherwise you will be charged."

Refund rules

• Annual plans bought from AVG: full refund if you ask within 30 days of purchase. Each later annual renewal is also refundable within 30 days of the charge.
• Annual plans after a trial: the first annual charge and each later one are refundable within 30 days of being charged.
• Monthly plans after a trial: the first monthly charge is refundable within 14 days. Later monthly charges are not refundable.
• App Store and Google Play purchases: excluded from AVG's policy. Apple's or Google's refund rules apply.
• Germany, the Netherlands and the UK get a pro-rated refund option, and EU, EEA and UK buyers keep the 14-day legal right of withdrawal.

Refunds on renewals are a real plus. Many VPNs only refund the first purchase, and AVG lets you claw back a renewal you forgot to cancel.

Privacy and logging: what AVG actually keeps

This is the section that matters most. AVG's marketing talks about not logging your browsing, and that part is true by its own policy. But the VPN Policy (last updated January 10, 2026) shows the service keeps more than the word "private" suggests.

What AVG says it does not collect

• Your originating IP address.
• DNS queries made while connected.
• Browsing history.
• The content of the data you transfer.

What AVG does collect, and for how long

• Connection events such as connect attempts, disconnections and connection errors: kept for 12 months.
• Application events: kept for 18 months.
• Server service data, including the cumulative amount of data transmitted in MB: kept for 18 months.
• Crash reports: kept for 90 days.
• Account data: kept for the life of your product plus 2 years.

AVG's support FAQ is blunter than the policy: "AVG Secure VPN stores connection logs, which include information such as the time you connect and disconnect, the duration of the connection, and bandwidth usage." It adds that AVG does not log the websites you visit, what data is transferred or which IP addresses are accessed.

The apps also include third-party SDKs that AVG names in its policy: Firebase, Crashlytics, Singular and AppsFlyer. Those are analytics, crash reporting and marketing attribution tools.

The Avast context

In 2024 the US Federal Trade Commission ordered Avast, AVG's sister brand under Gen Digital, to pay $16.5 million and banned it from selling or licensing web browsing data for advertising. The order was finalised on June 27, 2024. It named Avast-branded products, not AVG, and it was not about either company's VPN. It is still fair background for anyone weighing how much to trust a privacy promise from this corporate group.

Features, protocols and platforms

The apps are simple: a big connect button, a location list and a few settings. Here is what sits underneath, based on AVG's support FAQ.

Protocols by platform

• Windows: Automatic (OpenVPN, falling back to Mimic), WireGuard, Mimic and OpenVPN.
• Mac: Automatic (IPsec, falling back to Mimic), Mimic and IPsec.
• Android: Automatic, WireGuard, Mimic and OpenVPN.
• iOS: Automatic, IPsec and Mimic.

Mimic is AVG's own protocol for networks that block VPN traffic. AVG says it is "useful in countries with restrictions on VPN use, where OpenVPN may be blocked." WireGuard is listed only for Windows and Android. Traffic is encrypted with 256-bit AES.

Other features

• Kill switch on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. On Android it needs version 8.0 or later and does not work on Huawei devices.
• Split tunneling on Android, so chosen apps skip the VPN.
• AVG's own DNS servers while connected.
• Auto-connect on untrusted Wi-Fi networks.
• Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox, but they only control the desktop app and do not work as standalone VPNs.

What is missing

There is no Linux app and no router support. AVG lists PC, Mac, Android and iOS only. If you want to cover a smart TV or games console through your router, this is the wrong VPN.

AVG's support FAQ also lists a current known issue: Wi-Fi network names do not show in AVG on macOS 27 (Golden Gate). That matters if you rely on trusted networks for auto-connect on a Mac.

Servers, streaming and torrenting

AVG says you can "access more than 100 secure VPN locations". It does not publish how many servers it runs or how many countries those locations cover. The iOS page mentions "streaming-optimized servers" but does not name the services they work with.

AVG's own app store screenshots are out of date: they still say "over 50 locations". Go by the website's 100-plus figure.

Torrenting is limited to 8 locations

P2P traffic is allowed only through these data centres: Prague, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, New York City, Miami, Seattle, London and Paris. That covers most torrent users in Europe and the US, but you have to pick one of those locations by hand.

Speed

We found no primary-source speed or leak test of AVG Secure VPN to cite. Use the 60-day trial or the 30-day refund window to test it on your own connection before you commit to a long term.

Apps and store ratings

• App Store: 4.7 out of 5 from about 13K ratings, requires iOS 15.0 or later. Version 3.0.0 came out on November 11, 2025.
• Google Play: 4.3 stars from 85.2K reviews and 10M+ downloads, last updated March 27, 2026.

High store ratings mostly reflect how easy the app is to use. They tell you nothing about logging or how the service handles your data.

Who should buy AVG Secure VPN

• Buy it if you want a low-effort VPN for public Wi-Fi on up to 10 phones and laptops, you already use AVG antivirus, and you will take the intro price on the right AVG page.
• Skip it if a verified no-logs policy matters to you, you need Linux or router support, or you want torrenting on more than a handful of locations.
• Compare it with Avast SecureLine VPN, its sister brand under Gen Digital, and with audited services such as Proton VPN, NordVPN and Mullvad that we have also reviewed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does AVG Secure VPN cost?

In the US it starts at $53.88 for the first year on avg.com/secure-vpn, or $95.76 for 2 years and $143.64 for 3 years on AVG's app download pages. List prices are $99.99, $194.99 and $294.99. AVG does not publish a renewal price.

Does AVG Secure VPN keep logs?

Yes, connection logs but not browsing logs. AVG keeps connection events for 12 months and server data-volume records for 18 months. It says it does not collect your originating IP address, DNS queries, browsing history or the content you transfer.

Has AVG Secure VPN been independently audited?

Not that we could find. No primary source shows an independent no-logs audit of AVG Secure VPN, so its privacy claims rest on AVG's own policy.

Is the free trial really 60 days?

On avg.com it is advertised as 60 days with $0 at checkout. The iOS download page's own FAQ mentions a 14-day trial, so check the length on the checkout screen. Either way, the trial turns into a paid plan unless you cancel before it ends.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, for annual plans bought from AVG: you can ask for a full refund within 30 days of purchase or of each annual renewal. Later monthly charges are not refundable, and App Store or Google Play purchases follow Apple's or Google's rules.

How many devices can I use?

Up to 10 on the Multi-Device plan. Subscriptions bought before April 2021 cover 5 devices.

Does AVG Secure VPN work on Linux or routers?

No. AVG lists Windows, Mac, Android and iOS only, and the Chrome and Firefox extensions only control the desktop app.

Does AVG Secure VPN allow torrenting?

Yes, but only through 8 locations: Prague, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, New York City, Miami, Seattle, London and Paris.

Key takeaways

• One Multi-Device plan for up to 10 devices on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
• Intro prices differ by AVG page: $53.88 for 1 year on avg.com/secure-vpn, $95.76 for 2 years and $143.64 for 3 years on the app download pages. No renewal price is published.
• No browsing logs, but connection events are kept for 12 months and data-volume records for 18 months, with no independent audit.
• 60-day trial on the main offer that turns into a paid plan, plus a 30-day refund on annual purchases and renewals bought from AVG.
• WireGuard on Windows and Android, Mimic for restrictive networks, kill switch everywhere, torrenting on 8 locations only.
• No Linux app and no router support.