Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Authy vs CyberGhost VPN
Authy
Security & Cybersecurity
Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
CyberGhost VPN
Security & Cybersecurity
A VPN you can trust to protect your online privacy
- From
- $2.19/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Authy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; CyberGhost VPN cyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Authy and CyberGhost VPN actually diverge.
| Attribute | Authy | CyberGhost VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $2.19/month |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | Unknown | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Authy
Nothing recorded that CyberGhost VPN does not also cover.
Only in CyberGhost VPN
- 9000+ servers
- Dedicated streaming servers
- Gaming servers
- NoSpy servers
- Split tunneling
- Kill Switch
- Ad blocker
- Anti-malware
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Authy
No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.
CyberGhost VPN
- Vpnnot Authy
- Privacynot Authy
- Streamingnot Authy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Authy
- Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
- Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage
CyberGhost VPN
- CyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends
Pricing, plan by plan
Authy
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.
CyberGhost VPN
$2.19/month- 1 Month$12.99/month
- 7 devices
- 9000+ servers
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 2 Years + 2 Months$2.19/month
- All features
- Best value
- 45-day guarantee
- 6 Months$6.99/month
- All features
- 45-day guarantee
Which should you pick?
Choose CyberGhost VPN if
- You need 9000+ servers.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want dedicated streaming servers.
Questions people ask
- Is Authy or CyberGhost VPN better?
- Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and CyberGhost VPN at $2.19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Authy or CyberGhost VPN?
- Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authy and $2.19/month for CyberGhost VPN.
- Does Authy or CyberGhost VPN run on more platforms?
- Authy runs on Web. CyberGhost VPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- Can I use Authy for free?
- Yes. Authy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/month.
- What can Authy do that CyberGhost VPN cannot?
- CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Dedicated streaming servers, Gaming servers, NoSpy servers.