The best VPNs for Croatia in 2024

ExpressVPN Demo

ExpressVPN is a world leader in the VPN industry, with an impeccable privacy reputation spanning more than 10 years. What's more, it's fast enough to support all your online activities, including streaming and gaming. You'll also be able to forget about buffering and ISP throttling whilst you're connected to an ExpressVPN server. This VPN is very easy to install and use, and it works with all the operating systems, routers, smart TVs, and other smart home devices.

No borders and no limits

ExpressVPN has an impressive global network of servers in 94 countries (including Croatia), which makes it perfect for avoiding geo-restrictions and censorship. With Express, it makes no difference where you live or where you travel – you can protect your online activity from snooping governments and internet providers.

On top of that, you'll have access to over 30 Netflix libraries, so you can watch any movies or TV series from Croatia. Your torrents will be buffer-free, and you won't need to worry about speed fluctuations while gaming or downloading some of the most exclusive apps out there, like Pandora and USA TODAY.

A truly private VPN

Express VPN managed to prove its no-log claims on several occasions, including during PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) audit, reassuring its users that no records of their online activities are kept for later inspection or sharing with a third party.

Robust obfuscation (stealth servers), on the other hand, makes sure that your online activities pass completely unnoticed by the Croatian government, and a kill-switch is there to prevent any data leaks in the event your connection unexpectedly drops.

For watertight security, ExpressVPN provides all its users with:

• DNS leak protection – enables your internet traffic to flow through an encrypted tunnel without any Domain Name System leaks.


• Split tunneling – separates your area-specific online traffic (streaming, downloading, torrenting) from your local one (online banking, work-related online platforms).


• Lightway protocol – ExpressVPN offers some of the best-encrypted VPN protocols available on the market, including its very own Lightway protocol.

You get what you pay for

Admittedly, ExpressVPN is quite expensive, especially compared to the other VPNs on this list. But, as the old Croatian proverb goes – "If you don't know what's good, you know what's expensive" – sometimes that extra dollar paid serves as yet another investment in quality, and ExpressVPN really is worth the money you pay for it.

With ExpressVPN, you can connect up to 5 devices at the same time, and unblock different streaming services for each of your family members simultaneously, like Disney+, Netflix, and BBC iPlayer. Furthermore, you can take advantage of its 30-day money-back guarantee to compare it to the other providers without risking your cash!

Nord Demo

NordVPN has servers on every continent to unblock any geo-restricted platforms, games, or streaming services in Croatia (as well as your favorite Croatian content from abroad). Plus, it comes with plenty of customizable features to make your online activities more secure – all at an affordable price.

Fast servers around the globe

Not only does Nord have over 5,100 servers all over the world (almost half of which are in Europe), ensuring plenty of choices and stable connections, but all of them are lightning-fast – making them perfect for streaming and downloading. Nord is regularly among the fastest VPNs on our speed tests, too.

The provider's P2P servers are a great example, allowing P2P traffic (by involving user machines that work as autonomous servers), which reduces congestion on other networks to improve the overall server speed. However, P2P traffic is not available in every country. But don't despair – Nord allows torrenting across Europe (including Croatia).

State-of-the-art security features

One thing you won't lack with Nord is a wide assortment of security features. Here are five of the best, which will enhance your security when traveling:

• Obfuscation – by connecting to one of the Nord's obfuscated (hidden) servers, you get the invisibility cloak super-power to beat even the strongest of censorships


• Kill-switch – protects your data from exposure even in case your VPN connection drops


• DNS leak protection – prevents any Domain Name System leakages by directing all your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel


• Double VPN – change your IP twice in a row before any of your internet traffic reaches its destination


• Onion over VPN – links your online actions with Tor to further increase anonymity

For those weary of annoying ads and dangerous malware, Nord offers a special CyberSec feature that helps to fight off the endless barrage. Alternatively, you can try Nord's very own protocol, NordLynx, which ensures an even greater level of encryption without compromising on speed and security. It's the perfect choice for users wanting to get a full security suite without the expensive additional costs.

Privacy guaranteed

NordVPN is based in Panama, a country with no government surveillance which, therefore, has no interest in your private internet browsing. Panama also has excellent privacy laws, protecting all your online activities from prying eyes. In other words, NordVPN is not forced to keep your internet activity logged, and will have nothing to show to Croatian or foreign authorities if presented with a warrant.

Much like the other providers on the list, Nord offers a 30-day money-back guarantee – so you can see how it compares to the likes of Express without losing a penny!

PIA Demo

Private Internet Access is one of the fastest-growing VPNs that adds thousands of servers to its global network each year. Servers in over 78 countries provide the highest levels of privacy while browsing through geo-restricted content from Croatia. PIA has highly customizable applications for all operating systems, and it offers a fully-featured client for Linux users.

A VPN to suit every pocket

I really appreciate how affordable PIA is, especially considering all the features that are included in the price. For a little over $2 per month, you'll get a highly customizable VPN for all platforms. PIA also boasts a tremendous number of worldwide servers that are able to unblock geo-restricted websites, apps, and streaming services, so you can access them at home or on holiday.

Obfuscated (stealth) servers, kill-switch to prevent data leaks, split tunneling for separating your local and VPN traffic, and many other customizable privacy features are all available, too. With PIA, you won't need to worry about which devices you'd like to secure, seeing as the service offers a generous 10 simultaneous connections.

Transparent and Trustworthy

PIA is one of the few VPN service providers that are completely transparent with their users – it uses open-source software available for inspection. That means that anyone, at any time, can check its code to see how the service works. You'll also be able to choose from a number of strong encryption protocols, and I'd recommend trying WireGuard if you're after a seamless blend of speed and security.

PIA is a US-based VPN service that has proven on several occasions that it can be trusted. In recent years, PIA received two court orders demanding the handover of user data, and both times it handed over empty sheets. PIA stores no logs, so it had nothing to submit to the authorities, even when pressed with charges. As one of the few VPNs to ever genuinely prove its no-logs policy, you can rest assured that PIA walks the walk.

Perfect for torrenting

PIA is also one of the best VPNs for Linux and torrenting, with a dedicated GUI for Linux, and full P2P support – including port-forwarding! What's more, it even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can see how it compares to the other top VPNs for Croatia.

Surfshark Demo

Surfshark may be the youngest of our best VPNs for Croatia, however, it's one of the top value-for-money providers that we recommend for unblocking restricted content worldwide. We love it for the customization of its security features and the unlimited connections that it offers.

Outstanding features

Despite its budget price, Surfshark doesn't fall behind the likes of Express or Nord when it comes to quality features. In fact, it has a number of advanced solutions:

• Camouflage mode – like Nord and Express, Surfshark allows you to connect to obfuscated (hidden) servers, making your internet activities completely invisible to the Croatian government.


• CleanWeb – protects you from the malware and ads that plague so much of the internet – so, you can enjoy your vacation undisturbed.


• Surfshark Alert – you can further secure your account by allowing Surfshark to send you alert messages in case your data has leaked.

Privacy above all

Surfshark uses 100% diskless RAM servers, which are unable to store any user information (they erase all the data as soon as switched off). So, anyone who would want to inspect Surfshark's configuration files will be disappointed. This means you can freely jump from website to website without anyone ever finding out.

Besides, you can always take advantage of Surfshark's latest WireGuard protocol implementation that uses even stronger encryption without affecting speed. The Multi-hop feature is also available, making it even harder for anyone to keep track of your online traffic (thanks to multiple changes to your IP address).

Unlimited connections

Surfshark puts no limits on how many devices you can connect simultaneously, which is perfect if you are a tech enthusiast or if you like to invite friends over a lot. So, your connections will benefit from top-notch security and geo-hopping features, and you won't need to worry about how many devices you'd like to cover.

Plus, over 3,200 Surfshark servers worldwide make sure that you and your friends and family never run out of interesting online content. You can put Surfshark through its paces and take advantage of its 30-day money-back guarantee!

CyberGhost Demo

CyberGhost is a Romania-based VPN with millions of users that became widely popular thanks to its great unblocking power, beginner-friendly interface, and competitive prices. It's perfect for first-time users that travel a lot and need servers on every continent – small countries like Croatia included.

Perfect for beginners

Users love CyberGhost for its speedy connections and its very well-organized and graphic menu. From the moment you open your CyberGhost app, on any platform, navigating through it becomes very easy. You'll even find small labels to tell you which server is better for what type of online traffic. It's unlikely that you'll get confused with the settings, regardless of your previous VPN experience.

Still, if you feel like reading through CyberGhost's product guides, they are readily available at the bottom of their website and are completely free to use.

Optimized for streaming

With over 7,300 servers – in over 91 different countries across the globe – and 14 servers in Croatia alone, you don't ever have to worry that you'll run out of servers to access your regular websites and streaming services.

Speaking of which, CyberGhost servers are well-optimized for streaming and even marked on each app for easier recognition. This saves you a tremendous amount of time, and helps you avoid the hassle of picking servers by guessing or connecting and disconnecting to different ones each time. Special P2P servers are also available in Croatia, which will give you the necessary speed boost for torrenting.

Decent privacy levels

When it comes to privacy, CyberGhost doesn't provide obfuscated (cloaked) servers yet, which can be a major setback for countries with severe censorship, like Egypt, the UAE, or China. However, it is a company that truly sticks to its no-log policy, keeping your data away from prying eyes and governments – existing outside of the jurisdiction of the 14 Eyes spying alliance.

Furthermore, it comes with a strong AES-256 and OpenVPN encryption making sure all your traffic is protected, regardless of whether you're traveling or staying home. In addition, there's a kill-switch to protect against any data leakage in case your connection drops. Finally, with the extraordinary 45-day money-back guarantee, you can test this VPN in your own time.