Gamers usually seek the best VPN services for online security and protection. Some virtual private network services have seen an increase in engagements this year.

IPVanish tops the list for best VPN for gaming in 2017 with its more than 700 servers. The network service runs its network and infrastructure, according to Tech Radar. Thus, resulting in a reliable service, giving players worldwide a number of options from servers to other usage options.

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Despite being dubbed as the best VPN service available, a minor concern has been raised about the network service. The setback mainly involves price. For a one-year subscription, gamers would have to pay almost $80 for the best package available.

For gamers looking for a free trial of the network service being offered, VyprVPN would be the best choice. Similar to IPVanish, it is a tier-1 network having its own servers and infrastructure. Apart from being considered as the fastest overall VPN, VyprVPN also offers impressive performance with plenty of locations and more 200,000 IP addresses.

As for its pricing, the package involves two subscriptions plans. The Basic plan comes with a $9.95 price tag, and the Premium plan goes for only $12.95.

Gamers looking for a balance between both performance and price would enjoy PureVPN. The firm guarantees a 99.9 percent uptime with its network of servers. The company is known for its broad scope of service, covering at least 141 countries to date.

There is no free trial for their service, but the company has a refund policy. The packages available range from almost $100 for 12 months, and $12.99 for a one-month subscription.

VPN services are sought mainly for security and not for speed. It provides a layer of security protections for gamers keeping them safe while maintaining their network traffic private, according to CNET.