While a virtual private network (VPN) has several uses, it is primarily used for two main reasons: to hide users' identity or location. It could also be used to gain access to geo-locked video or television sites, or bypass sites blocked by governments. That being said, here are the best free VPN software to use.

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Windscribe

Although Windscribe is a newbie on the VPN world, it has a generous data allowance of 10GB bandwidth per month and allows users to pick from eight remote server locations. Users only need a username and password to sign up, and the site does not store connection logs, IP stamps, or visited sites.

While the huge 10GB allowance is already enough to use Windscribe for daily browsing, the network still offers ways to increase it. For instance, an extra 5GB for tweeting about the service and 1GB for inviting friends to join. And if any of those referrals decided to upgrade to Pro (starts at $7.50), you will get to enjoy the unlimited plan as well and other servers.

Hotspot Shield Free

This VPN is best recommended for users who regularly use public Wi-Fis. If users upgrade to the app's elite version, they could anchor to one of 20 countries. Hotspot Shield Free also offers the choice to have the free VPN automatically enabled if users connect to wireless network deemed 'unsafe'. It offers a bandwidth of 750MB per day.

TunnelBear

TunnelBear has an artsy page design and comes with a free or paid-for subscriptions. However, the free subscription limits users to only up to 500MB of traffic each month. But it boasts of an impressive performance and easy-to-use interface.

PrivateTunnel

This VPN is available in almost all platforms like iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android. Instead of giving the conventional monthly subscription package, PrivateTunnel offers a 200MB non-expiring data to be used as wanted.  But when all used up, users could purchase in bundles of 20GB or 100GB, or a $30 annual package with free unlimited data.

CyberGhost

CyberGhost's free service allows access to 14 countries, while its paid-for Premium and Premium Plus subscriptions permit users to choose from a range of 24 countries including the US, UK, and Europe. The network boasts of is speed, with SpeedTest at 4Mb per second.

However, subscribers of the free products will be automatically logged out after three hours of browsing, although they can always login again. iOS users also cannot use the iPad app using the free account, Tech Advisor noted.