CyberGhost vs ZenMate

Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit & Twitter discussions

Community Pick

ZenMate

Based on community sentiment and discussions

Approval Rate
26%
11 recommend · 31 warn
Data Quality
High
Reviews
87
Reviewers
82
Best for:
People who want a simple VPN for browsing and streaming Anyone who wants an affordable VPN that’s easy to set up Casual users who don’t need lots of advanced controls
CyberGhost generally comes across as a solid “set it and forget it” VPN that does the basics well. People often say it’s easy to use, works fine for everyday browsing, and is good enough for streaming...
ZenMate Winner
Approval Rate
20%
1 recommend · 4 warn
Data Quality
Medium
Reviews
10
Reviewers
10
Best for:
People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing Casual streamers who want something easy Users who like using a VPN through a browser extension
ZenMate comes up as a pretty approachable VPN that people see as “good enough” for everyday use, especially if you want something simple and not overly technical. It also gets mentioned alongside main...

Performance by Use Case

Use Case CyberGhost Winner ZenMate
Streaming 60% (7) -
Privacy 19% (23) 20% (7)
Censorship 100% (1) - -
Gaming 0% (2) - -
Travel -- (1) - -
Work -- (1) - -- (1)
Price 100% (6) -

CyberGhost

Strengths

  • Easy to use apps
  • Good for basic browsing
  • Works well for streaming
  • Decent speeds for everyday use
  • Often feels budget-friendly

Weaknesses

  • Occasional outages or login issues
  • Ownership concerns for privacy-minded people
  • Not as many advanced settings as some competitors
  • Can be frustrating if you need always-on reliability for work

ZenMate

Strengths

  • Simple to use
  • Decent speeds for everyday use
  • Good for basic privacy and tracking protection
  • Handy browser extension option

Weaknesses

  • Ownership concerns (Kape/Teddy Sagi)
  • Trust questions for privacy-focused buyers
  • May not satisfy advanced business/network needs