TorGuard Free Trial in 2026: What Actually Exists

As of July 16, 2026, TorGuard advertises a genuine 7-day web trial with no credit card required. Its US iOS App Store listing also includes a 7-day trial, but that version is attached to an auto-renewing Apple subscription.

The separate 7-day money-back guarantee is not a free trial. You pay first, then request a refund within the policy window if your purchase qualifies.

TorGuard trial options at a glance

Option	Length	What you need to know
Web free trial	7 days	TorGuard’s trial page says no credit card is required, no trial code is needed, and the trial has no speed or bandwidth limits. Confirm those terms on the final signup screen.
iPhone or iPad trial	7 days	The US App Store listing attaches the trial to a subscription. Turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the period ends if you do not want the listed paid plan.
Android-specific trial	None advertised	Google Play says the Android app is not free and requires a premium TorGuard account. TorGuard’s web trial can be used across its supported apps.
Permanent free tier	None	TorGuard lists a temporary trial and paid plans, not an ongoing free VPN account.
Money-back guarantee	7 days	First-time customers pay upfront and ordinarily must request a refund within 7 days of purchase. Dedicated IPs and gift-card payments are excluded.

The web trial is the safest route if the final signup page still shows 7 days and no credit card required. The iOS route is a normal app-store trial: it can become a paid subscription unless you manage it through Apple before the deadline. NordVPN’s trial structure is different again, limited to a 3-day Android-only offer.

What the free trial actually includes

TorGuard’s official trial page describes unrestricted access to the service for 7 days. It lists unlimited speed and bandwidth, up to 8 simultaneous connections, port forwarding, and access to protocols including WireGuard, OpenVPN, and OpenConnect.

Those are provider specifications, not performance results. Use the week to check the TorGuard apps, connection stability on your normal networks, and any advanced setting you genuinely need. Do not spend the short trial trying to reproduce marketing claims that have no bearing on your purchase. Private Internet Access’s 7-day trial gives you a similar window to run the same checks; see our Private Internet Access trial guide.

The trial page presents a direct signup button rather than a coupon box, and TorGuard does not publish an official trial code there. Ignore third-party pages that promise a special code unless the same offer appears in TorGuard’s own checkout.

For a wider assessment of the apps, privacy policy, and practical drawbacks, read our full TorGuard review.

The older Fresh Start switcher offer is still online

TorGuard also keeps an official “Fresh Start” page for people switching from another VPN. It asks you to email a recent bill from the old provider, offers 7 days of access while TorGuard verifies it, and promises 30 free days after you send proof that the old VPN was canceled.

This is a manually verified switcher promotion, not a coupon code and not the same as the direct no-card trial. Because the page sits outside the normal plan flow, contact TorGuard before canceling an existing service if the extra month is the reason you are switching. Get confirmation that your bill qualifies and retain the support response.

The safest way to test TorGuard today

1. Start with the official web trial. Check that the signup screen still states 7 days and no credit card required. Stop if it instead asks you to approve an immediate payment you did not expect.
2. Save the offer details. Keep a screenshot or confirmation email showing the start date, end date, payment method, and any plan attached to the account.
3. Install the apps you will actually use. TorGuard lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS support. A test on one device will not expose setup problems on another. PureVPN’s trial covers a similar device spread; see our PureVPN trial guide.
4. Test your essential use cases early. Check ordinary browsing, the networks you regularly use, and any feature that motivated you to consider TorGuard. Leave time to contact support before the trial ends.
5. Inspect the account’s renewal status. TorGuard’s general renewal policy says a “purchased” free trial becomes a paid subscription after 7 days. That language conflicts with the no-card promise on the current trial page, so treat your account screen as decisive.
6. Cancel any attached subscription before expiry. TorGuard directs customers to Services → My Services → Manage → Request Cancellation. Keep the cancellation confirmation.

For an iOS trial, manage the subscription in iOS Settings under your Apple subscriptions. The App Store listing says auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Deleting the TorGuard app does not manage an Apple subscription. CyberGhost’s iOS trial requires the same Apple-subscription cleanup step.

Pricing and renewal after the trial

TorGuard’s direct plan page currently lists the Standard plan at $9.99 per month or $59.99 per year. The annual total works out to about $5 per month, but it is billed as a yearly plan rather than 12 monthly payments.

The US App Store uses different pricing. Its TorGuard listing shows $12.99 monthly and $77.99 annually, so starting on iOS can cost more than buying the Standard plan directly. Read the Apple confirmation sheet before accepting the trial; the price displayed for your account and region is the one that matters.

TorGuard subscriptions renew automatically at the price and frequency attached to the plan until canceled. Its renewal policy says it will provide at least 60 days’ written notice if the renewal price increases. Save the checkout terms instead of assuming a current price will remain unchanged indefinitely.

If you skip the free trial and buy a plan, the 7-day refund policy is a separate safety net. It ordinarily covers first-time VPN or proxy customers who request a refund within 7 days of purchase, but it excludes dedicated IPs and gift-card payments and can be denied after a terms violation. Canceling renewal alone does not submit a refund request; contact TorGuard support within the window.

A better option if you need ongoing free access

Proton VPN offers a permanent Free plan rather than a short trial. Proton’s current pricing page says that plan has no data limits and no artificial speed limits, so there is no 7-day decision deadline or refund process.

The trade-off is that a free tier does not reproduce TorGuard’s paid plan or advanced configuration options. Choose it when ongoing basic VPN access matters more than evaluating TorGuard specifically. Our full Proton VPN review explains the broader differences between its free and paid service.

Our pick: use the no-card web trial

Use TorGuard’s direct web trial if the final screen still confirms 7 free days without a credit card. It offers the cleanest test because you should not need to fund a purchase or recover money through a refund request.

If a payment method or paid conversion appears, note the exact deadline and cancel early. Choose Proton VPN Free instead if you want an ongoing no-cost account and do not need TorGuard’s particular feature set.

FAQ

Does TorGuard have a free trial in 2026?

Yes. TorGuard’s official website advertises a 7-day trial with no credit card required, and its US iOS App Store listing includes a separate 7-day subscription trial. Neither option is a permanent free plan.

Does the TorGuard free trial automatically renew?

The iOS trial is attached to an auto-renewing Apple subscription. TorGuard’s general policy also says a purchased free trial converts after 7 days, even though its current web page advertises no-card signup. Check the final signup and account screens, and cancel any attached subscription before the stated deadline.

Is TorGuard’s 7-day guarantee the same as a free trial?

No. The guarantee requires an eligible first-time customer to pay upfront and request a refund within 7 days. The web trial is different because TorGuard advertises it without a credit card or initial payment.

Can I use the TorGuard trial on Android?

TorGuard does not advertise a separate Google Play trial, and its Android listing says a premium account is required. Its web trial page lists support for mobile and other major operating systems, so create the trial account on the website and then sign in through the official Android app.