We love a bargain here at Tom's Guide, and while NordVPN turned 9 a while ago, the great free gift VPN deal that started a few weeks ago is still in effect.

The deal doesn't take money off the asking price, but there is a chance to get up to two years free when you sign up for a two-year plan. And with a very reasonable rate of $3.71 per month, you can get a pretty good deal if you're lucky.

The top tier is free for two years - essentially double the plan you paid for - but even if you don't bag it, you'll still get a year or a month free. Everyone gets one or the other, so even if you only get a month, it's better than nothing.

Nord is pretty cagey about the actual odds ("the bigger the prize, the scarcer the prize"), but if you need a top-class VPN, now is a great time to make your money go further.

NordVPN is one of the leading VPN services on the market, offering a powerful, security-focused experience. It is not the cheapest provider, but it is not the most expensive either.

However, while not guaranteed, the Birthday Deal extends your plan for up to two years, effectively saving you up to 50% off your bill. Of course, you might draw one free month, but still, it works out at a better value than we've seen for a while.

If you're looking for a top-tier VPN, we recommend ExpressVPN. In our testing, it outperformed NordVPN in most areas, but at $6.67/month, it is a bit pricey. For ultimate value, we recommend Surfshark, which is a steal at $2.49/month, but if you're lucky with a Cyber Deal, NordVPN is even cheaper.

In short, the NordVPN deal is a great value if you want to see what the lucky lady is offering right now. Plus, even if you don't win big, the worst-case scenario is an extra month of free time.