IVPN vs Mullvad (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.6
IVPN
VS
8.7
Mullvad
Quick verdict
Mullvad wins overall (8.7/10 vs 8.6/10)
Mullvad outscores IVPN on Speed, Privacy, Servers. IVPN has the edge on no individual categories.
Score breakdown
8
Speed8.6
9.8
Privacy9.9
6.8
Servers7.5
5.5
Streaming6.8
8.2
Value9
7.8
Ease of Use7.9
IVPN
Mullvad
Full feature comparison
| Feature | IVPN8.6/10 | Mullvad8.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Monthly Price | $5.00/mo | €5.50/mo |
| Servers | 80+ | 800+ |
| Countries | 37 | 46 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 2 | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 620 Mbps (81%) | 680 Mbps (89%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory, outside EU data retention) | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | None |
Who should choose which
Choose IVPN if:
- Independently audited — one of the only VPNs with no account system, no email, no logs, and open-source apps
- No email, no account name — sign up with a random account ID only
- Multi-hop (WireGuard Multihop) routes traffic through two servers by default on Pro tier
Choose Mullvad if:
- Anonymous account creation — number only, no email, no name, no tracking
- Accepts cash payments for complete financial anonymity
- Flat €5/month — no confusing discount tiers or introductory pricing traps