NordVPN vs IPVanish (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
9.2
NordVPN
VS
8.2
IPVanish
Quick verdict
NordVPN wins overall (9.2/10 vs 8.2/10)
NordVPN outscores IPVanish on Speed, Privacy, Servers. IPVanish has the edge on no individual categories.
Score breakdown
9.4
Speed8.8
9.1
Privacy7
9.6
Servers8.3
9.3
Streaming8.2
8.8
Value8.6
9.2
Ease of Use8.7
NordVPN
IPVanish
Full feature comparison
| Feature | NordVPN9.2/10 | IPVanish8.2/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Monthly Price | $3.39/mo | $3.99/mo |
| Servers | 6,400+ | 2,400+ |
| Countries | 111 | 90 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 730 Mbps (96%) | 670 Mbps (88%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Panama (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) | USA (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose NordVPN if:
- 6,400+ servers in 111 countries — the widest real network we've tested
- Independent no-logs audit by Deloitte (2024)
- Meshnet feature lets you connect your own devices without extra cost
Choose IPVanish if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your home
- Fast WireGuard speeds — 88% retention in testing
- 2,400+ servers in 90+ countries