Private Internet Access vs Mullvad (2026)
Prices and features refreshed September 2026. Speed figures are from our April 2026 lab tests. Privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.4
Private Internet Access
VS
8.7
Mullvad
Quick verdict
Mullvad wins overall (8.7/10 vs 8.4/10)
Mullvad outscores Private Internet Access on Speed, Privacy. Private Internet Access has the edge on Servers, Streaming, Value, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8.3
Speed8.6
9
Privacy9.9
9.8
Servers7.5
8
Streaming6.8
9.5
Value9
8.6
Ease of Use7.9
Private Internet Access
Mullvad
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Private Internet Access8.4/10 | Mullvad8.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Monthly Price | $2.03/mo | €5.00/mo |
| Servers | 35,000+ | 696+ |
| Countries | 91 | 90 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 635 Mbps (83%) | 680 Mbps (89%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | USA (5 Eyes member) | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 14 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Private Internet Access if:
- Largest server count of any VPN — 35,000+ servers in 91 countries
- No-logs policy both court-tested in two US federal cases and independently audited by Deloitte three times (2022, 2024, 2025)
- 3-year plan is $2.03/month; the 1-year plan is $3.99/month
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
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