Alternatives to Mozilla VPN
A paid WireGuard-based VPN service from Mozilla that runs on Mullvad's server network. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Mozilla VPN
A paid WireGuard-based VPN service from Mozilla that runs on Mullvad's server network.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Mozilla VPN.
Mullvad VPN
A flat-rate VPN service with anonymous account numbers instead of usernames, and open source apps.
Mullvad VPN runs the same server network directly, with anonymous account numbers, a flat €5 monthly price and open source apps, but also has no free tier.
Proton VPN
A VPN from the Proton Mail company with a free tier that has no data cap, and open source clients.
Proton VPN adds a free tier with no data cap, open source audited clients and Secure Core routing, though streaming and peer-to-peer need a paid plan.
IVPN
Gibraltar-based VPN with multi-hop routing and anonymous signup.
IVPN allows signup without an email, cash or Monero payment and multi-hop routing with open-source apps, but costs more than budget providers.
NordVPN
Large commercial VPN with the WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol.
NordVPN offers a very large server network, the NordLynx protocol and meshnet, but its infrastructure is closed and renewal pricing is much higher than the first term.
ExpressVPN
Commercial VPN with RAM-only servers and its own Lightway protocol.
ExpressVPN uses RAM-only servers, its own Lightway protocol and router firmware, but it is among the most expensive consumer VPNs and is owned by Kape Technologies.
Surfshark
VPN with unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription.
Surfshark removes the five-device limit with unlimited simultaneous devices, RAM-only servers and multi-hop, but renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate.
Private Internet Access
Long-running VPN with fully open-source apps and port forwarding.
Private Internet Access has fully open-source apps, port forwarding and a browser extension, but is owned by Kape Technologies and operates under United States jurisdiction.
Windscribe
Canadian VPN with built-in ad blocking and a usable free tier.
Windscribe adds a free tier with a monthly allowance plus built-in ad and tracker blocking and open-source apps, but is based in Five Eyes member Canada.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Mozilla VPN as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
AzireVPN
A Swedish privacy-focused VPN service built on WireGuard and diskless servers it runs itself.
Mozilla VPN is a paid WireGuard service on Mullvad's servers covering up to 5 devices, adding Linux support but requiring a Mozilla subscription.
Cloudflare WARP
A free WireGuard-based tunnel to Cloudflare that encrypts your traffic without pretending to be a privacy VPN.
Mozilla VPN is a paid WireGuard service on Mullvad's server network covering up to five devices, with a 30-day money-back guarantee and no free tier.
Obscura VPN
A two-hop privacy VPN that splits your identity and your traffic between separate operators.
Mozilla VPN runs WireGuard on Mullvad's network under a Mozilla subscription for up to 5 devices, without the two-operator split or built-in ad blocking.
Orbot
Tor VPN for Android and iOS that can route chosen apps.
Mozilla VPN is a paid WireGuard service on Mullvad servers covering all apps on up to 5 devices, trading Tor anonymity for speed.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
WireGuard
A small, fast VPN protocol and set of official clients that connect two machines by exchanging public keys.
DNS Leak Test
A web test that shows which DNS servers your connection is actually using.
