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Private Internet Access vs Astrill VPN: catalog facts
Private Internet Access	Astrill VPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid Paid subscription, with a VIP plan and business options.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Client applications are entirely open source Port forwarding and very granular connection settings	StealthVPN protocol designed for restrictive networks Apps for desktop, mobile and routers, including Linux
Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully United States jurisdiction	Proprietary protocol and closed source apps Requires a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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