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Private Internet Access vs HMA VPN: catalog facts
Private Internet Access	HMA VPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid Plans start from $2.99 per month with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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	Large network across 65+ countries Servers optimised for streaming and P2P
Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully United States jurisdiction	No free tier Closed source apps
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
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 24, 2026

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