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Private Internet Access vs IVPN: catalog facts
Private Internet AccessIVPN
Paid

A paid subscription is required.

Paid

A paid subscription is required. No free tier.

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
  • Account creation needs no email; payment can be cash or Monero
  • Multi-hop connections and open-source apps, with published audits
  • Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully
  • United States jurisdiction
  • More expensive than budget providers and no free tier
  • Multi-hop halves throughput
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.