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Private Internet Access vs NordVPN: catalog facts
Private Internet Access	NordVPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid A paid subscription is required.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Client applications are entirely open source Port forwarding and very granular connection settings	Very large server network with consistently high throughput NordLynx, threat protection and device meshnet in one subscription
Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully United States jurisdiction	Subscription pricing renews at a much higher rate than the first term Closed infrastructure; you are trusting the provider's audits
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Closed 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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