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CyberGhost vs Private Internet Access

Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.

CCyberGhostPaidVisit site
PPrivate Internet AccessFrom $2.03/moVisit site
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C

Choose CyberGhost if…

  • you want to trial it before paying
  • you're in its core audience: streamers, gamers
P

Choose Private Internet Access if…

  • you want open source you can self-host or audit
  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers

Side by side

Feature CyberGhost Private Internet Access
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price—$2.03/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome
Company——
Full feature lists

C CyberGhost

  • Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Linux
  • Chrome browser extension
  • Apps for Fire TV, Android TV and Apple TV
  • Router and smart TV setup
  • Dedicated IP add-on
  • No-logs VPN policy
  • Servers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe
  • Windows Security Suite

P Private Internet Access

  • Servers in 113 countries, including all 50 US states
  • Unlimited simultaneous device connections
  • WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols
  • Choice of 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption
  • Split tunneling by app and domain
  • Kill switch
  • Multi-hop connections
  • MACE ad, tracker and malware blocking

What you'd pay

The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.

CyberGhost

Paid. Plan details aren't published.

Private Internet Access

1 Month$11.95/mo
1 Year$3.99/mo
3 Years + 4 Months$2.03/mo

Strengths and limitations

CyberGhost

  • 45-day money-back guarantee
  • Apps for desktop, mobile, TV and routers
  • Dedicated IP option
  • Site available in over 20 languages
  • Prices are not shown on the home page
  • No pricing page was available

Private Internet Access

  • Unlimited devices on one subscription
  • Open-source apps
  • No-logs policy audited by Deloitte
  • 30-day money-back guarantee for new users
  • No free plan
  • Dedicated IP and antivirus cost extra
  • Antivirus is for Windows only
  • Money-back guarantee covers new subscribers only, and app store purchases follow store refund terms

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