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PSwiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
Free, from $3.49/mo
FreeVPNPlanet vs Private Internet Access
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose FreeVPNPlanet if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you're in its core audience: users wanting a free vpn, travelers
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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 FreeVPNPlanet Private Internet Access
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price—$2.03/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome
CompanyFREE VPN PLANET S.R.L—
Full feature lists
F FreeVPNPlanet
- Free plan with unlimited traffic, time and bandwidth
- No registration needed to connect
- 256-bit encryption with OpenVPN, IKEv2 and StarGuard
- Kill switch and DNS/IP/WebRTC leak protection
- RAM-only servers and strict no-logs policy
- Double VPN and Onion-over-VPN servers (Premium)
- Split tunneling and browser smart filters (Premium)
- Router and OpenVPN config support
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.
FreeVPNPlanet
FreeFree
Premium (1 month)€9.99/mo
Premium (1 year)€3.99/mo, billed €47.88 once
Premium (4 years)€1.99/mo, billed €95.52 once
Private Internet Access
1 Month$11.95/mo
1 Year$3.99/mo
3 Years + 4 Months$2.03/mo
Strengths and limitations
FreeVPNPlanet
- Free plan has no traffic, bandwidth or time limits
- No sign-up or personal data required for the free version
- Premium covers up to 10 devices
- 14-day full refund on Premium
- Free plan limited to 6 locations in 5 countries
- Free version shows ads
- P2P, streaming and split tunneling require Premium
- Pricing listed in EUR
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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BFree VPN app with optional Premium for streaming, gaming and private browsing
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Freemium
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