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Private Internet Access vs VyprVPN

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

PPrivate Internet AccessFrom $2.03/moVisit site
VVyprVPNPaidVisit site
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Choose Private Internet Access if…

  • you want open source you can self-host or audit
  • you work on Windows, macOS, Linux
  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers
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Choose VyprVPN if…

  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, streamers

Side by side

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

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

V VyprVPN

  • Independently audited no-log policy
  • Proprietary no-log VyprDNS
  • Obfuscated servers to get around censorship
  • Servers in nearly 70 countries
  • Apps for Apple TV, Fire TV and Android TV
  • Encrypted connection that changes your IP address

What you'd pay

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

Private Internet Access

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

VyprVPN

Paid. Plan details aren't published.

Strengths and limitations

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

VyprVPN

  • Independently audited no-log policy
  • Has its own no-log DNS service
  • Obfuscated servers for restricted networks
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Prices not shown on the home page
  • No free plan mentioned

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