Private Internet Access Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Private Internet Access
IPVanish
Overall Score
8.3
7.8
Security
9.0
8.0
Speed
8.0
8.2
Features
8.5
7.8
Pricing/Value
8.5
7.8
Ease of Use
7.5
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Private Internet Access
IPVanish
Starting Price
$2.19/mo
$3.33/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Private Internet Access
Privacy purists and tech-savvy users who want proven no-logs protection
Private Internet Access offers court-proven privacy with unlimited connections and open-source transparency, though its US jurisdiction and dated interface may concern some users.
Strengths
- Proven no-logs policy verified in court cases
- Unlimited device connections
- Open-source apps for transparency
- Highly configurable with advanced settings
Limitations
- US-based company (Five Eyes jurisdiction)
- Interface is less polished than competitors
- Streaming support is inconsistent
When to Choose IPVanish
Torrent users who want self-owned servers and unlimited devices
IPVanish appeals to torrent users with its unlimited connections and self-owned server infrastructure, though its past privacy issues and US location may give privacy purists pause.
Strengths
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections
- Owns and operates 100% of its server network
- Good speeds for torrenting and P2P
- SOCKS5 proxy included for faster torrents
Limitations
- Past logging controversy (2016, now resolved)
- US-based with Five Eyes jurisdiction concerns
- Struggles to unblock some streaming services
