Astrill vs Mullvad (2026)
Prices and features refreshed September 2026. Speed figures are from our April 2026 lab tests. Privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.3
Astrill
VS
8.7
Mullvad
Quick verdict
Mullvad wins overall (8.7/10 vs 8.3/10)
Mullvad outscores Astrill on Privacy, Value. Astrill has the edge on Speed, Servers, Streaming, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8.9
Speed8.6
8.3
Privacy9.9
8
Servers7.5
8.1
Streaming6.8
5.5
Value9
8
Ease of Use7.9
Astrill
Mullvad
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Astrill8.3/10 | Mullvad8.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Monthly Price | $12.50/mo | €5.00/mo |
| Servers | 300+ | 696+ |
| Countries | 57 | 90 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 685 Mbps (90%) | 680 Mbps (89%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | UAE / Seychelles (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | None | 14 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Astrill if:
- StealthVPN protocol works reliably in China — tested from Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen
- OpenWeb protocol is the fastest obfuscated protocol we've tested — negligible overhead
- App-Specific VPN lets you route individual apps, not just system-wide
Choose Mullvad if:
- Anonymous account creation — number only, no email, no name, no tracking
- Accepts cash payments for complete financial anonymity
- Flat €5/month — no confusing discount tiers or introductory pricing traps