CyberGhost vs Private Internet Access (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.1
CyberGhost
VS
8.4
Private Internet Access
Quick verdict
Private Internet Access wins overall (8.4/10 vs 8.1/10)
Private Internet Access outscores CyberGhost on Speed, Privacy, Servers. CyberGhost has the edge on Streaming, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8
Speed8.3
7.8
Privacy8.8
9.1
Servers9.8
8.7
Streaming8
8.9
Value9.5
9.4
Ease of Use8.6
CyberGhost
Private Internet Access
Full feature comparison
| Feature | CyberGhost8.1/10 | Private Internet Access8.4/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Monthly Price | $2.19/mo | $2.03/mo |
| Servers | 9,700+ | 35,000+ |
| Countries | 100 | 91 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 7 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 610 Mbps (80%) | 635 Mbps (83%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Romania (EU, data retention laws) | USA (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 45 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose CyberGhost if:
- Platform-specific streaming servers labeled by service and country
- 9,700+ servers in 100 countries — second largest network after PIA
- Easiest interface for VPN beginners — one-click connect to streaming platforms
Choose Private Internet Access if:
- Largest server count of any VPN — 35,000+ servers in 91 countries
- No-logs policy proven in two US federal court cases (not just audited — court tested)
- Under $2/month on 3-year plan
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