IPVanish vs Mullvad (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.2
IPVanish
VS
8.7
Mullvad
Quick verdict
Mullvad wins overall (8.7/10 vs 8.2/10)
Mullvad outscores IPVanish on Privacy, Value. IPVanish has the edge on Speed, Servers, Streaming, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8.8
Speed8.6
7
Privacy9.9
8.3
Servers7.5
8.2
Streaming6.8
8.6
Value9
8.7
Ease of Use7.9
IPVanish
Mullvad
Full feature comparison
| Feature | IPVanish8.2/10 | Mullvad8.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Monthly Price | $3.99/mo | €5.50/mo |
| Servers | 2,400+ | 800+ |
| Countries | 90 | 46 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 670 Mbps (88%) | 680 Mbps (89%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | USA (5 Eyes member) | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | None |
Who should choose which
Choose IPVanish if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your home
- Fast WireGuard speeds — 88% retention in testing
- 2,400+ servers in 90+ countries
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