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IPVanish vs Private Internet Access (2026)

Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.

8.2

IPVanish

VS

8.4

Private Internet Access

Quick verdict

Private Internet Access wins overall (8.4/10 vs 8.2/10)

Private Internet Access outscores IPVanish on Privacy, Servers, Value. IPVanish has the edge on Speed, Streaming, Ease of Use.

Score breakdown

8.8
Speed
8.3
7
Privacy
8.8
8.3
Servers
9.8
8.2
Streaming
8
8.6
Value
9.5
8.7
Ease of Use
8.6
IPVanish
Private Internet Access

Full feature comparison

Feature
IPVanish8.2/10
Private Internet Access8.4/10
Our Score8.28.4
Monthly Price$3.99/mo$2.03/mo
Servers2,400+35,000+
Countries9091
Simultaneous DevicesUnlimitedUnlimited
Speed (tested)670 Mbps (88%)635 Mbps (83%)
No-Logs Policy
Independently Audited
Kill Switch
Ad Blocker
Streaming
Torrenting / P2P
Port Forwarding
Obfuscation
Double VPN
RAM-Only Servers
JurisdictionUSA (5 Eyes member)USA (5 Eyes member)
Money-Back Guarantee30 days30 days

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
Full IPVanish review →

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
Full Private Internet Access review →

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