Mullvad vs NordVPN (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.7
Mullvad
VS
9.2
NordVPN
Quick verdict
NordVPN wins overall (9.2/10 vs 8.7/10)
NordVPN outscores Mullvad on Speed, Servers, Streaming. Mullvad has the edge on Privacy, Value.
Score breakdown
8.6
Speed9.4
9.9
Privacy9.1
7.5
Servers9.6
6.8
Streaming9.3
9
Value8.8
7.9
Ease of Use9.2
Mullvad
NordVPN
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Mullvad8.7/10 | NordVPN9.2/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| Monthly Price | €5.50/mo | $3.39/mo |
| Servers | 800+ | 6,400+ |
| Countries | 46 | 111 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 5 | 10 |
| Speed (tested) | 680 Mbps (89%) | 730 Mbps (96%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) | Panama (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | None | 30 days |
Who should choose which
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
Choose NordVPN if:
- 6,400+ servers in 111 countries — the widest real network we've tested
- Independent no-logs audit by Deloitte (2024)
- Meshnet feature lets you connect your own devices without extra cost