Private Internet Access vs CyberGhost (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.
8.4
Private Internet Access
VS
8.1
CyberGhost
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
8.3
Speed8
9
Privacy8.8
9.8
Servers9.1
8
Streaming8.7
9.5
Value8.9
8.6
Ease of Use9.4
Private Internet Access
CyberGhost
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Private Internet Access8.4/10 | CyberGhost8.1/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Monthly Price | $2.03/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 35,000+ | 9,900+ |
| Countries | 91 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 7 |
| Speed (tested) | 635 Mbps (83%) | 610 Mbps (80%) |
| 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) | Romania (EU, data retention laws) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 45 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Private Internet Access if:
- Largest server count of any VPN — 35,000+ servers in 91 countries
- No-logs policy both court-tested in two US federal cases and independently audited by Deloitte three times (2022, 2024, 2025)
- 3-year plan is $2.03/month; the 1-year plan is $3.99/month
Choose CyberGhost if:
- Platform-specific streaming servers labeled by service and country
- 9,900+ servers in 100 countries
- Easiest interface for VPN beginners — one-click connect to streaming platforms
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