IVPN Review
No account. No analytics. The hardest privacy standard available.
IVPN is one of the most privacy-rigorous VPNs we've reviewed alongside Mullvad — meeting the strictest standards we apply for no-logs, account anonymity, and transparency. Where most VPNs ask for your email address, IVPN issues a random account number. That's it. No name, no email, no tracking pixel in a marketing automation platform.
Our scores
IVPN
Overall score — April 2026
IVPN sets the highest privacy standard of any VPN we've tested alongside Mullvad — no account system, multi-hop routing, WireGuard with Multihop, and annual audits. Not for streaming. Built for people who actually need privacy.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Independently audited — one of the only VPNs with no account system, no email, no logs, and open-source apps
- No email, no account name — sign up with a random account ID only
- Multi-hop (WireGuard Multihop) routes traffic through two servers by default on Pro tier
- Open-source clients for all platforms — code is publicly reviewable
- Accepts Monero, Bitcoin, and cash for fully anonymous payment
Cons
- Standard plan limits you to 2 devices — 7 devices requires the Pro plan at $10/month
- No streaming optimization — Netflix, BBC iPlayer are unreliable
- Smallest server network in our database (50+ locations)
- No 24/7 live chat — email support only
- Less polished UI than NordVPN or ExpressVPN
Speed
620 Mbps
Download
400 Mbps
Upload
11 ms
Latency
81%
Speed kept
620 Mbps average — 81% speed retention. WireGuard implementation is clean and fast. Multi-hop (routing through two servers) reduces speeds to roughly 50-60% of base, which is expected and worth the privacy tradeoff for the use cases that need it. Latency adds 11ms on nearby servers.
Tested: . 1 Gbps base connection.
Privacy & Security
Incorporated in Gibraltar — outside EU data retention mandates. Open-source apps allow independent code verification. Annual security audits by Cure53. Accepts Monero (the most private cryptocurrency), Bitcoin, and physical cash. The absence of an account system means there's no data to request, regardless of jurisdiction.
Pricing
$6/mo
Monthly
$5/mo
Annual plan
billed annually
At $6/month (Standard, 2 devices) or $10/month (Pro, 7 devices + port forwarding), it's mid-range pricing for a product that competes at the top of privacy. Annual plans bring Standard to $5/month and Pro to $8.33/month. The 3-day free trial lets you test before buying.
User Ratings
4.8/5
Trustpilot
1k reviews
4.1/5
Google Play
5k ratings
4.4/5
App Store
3k ratings
90%
Community
Reddit sentiment
Ratings sourced from Trustpilot, Google Play Store, and Apple App Store. Community score is derived from Reddit/r/VPN sentiment analysis. Scores are aggregated periodically and may not reflect real-time data.
Verdict
IVPN is the right choice if you need verifiable privacy and Mullvad is too limiting for your server location requirements. It's not for streaming or gaming. It's the answer when the question is: 'Which VPN would I trust with something I actually need to keep private?'
IVPN vs. Alternatives
| Feature | IVPN8.6/10 | NordVPN9.2/10 | ExpressVPN8.6/10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.6 | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Monthly Price | $5.00/mo | $3.39/mo | $8.32/mo |
| Servers | 80+ | 6,400+ | 3,000+ |
| Countries | 37 | 111 | 105 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 2 | 10 | 8 |
| Speed (tested) | 620 Mbps (81%) | 730 Mbps (96%) | 755 Mbps (98%) |
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| Independently Audited | |||
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| Double VPN | |||
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| Jurisdiction | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory, outside EU data retention) | Panama (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) | British Virgin Islands |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
All data verified April 2026.