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AirVPN alternatives
AirVPN compared with 4 alternatives: Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN and Windscribe.
AirVPN's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirVPNThis tool | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Mullvad VPN | From €5/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| IVPN | From $60/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Proton VPN | Free plan · from $83.88/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Windscribe | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from AirVPN
- From €5/mo
Mullvad VPN
Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts
- Only Mullvad VPN lists an iOS app.
- Mullvad VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: People who want a VPN account with no email or name attached
- From $60/yr
IVPN
Privacy-focused VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps
- Only IVPN lists an iOS app.
- IVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: People who want to pay for a VPN without giving an email or card
- Free plan · from $83.88/yr
Proton VPN
Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap
- Proton VPN has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
- Only Proton VPN lists an iOS app.
- Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
- Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Trying a VPN for free without a data cap
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Windscribe
VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing
- Windscribe has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
- Only Windscribe lists an iOS app.
- Only Windscribe lists a browser extension.
- Windscribe also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Light users who can live within 10GB a month for free
Limits worth knowing in AirVPN
- Prices could not be confirmed: airvpn.org answered every automated reader with a JavaScript check when this was written.
- Eddie's download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android; there is no iOS edition of Eddie.
- Tunneling over SSH or SSL needs the AirVPN service; other Eddie features work with any OpenVPN or WireGuard provider.
- Eddie gives advanced controls such as custom OpenVPN directives and routes, which suit experienced users more than beginners.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AirVPN?
The alternatives to AirVPN in this directory are Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN and Windscribe. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AirVPN.
Is there a free alternative to AirVPN?
Yes. Proton VPN and Windscribe have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which AirVPN alternatives work on iOS?
The AirVPN listing does not include an iOS app. Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN and Windscribe list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.