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IPVanish alternatives

IPVanish compared with 5 alternatives: Surfshark, NordVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and PureVPN.

IPVanish is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
IPVanishThis toolFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SurfsharkFree trial · from $79/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NordVPNFree trial · from $139.08/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CyberGhostFree trial · from $56.94/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Private Internet AccessFrom $47.88/yrNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PureVPNFrom $47.95/yrNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

IPVanish starts at $8.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Surfshark.

NordVPN scores higher without starting lower. CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and PureVPN start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessIPVanishSurfsharkNordVPNCyberGhostPrivate Internet Acce…PureVPN

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How each one differs from IPVanish

  1. Surfshark

    VPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles

    • Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23. IPVanish starts at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56.
    • Only Surfshark lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows

    Surfshark vs IPVanishSurfshark pricing and details

  2. NordVPN

    Subscription VPN with threat protection and Meshnet device links

    • NordVPN starts at $139.08 per year at renewal (Basic 1-year plan). IPVanish starts at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56.
    • Only NordVPN lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Households covering up to 10 devices on one account

    NordVPN vs IPVanishNordVPN pricing and details

  3. CyberGhost

    VPN for seven devices with a 45-day money-back window on long plans

    • CyberGhost starts at $56.94 per year at renewal, after a first 26 months for $56.94. IPVanish starts at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56.
    • Only CyberGhost lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Trying a VPN on a computer for a day without entering a card

    CyberGhost vs IPVanishCyberGhost pricing and details

  4. Private Internet Access

    Open-source VPN with unlimited devices and servers in all 50 US states

    • Private Internet Access starts at $47.88 per year (1 Year plan, the same price at renewal). IPVanish starts at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56.
    • Only Private Internet Access lists a browser extension.
    • Private Internet Access is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows

    Private Internet Access vs IPVanishPrivate Internet Access pricing and details

  5. PureVPN

    VPN sold in three tiers that add a password manager and data removal

    • PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20. IPVanish starts at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56.
    • Only PureVPN lists a browser extension.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager.

    Suits: Households that need a VPN on up to 10 devices

    PureVPN vs IPVanishPureVPN pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in IPVanish

  • Advertised prices cover the first term only; per the homepage, plans renew yearly at $99.99, $109.99 or $129.99.
  • IPVanish's renewal price page lists Complete at $57.48 or $66.96 a year, matching its first-term prices and not the homepage's $109.99.
  • The 30-day money-back guarantee covers yearly and 2-year plans; cancelling a monthly plan does not start a refund.
  • There is no browser extension; the free trial is offered only in the mobile apps.
IPVanish pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to IPVanish?

The alternatives to IPVanish in this directory are Surfshark, NordVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and PureVPN. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with IPVanish.

Is there a free alternative to IPVanish?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Surfshark, NordVPN and CyberGhost offer a free trial.

Is there an open-source alternative to IPVanish?

Private Internet Access is described as open source on its own site.

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.