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IVPN alternatives
IVPN compared with 5 alternatives: Mullvad VPN, Proton VPN, AirVPN, Windscribe and Mozilla VPN.
IVPN is a paid product, starting at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVPNThis tool | From $60/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mullvad VPN | From €5/mo | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Proton VPN | Free plan · from $83.88/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AirVPN | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Windscribe | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Mozilla VPN | From $59.88/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
IVPN starts at $5 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Windscribe.
Proton VPN scores higher without starting lower. Mozilla VPN starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from IVPN
- From €5/mo
Mullvad VPN
Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts
- Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead. IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
Suits: People who want a VPN account with no email or name attached
- Free plan · from $83.88/yr
Proton VPN
Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap
- Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88. IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
- Proton VPN has a free plan. IVPN does not.
- Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
Suits: Trying a VPN for free without a data cap
- Paid
AirVPN
VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android
- Only IVPN lists an iOS app.
- IVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Technical users who want full control over OpenVPN and WireGuard settings
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Windscribe
VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing
- Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan). IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
- Windscribe has a free plan. IVPN does not.
- Only Windscribe lists a browser extension.
Suits: Light users who can live within 10GB a month for free
- From $59.88/yr
Mozilla VPN
Firefox maker's WireGuard VPN, run on Mullvad's servers
- Mozilla VPN starts at $59.88 per year (Annual plan, $4.99 a month), plus tax. IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week.
- Only Mozilla VPN lists a browser extension.
Suits: Firefox users who want per-site VPN rules in the browser
Limits worth knowing in IVPN
- There is no free trial or free plan; IVPN offers a 1-week plan and a 30-day refund, available once per customer.
- Servers are in 58 locations across 41 countries, and IVPN states it offers no port forwarding and no streaming guarantees.
- Portmaster Pro, the main Pro Suite extra, runs only on Windows and Linux.
- Teams has no dedicated servers or IPs and is not a way into a company network, per IVPN's teams page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to IVPN?
The alternatives to IVPN in this directory are Mullvad VPN, Proton VPN, AirVPN, Windscribe and Mozilla VPN. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with IVPN.
Is there a free alternative to IVPN?
Yes. Proton VPN and Windscribe have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.