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PrivateVPN alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded PrivateVPN alternative is IPVanish (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Windscribe (2.6 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "10GB of data a month once you confirm an email address."

PrivateVPN compared with 5 alternatives: PureVPN, IPVanish, CyberGhost, Mullvad VPN and Windscribe.

PrivateVPN is a paid product, starting at $72 per year at renewal, after a first 36 months for $72. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PrivateVPNThis toolFrom $72/yrNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
PureVPNFrom $47.95/yrNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
IPVanishFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
CyberGhostFree trial · from $61.32/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Mullvad VPNFrom €5/moNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
WindscribeFree plan · from $3/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

PrivateVPN starts at $6 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

PureVPN, CyberGhost, Mullvad VPN and Windscribe 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 lessPrivateVPNPureVPNIPVanishCyberGhostMullvad VPNWindscribe

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of VPNs, and the best at every price

How each one differs from PrivateVPN

  1. 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.
    • PureVPN also lists a browser extension.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
    • PureVPN does not cover file sharing, which PrivateVPN does.

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

    PureVPN vs PrivateVPNPureVPN pricing and details

  2. IPVanish

    Ziff Davis-owned VPN with no device cap and antivirus on higher plans

    • IPVanish starts at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56.
    • IPVanish also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    • IPVanish does not cover file sharing, which PrivateVPN does.

    Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows

    IPVanish vs PrivateVPNIPVanish pricing and details

  3. CyberGhost

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

    • CyberGhost starts at $61.32 per year at renewal, after a first 28 months for $61.32.
    • CyberGhost also lists a browser extension.
    • CyberGhost also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    • CyberGhost does not cover file sharing, which PrivateVPN does.

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

    CyberGhost vs PrivateVPNCyberGhost pricing and details

  4. 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.
    • Mullvad VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mullvad VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    • Mullvad VPN does not cover file sharing, which PrivateVPN does.

    Suits: People who want a VPN account with no email or name attached

    Mullvad VPN vs PrivateVPNMullvad VPN pricing and details

  5. Windscribe

    VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing

    • Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan).
    • Windscribe has a free plan, which PrivateVPN lacks.
    • Windscribe also lists a browser extension.
    • Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
    • Windscribe also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Light users who can live within 10GB a month for free

    Windscribe vs PrivateVPNWindscribe pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in PrivateVPN

  • The $72 sign-up price covers a 36-month first term. The page then shows $72 billed every 12 months, which is the figure recorded as the renewal price.
  • Prices on the page are marked as including VAT and depend on the tax residence chosen at checkout.
  • The 30-day refund does not apply to renewals, to cryptocurrency payments or to purchases made through the App Store.
  • The pricing page is marked as a limited offer with no end date shown.
PrivateVPN pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to PrivateVPN?

The alternatives to PrivateVPN in this directory are PureVPN, IPVanish, CyberGhost, Mullvad VPN and Windscribe. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PrivateVPN.

Is there a free alternative to PrivateVPN?

Yes. Windscribe has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to PrivateVPN?

Mullvad VPN and Windscribe are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.