Mullvad VPN vs Sentinel dVPN (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Mullvad VPN grades higher than Sentinel dVPN: 1.8 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 2, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Mullvad VPN grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Mullvad VPN
Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts
From €5/mo
Sentinel dVPN
Blockchain-based peer-to-peer VPN network with open-source apps
Paid
Which one is for you
Pick Mullvad VPN if
- Fits if you don't want your name or email tied to your VPN
- Works for a short trip abroad, as one month costs the same €5 rate as a year
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want to try before paying, as there's no trial or free plan
- Watch out: the 14-day refund excludes cash payments, and the VPN page says crypto too
- Skip it if you torrent and need port forwarding, or want a dedicated IP; Mullvad offers neither
- Tight if you have more than 5 devices to cover
- Watch out: it's priced in euros, €5 a month, which the page converts to about $5.60
Pick Sentinel dVPN if
- Fits if you are comfortable holding a crypto wallet and paying per use
- Works for developers who want to build a dVPN app on an open network
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a monthly plan with a price on it, because none was read
- Not for you if you need a desktop app, as none is named for the flagship
- Watch out: Sentinel cannot restore a wallet recovery phrase, per its Plan Manager page
- Watch out: third-party apps such as NORSE Labs have their own prices and features
- Watch out: bandwidth is paid in P2P tokens, so what you pay moves with the token
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAMullvad VPNWeak | 1.6GPASentinel dVPNWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C€5 a month flat, about $5.60, whether you pay for one month or a year ahead, so two years come to €120. That's a little above the middle of what VPNs charge, with no first-term discount to expire. Paying in cryptocurrency takes 10% off. | CNo fixed plans or prices were read. Bandwidth is paid for in P2P tokens, so the category's $3.99 to $8 a month is no yardstick. |
| Free plan and trial | FNothing free: there's no trial, and the 14-day money-back guarantee excludes cash and, on the VPN page, crypto payments too. A money-back guarantee isn't a trial anyway. | FNo free plan or free trial is on record in the listing. |
| Features | CAnonymous numbered accounts, DAITA against traffic analysis, quantum-resistant tunnels, multihop, obfuscation and DNS blocking. But the listing names the gaps: 5 devices, no port forwarding and no dedicated IPs. | CPeer-to-peer nodes, WireGuard and V2Ray, and SDKs for people building their own dVPN apps. Features differ between the apps on the network. |
| Ease of use | C4.1 from about 1,500 App Store ratings, below most VPNs here. You sign up with a generated account number rather than an email, so keep that number somewhere safe. | CNo rating on record. You need a wallet and tokens before the first connection, and Sentinel cannot restore a lost recovery phrase. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android, with open-source apps. There's no integration list or API on record, so it stops at B. | CThe flagship app is listed for Android and iOS only, and the pages read name no desktop app. |
| Best for | a VPN with no email or name attached | a VPN paid for in tokens, not a subscription |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Mullvad VPN and Sentinel dVPN. How we grade
Where they differ
- Mullvad VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
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At a glance
| Mullvad VPN | Sentinel dVPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Mullvad VPN AB | Sentinel |
| Price read from | mullvad.net | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Mullvad VPN
- Priced in euros: €5 a month, which the page converts to about $5.60 at the current exchange rate.
- Covers up to 5 devices, and offers neither port forwarding nor dedicated IP addresses.
- No free trial; the 14-day money-back guarantee excludes cash payments, and the VPN page also excludes crypto payments.
Sentinel dVPN
- No fixed plans or prices were read: the site says bandwidth is paid for in P2P tokens, and subscription pricing sits in separate third-party apps.
- Several dVPN apps use the network, some from other developers such as NORSE Labs, and their pricing and features differ.
- The flagship app is listed for Android and iOS; the pages read name no desktop app for it.
- Wallet recovery phrases cannot be restored by Sentinel, per its Plan Manager page.
Key features
Mullvad VPN
- Anonymous accounts
- Signing up generates an account number; no email or other personal details are asked for, and cash or cryptocurrency are accepted.
- DAITA
- Defense Against AI-guided Traffic Analysis, a feature in the app meant to make encrypted traffic harder to analyze.
- Quantum-resistant tunnels
- Quantum-resistant VPN tunnels can be switched on in the apps on every supported platform.
- Multihop and obfuscation
- Route traffic through two or more servers in different jurisdictions, and use obfuscation to get past firewalls that block VPNs.
- DNS content blocking
- Built-in toggles block ads, trackers and malware through Mullvad's DNS, except on Android, where custom DNS entries do the same job.
Sentinel dVPN
- Peer-to-peer nodes
- The site cites more than 1,500 bandwidth providers in 70 or more countries, with no central servers; it also quotes 90+ countries elsewhere on the page.
- On-chain sessions
- A signed blockchain transaction creates each session, and a node issues VPN credentials only after checking the chain.
- WireGuard and V2Ray
- The flagship app is described as supporting WireGuard and V2Ray; its Google Play listing also names Amnezia, XRay and OpenVPN.
- Pay nodes in P2P
- Wallets pay node operators directly in the P2P token, and nodes can be picked by country, price or protocol.
- SDKs for builders
- Open-source SDKs in JavaScript, C#, Go and Swift let other developers ship their own dVPN apps on the network.
Plans
Mullvad VPN
Flat rate€5
per month, whether you pay for 1 month, 1 year or longer
Every feature on up to 5 devices, VAT included. The page shows a dollar equivalent that moves with the exchange rate. No sales or term discounts.
Sentinel dVPN
Pricing could not be confirmed. See sentinel.co.
Ways to pay less
Mullvad VPN
- Other savings
10% off when paying with cryptocurrency
Mullvad discounts payments made in its accepted cryptocurrencies by 10%, citing lower fees and less administration.
Sentinel dVPN
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Mullvad VPN or Sentinel dVPN?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead, and Sentinel dVPN has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Mullvad VPN or Sentinel dVPN?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Mullvad VPN nor Sentinel dVPN has a free plan.
Which platforms do Mullvad VPN and Sentinel dVPN run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Mullvad VPN lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps. Both list iOS and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.