NymVPN vs Sentinel dVPN (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, NymVPN grades higher than Sentinel dVPN: 2.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
NymVPN grades higher on the free plan, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
NymVPN
Swiss VPN with a decentralized WireGuard mode and a mixnet mode
Free trial · from $4.00/mo
Sentinel dVPN
Blockchain-based peer-to-peer VPN network with open-source apps
Paid
Which one is for you
Pick NymVPN if
- Fits if you want to pay with Bitcoin, Monero or cash rather than a card
- Works for people who want a mixnet option and can live with a slower connection in that mode
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan, because there isn't one
- Tight if you want the trial: it's card-only, needs a payment method and ends after 7 days
- Not for you if you use Android TV, as the vendor says it isn't supported
- Watch out: all plans auto-renew and refunds are pro-rata, and only the 1-year price could be read
- Watch out: the currency you see depends on your location and payment method
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
| 2.2GPANymVPNFair | 1.6GPASentinel dVPNWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$4.00 a month on the 1-year plan ($48 up front), just over the cheaper quarter's $3.99. The page crosses out $96 and shows no end date for the 50% off, and the other terms weren't readable. | 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 | DA 7-day trial, but only on select plans with a card, it needs a payment method, and it can't be started with crypto. No free plan. | FNo free plan or free trial is on record in the listing. |
| Features | CWireGuard mode, a mixnet mode, an ad blocker on every plan, bridges for blocked networks and 10 devices. The listing names a gap: it isn't supported on Android TV. | 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 | BNo store rating on record. It's an app you install and connect, though the mixnet mode is slower and you pick between two modes. | 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, iOS and Android. No API or integrations on record, and no Android TV app. | CThe flagship app is listed for Android and iOS only, and the pages read name no desktop app. |
| Best for | a VPN you can pay for in crypto or cash | 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: NymVPN and Sentinel dVPN. How we grade
Where they differ
- NymVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
In commoniOSAndroidOpen sourceVPN
At a glance
| NymVPN | Sentinel dVPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | $4.00 per month on the 1-year plan, $48 billed yearly | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial on select plans when paying by card; not available with cryptocurrency, and a payment method is required. | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Nym Technologies SA | Sentinel |
| Price read from | nym.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
NymVPN
- There is no free plan; the 7-day trial is limited to certain payment types and needs a payment method.
- The pricing page also lists 1-month (full price) and 6-month (25% off) options; only the 1-year price could be read here, so check the page for the others.
- All plans auto-renew unless cancelled, and refunds are described as pro-rata.
- The vendor says NymVPN is not supported on Android TV, and the pricing page notes that currency (EUR, USD, GBP, CHF) depends on location and payment method.
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
NymVPN
- Two connection modes
- A faster decentralized VPN mode built on WireGuard, and a mixnet mode that adds noise to traffic for stronger anonymity.
- Anonymous payments and access
- Accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bitcoin, Monero, Zcash, Taler and cash, and says its zk-nym credentials keep payment data from being linked to activity.
- Ad blocker
- Every plan includes an ad blocker the vendor says is powered by Brave.
- Censorship resistance
- The vendor lists censorship resistance in what every plan includes, and its app notes mention bridge modes for networks that block the connection.
- Open source and audits
- The site's home page says the software is open source and independently audited.
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
NymVPN
1 year$4.00
per month, billed yearly ($48 total)
All features on all plans, up to 10 devices and servers in 70+ locations. The page shows $96 crossed out and 50% off, with no end date given.
Sentinel dVPN
Pricing could not be confirmed. See sentinel.co.
Ways to pay less
NymVPN
- Other savings
Up to 75% off when paying with the $NYM token
The pricing page offers up to 75% off if you pay with the $NYM token.
Sentinel dVPN
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, NymVPN or Sentinel dVPN?
As of Nov 13, 2026, NymVPN starts at $4.00 per month on the 1-year plan, $48 billed yearly, and Sentinel dVPN has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, NymVPN or Sentinel dVPN?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither NymVPN nor Sentinel dVPN has a free plan. NymVPN has a free trial.
Which platforms do NymVPN and Sentinel dVPN run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only NymVPN 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.