The NymVPN Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about NymVPN in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
NymVPN
The Insider’s Guide
Swiss VPN with a decentralized WireGuard mode and a mixnet mode
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from NymVPN’s own pages.
Made by Nym Technologies SA · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from NymVPN’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on NymVPN’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 6 of the 27 other VPNs we grade
NymVPN is a paid VPN from Nym Technologies SA of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It offers two modes: a faster decentralized WireGuard mode and a mixnet mode that adds noise to traffic. Every plan includes all features and up to 10 devices, and payment can be made by card, several cryptocurrencies, Taler or cash.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about NymVPN, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It's an app you install and connect, though the mixnet mode is slower and you pick between two modes.
- 1
Best for a VPN you can pay for in crypto or cash
NymVPN is a Swiss VPN with a fast WireGuard mode and a slower mixnet mode that adds noise to your traffic.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $4.00 per month on the 1-year plan, $48 billed yearly.
- 3
You can try it first
7-day free trial on select plans when paying by card; not available with cryptocurrency, and a payment method is required.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
- 5
Two connection modes
A faster decentralized VPN mode built on WireGuard, and a mixnet mode that adds noise to traffic for stronger anonymity.
- 6
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.
- 7
Ad blocker
Every plan includes an ad blocker the vendor says is powered by Brave.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 6 of 27
That is against the other VPNs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace NymVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
NymVPN at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $4.00 per month on the 1-year plan, $48 billed yearly
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial on select plans when paying by card; not available with cryptocurrency, and a payment method is required.
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Nym Technologies SA
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a VPN you can pay for in crypto or cash
NymVPN is a Swiss VPN with a fast WireGuard mode and a slower mixnet mode that adds noise to your traffic. It takes crypto and cash, but there's no free plan, and the only price we could read is the 1-year plan.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Free plan and trial | D | A 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. |
| Features | C | WireGuard 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. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. It's an app you install and connect, though the mixnet mode is slower and you pick between two modes. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. No API or integrations on record, and no Android TV app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who NymVPN is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Privacy-focused users who want to pay with crypto or cash
- People who want a mixnet rather than a single-hop VPN
- Households needing up to 10 devices on one account
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4
A month to start
NymVPN is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4.00 per month on the 1-year plan, $48 billed yearly.
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.
Trying it first
7-day free trial on select plans when paying by card; not available with cryptocurrency, and a payment method is required.
Read from nym.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on nym.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
5
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Swiss VPN with a decentralized WireGuard mode and a mixnet mode. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, vPN, ad and tracker blocking.
The listing names a gap: it isn't supported on Android TV.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
NymVPN is made by Nym Technologies SA.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
6/27
Other VPNs it is graded above
NymVPN's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 6 of the 27 other VPNs we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 7 of 27) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 10).
Its paid plans start at $4 a month, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 7 of the 26 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 28 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. NymVPN’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 2 of 27
- DFree plan and trialAbove 10 of 27
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 27
- BEase of useAbove 7 of 27
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 27
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 27 VPNs. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. NymVPN is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace NymVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 18 of the 27 other VPNs grade higher. It costs $48 a year. NymVPN is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. NymVPN’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Mullvad VPN, Proton VPN, IVPN, AirVPN and NordVPN
The 5 tools NymVPN is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Mullvad VPN
From €5/mo
- 2.8GPA
Proton VPN
Free plan · from $83.88/yr
Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap.
- Proton VPN has a free plan. NymVPN does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Proton VPN lists a browser extension.
- 2.0GPA
IVPN
From $60/yr
- 1.8GPA
AirVPN
Paid
VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android.
- Only NymVPN lists an iOS app.
- NymVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.4GPA
NordVPN
Free trial · from $139.08/yr
Subscription VPN with threat protection and Meshnet device links.
- Only NordVPN lists a browser extension.
- NymVPN is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is NymVPN free?
No, NymVPN is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial on select plans when paying by card; not available with cryptocurrency, and a payment method is required.
How much does NymVPN cost?
NymVPN lists one plan. 1 year: $4.00 per month, billed yearly ($48 total).
What platforms does NymVPN work on?
NymVPN is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Does NymVPN offer any discounts?
NymVPN publicly lists the following: Up to 75% off when paying with the $NYM token.
Is NymVPN open source?
Yes. NymVPN is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes NymVPN?
NymVPN is made by Nym Technologies SA.
What are the alternatives to NymVPN?
The closest alternatives to NymVPN in our directory are Mullvad VPN, Proton VPN, IVPN, AirVPN and NordVPN.
How does NymVPN compare with other VPNs?
NymVPN's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 6 of the 27 other VPNs we grade, and level with 3.
Is NymVPN good value for money?
ToolGPA grades NymVPN C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4 a month, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 7 of the 26 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of NymVPN?
To replace NymVPN you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from NymVPN’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from NymVPN's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Nym Technologies SA. Prices change, so check nym.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
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- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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