- Pick it if you are:
- Privacy-focused users and journalists; Linux and power users
- Top complaint:
- IVPN not working with Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming sites
- Price:
- From $6/mo
- Pick it if you are:
- Privacy-focused users and journalists; Linux users
- Top complaint:
- Mullvad removed port forwarding
- Price:
- From $5.53/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
IVPN
- IVPN not working with Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming sites(6/10)
Mullvad VPN
- Mullvad not working with Netflix and streaming sites(6/10)
- Mullvad stuck on connecting or blocking internet(7/10)
- Small server network compared to big VPNs(4/10)
IVPN
- IVPN has a small server network compared with NordVPN or Surfshark(5/10)
- No IVPN app for Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV or browsers(5/10)
- Lost internet after disconnecting from IVPN (kill switch)(5/10)
- Can't reach printers or NAS while IVPN firewall is on(4/10)
Mullvad VPN
- Google CAPTCHAs and website blocks on Mullvad(4/10)
- Mullvad is too technical for beginners(4/10)
IVPN
- Why is IVPN so expensive? $60 a year for the cheapest plan(5/10)
- IVPN port forwarding removed in 2023(7/10)
- No free trial and weekly plan is the only low-risk test(3/10)
Mullvad VPN
- Only 5 devices per Mullvad account(5/10)
- Is Mullvad expensive? No long-term discount(4/10)
- Mullvad refund not possible for cash or crypto(5/10)
IVPN
- IVPN slow speeds on far-away servers(5/10)
- IVPN not connecting or stuck on connecting(7/10)
Mullvad VPN
- Why is Mullvad so slow on some servers?(5/10)
IVPN
- IVPN drains iPhone battery(4/10)
Mullvad VPN
No signals
IVPN
- Only 5 devices on Standard, 10 on Pro Suite(4/10)
Mullvad VPN
- Mullvad OpenVPN stopped working in 2026(7/10)
IVPN
- IVPN ended no-logs audits after 2019(3/10)
Mullvad VPN
- Mullvad has no live chat support(5/10)
- Users left Mullvad over co-founder's political donation(4/10)
IVPN
No signals
Mullvad VPN
- Mullvad removed port forwarding(7/10)
IVPN
No signals
Mullvad VPN
- Mullvad Android leak on Android 16(7/10)
Pricing Comparison
IVPN
Users: 5 devices
Limits: No Mailx, modDNS or Portmaster; no TV apps or browser extensions
Users: 5 devices
Limits: Same as Standard
Users: 5 devices
Limits: Plus tier and extras only for accounts created after November 2020
Users: 5 devices
Limits: Same as Plus
Users: 10 devices
Limits: Portmaster only on Windows and Linux
Users: 10 devices
Limits: Same as Pro Suite
Mullvad VPN
Limits: 5-device limit, no port forwarding, no streaming-optimized servers, email-only support
Limits: Same features as the monthly option
Feature Comparison
| Feature | IVPN | Mullvad VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Protocols | ||
| WireGuard (quantum-resistant by default in apps) Also OpenVPN and IPSec/IKEv2 | ||
| WireGuard protocol WireGuard only since January 2026 | ||
| OpenVPN Removed January 15, 2026 | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Multi-hop Included in Standard since May 2026 | ||
| Kill switch (IVPN Firewall) Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | ||
| Split tunneling Needs Full Disk Access on macOS | ||
| Anonymous account (no email) Pay with cash, Monero or Bitcoin | ||
| DNS content blockers Ads, trackers, malware | ||
| Cash and crypto payments Crypto 10% off | ||
| Security | ||
| Kill switch Always on; lockdown mode optional | ||
| Multihop | ||
| DAITA traffic analysis protection Limited server locations | ||
| Quantum-resistant tunnel | ||
| Anti-censorship | ||
| V2Ray / obfs4 obfuscation Cuts speed in tests | ||
| Trust | ||
| Open-source apps | ||
| Networking | ||
| Port forwarding Removed 30 September 2023 | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Streaming-optimized servers Most services blocked in reviews | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Apple TV / Fire TV / Android TV apps | ||
| Browser extensions | ||
| Fire TV app | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan or free trial 30-day refund and 1-week plan instead | ||
| Extras | ||
| Email aliasing (Mailx) Plus and Pro Suite | ||
| Support | ||
| Live chat support Email support | ||
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