- 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:
- Streamers unblocking other regions; Privacy-conscious everyday users
- Top complaint:
- Why is NordVPN renewal so expensive?
- Price:
- From $3.49/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
IVPN
- IVPN not working with Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming sites(6/10)
NordVPN
- NordVPN keeps disconnecting or won't connect(7/10)
- NordVPN not working with Netflix (proxy error)(6/10)
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)
NordVPN
- NordVPN Threat Protection blocking websites(5/10)
- No internet after disconnecting NordVPN(6/10)
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)
NordVPN
- Why is NordVPN renewal so expensive?(8/10)
- NordVPN auto-renewed without warning(8/10)
- NordVPN refund not possible for App Store purchases(6/10)
- NordVPN 10 device limit(4/10)
- NordVPN upsells: Complete, Prime and paid add-ons(4/10)
IVPN
- IVPN slow speeds on far-away servers(5/10)
- IVPN not connecting or stuck on connecting(7/10)
NordVPN
- Why is NordVPN so slow on some servers?(5/10)
IVPN
- IVPN drains iPhone battery(4/10)
NordVPN
No signals
IVPN
- Only 5 devices on Standard, 10 on Pro Suite(4/10)
NordVPN
- NordVPN Meshnet shutdown scare(5/10)
IVPN
- IVPN ended no-logs audits after 2019(3/10)
NordVPN
- NordVPN refused refund after renewal(8/10)
- NordVPN support gives generic answers(5/10)
IVPN
No signals
NordVPN
- NordVPN login not working or stuck in a login loop(6/10)
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
NordVPN
Users: 10
Limits: No antivirus, password manager or cloud storage
Users: 10
Storage: 1 TB
Users: 10
Storage: 1 TB
Limits: Identity features mainly aimed at US users
Users: 10
Feature Comparison
| Feature | IVPN | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Protocols | ||
| WireGuard (quantum-resistant by default in apps) Also OpenVPN and IPSec/IKEv2 | ||
| Core | ||
| NordLynx (WireGuard-based) protocol Fastest option; OpenVPN also available | ||
| Obfuscated servers For restrictive networks; slower | ||
| Dedicated IP Paid add-on | ||
| Unlimited devices 10 simultaneous devices | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Multi-hop Included in Standard since May 2026 | ||
| Kill switch (IVPN Firewall) Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | ||
| Split tunneling | ||
| Anonymous account (no email) Pay with cash, Monero or Bitcoin | ||
| Security | ||
| Kill switch Windows has app-level and internet-level modes | ||
| Threat Protection Ad/malware/phishing blocking; can cause false positives | ||
| Double VPN / Onion over VPN Large speed loss | ||
| Networking | ||
| Meshnet Shutdown announced for Dec 2025, then reversed | ||
| Port forwarding Removed 30 September 2023 | ||
| Anti-censorship | ||
| V2Ray / obfs4 obfuscation Cuts speed in tests | ||
| Trust | ||
| Open-source apps | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Streaming-optimized servers Most services blocked in reviews | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Apple TV / Fire TV / Android TV apps | ||
| Browser extensions | ||
| 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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