- 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
- Pick it if you are:
- Torrent / P2P users; Households with many devices
- Top complaint:
- PIA not working with Netflix: proxy error on many servers
- Price:
- From $11.95/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
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)
Private Internet Access
- PIA auto-renews and the cheap price needs a 3-year commitment(6/10)
- Dedicated IP and antivirus cost extra(4/10)
NordVPN
- NordVPN refused refund after renewal(8/10)
- NordVPN support gives generic answers(5/10)
Private Internet Access
- Refund only if you contact support within 30 days(6/10)
- PIA support slow or generic(5/10)
NordVPN
- NordVPN keeps disconnecting or won't connect(7/10)
- NordVPN not working with Netflix (proxy error)(6/10)
Private Internet Access
- PIA keeps disconnecting or stuck on 'Connecting'(7/10)
- Connected to PIA but no internet(7/10)
NordVPN
- NordVPN Threat Protection blocking websites(5/10)
- No internet after disconnecting NordVPN(6/10)
Private Internet Access
- CAPTCHAs and sites blocking PIA (banks, Google, Amazon)(5/10)
- Too many settings for beginners(3/10)
NordVPN
- NordVPN login not working or stuck in a login loop(6/10)
Private Internet Access
No signals
NordVPN
- NordVPN Meshnet shutdown scare(5/10)
Private Internet Access
No signals
NordVPN
- Why is NordVPN so slow on some servers?(5/10)
Private Internet Access
- PIA not working with Netflix: proxy error on many servers(7/10)
- Why is PIA so slow on distant servers?(6/10)
- PIA port forwarding not available on US servers(5/10)
NordVPN
No signals
Private Internet Access
- PIA owned by Kape Technologies and based in the US(6/10)
NordVPN
No signals
Private Internet Access
- Missing kill switch on Android TV / Fire Stick(4/10)
Pricing Comparison
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
Private Internet Access
Users: Unlimited devices
Users: Unlimited devices
Users: Unlimited devices
Feature Comparison
| Feature | NordVPN | Private Internet Access |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| NordLynx (WireGuard-based) protocol Fastest option; OpenVPN also available | ||
| WireGuard and OpenVPN OpenVPN with UDP/TCP and selectable ports | ||
| Split tunneling Desktop and Android | ||
| Port forwarding Not on US servers | ||
| Obfuscated servers For restrictive networks; slower | ||
| Dedicated IP Paid add-on | ||
| Unlimited devices 10 simultaneous devices | ||
| Security | ||
| Kill switch Windows has app-level and internet-level modes | ||
| Threat Protection Ad/malware/phishing blocking; can cause false positives | ||
| Multi-hop / Shadowsocks obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN / Onion over VPN Large speed loss | ||
| Open-source apps | ||
| Networking | ||
| Meshnet Shutdown announced for Dec 2025, then reversed | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan 7-day trial on mobile only, 30-day money-back guarantee | ||
| Free plan or free trial 30-day money-back guarantee instead | ||
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