Mullvad VPN Alternatives

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What users switch to when Mullvad VPN doesn't work out — and why they make the change.

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Proton VPN
Mentioned 9x by users
71/100

The most common switch: Swiss privacy, port forwarding, a free tier and bundling with Proton Mail/Drive. Trade-off: needs an email account and users report more CAPTCHAs.

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IVPN
Mentioned 6x by users

Similarly minimal and anonymous (no email, cash/crypto) and often named by users leaving Mullvad after the 2026 donation controversy. Trade-off: smaller network and higher price.

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NordVPN
Mentioned 6x by users
70/100

Much bigger network, reliable streaming and more devices for families. Trade-off: email account, upsells and renewal price jumps.

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ExpressVPN
Mentioned 5x by users
66/100

Servers in 100+ countries, strong streaming and live chat. Trade-off: one of the most expensive VPNs.

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Surfshark
Mentioned 5x by users
69/100

Unlimited devices and cheap first term, plus working Netflix on many servers. Trade-off: renewal hikes and weaker privacy reputation.

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Private Internet Access
Mentioned 4x by users

Keeps port forwarding, unlimited devices and lots of settings at a low price. Trade-off: US-based and owned by Kape.

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