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Private Internet Access vs IPVanish

Head-to-head comparison based on real testing data — February 2026

Winner: Private Internet Access wins in 5 out of 7 categories

WinnerPrivate Internet Access logo
Private Internet Access
8.9/10
Great
$2.03/mo
3yr plan
VS
IPVanish logo
IPVanish
8.5/10
Great
$2.49/mo
2yr plan
// BREAKDOWN

Category-by-Category

CategoryPrivate Internet AccessIPVanish
Speed8.8vs8.7
Privacy9.2vs8.5
Streaming8.5vs8.6
Security9.0vs8.4
Price$2.03/movs$2.49/mo
Servers35,000+vs2,400+
DevicesUnlimitedvsUnlimited
Private Internet Access5
IPVanish1
Ties1
// PERFORMANCE

Speed Comparison

Private Internet Access8.8
IPVanish8.7

Private Internet Access has a -12% speed drop while IPVanish shows -10%. Private Internet Access takes this category with faster real-world performance. Speed data is based on independent benchmarks across multiple protocols and server locations.

SPEED Winner: Private Internet Access
// PRIVACY

Privacy Comparison

Private Internet Access9.2
IPVanish8.5

Private Internet Access is based in USA while IPVanish operates from USA. Private Internet Access edges ahead in privacy with a stronger overall privacy profile. Scores are based on no-logs policies, audit history, jurisdiction, encryption standards, and leak protection.

PRIVACY Winner: Private Internet Access
// STREAMING

Streaming Comparison

Private Internet Access8.5
IPVanish8.6

Private Internet Access unblocks 4 streaming services while IPVanish unblocks 4. IPVanish wins this category with more reliable streaming access across platforms. Streaming compatibility is evaluated across multiple platforms and server locations.

STREAMING Winner: IPVanish
// SECURITY

Security Comparison

Private Internet Access9.0
IPVanish8.4

Both Private Internet Access and IPVanish offer AES-256 encryption and kill switch protection. Private Internet Access scores higher in security due to additional features and infrastructure hardening. Security scores are based on encryption, protocol implementation, DNS/IP leak protection, kill switch reliability, and server infrastructure.

SECURITY Winner: Private Internet Access
// SPECS

Full Specification Comparison

FeaturePrivate Internet AccessIPVanish
ProtocolsWireGuard, OpenVPNWireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2
EncryptionAES-256AES-256
Kill SwitchYesYes
Split TunnelingYesYes
Multi-hopNoNo
Ad BlockerYesYes
JurisdictionUSAUSA
Simultaneous ConnectionsUnlimitedUnlimited
Server Count35,000+2,400+
Country Count9190
Speed Drop-12%-10%
Lowest Price$2.03/mo$2.49/mo
Plan Length3yr plan2yr plan
Streaming ServicesNetflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon PrimeNetflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime