Private Internet Access
Subscription VPN with open-source apps and no free plan
- #7 of 11 in best VPN services
- Subscription
- Open source
- WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extension
Ranked 7 of 11 in best VPN services
Subscription VPN whose apps are described as 100 percent open source, with desktop source under GPLv3 and unlimited simultaneous devices on one plan. Its homepage does not state the company's base, and it has no free plan.
Best for Households that want open-source apps and many devices
About Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access sells VPN subscriptions and describes its apps as 100% open source on its homepage, so people can inspect and modify the software. The desktop app source is on GitHub under GPLv3. The homepage lists apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and Chrome, along with a dedicated IP add-on and an antivirus product.
The homepage does not state the company's headquarters or jurisdiction, so check its policy pages before choosing. The homepage says one subscription covers unlimited simultaneous device connections on compatible devices, and it offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers.
Key features
- Open-source apps
- Dedicated IP add-on
- Unlimited simultaneous devices
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Router and smart TV apps
Strengths
- Apps described as 100% open source, with GPLv3 desktop source
- Unlimited simultaneous devices on one plan, per homepage
Limits
- Company base not stated on its homepage
- No free plan, only paid subscriptions
Where Private Internet Access ranks
How Private Internet Access compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Free plan | Company base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#5 Windscribe | 84.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extension | Yes | Not stated on site |
#6 ExpressVPN | 83.0 | Subscription | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid | No | Not stated on site |
| #7Private Internet Access | 82.5 | Subscription | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser extension | No | United States (Denver, Colorado) |
#8 Surfshark | 81.5 | Subscription | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidBrowser extension | No | Not stated on site |
#9 CyberGhost VPN | 80.5 | Subscription | WindowsmacOSiOSAndroidBrowser extension | No | Romania (headquarters) |
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Questions about Private Internet Access
- Is Private Internet Access free?
- Private Internet Access is a paid product (subscription). Paid subscriptions with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Is Private Internet Access open source?
- Yes. Private Internet Access publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Private Internet Access support?
- Private Internet Access is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension.
- What is Private Internet Access best for?
- Households that want open-source apps and many devices. In our ranking of VPN services it is number 7 of 11 with a score of 82.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Private Internet Access?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Mullvad VPN, Proton VPN, IVPN, NordVPN.
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