Private Internet Access AlternativesTop VPN Services and other similar apps like Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access is described as 'Enjoy online privacy with Private Internet Access®; the world’s leading secure VPN service for Android' and is a popular VPN service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Private Internet Access for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, Mac and iPad apps. The best Private Internet Access alternative is Proton VPN, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Private Internet Access are Mullvad, Tor VPN, Windscribe and NordVPN.

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  1. Proton VPN icon

    Proton VPN

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    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    230 Proton VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    I've switched to ProtonVPN - it is my belief, because it's almost impossible to prove, that the people behind ProtonVPN (and ProtonMail) are the most trustworthy. I believe this product is least likely to give away your information. - I am open to changing that opinion if someone has factual information to the contrary.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Proton VPN is a great Private Internet Access alternative.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Private Internet Access.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Private Internet Access.

    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourcePrivate Internet Access is Paid and Open Source
    • Proton VPN is Privacy focused and Security-focusedPrivate Internet Access is not according to our users
  2. Mullvad icon

    Mullvad

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    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    221 Mullvad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mullvad is a great Private Internet Access alternative.

    • Mullvad is the most popular Web-based alternative to Private Internet Access.

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to Private Internet Access.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourcePrivate Internet Access is also Paid and Open Source
    • Mullvad is Privacy focusedPrivate Internet Access is not according to our users
  4. Tor VPN icon

    Tor VPN

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    A VPN that grants network-level privacy on mobile by routing app traffic through Tor, assigns each app a separate circuit for improved separation, bypasses app-level censorship, features per-app routing, security via Rust-based implementation, and awaits early adopter feedback.

    53 Tor VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    VPN Unlimited

    Encrypts traffic across platforms, offers servers in 70+ regions, unlimited devices, maintains fast speeds, ensures private browsing, integrates with security suites, supports personal server and IP options, and includes router s...

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    Windscribe

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    Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

    215 Windscribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Simple easy to use client, fast speeds and very stable connections.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Windscribe is a great Private Internet Access alternative.

    • Windscribe is Freemium and Open SourcePrivate Internet Access is Paid and Open Source
    • Windscribe is Privacy focusedPrivate Internet Access is not according to our users
  7. NordVPN icon

    NordVPN

     79 likes
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    Veteran VPN offering military-grade encryption, unrestricted website access, high-speed connections, Double VPN for ultimate security, P2P support, and 24/7 customer service for privacy and protection.

    211 NordVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Snapcraft
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    Psiphon

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    Enjoy unfiltered Internet access globally using Psiphon's open-source VPN. It offers AES-256 encryption, split tunneling, WireGuard support, and more, all without requiring user registration. Perfect for communities in censored regions and those seeking privacy-focused alternatives.

    190 Psiphon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. RiseupVPN icon

    RiseupVPN

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    Riseup offers Personal VPN service for censorship circumvention, location anonymization and traffic encryption. To make this possible, it sends all your internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net, where it then goes out onto the public internet.

    115 RiseupVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
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    Hotspot Shield

     358 likes
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    Secure your digital life with a fast VPN offering encryption, anonymity, and access to global content. Hotspot Shield provides free and unlimited versions with no-logs policy, malware protection, support for multiple devices, and a broad country network.

    223 Hotspot Shield alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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  13. Obscura VPN icon

    Obscura VPN

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    Privacy-focused VPN without IP or traffic logs, ensuring user anonymity with random logins; supports Bitcoin payments, uses end-to-end encryption through WireGuard; excels in bypassing internet filters and maintaining user anonymity with two-party protocol involving exit servers operated by Mullvad.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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  14. NymVPN icon

    NymVPN

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    Decentralized VPN featuring mixnet technology to encrypt traffic and obscure metadata, provides 5-hop and 2-hop privacy modes, WireGuard for speed, AmneziaWG for censorship resistance, hides IP and location, blocks ads, and does not support centralized logs.

    65 NymVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flatpak
    • GitHub
    More than a VPN
    Keep your identity private
    Access the world's most secure VPN
     
  15. Xeovo VPN icon

    Xeovo VPN

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    Provides privacy using trusted protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN, applies modern encryption such as ChaCha20 and AES-256, supports up to 5 devices, bypasses tough censorship with extra protocols, delivers unlimited bandwidth, and ensures human support.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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