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Private Internet Access

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Enjoy online privacy with Private Internet Access®; the world’s leading secure VPN service for Android.

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Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows  PIA software uses Openvpn
  • Linux  Recommended to use OpenVPN, default client may fail on some distros.
  • Android
  • iPhone  How to use Openvpn: [https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/client-support/ios-openvpn-connect](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/client-support/ios-openvpn-connect)
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad  How to use Openvpn:[https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/client-support/ios-openvpn-connect](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/client-support/ios-openvpn-connect)
  • Google Chrome
  • Tomato  Pre-config routers: [http://www.flashrouters.com/routers/vpn-types/privateinternetacess?acc=45c48cce2e2d7fbdea1afc51c7c6ad26](http://www.flashrouters.com/routers/vpn-types/privateinternetacess?acc=45c48cce2e2d7fbdea1afc51c7c6ad26)
  • Opera
  • pfSense
  • OpenVPN  Defult config files: [https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/openvpn/openvpn.zip](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/openvpn/openvpn.zip)
  • Firefox
  • DD-WRT  Pre-config routers: [http://www.flashrouters.com/routers/vpn-types/privateinternetacess?acc=45c48cce2e2d7fbdea1afc51c7c6ad26](http://www.flashrouters.com/routers/vpn-types/privateinternetacess?acc=45c48cce2e2d7fbdea1afc51c7c6ad26)
3.4 / 5 Avg rating (8)
72 likes
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Properties

  1.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  No Tracking
  2.  No Logs
  3.  Shadowsocks
  4.  AES-256 Encryption
  5.  Hide your IP
  6.  European data privacy
  7.  Encrypted VPN
  8.  Application Blocker
  9.  AES Encryption

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Comments and Reviews

   
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jakewong
  
Top positive commentJul 16, 2015

Needs more likes... great and reliable service. There's also a standalone linux client rather than having to setup with openvpn. https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/forum/discussion/1940/pia-vpn-app-linux-beta

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SpaceOctopus
  
Top negative comment
Pending approval • Edited Dec 7, 2023

PIA is gross. I do not recommend them. I feel bad i ever had a 5 star review up for them. They are not safe, and the are not private. Good luck with your port forwarding. lol also they engage in shady affiliate marketing practices.

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KillPriusDrivers

Killswitch is placebo. Needs software firewall like expressvpn or ivpn.

Reply written Jul 12, 2019

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KillPriusDrivers
  
Positive commentJul 12, 2019

Sh1t client on windows and android: qt wrapper with ruby. Ugh

Reroutes torrent traffic.

No software firewall to protect traffic on drop.

Slightly less awesome than torguard.

Do not pay full price. Find a promo code.

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Eden
  
ReviewJun 29, 2018

I went on a road trip and decided that i needed the privacy of a VPN for the hotels and roadside cafés that i would be using for internet access. It worked great for the weeks i was on the road. Strangely, i am home and finishing up my subscription, and now i am getting errors - ruby crashes and i have to reboot! Was i just lucky on the road?

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John Fastman
  
Positive commentApr 8, 2018

Cheap, easy to use and, crucially, one of the very few -maybe the only - VPN service whose servers were confiscated (in Russia) and were found to be telling the truth: they don't keep any logs about your browsing. Plus, their software is now open source. Win. Win. Win. Win.

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Susan Yost
  
Positive commentMar 4, 2018

I love PIA because of its amazing Linux client. Speed is OK (sometimes good) and the price is very reasonable (about $35/year). All in all, PIA is the best choice for me.

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toddlacy
  
Positive commentJan 9, 2015

I've used PIA for almost a year and found that it works great. Before writing this I was just looking to see if there were any competitors I might switch to, but after searching and not finding any real reason to switch, I'll be sticking with PIA. I use it for both Android and Mac. I set it up on my DD-WRT router, but the router's processing power was not fast enough to keep up with the encryption. So that's been disabled. There are so many free WIFI spots available today, PIA saves you from having to purchase a MIFI. The way I see it PIA saves you money.

[Edited by toddlacy, April 08]

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KillPriusDrivers

Ddwrt ? Lol

Now try pfSense.

Reply written Jul 12, 2019

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What is Private Internet Access?

Enjoy online privacy with Private Internet Access®; the world’s leading secure VPN service for Android.

Download the Private Internet Access® VPN app and enjoy exceptional connection security and a lightning-fast VPN:

  • Open Source Transparency: Get maximum online privacy with VPN protocols like OpenVPN and WireGuard - designed for anybody to inspect or modify for complete transparency.

  • IP Protection: Hide your IP address and change location with Private Internet Access® VPN. Trust us to keep your online search anonymous with no logs ever.

  • Safe Connection: Keep your personal data safe as our VPN router directs your traffic through a secure WiFi connection, even if you’re connecting on public or mobile hotspots.

  • Powerful Encryption Standards. Stick with our defaults, or optimize your VPN experience to your own personal needs and get instant access without any proxy errors to the sites you want!

  • Multi-Device Support: One PIA subscription protects unlimited devices.

  • Per-Network Settings: Automatically enable the secure VPN connection when rejoining an unsecured WiFi network.

  • Kill Switch: Unexpected VPN network connection failure? Our kill switch feature will automatically block your internet connection preventing any data leaks.

  • Biggest VPN Network: Extensive network servers and locations in 84 countries and more are added daily for the best VPN experience.

  • FREE Email Breach Monitor. Check to see if your email address has been affected by any security breaches.

Still unsure? Try PIA with a 7-Day Free VPN Trial and 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Sign up and choose the Private Internet Access® VPN plan that’s best for you.

We’re always here to help! PIA provides a dedicated resource library, email support, and 24/7 live chat.

GDPR Compatibility This application only sends usernames and encrypted passwords to our servers as part of using the app. During signups, we also collect user emails. We do not collect or store any other user information.

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Private Internet Access information

  • Developed by

    Private Internet Access, Inc.
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $3 and $10 per month.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.4
  • Alternatives

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Arabic
    • Danish
    • Dutch
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Norwegian Bokmål
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Chinese
    • Spanish
    • Thai
    • Tamil

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Our users have written 7 comments and reviews about Private Internet Access, and it has gotten 72 likes

Private Internet Access was added to AlternativeTo by GustavoRPS on May 3, 2014 and this page was last updated Sep 3, 2023. Private Internet Access is sometimes referred to as PIA.