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Private Internet Access

Encrypts internet connection and online activity, offers anonymous IP addresses, maintains a strict no-logs policy, utilizes open-source protocols, protects on public WiFi, features a kill switch, has a large global server network, delivers fast speeds, includes a free breach monitor, and supports unlimited devices.

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Cost / License

  • Subscription
  • Open Source

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Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Google Chrome
  • Apple TV
  • Android TV
  • Google TV
  • Tomato  Pre-config routers: [http://www.flashrouters.com/routers/vpn-types/privateinternetacess?acc=45c48cce2e2d7fbdea1afc51c7c6ad26](http://www.flashrouters.com/routers/vpn-types/privateinternetacess?acc=45c48cce2e2d7fbdea1afc51c7c6ad26)
  • Fire TV
  • pfSense
  • OpenVPN
  • Mozilla 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)
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Features

Properties

  1.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Hide your IP
  2.  No Tracking
  3.  Ad-free
  4.  Shadowsocks
  5.  WireGuard
  6.  OpenVPN
  7.  AES-256 Encryption
  8.  No Logs
  9.  Split Tunneling
  10.  VPN Kill Switch
  11.  European data privacy
  12.  Encrypted VPN
  13.  Application Blocker
  14.  AES Encryption

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Comments and Reviews

   
Top Positive Comment
jakewong
1

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

Top Negative Comment
SpaceOctopus
0

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.

KillPriusDrivers
Replying to @SpaceOctopus

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

Christophe DESBOURDES
0
CHRISTOPHESOFT

An excellent application available on several iOS, Android, Windows and OSx platforms, I recommend it for its simplicity and competitive price

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KillPriusDrivers
-1

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.

Eden
0

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?

John Fastman
0

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.

Susan Yost
0

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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What is Private Internet Access?

Private Internet Access is a top VPN provider offering secure connections for Android devices. Its VPN app ensures fast speeds and high-level security. It uses open source transparency with VPN protocols like OpenVPN and WireGuard. The service provides IP protection, allowing users to hide their IP address and browse anonymously without storing logs. It directs traffic through a secure WiFi connection and uses strong encryption standards. The VPN supports multiple devices under one subscription and automatically enables the secure connection on unsecured WiFi networks. If the VPN connection fails, the kill switch feature blocks the internet to prevent data leaks. The service has servers across 84 countries and includes a free Email Breach Monitor. Users can try it with a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money back guarantee. Private Internet Access provides a resource library, email support, and 24/7 live chat. It is GDPR compatible and only collects usernames, encrypted passwords, and emails during signup.

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  • Licensing

    Open Source and Commercial product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $3 and $10 per month.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.1

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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 8 comments and reviews about Private Internet Access, and it has gotten 82 likes

Private Internet Access was added to AlternativeTo by GustavoRPS on and this page was last updated . Private Internet Access is sometimes referred to as PIA.