A strength is something at most 3 of the 11 providers we follow offer; a weakness is something at most 3 of them lack. From the facts below, with sources.
Strengths
Strength: No limit on the number of devices
Only at Private Internet Access
pCloud / Washing Machine License: The features page lists a free 12-month software licence under this name, without further detail.
Price and refund
Term
Charged up front
Per month
Renewal, as stated by the provider
1 month
€11.69
€11.69
—
12 months
€41.88
€3.49
Billed €41.88 for the first year, then autorenews annually at €41.88
36 months
not shown on the pricing page
€1.79
Autorenews at €70.00 every 3 years
Advertised prices · Belgium
The provider's pricing page does not say whether these amounts include VAT.
Price per month: first term and after renewalPrice per month: first term and after renewalSame amounts as in the tables on this page; per month is the amount divided by the months it covers.
36 months
First 39 months€1.79 per month
After renewal€1.94 per month
Price history Private Internet Access
Price history Private Internet AccessOur own readings of the provider's pricing page: 26 days between October 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026. Solid line: first term; dotted line: after renewal. A break is a day without a reading; a shaded area means the provider showed different amounts on the same day.
1 month: now €11.69 per month · after renewal €11.69 per month
12 months: now €3.49 per month · after renewal €3.49 per month
36 months: now €1.79 per month · after renewal €1.94 per month
Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)
Term
Period
first term
after renewal
1 month
8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days
€11.69
€11.69
12 months
8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days
€3.49
€3.49
36 months
8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days
€1.79
€1.94
36 months
14 Oct – 16 Oct · 3 days
€1.69
€1.83
Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.
About these prices
Advertised prices for the standard VPN plan; they vary by country, currency and tax, so confirm at checkout. Prices in EUR as served to our server in Belgium on 2026-10-17 (the page states all amounts are shown in EUR).
The 3-year offer includes 3 extra months; the page gives its per-month price and renewal amount but not the amount billed up front, so we do not show one.
Prices in the iPhone app
Money back and trial
Refund period
30 days New subscribers only per the pricing page; app-store, gift-card and third-party deal purchases are refunded only by the respective processor; not eligible within three months of a previous refund
Free plan
NoNo free plan found; first-time mobile subscribers get a 7-day free trial through Google Play or the App Store
Price record
€1.79 / month (36 months): this price since October 17, 2026; before that €1.69 (last seen on October 16, 2026). Lowest we saw: €1.69 on October 14, 2026. Offers and price history
Company and trust
Operating company
PIA Private Internet Access, Inc.
Jurisdiction
United States — registered seat per its own terms or privacy policy
Governing law of the terms
Colorado, United States
Parent company
none stated by the provider
Open-source apps
Yes
Anonymous payment
crypto: Not mentionedNo statement from the provider · cash: Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Runs an affiliate programme
Yes
Independent audits
2025 · Deloitte Audit Romania — no-logs policy / VPN infrastructure (ISAE 3000, third Deloitte audit)
An audit describes a scope at a point in time. Read the linked report for what was and was not examined.
Features
Yes or no: per the provider, not tested. Unknown: the provider says nothing about it (not the same as missing).
Devices at once
unlimited
Protocols
WireGuard, OpenVPN
Official apps
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, browser extensions
Countries: 104 · Servers: not published· RAM-only servers: YesNetwork figures are the provider's own claims.
ConnectionYes 20No 1Unknown 12
VPNEncrypted tunnel that routes your internet traffic through the provider's servers.
Yes
WireGuard protocolThe apps can connect with WireGuard or a protocol the provider says is built on it.
YesWireGuard and OpenVPN
OpenVPN protocolThe apps can connect with OpenVPN.
YesWireGuard and OpenVPN
IKEv2/IPsec protocolThe apps can connect with IKEv2 or IPsec.
YesIPSec — The provider mentions it for iOS devices only.
Other or own protocolA protocol besides WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, often developed by the provider itself.
Not mentioned
Kill switchBlocks internet traffic when the VPN connection drops, so nothing leaves outside the tunnel.
YesAdvanced Kill Switch
Always-on kill switchAn optional setting that also blocks the internet when you disconnect yourself or the app is not running; you only get online through the VPN.
YesAdvanced Kill Switch
Split tunnelingLets you choose which apps or sites use the VPN and which use your normal connection.
YesSplit Tunneling
Multi-hop (two VPN servers in a row)Routes traffic through two VPN servers instead of one.
YesMulti-Hop
Obfuscation (hides that you use a VPN)Makes VPN traffic look like ordinary traffic, for networks that block VPNs.
YesObfuscation — The download page presents it together with Multi-Hop ('Multi-Hop Obfuscation').
Port forwardingOpens a port on the VPN address so others can reach a service on your device.
YesPort Forwarding — On selected servers only.
Dedicated IP addressA fixed IP address that only you use, instead of one shared with other customers.
Paid add-onDedicated IP — Paid add-on, chosen at checkout.
Dedicated VPN serverA whole VPN server reserved for you alone, usually as a paid option; more than a dedicated IP address.
Not mentioned
P2P / torrenting allowedThe provider allows peer-to-peer traffic, on all servers or on designated ones.
YesP2P Support
Tor over VPNServers that pass your traffic on into the Tor network without a separate Tor browser.
Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Private network between your own devicesConnects your own devices directly to each other through encrypted tunnels, wherever they are.
Not mentioned
IPv6 inside the tunnelIPv6 traffic goes through the VPN rather than being blocked or left outside it.
No
Post-quantum encryptionThe key exchange uses an algorithm designed to resist future quantum computers.
Not mentioned
Own DNS serversDNS lookups are answered by the provider's own servers inside the tunnel.
YesDNS Leak Protection
Smart DNSA DNS service for devices that cannot run a VPN app, such as some TVs and consoles; it does not encrypt traffic.
YesSmart DNS — A DNS service, not a VPN: the connection is not encrypted.
Auto-connectThe app connects by itself at start-up or when you join an unknown or unsecured network.
YesVPN Automation
Automatic server choiceThe app picks the fastest or best server for you with one click, so you do not have to choose a location yourself.
YesQuick Connect
Leak protection (DNS, IPv6, WebRTC)The provider names protection against DNS, IPv6 or WebRTC leaks, so these do not reveal your own IP address outside the tunnel.
YesDNS Leak Protection
Custom DNS serverYou can set another DNS server in the app instead of the provider's DNS.
YesDNS Leak Protection
Local network accessA setting that keeps devices on your own network, such as a printer or NAS, reachable while the VPN is connected.
Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Pause VPNSwitches the VPN off for a set time; it reconnects by itself afterwards.
Not mentioned
Automatic WireGuard key rotationThe app replaces the WireGuard key by itself at regular intervals.
Not mentioned
Perfect forward secrecyThe encryption keys change regularly, so one cracked key does not unlock earlier or later traffic.
Not mentioned
Static IP addressYou get the same IP address at every connection; unlike a dedicated IP, the address may be shared with other customers.
Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
IP rotationYou get a new IP address without disconnecting from the VPN, automatically every few minutes or with one click.
Not mentioned
GPS location spoofingThe GPS location that apps or the browser see is set to the location of the VPN server.
Not mentioned
SOCKS5 proxyA proxy you set up in a single app (for example a browser or torrent client) to send only that app's traffic via the provider.
YesSOCKS5 proxy
Streaming (as stated by the provider)The provider says the plan works with streaming services or labels servers for streaming; we have not tested which services work.
YesDedicated Streaming Servers
BlockingYes 3Unknown 2
Ad blockingBlocks advertisements while the VPN is on.
YesPIA MACE
Tracker blockingBlocks known tracking domains.
YesPIA MACE
Blocking of malicious websitesBlocks access to websites known for malware or phishing.
YesPIA MACE
Parental controlsFilters that block adult or other unsuitable categories of websites, which you switch on yourself.
Not mentioned
Cookie pop-up blockingHides cookie consent pop-ups on websites.
Not mentioned
Privacy and trustYes 5No 1Unknown 3
RAM-only serversServers run without hard disks, so nothing is kept after a reboot.
YesRAM-only servers
Independent auditA named outside firm audited the no-logs policy, the infrastructure or the apps, and the provider published the result.
Yes
Open-source appsThe source code of the apps is public.
YesOpen-source apps
Payment with cryptocurrencyYou can pay with at least one cryptocurrency.
Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Payment in cashYou can pay with cash, by post or through a voucher bought in a shop.
Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Account without an email addressYou can sign up without giving an email address or other personal details.
No
Bug bounty programmeThe provider pays outside researchers who report security flaws.
Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Vulnerability disclosure programmeA published way for outside researchers to report security flaws, with rules for how the provider handles them; with or without a reward.
YesVulnerability Disclosure Program
Transparency reportThe provider publishes how many requests for user data it received from authorities and what it handed over.
YesQuarterly Transparency Report
Identity and deviceYes 2Unknown 6
Antivirus (scans files on the device)Software that scans files and downloads on the device itself for malware.
Paid add-onAntivirus by PIA — Paid add-on to a VPN plan; the page describes it for PCs.
Password managerStores and fills in your passwords across devices.
Not mentioned
Email aliases (masked email)Generated addresses that forward to your real mailbox, so you do not have to give out your own address.
Not mentioned
Data breach alertsWarns you when your email address or other details turn up in a known data breach.
YesEmail Breach Monitor
Encrypted cloud storageOnline file storage that is encrypted before upload.
Not mentioned
Data removal from data brokersThe provider sends removal requests to data brokers on your behalf.
Not mentioned
Identity theft insuranceInsurance cover for costs after identity theft or online fraud; often limited to certain countries.
Not mentioned
Travel eSIM includedA travel eSIM with a limited amount of mobile data comes with the plan; amount and validity differ per provider.
Not mentioned
Apps and devicesYes 14
Windows appThe provider has its own app for Windows.
Yes
macOS appThe provider has its own app for macOS.
Yes
Linux appThe provider has its own client for Linux (graphical or command line).
Yes
Linux app with graphical interfaceThe Linux client has a graphical interface, not only a command line.
Yes
Linux command-line clientThe Linux client can be controlled from the command line.
Yes
Manual configuration files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)You can download configuration files and connect with a standard WireGuard or OpenVPN client instead of the provider's app.
Yes
Android appThe provider has its own app for Android phones and tablets.
Yes
iPhone and iPad appThe provider has its own app for iOS and iPadOS.
Yes
Android TV appThe provider has its own app for Android TV / Google TV.
Yes
Fire TV appThe provider has its own app for Amazon Fire TV.
YesFire TV app — Older Fire OS devices, including the first-generation Fire TV Stick, have no VPN app in the store; there you sideload the APK or use a router.
Apple TV appThe provider has its own app for Apple TV (tvOS).
Yes
Browser extensionAn extension for at least one browser; it usually protects only the traffic of that browser.
YesBrowser extensions
Router supportThe provider has a router app or documents how to set the VPN up on a router.
YesRouter VPN
Simultaneous devicesHow many devices may be connected at the same time on one subscription.
unlimitedUnlimited Device Connections
NetworkYes 3Unknown 2
Countries with serversThe number of countries the provider says it offers server locations in.
104
ServersThe number of servers the provider states.
not published
10 Gbit/s serversThe provider states that servers have 10 Gbit/s connections.
Yes10 Gbps server network — Port speed of the servers, not the speed you get.
Servers owned by the providerThe provider owns at least part of its server hardware instead of renting everything.
Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Virtual locations disclosedThe provider says which locations are virtual, meaning the server physically stands in another country.
YesVirtual server locations
Subscription and serviceYes 5No 1Unknown 2
Free planA plan you can keep using without paying, with limits.
No
Free trialA trial of the paid plan for a limited time; we note whether payment details are required.
Yes7-day free trial (mobile) — You cancel in the app store before the seven days are up; subscribing on the website has no free trial, only the 30-day money-back guarantee.
Sold as a code or gift card in shopsThe provider says its subscription is sold through retailers (physical or online shops such as Amazon) as an activation code, voucher or gift card.
Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Student discountThe provider offers students (sometimes also other groups such as teachers) a discount on top of or instead of its usual price, usually after verifying your status.
Not mentioned
Money-back guarantee (days)The number of days within which you can ask for a refund, with the conditions from the terms.
30
Live chat supportYou can reach support through live chat; we note the hours when the provider states them.
Yes24/7 Customer Support
Unlimited dataThe provider states there is no data cap on the plan.
YesUnlimited Bandwidth
Business or team planThe provider sells a separate offer for teams or businesses with central management; it is not part of the consumer plans.
YesCorporate VPN
Only at Private Internet Access 1
pCloud / Washing Machine License — The features page lists a free 12-month software licence under this name, without further detail. Conditions and what exactly is included are not stated on the page we read.
Caveats about this data (6)
The terms of service mention refunds within 30 days of 'initial purchase and/or renewal', while the pricing page limits the guarantee to new subscribers.
The payment-methods help article lists cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Amazon Pay, Paymentwall wallets, gift cards and prepaid cards; cryptocurrency and cash are not listed, so both stay unconfirmed.
Dedicated IP is an add-on.
Ad/tracker blocking is called MACE.
Port forwarding is on selected servers.
We have not published speed or leak measurements for this provider yet. Until we do, this page contains sourced facts only and no score. How we work