IPVanish is an alternative
to Private Internet Access (PIA VPN)
$14.99/mo (Essential) vs Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) PIA VPN at $11.95/mo — covering 50% of the 10 compared capabilities.
Same job. Compare the fees.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, unlimited data, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
PIA VPN plan at $11.95/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Essential: 14.99 USD/monthly.
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) costs $11.95/mo on the PIA VPN plan at single user, unlimited data, monthly billing. IPVanish costs $14.99/mo (Essential plan), which is not cheaper than Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) PIA VPN at $11.95/mo in this scenario.
Capability comparison
IPVanish covers 50% of the 10 capabilities compared against Private Internet Access (PIA VPN). ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | IPVanish | Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) |
|---|---|---|
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited devices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server network size | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated IP | ✗ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simultaneous devices | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ad & tracker blocking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Split tunneling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-hop | ✗ | ✓ |
| Port forwarding | ✗ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) has that IPVanish lacks.
- Dedicated IP — Use a static IP address reserved for your account.Missing from IPVanish.
- Simultaneous devices — Connect a set number of devices to the VPN at the same time.Missing from IPVanish.
- Ad & tracker blocking — Block ads and trackers while connected.Missing from IPVanish.
- Multi-hop — Route traffic through more than one VPN server for extra privacy.Missing from IPVanish.
- Port forwarding — Forward a network port through the VPN connection.Missing from IPVanish.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Essential | $14.99/mo |
| Complete | $15.99/mo |
| Advanced | $17.99/mo |
| PIA VPN | $11.95/mo |
Frequently asked
What does IPVanish lack compared with Private Internet Access (PIA VPN)?
Dedicated IP, Simultaneous devices, Ad & tracker blocking, Multi-hop, Port forwarding — 5 of the 10 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN): 2026-10-29; IPVanish: 2026-10-29 — on the official pricing pages.
Who switched
Anonymous: no account, no email, no IP stored. Reports are shown once a switch has 3 or more and never change ranking or order — alternatives are computed from prices and capabilities only.
Sources & freshness
- https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/buy-vpn-online (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features (feature_page, checked 2026-10-26)
- IPVanish data last verified 2026-10-29