IVPN alternatives
VPN · www.ivpn.net
IVPN is a VPN subscription service that offers anonymous account registration, WireGuard-based VPN connections, an AntiTracker feature and an "IVPN Light" service.
Switching to Mullvad VPN, which covers 67% of the compared capabilities.
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Top IVPN alternatives
We compared 10 products and found 2 cheaper options (1 of them covers at least half the compared features) · vs IVPN Standard at $6/mo · scenario: single user, unlimited data, monthly billing, USD.
IVPN costs $6/mo on the Standard plan at single user, unlimited data, monthly billing. We found 2 assessed alternatives that are cheaper in this scenario; 0 of them cover at least 75% of the 6 compared capabilities.
| Product | Match | Price | Annual savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TOP PICK Mullvad VPN Flat monthly rate plan · missing: Ad & tracker blocking, Split tunneling | 67% | $5.58/mo how? ⓘ | $5.04 / year 7% cheaper |
Which IVPN alternative for which situation
Picked by the numbers in this scenario — same subtype unless stated, assessed products only.
- Best free plan
- Proton VPN — $0/mo (Proton Free plan) · covers 33%
- Best open source or self-hosted
- Proton VPN — $0/mo (Proton Free plan) · covers 33%
- Best paid drop-in
- Mullvad VPN — $5.58/mo (Flat monthly rate plan) · covers 67%
- Need anonymous / crypto payment, money-back guarantee or multi-hop?
- Mullvad VPN — from $5.58/mo (Flat monthly rate plan)
- Need no-logs policy or split tunneling?
- Proton VPN — from $0/mo (Proton Free plan)
What you give up
Capabilities IVPN has that the top alternatives lack.
- Anonymous / crypto payment — Pay for the VPN anonymously, such as with cryptocurrency.Missing from Proton VPN.
- Ad & tracker blocking — Block ads and trackers while connected.Missing from Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN.
- Money-back guarantee — Get a refund if you cancel within a guarantee period.Missing from Proton VPN.
- Multi-hop — Route traffic through more than one VPN server for extra privacy.Missing from Proton VPN.
- Split tunneling — Route only chosen apps or sites through the VPN.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
Feature comparison
IVPN vs the top alternatives, on the 6 compared capabilities.
| Capability | IVPN | Proton VPN | Mullvad VPN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous / crypto payment | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ad & tracker blocking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-hop | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Split tunneling | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scenario price cheapest qualifying plan | $6/mo Standard | $0/mo Proton Free | $5.58/mo Flat monthly rate |
✓ means the product offers the capability — possibly only on a higher tier than the plan priced below it. The price row shows the cheapest plan that qualifies for our comparison scenario, with its plan name; a $0 free plan may not include every checked capability.
What IVPN covers
The capability set used for comparison. Grey entries are not available on self-serve plans.
- ✓ Anonymous / crypto payment
- ✓ Ad & tracker blocking
- ✓ Money-back guarantee
- ✓ No-logs policy
- ✓ Multi-hop
- ✓ Split tunneling
Price ladder
Observed prices from the official pricing page.
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
Every claim traces to an official source and a check date.
- https://www.ivpn.net/en/pricing/ (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://www.ivpn.net/en/ (feature_page, checked 2026-10-26)
Frequently asked
How much does IVPN cost?
IVPN's Standard plan costs $6/mo in our scenario (single user, unlimited data, monthly billing).
Is there a free IVPN alternative?
Yes. Proton VPN has a free plan that covers 33% of the 6 capabilities we compared against IVPN.
What is the cheapest IVPN alternative?
In our scenario (single user, unlimited data, monthly billing), Proton VPN is the cheapest assessed alternative at $0/mo (Proton Free plan).
Does IVPN have a free plan?
No. IVPN has no free plan on its official pricing page.
When were these prices checked?
Between 2026-10-26 and 2026-10-29, on the vendors' official pricing pages.