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IVPN
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 Windscribe, which covers 67% of the compared capabilities.
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Top IVPN alternatives
We compared 6 products and found 3 cheaper alternatives · vs IVPN Standard at $6/mo · scenario: single user, monthly billing, USD.
IVPN costs $6/mo on the Standard plan at single user, monthly billing. We found 3 assessed alternatives that are cheaper in this scenario; 0 of them cover at least 75% of the 3 compared capabilities.
| Product | Match | Price | Annual savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TOP PICK Windscribe Build A Plan plan · missing: Money-back guarantee | 67% | $1/mo how? ⓘ | $60 / year 83% cheaper | |
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) 1 Year plan · missing: Anonymous / crypto payment, Ad & tracker blocking | 33% | $3.33/mo how? ⓘ | $32.04 / year 45% cheaper | |
Mullvad VPN Flat monthly rate plan · missing: Ad & tracker blocking | 67% | $5.84/mo how? ⓘ | $1.92 / year 3% cheaper |
Which IVPN alternative for which situation
Picked by the numbers in this scenario — same subtype unless stated, assessed products only.
- Best free plan
- Windscribe — $0/mo (Free plan) · covers 67%
- Best open source or self-hosted
- Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) — $3.33/mo (1 Year plan) · covers 33%
- Best paid drop-in
- Mullvad VPN — $5.84/mo (Flat monthly rate plan) · covers 67%
- Need anonymous / crypto payment or ad & tracker blocking?
- Windscribe — from $0/mo (Free plan)
- Need money-back guarantee?
- Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) — from $3.33/mo (1 Year 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 Private Internet Access (PIA VPN).
- Ad & tracker blocking — Block ads and trackers while connected.Missing from Private Internet Access (PIA VPN), Mullvad VPN.
- Money-back guarantee — Get a refund if you cancel within a guarantee period.Missing from Windscribe.
Feature comparison
IVPN vs the top alternatives, on the 3 compared capabilities.
| Capability | IVPN | Windscribe | Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) | Mullvad VPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous / crypto payment | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ad & tracker blocking | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scenario price cheapest qualifying plan | $6/mo Standard | $0/mo Free | $3.33/mo 1 Year | $5.84/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
Price ladder
Observed prices from the official pricing page.
Sources
Every claim traces to an official source and a check date.
- https://www.ivpn.net/en/pricing/ (official_pricing, checked 2026-08-26)
Frequently asked
How much does IVPN cost?
IVPN's Standard plan costs $6/mo in our scenario (single user, monthly billing).
Is there a free IVPN alternative?
Yes. Windscribe has a free plan that covers 67% of the 3 capabilities we compared against IVPN.
What is the cheapest IVPN alternative?
In our scenario (single user, monthly billing), Windscribe is the cheapest assessed alternative at $0/mo (Free plan).
What is the cheapest IVPN alternative with Ad & tracker blocking?
Windscribe covers Ad & tracker blocking and costs $0/mo (Free plan) in our scenario.
Does IVPN have a free plan?
No. IVPN has no free plan on its official pricing page.
When were these prices checked?
Between 2026-08-26 and 2026-09-07, on the vendors' official pricing pages.