Mullvad VPN is 53% cheaper
than Private Internet Access (PIA VPN)
$5.58/mo (Flat monthly rate) vs Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) PIA VPN at $11.95/mo — covering 50% of the 10 compared capabilities.
Same job. Way less money.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
PIA VPN plan at $11.95/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Flat monthly rate: 5.58 USD/monthly.
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) costs $11.95/mo on the PIA VPN plan at single user, monthly billing. We found 1 assessed alternative that is cheaper in this scenario; 0 of them cover at least 75% of the 10 compared capabilities.
Capability comparison
Mullvad VPN covers 50% of the 10 capabilities compared against Private Internet Access (PIA VPN). ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Mullvad VPN | 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 Mullvad VPN lacks.
- Unlimited devices — Connect an unlimited number of devices to the VPN at once.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Server network size — Choose from a large network of server locations.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Dedicated IP — Use a static IP address reserved for your account.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Ad & tracker blocking — Block ads and trackers while connected.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Split tunneling — Route only chosen apps or sites through the VPN.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Flat monthly rate | $5.58/mo |
| PIA VPN | $11.95/mo |
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Frequently asked
How much cheaper is Mullvad VPN than Private Internet Access (PIA VPN)?
53% cheaper in our scenario (single user, monthly billing): $5.58/mo on Flat monthly rate vs $11.95/mo on PIA VPN. That is $76.44 a year.
What does Mullvad VPN lack compared with Private Internet Access (PIA VPN)?
Unlimited devices, Server network size, Dedicated IP, Ad & tracker blocking, Split tunneling — 5 of the 10 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN): 2026-10-29; Mullvad VPN: 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)
- Mullvad VPN data last verified 2026-10-29