Private Internet Access (PIA VPN)
VPN · www.privateinternetaccess.com
Private Internet Access is a paid consumer VPN service offering encrypted connections through servers in 91 countries, with optional antivirus and dedicated IP add-ons.
Switching to Windscribe, which covers 20% of the compared capabilities.
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Top Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) alternatives
We compared 6 products and found 1 cheaper alternatives · vs Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) 1 Year at $3.33/mo · scenario: single user, monthly billing, USD.
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) costs $3.33/mo on the 1 Year 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 5 compared capabilities.
| Product | Match | Price | Annual savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Windscribe Build A Plan plan · missing: No-logs policy, Unlimited devices, Dedicated IP, Money-back guarantee | 20% | $1/mo how? ⓘ | $27.96 / year 70% cheaper |
Which Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) 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 20%
- Need server network size?
- Windscribe — from $0/mo (Free plan)
What you give up
Capabilities Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) has that the top alternatives lack.
- No-logs policy — The provider does not log your browsing activity.Missing from Windscribe.
- Unlimited devices — Connect an unlimited number of devices to the VPN at once.Missing from Windscribe.
- Dedicated IP — Use a static IP address reserved for your account.Missing from Windscribe.
- Money-back guarantee — Get a refund if you cancel within a guarantee period.Missing from Windscribe.
Feature comparison
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) vs the top alternatives, on the 5 compared capabilities.
| Capability | Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) | Windscribe |
|---|---|---|
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Unlimited devices | ✓ | ✗ |
| Server network size | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated IP | ✓ | ✗ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scenario price cheapest qualifying plan | $3.33/mo 1 Year | $0/mo Free |
✓ 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 Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) covers
The capability set used for comparison. Grey entries are not available on self-serve plans.
- ✓ No-logs policy
- ✓ Unlimited devices
- ✓ Server network size
- ✓ Dedicated IP
- ✓ 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.privateinternetaccess.com/buy-vpn-online (official_pricing, checked 2026-09-07)
Frequently asked
How much does Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) cost?
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN)'s 1 Year plan costs $3.33/mo in our scenario (single user, monthly billing).
Is there a free Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) alternative?
Yes. Windscribe has a free plan that covers 20% of the 5 capabilities we compared against Private Internet Access (PIA VPN).
What is the cheapest Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) alternative?
In our scenario (single user, monthly billing), Windscribe is the cheapest assessed alternative at $0/mo (Free plan).
Does Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) have a free plan?
No. Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) 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.