Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) is 43% cheaper
than Mullvad VPN
$3.33/mo (1 Year) vs Mullvad VPN Flat monthly rate at $5.84/mo — covering 25% of the 4 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.
Flat monthly rate plan at $5.84/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
1 Year: 39.96 USD/yearly.
Mullvad VPN costs $5.84/mo on the Flat monthly rate 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 4 compared capabilities.
Capability comparison
Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) covers 25% of the 4 capabilities compared against Mullvad VPN. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) | Mullvad VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✗ | ✓ |
| Anonymous / crypto payment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Port forwarding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities Mullvad VPN has that Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) lacks.
- Simultaneous devices — Connect a set number of devices to the VPN at the same time.Missing from Private Internet Access (PIA VPN).
- Anonymous / crypto payment — Pay for the VPN anonymously, such as with cryptocurrency.Missing from Private Internet Access (PIA VPN).
- Port forwarding — Forward a network port through the VPN connection.Missing from Private Internet Access (PIA 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.
| 1 Month | $11.95/mo |
| 1 Year | $3.33/mo (billed yearly) |
| Flat monthly rate | $5.84/mo |
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Frequently asked
How much cheaper is Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) than Mullvad VPN?
43% cheaper in our scenario (single user, monthly billing): $3.33/mo on 1 Year vs $5.84/mo on Flat monthly rate. That is $30.12 a year.
What does Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) lack compared with Mullvad VPN?
Simultaneous devices, Anonymous / crypto payment, Port forwarding — 3 of the 4 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Mullvad VPN: 2026-08-26; Private Internet Access (PIA VPN): 2026-09-07 — on the official pricing pages.
Sources & freshness
- https://mullvad.net/en/pricing (official_pricing, checked 2026-08-26)
- https://mullvad.net/en/pricing#main (official_pricing, checked 2026-08-26)
- Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) data last verified 2026-09-07