IVPN alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave IVPN: smaller server network, and not intended for streaming unblocking. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces IVPN, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mullvad VPN currently ranks first.
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Best IVPN alternative for most people
Mullvad VPNSame privacy-first model with a single flat price and a larger network.
Best IVPN alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Proton VPNOpen-source apps plus a free tier and streaming support.
Best IVPN alternative for Mac
Obscura VPNTwo-party design so no single company sees both who you are and where you go.
Best IVPN alternative for Windows
WindscribeFree plan and open-source desktop app, with more locations.
Best IVPN alternative for Linux
Mullvad VPNSame privacy-first model with a single flat price and a larger network.
Best IVPN alternative for iPhone and Android
Mullvad VPNSame privacy-first model with a single flat price and a larger network.
IVPN alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to IVPN?
Mullvad VPN ranks first right now. Same privacy-first model with a single flat price and a larger network. Proton VPN and NymVPN follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to IVPN?
Yes. Proton VPN (free plan + paid) and Windscribe (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to IVPN?
Yes: Mullvad VPN, Proton VPN, NymVPN and Windscribe.
Which IVPN alternatives work on Linux?
Mullvad VPN, Proton VPN, NymVPN, Obscura VPN and Windscribe run on Linux.
Why do people switch from IVPN?
The complaints we hear most: smaller server network; not intended for streaming unblocking; costs more than Mullvad for comparable features.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces IVPN, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.