Overview
Mullvad, founded in 2009 in Sweden, is renowned for its uncompromising approach to privacy and anonymity. It operates on a strict no-logs basis, has undergone independent audits, and accepts anonymous payments (including cash). Mullvad does not require an email address for signup and publishes its apps as open source.\n\nThe service supports OpenVPN and WireGuard, offers multihop, kill switch, and ad/tracker blocking, and is transparent about its infrastructure and security practices. Mullvad is a favorite among privacy purists, activists, and users seeking maximum anonymity.
VPN Scorecard
Privacy
3.6/5
Technical
4.5/5
Security
4.6/5
Value
3.0/5
Streaming
1.0/5
Overall Score
Based on our comprehensive testing
3.4/5
Key Features
Server Network
Server Count
650
Countries
40
Server Ownership
Owned
Connection Features
Multi-hop
Yes
P2P Support
Yes
Obfuscation
Yes
Device Support
Windows
Yes
macOS
Yes
Linux
Yes
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Security
Encryption
AES-256
OpenVPN Support
Yes
WireGuard Support
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Speed Performance
Speed Rating4.2/5
Based on aggregated speed tests from multiple review sources
Privacy & Logging
Jurisdiction
Based inSweden
Jurisdiction Risk
medium
Data Retention Laws
No
Logging Policy
No-Logs Policy
Yes
Independent Audit
Yes
Warrant Canary
Yes
Payment Privacy
Credit Card
Supported
PayPal
Not Supported
Cryptocurrency
Supported
PGP Key Available
Yes
WebRTC Leak Protection
Yes
IP Leak Protection
Yes
Security Features
Encryption
Encryption StandardAES-256
Handshake ProtocolRSA-4096
RAM-only Serversfull
Protocols
OpenVPN
Supported
WireGuard
Supported
IKEv2
Not Supported
L2TP/IPSec
Not Supported
Security Features
Kill Switch
Yes
Split Tunneling
Yes
Multi-hop
Yes
DNS Leak Protection
Yes
Perfect Forward Secrecy
Yes
Advanced Features
Ad Blocker
Yes
Dedicated IP
No
Tor over VPN
No
Shadowsocks Support
No
Stealth Mode
Yes
Pricing
Monthly Price$5.38
Yearly Price$64.56/mo
Free Trial
Not available
Money-Back Guarantee
30 days
Prices shown are for annual plans. Terms apply.
