--- title: IVPN canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/ivpn/ category: VPN Services points: 68 rank: 6 of 9 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # IVPN Privacy-focused VPN with no-email sign-up, cash and Monero payments, fixed prices and open-source apps. 68 points out of 100. #6 of 9 VPN services. Vendor: IVPN. Website: https://www.ivpn.net/ - Standard costs $60 a year or $6 a month, with no introductory discount [1]. - You can sign up without an email and pay with cash or Monero [1]. - Post-quantum WireGuard is the default in the apps, and multi-hop is on every plan [2][3]. - Standard covers 5 devices; Pro Suite at $100 a year covers 10 [3]. - The warrant canary was last updated on 6 October 2026 [9]. Verdict: IVPN suits privacy-minded users who want anonymous sign-up and a fixed price: no email, cash or Monero accepted, and $60 a year on Standard [1]. Its apps are open source and use post-quantum WireGuard by default [2][7]. The catch: its audits since 2024 covered its website and side services, not the VPN servers or apps [4][5]. Best for: People who want anonymous sign-up and a price that never jumps. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Privacy and audits | No-logs audit since 2024 | Not published | 0/10 | Audits since 2024 covered IVPN's website, backend, email and DNS services, not its VPN servers [4][5]. | | Privacy and audits | App security audit since 2024 | Not published | 0/5 | No audit of the VPN apps dated 2024 or later is listed [4]. | | Privacy and audits | RAM-only servers | Not published | 0/5 | IVPN says it uses dedicated bare-metal servers [2]. | | Privacy and audits | Open-source apps | Yes | 5/5 | IVPN says its apps for all platforms are open source; the desktop app is GPL-3.0 [2][7]. | | Privacy and audits | Anonymous sign-up | Yes | 5/5 | No email is needed, and cash, Monero and Bitcoin are accepted [1]. | | Privacy and audits | Transparency report | Yes | 5/5 | A warrant canary dated 6 October 2026 and a transparency report covering 2026 [8][9]. | | Security features | WireGuard | Yes | 5/5 | Users can choose WireGuard, OpenVPN or IPSec in the apps [2]. | | Security features | Kill switch | Yes | 5/5 | The firewall kill switch works on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android and blocks leaks on disconnection [2]. | | Security features | Post-quantum encryption | Yes | 5/5 | Quantum-resistant WireGuard with a post-quantum key exchange is the default in IVPN apps [2]. | | Security features | Multi-hop | Yes | 5/5 | Multi-hop routes connect through servers in separate jurisdictions, on every plan [1][2]. | | Apps | Apps | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | 10/10 | The apps page lists all five [6]. | | Apps | Browser extensions | None | 0/3 | The apps page lists no browser extensions [6]. | | Apps | Router setup | Yes | 2/2 | Setup guides cover DD-WRT, OpenWrt, pfSense, Asuswrt and other router firmware [10]. | | Everyday use | Devices at once | 10 | 5/5 | Pro Suite allows 10 devices; Standard and Plus allow 5 [3]. | | Everyday use | Split tunnelling | Yes | 5/5 | Split tunnelling works on Windows, Linux and Android [2]. | | Price | Free plan with no data cap | No | 0/5 | IVPN sells only paid plans; the shortest is one week [1]. | | Price | Price on a one-year plan | $5/mo | 4/8 | Standard, $60 a year [1]. | | Price | Same price on renewal | Yes | 7/7 | IVPN lists one fixed price per term, with no introductory discount [1][3]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | Standard | $60/year [1][3] | $5 | | Plus | $80/year [3] | $6.67 | | Pro Suite | $100/year [1][3] | $8.33 | Prices are the same each term, with weekly, monthly and yearly options [1][3]. Refunds are possible within 30 days [1]. ## Strengths - Sign-up needs no email; cash, Monero and Bitcoin are accepted [1]. - One fixed price per term, with no renewal jump [1][3]. - Open-source apps with post-quantum WireGuard by default [2][7]. - A warrant canary and a transparency report, both kept current [8][9]. ## Limits - Audits since 2024 covered the website, email and DNS services, not the VPN servers or apps [4][5]. - Standard and Plus allow 5 devices; 10 needs Pro Suite at $100 a year [3]. - No browser extensions are listed [6]. - No free plan; the shortest paid term is one week for $2 [1]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - IVPN says it does not collect or store any personal data on sign-up, not even an email [2]. ## Concerns - In August 2026 an attacker used a BTCPay Server flaw on IVPN's Bitcoin payment server and took 0.6168 BTC of IVPN's funds; IVPN says no customer data was accessed [11]. ## Sources 1. [IVPN Pricing: VPN subscription with anonymous registration](https://www.ivpn.net/en/pricing/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 2. [VPN for Privacy & Security | IVPN | Resist Online Surveillance](https://www.ivpn.net/en/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 3. [IVPN plan changes - new Plus tier, increased device limits, additional privacy services](https://www.ivpn.net/blog/ivpn-plan-changes-new-plus-tier-increased-device-limits-additional-privacy-services/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 4. [Blog: Audit](https://www.ivpn.net/en/blog/tags/audit/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 5. [Annual security audit scheduled for 2026](https://www.ivpn.net/blog/annual-security-audit-scheduled-2026/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 6. [IVPN Apps - Open-source VPN apps for every device](https://www.ivpn.net/en/apps/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 7. [IVPN for Desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux)](https://github.com/ivpn/desktop-app), GitHub, accessed 2026-10-08 8. [Transparency report](https://www.ivpn.net/en/transparency-report/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 9. [Warrant canary](https://www.ivpn.net/resources/canary.txt), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 10. [VPN Setup guide for Routers](https://www.ivpn.net/setup/router/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08 11. [A security incident on our Bitcoin payment server](https://www.ivpn.net/blog/security-incident-bitcoin-payment-server/), IVPN, accessed 2026-10-08