VPN service · Private Internet Access, Inc.

Private Internet Access

Name: Private Internet Access
Price: 11.95 USD

VPN with open-source apps, unlimited devices and a 1-year price that stays the same at renewal.

72/100

#5 of 9 VPN services
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

The 1 Year plan costs $47.88 and renews at the same $47.88¹.
One subscription covers unlimited devices at the same time¹.
Deloitte Audit Romania reviewed the servers against the no-logs policy in 2025, PIA's third such review⁵.
Desktop, Android and iOS app code is public on GitHub⁹.
The Windows app has WireGuard, a kill switch, per-app split tunnelling and multi-hop³.

Private Internet Access suits people who want a low yearly price that does not jump at renewal: the 1 Year plan is $47.88 and renews at $47.88¹. It publishes its app code, runs RAM-only servers and had its setup reviewed by Deloitte for the third time in 2025^5,9. The catch: multi-hop runs through a proxy server rather than a second VPN server³.

Best for: People who want a steady yearly price and open-source apps.

Where the points come from

Privacy and audits25 of 35

Security features10 of 20

Apps14 of 15

Everyday use10 of 10

Price13 of 20

Privacy and audits 25 of 35 points

Rule	What is published	Points
No-logs audit since 2024	YesDeloitte Audit Romania reviewed servers and systems against the no-logs policy in 2025; the report is downloadable⁵.	10 / 10
App security audit since 2024	Not published	0 / 5
RAM-only servers	YesPIA says its systems run entirely on RAM-only servers that wipe data on reboot^4,5.	5 / 5
Open-source apps	YesDesktop, Android and iOS apps are public on GitHub; the mobile apps use the MIT licence⁹.	5 / 5
Anonymous sign-up	Not published	0 / 5
Transparency report	YesThe latest transparency report covers April to June 2026⁶.	5 / 5

Security features 10 of 20 points

Rule	What is published	Points
WireGuard	YesThe Windows app offers WireGuard and OpenVPN³.	5 / 5
Kill switch	YesThe Windows app's Kill Switch cuts your internet until the VPN reconnects³.	5 / 5
Post-quantum encryption	Not published	0 / 5
Multi-hop	NoPIA's multi-hop adds a proxy server in front of the VPN, not a second VPN server³.	0 / 5

Apps 14 of 15 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Apps	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidThe download page lists apps for all five systems⁷.	10 / 10
Browser extensions	Chrome, FirefoxThe download page lists Chrome and Firefox extensions⁷.	2 / 3
Router setup	YesPIA can run on a home router; it links installation guides and names ASUSWRT, Asuswrt-Merlin and DD-WRT^2,8.	2 / 2

Everyday use 10 of 10 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Devices at once	UnlimitedUnlimited devices at the same time on one subscription¹.	5 / 5
Split tunnelling	YesPer-App Connections in the Windows app send only chosen apps through the VPN³.	5 / 5

Price 13 of 20 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Free plan with no data cap	NoThe plan page lists only paid plans¹.	0 / 5
Price on a one-year plan	$3.99/mo1 Year plan, $47.88 billed for the first year¹.	6 / 8
Same price on renewal	YesThe 1 Year plan renews annually at the same $47.88¹.	7 / 7

The rule behind each line: how we score VPN services.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

Plan	Price as listed	Per month	Notes
1 MonthUnlimited devices	$11.95/month¹	$11.95	Renews at $11.95 a month
1 YearUnlimited devices	$47.88/year¹	$3.99	Renews at $47.88 a year
3 Years + 3 MonthsUnlimited devices	$2.03/month¹	$2.03	Paid up front; renews at $79 every 3 years

The 1 Year plan renews at the same $47.88. The 3-year offer renews at $79 every 3 years¹.

Strengths

The 1 Year plan renews at the price you first paid¹.
Unlimited devices at once¹.
Open-source apps on GitHub, with MIT-licensed Android and iOS apps⁹.
RAM-only servers, reviewed by Deloitte Audit Romania in 2025⁵.
A quarterly transparency report, the latest covering April to June 2026⁶.

Limits

No free plan; the plan page lists only paid plans¹.
Multi-hop sends traffic through a proxy server, not a second VPN server³.
The download page lists Chrome and Firefox extensions, but none for Edge⁷.
The 30-day refund covers new subscribers only; app-store purchases follow the store's rules¹.

What Private Internet Access, Inc. says

Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.

PIA says multiple Deloitte audits and court rulings confirmed its servers do not track or store browsing data⁴.

Other VPN services

1
Proton VPNPeople who want a free VPN with no data limit
81/100
$6.99/moprice on a one-year plan
2
WindscribePeople who want a free VPN or a pay-per-location plan
79/100
$5.75/moprice on a one-year plan
3
Mullvad VPNPeople who want to sign up without an email and pay one flat price
78/100
$5.59/moprice on a one-year plan
4
SurfsharkHouseholds with many devices on one subscription
76/100
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Sources

Buy VPN with Credit Card or PayPal, Private Internet Access. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
VPN Features and Use Cases, Private Internet Access. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Download Windows VPN for PC and Laptop, Private Internet Access. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
VPN Encryption: Strong AES-256 Data Protection, Private Internet Access. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
PIA Completes Third Deloitte Audit (2025), Private Internet Access. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Private Internet Access' Transparency Report, Private Internet Access. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
VPN Download: Fast, Secure, and Easy to Set Up, Private Internet Access. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Best VPN Router for Unlimited Devices at Home, Private Internet Access. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Private Internet Access - Free and Open Source Software, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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