Private Internet Access — No-logs VPN with WireGuard and OpenVPN support, unlimited simultaneous devices on one plan, and open-source client apps, from Kape Technologies.
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Best for: privacy-focused users who want unlimited simultaneous device connections on one no-logs VPN subscription
Pricing: From $2.03/month on a promotional 3-year-plus-3-months plan billed $79 every 3 years; month-to-month is $11.95/month.
- PIA's monthly plan costs $11.95/month with no commitment.
- The 1-year plan costs $39.95 for the first year (effective $3.33/month), renewing at $49.99/year after.
- A promotional 3-year-plus-3-months plan costs $79 billed every 3 years (effective $2.03/month).
- PIA allows unlimited simultaneous device connections on a single subscription.
- PIA's client apps are open source under MIT license, published on GitHub.
Limitations: Kape Technologies' history as adware maker Crossrider is a trust concern for some privacy-focused users.; 1-year plan renews at a higher $49.99/year after the discounted first year.; MACE ad/tracker blocker isn't a full substitute for a dedicated ad-blocking extension.
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What is Private Internet Access?
Private Internet Access (PIA) is a VPN service, owned by Kape Technologies, that encrypts and reroutes a user's internet traffic through its server network to hide their IP address and location. PIA runs over 10 Gbps NextGen servers across 90 countries, supporting both WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols with AES 128-bit or 256-bit encryption. Its no-logs policy has been independently audited by Deloitte, and unlike many VPN providers, PIA publishes its desktop, iOS, and browser extension client apps as open source on GitHub under the MIT license, letting anyone inspect the code that handles their traffic. Every plan allows unlimited simultaneous device connections rather than capping at a fixed device count, and includes split tunneling, multi-hop routing through two VPN servers, a kill switch, and a MACE feature that blocks ads, trackers, and malware domains at the network level. Optional add-ons include a dedicated IP address and antivirus protection. PIA works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, plus router-level configuration and Chrome/Firefox browser extensions.
Private Internet Access (PIA) is a VPN service with 10 Gbps servers across 90 countries, a Deloitte-audited no-logs policy, and open-source desktop and mobile apps published on GitHub under MIT license. Pricing starts at $11.95/month with no commitment, drops to an effective $3.33/month on the 1-year plan (billed $39.95 for the first year, then renewing at $49.99/year), and as low as $2.03/month on a promotional 3-year-plus-3-months plan billed $79 every 3 years. Every plan allows unlimited simultaneous device connections, and includes WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols, split tunneling, multi-hop, and a MACE ad/tracker blocker. PIA holds a 4.3-star rating from 14 reviews on Capterra.
Standout feature: Unlimited simultaneous device connections on one subscription, plus client apps (desktop, iOS, browser extensions) published as open source on GitHub under the MIT license.
Biggest weakness: PIA is owned by Kape Technologies, whose earlier history as adware maker Crossrider still draws skepticism from privacy-focused reviewers; the 1-year plan also renews at $49.99/year after a discounted $39.95 first year, a price jump new subscribers should plan for.
Pros
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections on a single subscription.
- Desktop, iOS, and browser extension client apps are open source under MIT license.
- Supports WireGuard and OpenVPN, split tunneling, and multi-hop routing.
- No-logs policy has been independently audited by Deloitte.
Cons
- Kape Technologies' ownership history (formerly adware maker Crossrider) is a trust concern some privacy-focused users raise.
- The 1-year plan's price jumps from $39.95 to $49.99 upon renewal after the first year.
- MACE ad/tracker blocker and dedicated IP are separate features, not a full replacement for a dedicated ad blocker.
Private Internet Access pricing
From $2.03/mo · verified from the vendor's pricing page
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $11.95/mo | No commitment, month-to-month billing. |
| 1 Year | $3.33/mo | Billed $39.95 for the first year (effective monthly rate); renews at $49.99/year after year one. |
| 3 Years + 3 months (promo) | $2.03/mo | Promotional multi-year plan billed $79 every 3 years plus 3 bonus months; effective monthly rate. |
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