Private Internet Access
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Features
35 features across 12 categories
Access(3)
Safely access apps from back home when traveling out of state or internationally and bypass local content restrictions.
Access all favorite content free from ISP throttling and annoying network restrictions with unlimited bandwidth.
Choose online location by connecting to PIA's extensive NextGen VPN server network covering 90 countries including all 50 US states.
Apps(9)
VPN application for Android smartphones and tablets.
VPN browser extension for Chrome for safe browsing.
VPN browser extension for Firefox for safe browsing.
VPN application for Apple mobile devices.
VPN application for Linux systems.
VPN application for Mac computers.
VPN browser extension for Opera for safe browsing.
Smart DNS support for smart TVs, game consoles, and routers.
VPN application for Windows PC.
Compatibility(1)
Get simultaneous access to unlimited devices with only one subscription.
Customization(1)
Advanced feature that allows creation of custom VPN connection protocols and automated settings to choose which apps and domains can sidestep the VPN tunnel.
Ease of Use(1)
Choose plan, download app, verify account, and be protected in minutes.
Infrastructure(2)
World-class NextGen servers in 90 countries including all 50 US states with 10Gbps network cards for maximum connection speeds.
NextGen servers designed and optimized with best hardware components. Colocated servers guarantee infrastructure unreachable to third parties.
Performance(1)
Take advantage of unthrottled internet speeds with extensive server network.
Privacy(2)
Masks user's IP address in real-time to prevent websites, trackers, ISPs, government bodies, and cybercriminals from identifying online activities.
PIA never tracks, records, or stores any kind of usage data. User privacy is at the core of their mission. Policy has been independently audited by a Big Four firm and proven twice in court.
Security(11)
Keep data encrypted for extra security with military-grade encryption standards. Users can choose between 128-bit AES or 256-bit AES encryption ciphers.
Prevents cyber attacks like DDoS and Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
Uses IP Security Architecture (IPSec) open framework to encrypt and authenticate information with intermediate secure servers.
Mobile VPN functionality optimized with Kill Switch to protect from accidental data leaks when switching between different networks.
Block ads, trackers, and malware. Get rid of advertisements, online trackers, and malicious websites.
Double VPN feature that allows chaining connection through two VPN servers to boost anonymity, prevent data retention, and bypass censorship.
Supports OpenVPN, one of the best open-source VPN protocols for encryption.
State-of-the-art antivirus software that scans and removes malware from Windows PC without tracking user activity or logging connection data.
Prevents snoopers or cybercriminals from intercepting traffic on public networks.
Mask IP address when sharing files online and encrypt data when sending or handling private files.
Uses WireGuard, one of the best open-source VPN protocols for state-of-the-art encryption standards.
Support(2)
Technical experts available on call for 24/7 support.
All plans covered by 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. Refunds for third-party app store purchases subject to their terms.
Transparency(1)
100% open source apps. Anybody can inspect and customize the open-source software. Users can inspect client source code and verify security measures.
Pricing
1 Month
- ✓Global VPN access
- ✓90 country server network
- ✓No logs policy
- ✓Data encryption
- ✓Unlimited bandwidth
- ✓Multi-device support
- ✓MACE feature
- ✓Kill Switch
- ✓Split Tunneling
- ✓Multi-Hop VPN
- ✓24/7 support
1 Year
- ✓Global VPN access
- ✓90 country server network
- ✓No logs policy
- ✓Data encryption
- ✓Unlimited bandwidth
- ✓Multi-device support
- ✓MACE feature
- ✓Kill Switch
- ✓Split Tunneling
- ✓Multi-Hop VPN
- ✓24/7 support
3 Years + 3 Months
Popular- ✓Global VPN access
- ✓90 country server network
- ✓No logs policy
- ✓Data encryption
- ✓Unlimited bandwidth
- ✓Multi-device support
- ✓MACE feature
- ✓Kill Switch
- ✓Split Tunneling
- ✓Multi-Hop VPN
- ✓24/7 support
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Buying Private Internet Access saves ~$36,229.2 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 35 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.