VPNs

Mullvad

Mullvad VPN is a privacy-focused VPN service designed to mask a user’s IP address and encrypt traffic between the device and a VPN server. Mullvad describes the service as supporting anonymous accounts, no activity logging, censorship circumvention, and defenses against traffic analysis.

We may earn a commission through some links. It does not change the alphabetical order of the directory.

Device fit

Supported platforms

WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

Capabilities can differ across platforms. Check the official plan and device requirements.

Before you subscribe

Free-plan availability

No ongoing free plan was verified; listed plans are paid.

Mullvad’s official pricing page says it does not offer a free plan. The 14-day money-back guarantee is a refund policy, not a free trial.

Listed features

From the linked official sources

  • Anonymous accounts without requiring personal information such as an email address
  • No activity logging
  • DAITA protection designed to combat AI-guided traffic analysis
  • Quantum-resistant VPN tunnels
  • Multihop routing through two or more servers in different locations

What the facts offer

Strengths

  • The service supports anonymous account creation and states that it does not log activity.
  • The official product page documents privacy-oriented capabilities including DAITA, quantum-resistant tunnels, encrypted DNS routing, and multihop.

Check the trade-offs

Things to consider

  • There is no permanent free plan; access requires paid account time.
  • The official FAQ states that the native app supports Windows 10+, macOS 14+, and specified Linux distributions, so older operating systems may not be supported by the app.

Sources & verification

Source information checked:

This profile summarizes published information. It is not a hands-on test, a rating or a guarantee. Product features and terms can change after the checked date.

More in this category

Other tools to explore

View category

Same-category alternatives, shown alphabetically. Inclusion here is not a recommendation or a claim of equivalent coverage.

Paid plans

ExpressVPN

VPNs

ExpressVPN is a paid VPN service that encrypts internet connections, masks a device’s IP address, and provides apps and browser extensions for privacy and secure browsing across supported devices.

WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid+2
See current pricingVisit site

Check vendor for current plans.

Paid plans

NordVPN

VPNs

NordVPN is a VPN and digital security service that encrypts internet traffic, changes the user’s IP address and virtual location, and offers additional security features such as threat blocking and dark-web alerts.

WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid+2
See current pricingVisit site

Check vendor for current plans.

Free plan available

Proton VPN

VPNs

Proton VPN is a privacy-focused VPN service that encrypts internet traffic and masks the user's IP address. Proton publishes apps for major desktop and mobile platforms, plus browser extensions, and offers a permanent free plan.

WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid+2
See current pricingVisit site

Check vendor for current plans.