Best VPN for privacy?
1 models · updated 2026-07-07
The verdict
Mullvad leads — All 1 models rank Mullvad the top pick.
Combined ranking
- 1Mullvad—5 ptsGPT #1
Anonymous account numbers, no email required, cash and Monero payments, open-source apps, strong no-logs stance tested by a police visit, recent independent security audits, privacy-first product design
To stay #1 Publish full annual no-logs and infrastructure audits on a fixed cadence
- 2IVPN—4 ptsGPT #2
No email required, cash and Monero payments, open-source apps, multihop, tracker blocking, clear ownership, strong transparency, minimal data collection
To rank higher Commission fresh annual full-scope no-logs and infrastructure audits
- 3Proton VPN—3 ptsGPT #3
Swiss jurisdiction, open-source apps, repeated independent no-logs audits, Secure Core routing, Stealth protocol, large owned server network, strong free tier
To rank higher Add Mullvad-style anonymous signup and anonymous payment by default
- 4NordVPN—2 ptsGPT #4
Six independent no-logs audits, RAM-only servers, colocated infrastructure, strong speeds, Double VPN, Onion over VPN, mature security program
To rank higher Open-source its apps and publish more implementation detail for independent verification
- 5ExpressVPN—1 ptsGPT #5
RAM-only TrustedServer architecture, many third-party audits, strong leak protection, proven no-logs history from server seizure, privacy-friendly BVI jurisdiction
To rank higher Restore trust by making apps and core infrastructure substantially more open and independently verifiable
By model
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- 1.Mullvad
- 2.IVPN
- 3.Proton VPN
- 4.NordVPN
- 5.ExpressVPN
Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously