Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
AdGuard vs Ivacy
AdGuard vs Ivacy: the differences
| Compare |  AdGuard | Ivacy ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Money-back period | 30 days | 31 daysHigher |
| Protocols | Doh, Dot, Doq, Dnscrypt | TCP, UDP, L2TP, IKEV |
| Features | Split tunnelling, Obfuscation | Kill switch, Split tunnelling |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, Android TV, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Safari, Yandex Browser | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Kodi, Raspberry Pi, Amazon Firestick, Huawei, Xbox, PlayStation, Roku, Routers, Smart TV, BlackBerry |
| Longest plan (months) | 24 months | 60 monthsHigher |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $12.95 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $1.69 |
| Server countries | Not confirmed | from 100 |
| Jurisdiction | CY | Not confirmed |
| Streaming services | Not confirmed | Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, ESPN, HBO |
Same on both: Devices (10).
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Key differences
- Ivacy scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Protocols: only AdGuard offers Doh, Dot, Doq.
- Protocols: only Ivacy offers TCP, UDP, L2TP.
- Features: only AdGuard offers Obfuscation.
- Features: only Ivacy offers Kill switch.
- Platforms: only AdGuard offers MacOS, Android TV, Opera.
- Platforms: only Ivacy offers Mac, Kodi, Raspberry Pi.
- Longest plan (months) is higher at Ivacy: 60 months vs 24 months.
- Support channels: only AdGuard offers Community.
- Support channels: only Ivacy offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
AdGuard
AdGuard fits readers who want ad blocking and DNS protection in the same place, with a free plan for the basics and an open source VPN alongside it. A paid AdGuard plan covers 10 devices, and the longest subscription term is 24 with a money back window of 30 days.
Ivacy
Ivacy is built for businesses and households that want many devices covered by a single subscription. Its 60 month plan costs $1.69 a month, far below the $12.95 charged for a single month, and still unlocks streaming, a kill switch and split tunnelling.
Score breakdown
| Area | AdGuard | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1 | 9.4HigherLongest plan works out at $1.69 a month against a $12.95 single month rate. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.510 devices, from 100 server countries and streaming for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu on a single subscription. |
| Privacy | 9.4 | 9.8Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | AdGuard | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 18 of 232 | 17 of 232 |
| Free VPNs | 14 of 189 | 13 of 189 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | AdGuard | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 10 | 10 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 31 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 24 months | 60 months |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | AdGuard | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Singapore |
Also worth a look
Mullvad has longest plan (months) at 120 months, against 24 months for AdGuard and 60 months for Ivacy.
Mullvad reviewWhere these facts come from
AdGuard
- adguard.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- adguard-vpn.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- adguard-dns.io: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Ivacy
- ivacy.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AdGuard | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming | No logs, Streaming |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Pricing model | Free | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | ADGUARD SOFTWARE LIMITED | PMG Pte. Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Singapore |
| Founded | 2009 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Chat, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AdGuard | Ivacy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $12.95highest quarter | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $1.69lowest quarter | $4.50 |
| Devices | 10at the median | 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | Not confirmed | from 100highest quarter | 62 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 31 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 24 monthsabove the median | 60 monthshighest quarter | 12 months |
Median across 139 listed providers.
Pros and cons
AdGuard
Pros
- Traffic is filtered locally on device, so AdGuard does not know which sites you visit, and the software is open source.
- The free plan is the default and covers DNS blocking, while the free Content Blocker drops features next to the full Android app.
- Apps and extensions cover Windows, macOS and Linux, keeping one set of rules across phones, desktops and browsers.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so most questions end up in the help centre or the community.
- The free Content Blocker drops features next to the full Android app, so phone users may end up paying for it.
Ivacy
Pros
- The 60 month plan drops to $1.69 a month, the cheapest way in
- 10 devices, more than the site median of 7
- Streaming support covers Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu
Cons
- The single month plan costs $12.95, above the site median of €7.89
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre only
- Protocols are limited to TCP, UDP and L2TP, with no modern WireGuard option listed
Who each suits
AdGuard
Who it suits
- Readers who want an ad blocker, private DNS and a VPN from a single company.
- People who want filtering to happen on device on open source software.
- Households with several devices to cover, since the VPN plan covers 10.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Hide My Email, whose aliases are free with an Apple Account, when the email address is the only thing to hide.
- EasyOptOuts, which has no free plan, when a free tier to try first matters.
Ivacy
Who it suits
- Businesses covering a whole team on 10 devices
- People who stream Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu content through the same subscription
- Households mixing Windows, Mac and Linux from phones to smart TVs
Who should look elsewhere
- Sinew Software Systems, if you want a local password manager rather than a VPN
- Apple Inc., if your budget is a single small monthly payment
- ESET Brasil, if you need antivirus protection across many devices rather than a VPN
Current offers
AdGuard
Current offer
Free trial
AdGuard for Windows 14-day trial period: 14 days
Included with the AdGuard for Windows v8.0 download
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Try Premium free for 7 days in AdGuard for iOS: 7 days
In-app offer before purchasing an iOS subscription; no payment taken during the trial
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
AdGuard DNS Personal plan free for AdGuard VPN customers: Free AdGuard DNS Personal subscription
Requires an active AdGuard VPN subscription; activated from the AdGuard account
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Free AdGuard license for contributors and developers: Free license key
For community contributors (translations, beta testing, filters, knowledge base) and developers requesting a developer license
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Ivacy
Current offer
Discount code
5 Year plan 87% OFF: $1.69/month, USD 101.55 for the first 60 months
Most Trending plan; 31 day money back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
2 Year + 3 extra months 83% OFF: $2.14/month, USD 53.75 for the first 24 months
Includes 3 extra months; 31 day money back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | AdGuard | Ivacy |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 28 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
AdGuard
Is there a free AdGuard plan?+
Yes, and the free plan is the default. It covers DNS blocking, while the free Content Blocker drops features next to the full Android app. The starter apps already run on Windows, macOS and Linux, so you can try blocking on a phone, a desktop or a browser before paying.
What does the paid VPN plan include?+
The paid AdGuard VPN plan covers 10 devices at a time, and the longest subscription term runs 24. Its feature set includes no logs and streaming and split tunnelling and obfuscation, and a money back window of 30 days sits behind the purchase if the fit is wrong.
Ivacy
What does Ivacy cost for a single month?+
The single month plan is priced at $12.95. That is the entry point, and it sits well above the site median of €7.89. Staying month to month therefore costs far more than committing to the long plan, so the annual commitment is where the saving sits.
What happens to the price on a long commitment?+
The 60 month plan works out at $1.69 a month, the cheapest way into Ivacy. The site median for long-term plans is €3.97, and the site midpoint for a single month is €7.89, so the gap is wide and the money back window makes the commitment reversible.