PrivateVPN review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
PrivateVPN suits households and long-term subscribers who want one account, a Swedish operator and a wide protocol list without chasing the cheapest single month. It scores 6.9 overall, and 10 simultaneous connections on a single subscription cover most homes at once.
Key facts
- Best for
- One long contract for a whole household, with 10 connections included.
- Monthly price
- €10.39 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Long-term plan price
- €2.08 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Devices
- 10 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Server countries
- 63 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdiction
- SE (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Protocols
- OpenVPN, L2TP, IPsec, WireGuard, PPTP, IKEv2 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Kill-switch (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Streaming services
- YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, Spotify, BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Amazon Prime, RTÉ Player, TikTok (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- Windows, MacOS, iOS, IPad, Android, Linux, Kodi, Router (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Longest plan (months)
- 36 months (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- PrivateVPN Global AB (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Sweden (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2008 to 2009 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- No logs, Streaming, Travel
- Pricing model
- Budget
- Official website
- privatevpn.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- One plan covers 10 devices at once, one of the larger allowances in our data.
- Protocol choice across OpenVPN, L2TP and IPsec.
- 30 to change your mind after you sign up.
Cons
- The monthly plan at €10.39 is steep for anyone here for a short trip.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line.
- 63 server countries is narrower than the biggest networks.
Who it suits
- Households sharing a single subscription across 10 devices
- People who want OpenVPN, L2TP and IPsec to choose between
- Anyone who wants streaming access to YouTube, Disney+ and Hulu while travelling
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., listed at $0.99 a month, if the lowest entry price on the page matters more than a VPN network.
- ESET Brasil, where a plan covers 3 to 25 devices, if broad device coverage matters more than server locations.
How it compares on our data
On our data PrivateVPN ranks 3 of 80 on devices, 24 of 62 on server countries and 17 of 112 on long-term plan price. Monthly price sits lower down at 95 of 133. The spread shows a service that competes on connection limits and long contracts rather than on the cheapest single month.
Core features
A subscription covers 10 devices and reaches 63 server countries. Protocols include OpenVPN, L2TP and IPsec. Tools listed are kill switch, and streaming access is offered for YouTube, Disney+ and Hulu. Apps cover Windows, macOS and iOS. Routing choice and household device limits are what most subscribers here will notice first.
How PrivateVPN compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does PrivateVPN cost month to month?+
The PrivateVPN monthly plan is priced at €10.39 a month. That is the entry rate with no commitment attached, and it is the figure to weigh if you only want cover for a trip or a month of testing before you commit to anything longer.
What happens to the price on a long plan?+
The PrivateVPN long-term plan drops to €2.08 a month, and the longest term available runs for 36 months. That rate is what you commit to for the term, rather than the €10.39 monthly figure, and it is the reason most people sign up here.
How many devices can use one account?+
A single PrivateVPN subscription covers 10 devices at the same time, which is enough for a phone, a laptop and several household screens without buying a second plan. In our data it ranks 3 of 80 on that measure.
How wide is the server network?+
PrivateVPN runs servers in 63 server countries. That is a workable spread for everyday browsing, streaming and travel, ranking 24 of 62 on server reach in our data. If you need a named city rather than any country, check the list before you pay.
Is there a refund window?+
PrivateVPN offers 30 to change your mind, so a plan taken out in good faith can be returned inside that window. The window sits comfortably within a 36 month term, which makes a long commitment easier to weigh.
Which devices have apps?+
PrivateVPN ships apps for Windows, macOS and iOS. That covers the main desktop and phone systems plus tablets, the Kodi media centre add-on and router support, so a household can put the connection on the router rather than on each device. The list is broad for a service priced at this level.
What protocols does it support?+
The protocol list covers OpenVPN, L2TP and IPsec. Having OpenVPN, WireGuard and IKEv2 together suits nearly every device and network type, while L2TP and IPsec give older hardware a fallback. PPTP rounds the list out for legacy setups.
Who runs PrivateVPN and where?+
PrivateVPN is run by PrivateVPN Global AB, which is headquartered in Sweden and registered in Sweden. The company has been trading since 2,008 to 2,009, so there is a named legal entity behind the account and a long trading record to point at.
Sources
- privatevpn.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Long-term plan price, Longest plan (months), Pricing model, Monthly price, Server countries
“Kill switch”
- privatevpn.com/download/android checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Platforms
“Watch Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, and other geo-restricted services from abroad”
- privatevpn.com/features/no-log-vpn checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“a proud record of never having experienced a data breach since we started in 2009”
- privatevpn.com/features/unblock-websites checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Streaming services
“Choose a website you'd like to unblock”
- privatevpn.com/features/vpn-protocols checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Protocols
“OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec, WireGuard, PPTP, IKEv2”
- privatevpn.com/terms-of-use checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Devices, Jurisdiction, Legal entity, Money-back period
“Each paid subscription grants you one (1) license to use on up to 10 different devices at any given time.”
- privatevpn.com/why-privatevpn/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Support channels
“PrivateVPN, a Swedish-based VPN provider”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: No-logs audit.
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