PrivateVPN
Hostcomplex score
7.1/10PrivateVPN is a Swedish provider of consumer VPN services. It sells apps and setup options that encrypt internet traffic and route it through VPN servers.
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PrivateVPN plans compared
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Works with streaming services · P2P/torrenting allowed · Server in the Netherlands7.1/10
- Devices
- 10
- Servers
- 200 in 63 countries
- Price
- $2.33/mo −80% renews at $11.61/mo
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 4 November 2026, 05:00.
All specifications
| Plan | PrivateVPN |
|---|---|
| P2P/torrenting allowed | Yes |
| Simultaneous devices | 10 |
| No-logs policy | Yes |
| Payment methods | Creditcard, PayPal, Crypto, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| Servers | 200 |
| Support | Live chat, E-mail, Kennisbank |
| Free plan | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Router |
| Protocols | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec, L2TP/IPsec |
| Streaming services | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Intro price period | 36 months |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Servers in the Netherlands | Yes |
| Kill switch | Yes |
| Obfuscated servers | Yes |
| Dedicated IP | Yes |
| Jurisdiction | Zweden |
| Port forwarding | Yes |
| Countries | 63 landen |
About PrivateVPN
PrivateVPN Global AB was founded in 2009 and publishes an address in Ytterby, Sweden. The company describes its service as a way to improve online privacy and security, and advertises streaming access and torrenting support.
Miss Group acquired PrivateVPN in 2022. The acquisition announcement described PrivateVPN as headquartered in Sweden and said management would transition to Miss Group’s team there.
What PrivateVPN offers
VPN
PrivateVPN’s product is a VPN, not a range of web-hosting packages. Its apps are listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Chrome OS; the company also documents router setup. Hostcomplex’s comparison lists support for up to 10 simultaneous devices, torrenting, streaming, a kill switch and several VPN protocols. The service has no free version or free trial listed in our comparison.
Additional features described in the company’s FAQ include leak protection, port forwarding on selected protocols and locations, shared static IPs, dynamic dedicated IPs in selected locations, and SOCKS5 and HTTP proxies. Availability can depend on the feature and setup.
VPN locations and support
PrivateVPN publishes VPN endpoint locations across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Oceania and Africa. Examples include New York, London, Stockholm, Tokyo, São Paulo and Johannesburg. The company’s location page and FAQ give different country counts, so check the published details with care. These are VPN endpoints; they do not confirm that PrivateVPN owns physical data centres.
PrivateVPN lists live chat, email and remote-desktop help through TeamViewer. Its privacy policy says it aims to answer email enquiries within 24 hours. The company describes its service as available around the clock, but specific staffed hours for each support channel are not confirmed.
Who should consider PrivateVPN?
PrivateVPN may suit people looking for a consumer VPN with apps across common operating systems, router setup, torrenting support and advertised streaming access. It may be less suitable for anyone specifically seeking web hosting, or for buyers who require a clearly verified server-location count, independently audited logging practices or detailed support hours before subscribing.
See our Read our full PrivateVPN review for a closer look at the service, or compare other providers in our VPN comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Where is PrivateVPN based?
PrivateVPN Global AB publishes an address in Ytterby, Sweden. Miss Group’s acquisition announcement also described the company as headquartered in Sweden.
What does PrivateVPN sell?
PrivateVPN sells a consumer VPN service through apps and manual setup options for supported devices and operating systems. The offer described here is VPN access, not web hosting.
Which payment methods does PrivateVPN list?
Hostcomplex’s comparison lists credit cards, PayPal, cryptocurrency, Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment methods.
Does PrivateVPN offer a free trial or free plan?
Neither a free version nor a free trial is listed in Hostcomplex’s comparison of PrivateVPN.
