IVPN
Privacy-first VPN with transparent security and anonymous account setup
IVPN is a privacy-focused virtual private network service based in Gibraltar that prioritises user anonymity and data protection. The service features strict no-logs policies, open-source applications, and advanced security protocols including WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2. IVPN operates servers in 58 locations across 41 countries and allows anonymous account registration without requiring an email address.
How we scored it
A weighted average of the 4 dimensions below, each judged 0–10 from published pricing, vendor documentation and independent user feedback. We do not run hands-on tests, and no vendor has any say in a score.
2 further dimensions are not scored for this product yet, so they are left out of the average rather than counted as zero. How the score works.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
Standard
Includes up to 5 devices; billing options shown on site: 1 Week, 1 Month ($6), 1 Year ($60).
What to check before you rent IVPN
Infrastructure is cheap to start and expensive to leave. These four questions decide what it costs you over three years rather than three months.
The renewal, not the intro price
Introductory pricing is normal in this category and the renewal is the price that matters. Check the renewal rate on IVPN’s own pricing page before the first term ends, not after.
What the commitment buys
Longer terms carry the lowest headline rate and the least room to change your mind. Price the shortest term you would actually be comfortable with, then decide whether the discount is worth the lock-in.
The cost of leaving
Moving a site or a workload is the hidden switching cost: migration time, DNS and TLS changes, and whatever egress the provider charges to hand your own data back. A provider is only cheap if leaving is.
What is actually metered
Bandwidth, storage, backups and support tiers are usually the lines that grow, not the base plan. Find the ceiling on each before you commit, because that is where the bill moves.
These are the checks we apply across vpn, in the same order, so two pages can be compared line for line.
How much does IVPN really cost?
Our calculation from the vendor's published prices — not a figure the vendor advertises.
Price steps up at thresholds. Crossing one moves you to the next tier's price for everything, not just the excess. Multiple fixed-tier subscription plans (Standard, Plus, Pro Suite) with weekly, monthly, and yearly billing options; price does not scale by user seat on the consumer plans (device limits apply per plan).
| Team size | Per month | Per year | Over 3 years | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $9.99 | $119.88 | $359.64 | Flat rate — seats are not charged separately on this plan |
| 5 people | $9.99 | $119.88 | $359.64 | Flat rate — seats are not charged separately on this plan |
| 10 people | $9.99 | $119.88 | $359.64 | Flat rate — seats are not charged separately on this plan |
| 50 people | $9.99 | $119.88 | $359.64 | Flat rate — seats are not charged separately on this plan |
Based on the Standard plan at $9.99 a month. Three years at the current monthly price. The vendor does not publish a renewal rate, so no increase is assumed.
- The vendor does not publish a renewal price, so three-year totals assume today's price holds.
- No annual price recorded, so annual figures are twelve times the monthly price.
Work out your own cost
- Flat rate — the price does not change with team size.
- No renewal increase is published, so today's price is held flat.
IVPN against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| IVPNThis page | ExpressVPN | NordVPN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Standard | — | — |
| From | $9.99/mo | $3.49/mo | $3.09/mo |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Exceptional privacy model with anonymous signup and no email required; supports multiple payment methods including cryptocurrency | Proprietary Lightway protocol delivers consistently fast speeds, particularly with Lightway Turbo on Windows | Fastest VPN in independent 2026 tests—82% speed retention with NordLynx protocol, minimal latency on local and mid-distance servers |
| Biggest drawback | Limited server network compared to competitors, with poor load distribution between servers affecting real-world speed performance | Device limits (10/12/14) lag behind competitors like Surfshark and PIA that offer unlimited simultaneous connections | Renewal pricing jumps significantly—2-year Basic plan renews at $219.48/year ($18.29/mo), a 529% increase over introductory $3.09/mo rate |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about IVPN
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.
Does IVPN offer a free trial?
Can I use IVPN for streaming Netflix or other services?
What payment methods does IVPN accept?
How many devices can I protect with IVPN?
Does IVPN keep activity logs?
Page history
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Last updated
- 1 October 2026
- Pricing checked against vendor
- 1 October 2026
Sources & verification
Pricing on this page was taken from the vendor's published pricing page on 1 October 2026.
- IVPN Privacy Stack - Services OverviewOfficial documentation · IVPN · read 1 October 2026
- IVPN PricingOfficial pricing page · IVPN · read 1 October 2026