PrivadoVPN
Budget-friendly VPN with a generous free plan and Swiss privacy backing
PrivadoVPN is a Swiss-based VPN provider launched in 2019 offering both free and premium tiers. The free plan includes 10GB monthly data, unlimited speeds on 13 servers, and core security features at no cost. Premium plans deliver unlimited access across 67+ server locations with AES-256 encryption, kill switch, split tunneling, ad blocking, and P2P support for as little as $1.11/month on long-term commitments.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
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.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
PrivadoVPN against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| PrivadoVPNThis page | ExpressVPN | Proton VPN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 7.6/10 | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Free | — | — |
| From | — | $3.49/mo | — |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Exceptional free plan with 10GB/month data and 13 global server locations—substantially more generous than competitors | Proprietary Lightway protocol delivers consistently fast speeds, particularly with Lightway Turbo on Windows | Audited no-logs policy and full open-source codebase provide exceptional transparency |
| Biggest drawback | Limited server network—only hundreds of servers across 50 countries, noticeably smaller than major competitors | Device limits (10/12/14) lag behind competitors like Surfshark and PIA that offer unlimited simultaneous connections | No 24/7 live chat support—email-only, with 1-3 day response times reported |
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 PrivadoVPN
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.