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NordVPN vs Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access is cheaper: $2.03 a month when you pay for 2 years, against $3.79 for NordVPN when you pay for 2 years, about 46% less.

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The short answer

  • Private Internet Access is cheaper: $2.03 a month when you pay for 2 years, against $3.79 for NordVPN when you pay for 2 years, about 46% less.
  • Paying month to month, Private Internet Access costs $11.99 against $16.29 for NordVPN.
  • Private Internet Access allows unlimited devices at once, against 10 for NordVPN.
  • NordVPN has servers in more countries: 111 against 91.
  • On features, only NordVPN offers double VPN.

Side by side

NordVPN and Private Internet Access compared. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Side by sideNordVPNPrivate Internet Access
Lowest monthly price$3.79$2.03 (better)
Plan length for that price2 years2 years
Month-to-month price$16.29$11.99 (better)
1-year plan, per month$5.42$3.33 (better)
2-year plan, per month$3.79$2.03 (better)
Devices at once10Unlimited (better)
Server countries111 (better)91
Servers6,40035,000
No-logs policyYesYes
Kill switchYesYes
WireGuardYesYes
OpenVPNYesYes
Split tunnelingYesYes
Streaming supportYesYes
P2P and torrentingYesYes
Double VPNYes (better)No
Ad blockerYesYes
Dedicated IPYesYes
Money-back guarantee30 days30 days
Based inPanamaUSA
Founded2012–
Apps forWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, EdgeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Opera

Plans and prices

Monthly price for each plan length, free months included.

NordVPN and Private Internet Access prices for each plan length
Plan lengthNordVPNPrivate Internet Access
1 month$16.29$11.99 (better)
1 year$5.42$3.33 (better)
2 years$3.79$2.03 (better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NordVPN cheaper than Private Internet Access?

Private Internet Access has the lower price: $2.03 a month when you pay for 2 years, against $3.79 for NordVPN. Month to month, Private Internet Access is cheaper at $11.99.

Which is better for privacy, NordVPN or Private Internet Access?

Both have a no-logs policy. NordVPN is based in Panama, outside the Fourteen Eyes countries, and Private Internet Access is based in USA, one of the Fourteen Eyes countries. Only NordVPN offers double VPN.

Which has more servers, NordVPN or Private Internet Access?

NordVPN has servers in 111 countries, against 91 for Private Internet Access.

How do you compare the prices?

We use each VPN's monthly price for every plan length, in USD, with free months included. Prices come from the providers' own pricing pages and are checked every week.

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