Private Internet Access vs. NordVPN

We pit two of our favorite VPNs head-to-head, and NordVPN came out on top with its superior speeds.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
Winner
Best for Mac
SecurityScore:
9.7 /10
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  • A two-year plan currently costs just $3.39 per month.
  • Multi-hop feature routes connection through two VPN servers and two layers of encryption.
  • Over 8,000 servers spread across 127 countries worldwide.
Most Affordable
SecurityScore:
9.4 /10
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  • Provides excellent torrenting support
  • Has very intuitive apps that are highly customizable
  • Supports unlimited simultaneous connections
Citations
  1. Vanderbilt University. (2024). Understanding the Risks of Public Wi-Fi and How to Stay Safe.
    https://tdx.vanderbilt.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/PrintArticle?ID=286

  2. PR Newswire. (2023). NordVPN has completed independent infrastructure and app security audits.
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nordvpn-has-completed-independent-infrastructure-and-app-security-audits-301760758.html