IVPN review

Who is this for? For people who already know Mullvad but want maximum anonymity — accountless, Monero payments possible, strong privacy policy. For most users, Mullvad is the simpler choice.

IVPN is less well known than Mullvad or ProtonVPN but has one of the strongest privacy positions on the market. No email address required, Monero payments are possible, and it is a small organisation that takes privacy seriously.

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What sets IVPN apart

No account linking: Like Mullvad, IVPN works with an account number. No email address, no name, no linked identity. Pay with Monero, Bitcoin or cash and you are completely anonymous.

Multi-hop: IVPN offers multi-hop on the Pro plan. It remains a useful extra for people who want more separation at the network layer, but it is not a feature of every plan.

AntiTracker: Built-in DNS blocking for trackers at VPN level. Two levels: standard (ads and trackers) and Hardcore (also completely blocks Google and Facebook domains).

Port forwarding: IVPN no longer offers this for new customers. For most users that is not a dealbreaker, but it does matter if you are comparing it to older reviews.

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Specifications

Property	Value
Jurisdiction	Gibraltar
Protocol	WireGuard, OpenVPN
Open-source client	Yes
Audits	Multiple Cure53 audits, including more recent web and infrastructure rounds
Anonymous payment	Monero, Bitcoin, cash
Account creation	No email address required
Multi-hop	Yes (Pro plan)
AntiTracker	Yes (built-in)
Servers	Smaller network than Mullvad / ProtonVPN
IVPN Standard	Paid — 2 devices
IVPN Pro	Paid — 7 devices, multi-hop

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IVPN vs Mullvad vs ProtonVPN

	IVPN	Mullvad	ProtonVPN
Account system	Account number	Account number	Email address
Monero payment	Yes	Yes	No
Multi-hop	Yes (Pro plan)	Yes	Yes (Secure Core)
Free tier	No	No	Yes
Server network	Smaller	Larger	Larger
Port forwarding	No	No	No
Price	Paid	Fixed monthly price	Free + paid

Choose IVPN if:

• You want multi-hop and are willing to pay for the Pro plan
• Monero is the preferred payment method
• You prefer a smaller, focus-oriented provider over a large network

Choose Mullvad if:

• You want a larger server network
• Price is the deciding factor (€5 fixed, simpler)
• DAITA (traffic analysis resistance) is relevant

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Gibraltar as jurisdiction

IVPN is based in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory. It does not fall directly under the EU, US or the 14-eyes agreement — but as a British territory, British laws apply. IVPN has no known cases of data disclosure.

The real protection — like other VPN providers — lies in the no-logs policy: there is nothing to disclose.

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Caveats

Small server network: IVPN has a smaller network than Mullvad and ProtonVPN. For most users that is enough, but there is less geographic choice. IVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

More expensive with multiple devices: IVPN Standard is limited to 2 devices. For 7 devices, you need Pro.

Less name recognition: IVPN has fewer reviews and community feedback than Mullvad or ProtonVPN. That is not an objective disadvantage but less information available.

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Pros and cons

Pros

• No email address required — account-number model like Mullvad
• Multi-hop available on the Pro plan
• Monero, Bitcoin and cash payment options allow very low-linkage signup
• AntiTracker built in — blocks ads and trackers at VPN level, with a Hardcore mode that also blocks Google and Facebook domains entirely
• Open-source client, independently audited with multiple Cure53 rounds

Cons

• Smaller server network than Mullvad and ProtonVPN
• Standard plan limited to 2 devices — Pro required for 7 devices
• Fewer reviews and community feedback than Mullvad or ProtonVPN — less independent information available

Conclusion

IVPN is the choice for users who want more control from a VPN: anonymous account number, Monero payment, AntiTracker, and a solid Pro option with multi-hop. It becomes less attractive if you want the largest server network or the simplest pricing.

For most users, Mullvad or ProtonVPN is an easier choice. IVPN is for those who consciously want to take the extra step.

See also:

• Which VPN should you choose? — full VPN comparison overview
• Mullvad VPN review — the most recommended VPN for anonymity
• ProtonVPN review — the choice with free tier and Proton ecosystem