Mullvad

Overview

Industry-leading privacy VPN with account-number system and no personal data required.

Details

Mullvad is widely regarded as one of the most privacy-focused VPN services available. Based in Sweden, it operates on an account-number system that requires no email, phone number, or personal information to register. The service accepts Bitcoin, Lightning Network, and Monero (with a 10% discount), as well as cash sent by mail in EU countries. This payment flexibility combined with anonymous registration makes Mullvad a top choice for privacy-conscious users. Technical features include strict no-logs policy, open-source code, independent audits, multi-hop connections, and quantum-resistant VPN tunnels. The service supports both WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols, though OpenVPN support will end in 2026. Mullvad has been verified and thoroughly tested by privacy-focused review sites. RAM-only servers ensure no data persists after reboots. The main limitations are that some IPs may be blocked by streaming services, and port forwarding has been removed.