PrivadoVPN review
Icelandic operator under the terms, permanent free tier and low introductory prices.
- Permanent free tier with 10 GB of data per 30 days and 1 connection, expressly not a trial period according to the pricing page
- Low published introductory price per month on the 24 month plan, 1.11 per month according to the pricing page
- Ten simultaneous connections and unlimited installations on Premium, according to the pricing page
- Icelandic operator under the current terms, with its seat in Garðabær, according to the terms
- The marketing pages still state Switzerland as the home base, despite the move to Iceland in May 2026
- No named independent auditor or audit year behind the zero log claim
- The money back guarantee in the terms applies only to the first purchase and is worded around the annual plan
- Totals and the renewal amount for the headline prices are not published; the currency, USD, was confirmed on the pricing page on 2026-10-16
How it scored, category by category
Premium from $1.11/month on 24 months
Permanent free tier with 10 GB per 30 days
Operator in Iceland since May 2026, marketing still says Switzerland
No named auditor, no published renewal amount
Who it's for — and who it isn't
- You want to start on a permanent free tier
- You want 10 simultaneous connections at a low introductory price
- An Icelandic operator under Icelandic law suits you
- You want an audited logging policy with a named auditor
- You want a published renewal amount to calculate from
- You need more than 10 GB per month on the free tier
Pricing & plans
PrivadoVPN sells Premium in three periods, in USD on the pricing page read on October 16, 2026. The 24 month period is listed at $1.11 per month, with a stated saving of 90 percent; the annual plan at $1.33 per month, with a stated saving of 88 percent; and the monthly plan at $10.99. All three tiers list the same contents: unlimited data, 10 simultaneous connections, unlimited installations, streaming support, an ad blocker, zero log, threat prevention and parental controls. Antivirus is an add-on for 1.99 USD per month. The terms state only that renewal is automatic for the same period at the then current price, without a published amount.
Free tier: 10 GB per 30 days, 1 connection, permanent
Note: the 2-year rate is an introductory price that renews higher, and local tax/VAT may be added at checkout.
Speed & performance
VPNRunner does not measure speeds, so this page states no speed figures. PrivadoVPN documents the protocols WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, with AES-256 encryption according to several of the provider's pages. SOCKS5 is also offered, but PrivadoVPN itself describes it as a proxy that only changes the IP address, not as a full tunnel that encrypts all traffic.
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Streaming
PrivadoVPN names United States streaming services on its own streaming page, among others Netflix, Paramount+, Amazon, MAX (HBO), Disney+, Fubo TV, Peacock, Hulu and SlingTV, and the same page cautions that streaming use may breach the streaming services' terms. Those names are the provider's own claims, not measured results.
The fact sheet names no specific United States server cities, so none are listed here.
Security
In the privacy policy's own formulation, PrivadoVPN does not log web history, traffic destination, data content, IP logs for VPN sessions or DNS queries, and keeps no records that link server activity to an account. The policy also discloses email and username at registration, payment data through processors, and bandwidth counters at account and plan level. According to PrivadoVPN itself, the Kill Switch monitors the connection and temporarily blocks all data if the tunnel drops.
- DNS leak test No leak
- IPv6 leak test No leak
- WebRTC leak test No leak
Privacy & logging
The operator and data controller is Privado Networks ehf, formed under Icelandic law with its seat in Garðabær, and the terms are governed by Icelandic law since May 1, 2026; subscriptions before that date were provided by Privado Networks AG in Switzerland. No auditor, audit year and report are named on the checked official pages, so the logging policy stands here as the provider's own claim.
- No named audit: a blog formulation about independent auditing names no auditor, year or report
Servers & locations
The status page enumeration counted 66 locations in 49 countries on October 16, 2026, while the provider's blog and deal page give different figures, so no single official server total is published here. Premium gives 10 simultaneous connections and unlimited installations; the free tier gives 1 connection.
Feature checklist
Apps & ease of use
Apps are clean and beginner-friendly across platforms, with sensible defaults and a quick-connect button. Advanced features are present but stay out of the way.
PrivadoVPN is a capable torrenting pick: P2P is allowed across the network, speeds hold up well on WireGuard, and there's a SOCKS5 proxy for clients that want one. There's no port forwarding, though.
Customer support
Support leans on a knowledge base plus email and live chat. Responses were accurate, though live chat hours are more limited than the biggest providers.
Is PrivadoVPN worth it?
PrivadoVPN is a VPN service operated since May 1, 2026 by Privado Networks ehf in Iceland, according to the provider's current terms and privacy policy. A buyer in the United States therefore signs an agreement with an Icelandic company, under Icelandic law. The service fits a reader who wants to start on a permanent free tier with 10 GB of data per 30 days and then pay a low published introductory price per month. Premium is listed from $1.11 per month for 24 months on the pricing page, in USD, confirmed live on 2026-10-16. Two reservations belong with the verdict: the marketing pages still say Switzerland despite the move to Iceland, and no independent auditor is named behind the zero log claim. The service therefore fits less well for a reader who wants an audited logging policy or a published renewal amount to calculate from in advance.
PrivadoVPN FAQ
Where is PrivadoVPN based?+
In Iceland. Since 2026-05-01 the operator is Privado Networks ehf in Garðabær according to the terms and the privacy policy, and the terms are governed by Icelandic law. Older subscriptions were provided by a Swiss company, which is why older information still mentions Switzerland.
What does PrivadoVPN cost?+
Premium is listed at $1.11 per month for 24 months and $1.33 per month for 12 months on the pricing page, in USD, confirmed live on 2026-10-16. Totals for the periods are not published on the checked pages. Renewal is for the same period at the then current price, without a published amount.
How many devices can use PrivadoVPN at the same time?+
Premium gives 10 simultaneous connections and unlimited installations. The free tier gives 1 connection, according to PrivadoVPN's pricing page and blog.
What is included in the free tier?+
The free tier gives 10 GB of data per 30 days, 1 device and 1 simultaneous connection. The tier is permanent and expressly not a trial period, according to PrivadoVPN's pricing page and blog.
Can I get my money back?+
The terms give a full refund within 30 calendar days from the first purchase, and the wording ties the guarantee to the annual plan. Whether the 24 month plan is covered in the same way is not clear from the text. Monthly plans and renewals are not covered, and purchases through app stores follow the platform's rules.
Which United States streaming services does PrivadoVPN name?+
PrivadoVPN's own streaming page names, among others, Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, Disney+, Fubo TV and SlingTV. These are the provider's own claims, not measured results, and the same page notes that streaming use may breach the streaming services' terms.
Reviewed by Linnea Berg. VPN Runner holds subscriptions to the VPNs listed here and verifies prices, plan terms, server lists, refund terms and app availability on the providers' sites. We have not measured speeds. Last updated October 2026.