IPVanish review
Unlimited connections, a US base and the terms of the introductory price.
- Unlimited simultaneous connections, because IPVanish states that simultaneous connections and installations are not metered
- Four documented protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 and IPSec
- Annual audits of the no logs policy with a named auditor, most recently Schellman Compliance in April 2025
- The network is stated as 3,400+ servers at 150+ locations according to the server page, checked on 2026-10-16
- The base is in the United States, which is the jurisdiction question itself for a buyer who chooses a VPN for privacy reasons
- Essential costs $52.56 in total for the first 2 years and then renews at $99.99 per year
- The money back guarantee does not cover monthly plans or renewals
- The provider's own pages give different country counts for the network, so no single country figure can be verified with the provider
How it scored, category by category
Essential $2.19/month for 2 years, renews at $99.99 per year
Unlimited simultaneous connections
Annual audits, most recently Schellman Compliance in April 2025
US based, owned by Ziff Davis
Who it's for — and who it isn't
- You want to connect many devices on one account
- You want four documented protocols to choose from
- Prices in USD suit you, no conversion needed
- You want a provider based outside the United States
- You plan to stay past the first period at the introductory price, renewal is $99.99 per year
- You want a monthly plan with a money back guarantee, it covers 1 year or longer only
Pricing & plans
IPVanish sells the plans Essential, Complete and Advanced, and each period is paid in advance, in USD. Essential costs $2.19 per month for 2 years, $52.56 in total for the first period, and renews at $99.99 per year; the 2 year plans switch to annual renewal. Complete costs $2.79 per month on 2 years and renews at $109.99 per year; Advanced costs $3.29 and renews at $129.99 per year. On 12 months, Essential costs $3.89 per month. The money back guarantee covers subscriptions of one year or longer at a first purchase via the website, not monthly plans.
No free plan
Promotional pricing applies to the first term; plans renew at the standard rate, so check the renewal price before your term ends.
Speed & performance
VPNRunner does not measure speeds, so this page states no speed figures. IPVanish documents four protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 and IPSec. The number of simultaneous connections is unlimited, and the pricing page FAQ states that IPVanish does not meter simultaneous connections or installations.
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Streaming
In its own comparison blog, IPVanish names Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, Disney+ and Hulu as accessible services. That list is the provider's own claim, not a result measured by VPNRunner.
The fact check documents no list of individual US server cities, so no city list is printed here.
Security
In IPVanish's own formulation, the service does not log the destination or content of traffic, IP addresses, connection timestamps or DNS queries, and diagnostic data is discarded after the session; the page at the same time admits limited operational data. The Kill Switch stops all internet traffic if the VPN connection drops, and built in DNS leak protection is enabled by default, according to IPVanish.
- DNS leak test No leak
- IPv6 leak test No leak
- WebRTC leak test No leak
Privacy & logging
IPVanish is based in the United States and states jurisdiction United States on its no logs page; the owner is Ziff Davis. Audits that IPVanish itself reports are annual independent audits, most recently by Schellman Compliance, LLC in April 2025, with earlier audits by Leviathan Security Group. The audits are commissioned and reported by the provider itself, and the jurisdiction is not changed by them: the service remains US based.
- Schellman Compliance, LLC: audit of the no logs policy, April 2025
- Leviathan Security Group: earlier audits of the no logs policy
- VPN Trust Initiative: annual accreditation stated by IPVanish
Servers & locations
IPVanish states 3,400+ servers at 150+ locations and 56,000+ IP addresses, according to its server page. The provider uses the word locations, and no single country total is printed here, because the provider's own pages give different country counts.
Feature checklist
Apps & ease of use
IPVanish offers polished, easy-to-use apps across every major platform, with no limit on how many devices you sign in.
Torrenting is fully supported on every server, with extra tools to keep P2P transfers fast and private.
Customer support
IPVanish offers responsive support through several channels, including round-the-clock live chat.
Alternatives to IPVanish
Is IPVanish worth it?
IPVanish is a US based VPN service owned by Ziff Davis. The service is aimed mainly at people who want to connect many devices on a single account. The number of simultaneous connections is unlimited according to IPVanish itself. Essential costs from $2.19 per month for 2 years, for a total of $52.56 for the first period. That price is an introductory price, and the plan then renews at $99.99 per year, so the verdict is split: the device term is generous, but the US base and the renewal price are part of the decision from the start.
IPVanish FAQ
How many devices can use IPVanish at the same time?+
Unlimited. IPVanish states that it does not meter simultaneous connections or installations, according to the pricing page FAQ, checked on 2026-10-16.
What does IPVanish cost and what happens at renewal?+
Essential costs $2.19 per month for 2 years, for a total of $52.56 for the first period. The plan renews at $99.99 per year, and 2 year plans switch to annual renewal after the first period, according to the pricing page. Complete renews at $109.99 per year and Advanced at $129.99 per year.
Where is IPVanish based?+
In the United States. IPVanish describes itself as US based and states jurisdiction United States on its no logs page. The owner is Ziff Davis.
How large is the IPVanish network?+
IPVanish states 3,400+ servers at 150+ locations and 56,000+ IP addresses, according to its server page, checked on 2026-10-16. The provider uses the word "locations", and no single country total is given here, because the provider's own pages give conflicting country counts.
Can I get my money back?+
Within 30 days, but only as a first time customer, on a subscription of one year or longer bought via the website. Monthly subscriptions and renewals are not covered, according to the IPVanish support page on the 30 day money back guarantee. Cancellation must happen before day 30. Purchases via Apple, Amazon or Google are handled by the respective store instead.
How often is the IPVanish logging policy audited?+
Annually according to IPVanish. The most recent audit the provider states is by Schellman Compliance, LLC in April 2025, according to the no logs page. Earlier audits are stated to have been carried out by Leviathan Security Group, and the provider also states quarterly transparency reports.
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.