About Mullvad
Mullvad VPN is a privacy-focused VPN service based in Sweden. Mullvad emphasizes anonymity and user privacy, requiring no email or personal information to create an account and offering anonymous payment options. The company maintains a transparent security posture through external audits and RAM-only server infrastructure, continually advancing features like quantum-resistant tunnels and defenses against AI-guided traffic analysis.
Key features
- Anonymous accounts: no personal information required to create an account
- Anonymous payments: support for cash and cryptocurrency
- No logging: strong commitment to user privacy
- Externally audited: independent audits for transparency and security
- Safe jurisdiction: based in Sweden with privacy-friendly laws
- Integrated kill switch: automatic traffic blocking if the connection drops
- DAITA: Defense Against AI-guided Traffic Analysis
- DNS queries through encrypted tunnel: DNS traffic protected within the VPN tunnel
- RAM-only servers: memory-only infrastructure for enhanced security
- Multihop: route traffic through multiple servers for added privacy
- Open source: code is available for review
- Protocols: OpenVPN and WireGuard support
- Split tunneling: selective routing across platforms
- Automatic WireGuard key rotation
- In-app problem reporting and DNS content blockers
Why choose Mullvad?
- Anonymous setup and payments protect your identity from the start
- No logs ensure that your activity isn’t stored or exposed
- External audits provide transparency and ongoing security improvements
- Sweden-based hosting offers a privacy-friendly jurisdiction
- RAM-only infrastructure reduces data remnants and attack surface
- Built-in kill switch and strong protocol support enhance security
- DAITA and quantum-resistant tunnels prepare for advanced traffic analysis and future threats
- Open source software invites scrutiny and collaboration
Pricing
- Flat pricing model: €5 per month (monthly, yearly, or long-term options all at €5/month)
- VAT included in displayed prices
- Accepted payment methods: cash, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Monero, bank wire, credit card, PayPal, Swish, EPS transfer, Bancontact, iDEAL, Przelewy24
- Cryptocurrency discounts: cryptocurrencies are offered at ~10% discount due to lower fees
- 14-day money-back guarantee (excluding cash payments)