Head-to-head
CyberGhost vs Private Internet Access
Two budget heavyweights owned by the same parent company, each with its own strength: ready-made convenience or endless configurability.
Our pick
Budget
CyberGhostCyberGhost S.A.
CyberGhost
A huge server network and a long money-back guarantee.
Budget
Private Internet AccessPrivate Internet Access
Private Internet Access
Open source apps and unlimited devices, dirt cheap.
CyberGhostPrivate Internet Access
Our score4.3 / 54.2 / 5
PriceFrom $2.19/moFrom $1.99/mo
Free planNoNo
Best for7 devices at onceUnlimited devices
CategoryBudgetBudget
ProviderCyberGhost S.A.Private Internet Access
Our verdict
A curious duel: both services share a parent company but aim at different users. CyberGhost is the ready-to-go choice with dedicated streaming servers, friendly apps, and 45 days of money-back. Private Internet Access is for tinkerers: open source apps, endless settings, and unlimited devices at an even slightly lower price. CyberGhost wins for the average user; tinkerers and big households pick PIA.
“A huge server network and a 45-day money-back guarantee on long plans. Speeds are good but not top-tier. For the promo price, you get a lot for your money.”Editorial team, on CyberGhost
“Open source apps, unlimited devices, and around two dollars a month on a long plan. The US jurisdiction scares off purists, but the no-logs policy has held up in court.”Editorial team, on Private Internet Access