Head-to-head
NordVPN vs Mullvad
The complete all-rounder against the uncompromising privacy service. Two champions with opposite philosophies.
Our pick
Our picks
NordVPNNord Security
NordVPN
The complete package: fast, secure, and good at everything.
Private
Mullvad VPNMullvad VPN AB
Mullvad VPN
Maximum privacy: no account, no logs, one flat price.
NordVPNMullvad VPN
Our score4.7 / 54.6 / 5
PriceFrom $3.99/moFrom $5.50/mo
Free planNoNo
Best for10 devices at once5 devices at once
CategoryTop picksPrivacy-first
ProviderNord SecurityMullvad VPN AB
Our verdict
This duel is about what you are after. Mullvad is unmatched on privacy: no account, anonymous payments, and one flat honest price with no teaser games. But streaming is not a priority there and devices are capped at five. NordVPN does everything: high speeds, reliable streaming, ten devices, and a repeatedly audited no-logs policy. For most people that makes NordVPN the more practical winner; if privacy outranks everything, Mullvad is your service.
“We ran NordVPN for four weeks and it lived up to its reputation: high speeds, streaming worked everywhere, and the no-logs policy has been independently verified multiple times. On a two-year plan, the best all-round choice right now.”Editorial team, on NordVPN
“Mullvad plays no marketing games: flat price, no account, no logs. For pure privacy, this is the most honest service we know. For streaming, look elsewhere.”Editorial team, on Mullvad VPN