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IPVanish review

A VPN with unmetered device connections, threat protection and eSIM data bundled in.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.8
Ease of use (25%)
8.2
Value (35%)
8.6

IPVanish stands out for travelers because its plans now bundle eSIM data with the VPN. The Essential plan includes 3GB of eSIM data, Threat Protection and 24/7 live chat, and every plan covers unlimited devices with unmetered connections. The network has 3,100 servers in 145+ locations including the UK, and apps cover Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, NVIDIA SHIELD and Chromecast, so it can follow you onto a hotel TV. Essential costs $2.19 a month on the 2-year plan, billed $52.56 for the first 2 years, or $46.68 for the first year, while the monthly plan is $14.99, the highest monthly price we saw. Complete and Advanced tiers add antivirus, phone support and cloud storage. There is a 30-day money-back guarantee. IPVanish is a reasonable choice, but rivals offer bigger networks for similar money.

Who it is for

Travelers who want unlimited devices plus a little eSIM data in the same plan.

Price

Essential $2.19 per month on the 2-year plan, billed $52.56 for the first 2 years; yearly $46.68 for the first year; monthly $14.99.

Essential Save 85% $2.19 /mo 30 day money back guarantee
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

  • Unlimited devices with unmetered connections
  • 3,100 servers in 145+ locations
  • Threat Protection included in every plan
  • 3GB of eSIM data on the Essential plan
  • 24/7 live chat support

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Unlimited devices
  • Strength: eSIM data included for travel
  • Strength: Low 2-year price
  • Weakness: No free plan
  • Weakness: Monthly plan is expensive at $14.99
  • Weakness: Smaller server count than NordVPN or Proton VPN

Key facts

  • Free plan: No
  • Devices: Unlimited
  • Network: 3,100 servers in 145+ locations
  • Monthly price: $14.99 Essential
  • Refund: 30-day money-back guarantee

Where it ranks

IPVanish is No. 9 in our Best VPN Services verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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