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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
- Proton VPN9.1
- Surfshark8.9
- NordVPN8.8
- ExpressVPN8.6
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