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Private Internet Access review
A US-based VPN with open-source apps, unlimited devices and servers in 113 countries.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.8
- Value (35%)
- 9.0
Private Internet Access, or PIA, offers the lowest long-term price we found. Its 3 years plus 4 months plan works out to $2.03 a month and renews at $81.20 every 3 years, the 1-year plan is $47.88, and a month costs $11.95, all shown in USD. One plan covers unlimited devices. PIA runs servers in 113 countries, including 10-Gbps servers that it pitches for streaming and gaming, and it states a verified no-logs policy. All of its apps are open source, so anyone can inspect the code, which few rivals besides Proton and Mullvad offer. PIA leans toward people who like to adjust things: the apps expose more settings than ExpressVPN or Surfshark, which can be useful but takes a little longer to learn. There is no free plan, but new users get a 30-day money-back guarantee. For a cheap, long-term VPN that covers every device, it is hard to beat.
Who it is for
People who want open-source apps and unlimited devices at a low long-term price.
Price
$2.03 per month on the 3 years + 4 months plan, renewing at $81.20 every 3 years; 1 year $3.99 per month billed $47.88; 1 month $11.95.
3 Years + 4 Months EXTRA $ 2.03 /mo Autorenews at $81.20 every 3 years
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.
Key features
- Servers in 113 countries
- Unlimited devices on one plan
- 100% open-source apps
- 10-Gbps VPN servers
- Verified no-logs policy
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Lowest long-term price on this list
- Strength: Unlimited devices
- Strength: Open-source apps
- Weakness: No free plan
- Weakness: Cheapest price needs a 3-year plan
- Weakness: Settings menus are busier than most
Key facts
- Free plan: No
- Devices: Unlimited
- Network: Servers in 113 countries
- Monthly price: $11.95
- Refund: 30-day money-back guarantee
Where it ranks
Private Internet Access is No. 6 in our Best VPN Services verdict.
Alternatives we scored
- Proton VPN9.1
- Surfshark8.9
- NordVPN8.8
- ExpressVPN8.6
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