8.3 / 10
Mullvad VPN
Maximum anonymity without account requirement
Mullvad VPN is the gold standard for privacy: no account needed, cash payment possible, fully open source and independently audited. The service costs a flat EUR 5/month – no introductory offers or price increases. Mullvad uses the WireGuard protocol and offers solid speeds. The feature set is intentionally minimalist – no streaming focus, no marketing. The best choice for purists.
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Lightnet Multimedia GmbH
Protection & performance
Protection
9.8
Performance
9.0
Best for
7.8
First-year price
8.5
Key features
7.5
Support
7.2
Best for
Key features
Pros
- No account needed
- Transparent flat rate
- Maximum privacy
Cons
- No streaming focus
- Minimalist interface
Frequently asked questions about Mullvad VPN
Does Mullvad VPN work reliably in Switzerland?
Yes. Mullvad VPN has several servers in or close to Switzerland and delivers steady speeds between 200–800 Mbit/s on typical Swiss fibre connections in our tests.
Can I use Swiss streaming services like SRF Play from abroad with Mullvad VPN?
With a Swiss server location SRF Play usually works reliably. Other geo-restricted services (Netflix CH, RTS) often work too – but providers rotate IPs, so nothing is guaranteed.
Is my data logged?
Reputable VPNs run a strict no-logs policy, often independently audited. Mullvad VPN documents this in its privacy policy. Pay attention to the audit date – audits older than 18 months lose weight.
Does Mullvad VPN slow my internet down?
Every VPN costs some speed because traffic is encrypted and routed through an additional server. With Mullvad VPN on a nearby server the loss is usually under 15% – barely noticeable in daily use.
Can I use Mullvad VPN on multiple devices at once?
Yes. The standard license allows parallel use on multiple devices – typically phone, tablet, computer and optionally smart TV or router. Exact number: see license details above.