Has Private Internet Access been independently audited?

Yes. The most recent published audit is by Deloitte in 2022, covering no-logs policy. It is the only published audit we found.

Where is Private Internet Access based, and does it matter?

Private Internet Access operates from United States under Kape Technologies, acquired 2019. That jurisdiction participates in the five eyes intelligence-sharing agreement, which is a factor if your threat model includes state legal process.

How much does Private Internet Access cost?

The lowest effective rate we recorded is $2.03 per month, which requires the 3-year plan. Prices were checked on August 13, 2026 and change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page.

How many devices can I use with Private Internet Access?

One subscription covers an unlimited number of devices. Native apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV and Router.

Rank 7 of 11 · Updated August 13, 2026

Private Internet Access review: 73.0/100

Open-source clients and a no-logs claim tested in court, offset by US jurisdiction and Kape ownership.

Rubric total

73.0/100

Strong

Verdict. The only provider here whose no-logs claim has been tested by a court rather than only by an auditor — but it is a US company.

Best for. Readers who want open-source clients and granular control over encryption settings.

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What holds up and what does not

Holds up

Clients are fully open source on every platform
No-logs claim tested in US court proceedings, not only by audit
Unlimited simultaneous connections
Exposes cipher and handshake settings rather than hiding them

Counts against it

United States jurisdiction, inside the Five Eyes agreement
Owned by Kape Technologies alongside ExpressVPN and CyberGhost
The headline price requires a three-year commitment

Do not buy this if: Your threat model includes US legal process. No amount of open-source client code changes where the company is incorporated.

How the score was reached

Private Internet Access scores 73.0 out of 100. The table below shows every criterion, its weight, the raw score and the fact that produced it. Nothing here is adjusted after the fact, and commission is not an input. The full rubric is published.

Rubric total

73.0/100

Strong

The weighted sum of the seven criteria below. Nothing is adjusted afterwards, and commission is not an input.

Score breakdown for Private Internet Access
Criterion	Weight	Score	Why
Independent audit	20	14.0 (7/10)	Deloitte assured the no-logs claim in 2022, and the claim has separately survived subpoena in US court proceedings.
Jurisdiction and ownership	15	4.5 (3/10)	United States jurisdiction inside the Five Eyes agreement, under Kape Technologies ownership.
Protocol and crypto stack	15	13.5 (9/10)	WireGuard and OpenVPN with user-configurable cipher settings exposed in the client.
Leak protection	15	12.0 (8/10)	Kill switch on desktop and mobile with an advanced always-on mode, and port forwarding available.
Transparency	15	12.0 (8/10)	All clients are open source and a transparency report is published; signup requires an email address.
Price and refund terms	10	9.0 (9/10)	Effective $2.03/month on a three-year term with unlimited devices, though that means a long lock-in.
Platform coverage	10	8.0 (8/10)	Broad platform coverage with unlimited connections, but no Apple TV application.

The evidence

Each row links to the page the claim was read from and the date it was read. If a source has changed since, tell us and we will re-check it.

Private Internet Access — sourced facts
Field	Value	Evidence
Headquarters	United States	Source checked August 13, 2026
Ownership	Kape Technologies, acquired 2019	Source checked August 13, 2026
Server countries	91	Source checked August 13, 2026
Simultaneous devices	Unlimited	Source checked August 13, 2026
Refund window (days)	30	Source checked August 13, 2026
Independent audits	Deloitte 2022 — No-logs policy	Report
Protocols	WireGuard OpenVPN	Provider documentation

Features

✓ Kill switch
✓ RAM-only servers
✓ Open-source apps
✓ Split tunnelling
✓ Port forwarding
✓ Ad and tracker blocking
✓ Dedicated IP available
✗ Signup without email
✗ Accepts cash
✓ Accepts cryptocurrency

Pricing

Private Internet Access pricing, as published by the provider
Term	Effective monthly	Billed up front	Checked
Monthly	$11.95	—	August 13, 2026
3-year plan	$2.03	$73.08	August 13, 2026

Refund window: 30 days.

Lab status

We have not run our own speed or leak tests against Private Internet Access yet. Rather than print an estimate, this section stays empty until a measurement exists. The method we will use is published in advance.

Common questions

Has Private Internet Access been independently audited?: Yes. The most recent published audit is by Deloitte in 2022, covering no-logs policy. It is the only published audit we found.
Where is Private Internet Access based, and does it matter?: Private Internet Access operates from United States under Kape Technologies, acquired 2019. That jurisdiction participates in the five eyes intelligence-sharing agreement, which is a factor if your threat model includes state legal process.
How much does Private Internet Access cost?: The lowest effective rate we recorded is $2.03 per month, which requires the 3-year plan. Prices were checked on August 13, 2026 and change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page.
How many devices can I use with Private Internet Access?: One subscription covers an unlimited number of devices. Native apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV and Router.
Who should not buy Private Internet Access?: Your threat model includes US legal process. No amount of open-source client code changes where the company is incorporated.

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Audit criterion raw score: 7/10. Transparency: 8/10.