VPN
IVPN
Privacy-focused with multi-hop routing and Gibraltar outside 5/9/14 Eyes
IVPN offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the space, with a stronger focus on data protection than many mainstream tools.
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Who is this for?
✓ Good for you if:
- • You want a outside 5/9/14 Eyes alliances (Gibraltar )
- • You need multi-hop routing for extra privacy
- • You prefer open-source clients
- • You want independent security audits
- • You need a strict no-logs policy
⚠ Think twice if:
- • You want a free (IVPN is paid only)
- • You need the cheapest option
- • You want streaming service unblocking (not IVPN's focus)
- • You need many server locations (IVPN has good but not extensive coverage)
- • You want cash payment options (IVPN doesn't offer this)
Key qualities
Overview
IVPN implements a privacy-first VPN architecture with Gibraltar jurisdiction placing it outside 5/9/14 Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances. The Multi-Hop (Double VPN) feature routes traffic sequentially through two VPN servers in different countries, adding an additional encryption layer and ensuring no single server has both source and destination information. This architecture provides protection against traffic analysis and correlation attacks. The service implements WireGuard (ChaCha20-Poly1305, Curve25519, BLAKE2s) and OpenVPN (AES-256, RSA-4096 or ECDSA) protocols. The no-logs policy has been verified through independent audits: no traffic content, destination IPs, connection timestamps, DNS queries, or user activity is logged. IVPN is based in Gibraltar (Privatus Limited), which is outside 5/9/14 Eyes alliances, though as a British Overseas Territory, UK legal influence is possible. Client applications are open source (GPL-3.0), allowing security audits. The service is paid-only with no free tier. AntiTracker feature blocks known trackers with Hardcore Mode targeting advanced tracking from major platforms.
Privacy highlight
This score will be updated after a full review.
Quick facts
- Country:
- Gibraltar
- Pricing:
- Paid
- Platform:
- Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux
- Technical:
- Beginner
- :
- Yes
- :
- No telemetry
- :
- No
- Open-source status:
- Partially open source
- :
- No
- :
- No
Key features
- WireGuard protocol support
- No personal information required
- Anonymous account numbers
- No-logs policy
- Cash payment option
- Multi-hop connections
Security & encryption Click to expand
- Yes
- Encryption protocols
- WireGuard, OpenVPN
- IVPN uses WireGuard (ChaCha20-Poly1305, Curve25519, BLAKE2s) and OpenVPN (AES-256, RSA-4096 or ECDSA) protocols. The Multi-Hop feature routes traffic sequentially through two servers, adding an additional layer. Keys are generated per connection with perfect forward secrecy. The service maintains a strict no-logs policy verified through independent audits.
- Offline support
- No
Telemetry & tracking Click to expand
- No telemetry
- No
- Ip no
- No collection. Service operates on privacy-first principle with zero .
Jurisdiction & compliance Click to expand
- Global infrastructure with servers in multiple countries. Company entity: Privatus Limited, Gibraltar.
- Zero : no traffic content, destination IPs, queries, connection timestamps, or user activity logged. Verified through independent audits. Gibraltar-based (Privatus Limited), outside 5/9/14 Eyes, though UK legal influence possible as British Overseas Territory.
- Legal frameworks
- GDPR (Gibraltar has EU relationship through UK)
- Revenue sources
- Subscription
Editorial signals Click to expand
- 91
- Trust score
- 89
- Trust breakdown (0–10)
- Not specified
- Editorial notes
- Usability: , Performance: , Family friendly:
User experience Click to expand
- Signup requirements
- Email address required for account creation.
- Onboarding difficulty (1-5)
- 1
- Accessibility features
- Add technical accessibility details after testing.
Backup & portability Click to expand
- No
- Migration tools
- Describe CLI, export/import, and migration flows after review.
- Explain key and account recovery models after research.
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