--- title: Private Internet Access canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/private-internet-access/ category: VPN Services points: 72 rank: 5 of 9 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # Private Internet Access VPN with open-source apps, unlimited devices and a 1-year price that stays the same at renewal. 72 points out of 100. #5 of 9 VPN services. Vendor: Private Internet Access, Inc.. Website: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/ - The 1 Year plan costs $47.88 and renews at the same $47.88 [1]. - One subscription covers unlimited devices at the same time [1]. - Deloitte Audit Romania reviewed the servers against the no-logs policy in 2025, PIA's third such review [5]. - Desktop, Android and iOS app code is public on GitHub [9]. - The Windows app has WireGuard, a kill switch, per-app split tunnelling and multi-hop [3]. Verdict: Private Internet Access suits people who want a low yearly price that does not jump at renewal: the 1 Year plan is $47.88 and renews at $47.88 [1]. It publishes its app code, runs RAM-only servers and had its setup reviewed by Deloitte for the third time in 2025 [5][9]. The catch: multi-hop runs through a proxy server rather than a second VPN server [3]. Best for: People who want a steady yearly price and open-source apps. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Privacy and audits | No-logs audit since 2024 | Yes | 10/10 | Deloitte Audit Romania reviewed servers and systems against the no-logs policy in 2025; the report is downloadable [5]. | | Privacy and audits | App security audit since 2024 | Not published | 0/5 | | | Privacy and audits | RAM-only servers | Yes | 5/5 | PIA says its systems run entirely on RAM-only servers that wipe data on reboot [4][5]. | | Privacy and audits | Open-source apps | Yes | 5/5 | Desktop, Android and iOS apps are public on GitHub; the mobile apps use the MIT licence [9]. | | Privacy and audits | Anonymous sign-up | Not published | 0/5 | | | Privacy and audits | Transparency report | Yes | 5/5 | The latest transparency report covers April to June 2026 [6]. | | Security features | WireGuard | Yes | 5/5 | The Windows app offers WireGuard and OpenVPN [3]. | | Security features | Kill switch | Yes | 5/5 | The Windows app's Kill Switch cuts your internet until the VPN reconnects [3]. | | Security features | Post-quantum encryption | Not published | 0/5 | | | Security features | Multi-hop | No | 0/5 | PIA's multi-hop adds a proxy server in front of the VPN, not a second VPN server [3]. | | Apps | Apps | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | 10/10 | The download page lists apps for all five systems [7]. | | Apps | Browser extensions | Chrome, Firefox | 2/3 | The download page lists Chrome and Firefox extensions [7]. | | Apps | Router setup | Yes | 2/2 | PIA can run on a home router; it links installation guides and names ASUSWRT, Asuswrt-Merlin and DD-WRT [2][8]. | | Everyday use | Devices at once | Unlimited | 5/5 | Unlimited devices at the same time on one subscription [1]. | | Everyday use | Split tunnelling | Yes | 5/5 | Per-App Connections in the Windows app send only chosen apps through the VPN [3]. | | Price | Free plan with no data cap | No | 0/5 | The plan page lists only paid plans [1]. | | Price | Price on a one-year plan | $3.99/mo | 6/8 | 1 Year plan, $47.88 billed for the first year [1]. | | Price | Same price on renewal | Yes | 7/7 | The 1 Year plan renews annually at the same $47.88 [1]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | 1 Month | $11.95/month [1] | $11.95 | | 1 Year | $47.88/year [1] | $3.99 | | 3 Years + 3 Months | $2.03/month [1] | $2.03 | The 1 Year plan renews at the same $47.88. The 3-year offer renews at $79 every 3 years [1]. ## Strengths - The 1 Year plan renews at the price you first paid [1]. - Unlimited devices at once [1]. - Open-source apps on GitHub, with MIT-licensed Android and iOS apps [9]. - RAM-only servers, reviewed by Deloitte Audit Romania in 2025 [5]. - A quarterly transparency report, the latest covering April to June 2026 [6]. ## Limits - No free plan; the plan page lists only paid plans [1]. - Multi-hop sends traffic through a proxy server, not a second VPN server [3]. - The download page lists Chrome and Firefox extensions, but none for Edge [7]. - The 30-day refund covers new subscribers only; app-store purchases follow the store's rules [1]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - PIA says multiple Deloitte audits and court rulings confirmed its servers do not track or store browsing data [4]. ## Sources 1. [Buy VPN with Credit Card or PayPal](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/buy-vpn-online), Private Internet Access, accessed 2026-10-08 2. [VPN Features and Use Cases](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features), Private Internet Access, accessed 2026-10-08 3. [Download Windows VPN for PC and Laptop](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/download/windows-vpn), Private Internet Access, accessed 2026-10-08 4. [VPN Encryption: Strong AES-256 Data Protection](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features/vpn-encryption), Private Internet Access, accessed 2026-10-08 5. [PIA Completes Third Deloitte Audit (2025)](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/security-audit-2025), Private Internet Access, accessed 2026-10-08 6. [Private Internet Access' Transparency Report](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/transparency-report), Private Internet Access, accessed 2026-10-08 7. [VPN Download: Fast, Secure, and Easy to Set Up](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/download), Private Internet Access, accessed 2026-10-08 8. [Best VPN Router for Unlimited Devices at Home](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/vpn-features/router-vpn), Private Internet Access, accessed 2026-10-08 9. [Private Internet Access - Free and Open Source Software](https://github.com/pia-foss), GitHub, accessed 2026-10-08