IVPN Review

Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions

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Community Verdict
Highly Recommended

IVPN has a really solid reputation as a privacy-first VPN, and it often gets mentioned in the same breath as other “trusted” names like Mullvad and Proton. People like it for being straightforward, ta...

90%
positive
65
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Best for: Privacy-focused users who want a trustworthy VPN Linux users who want a VPN that plays nicely with their setup People who value audits, transparency, and anonymous payment options
90% Positive Reviews
45 recommend, 5 warn
High Data Quality
65 reviews from 48 people
Best For
Privacy-focused users who want a trustworthy VPN, Linux users who want a VPN that plays nicely with their setup, People who value audits, transparency, and anonymous payment options
Approval Rate
90% positive
45 recommend · 5 warn
Reviews
65
38 Reddit · 24 Twitter
Unique Reviewers
48
Data Quality
High

What the Community Says

Community Rating 7.5/10

IVPN has a really solid reputation as a privacy-first VPN, and it often gets mentioned in the same breath as other “trusted” names like Mullvad and Proton. People like it for being straightforward, taking privacy seriously, and working well on Linux, with a vibe that feels more transparent and security-minded than a lot of big commercial VPNs. It’s also seen as a good pick if you care about trustworthiness, audits, and privacy-friendly features like anonymous payment options.

The biggest downside is that it’s not the cheapest option, and if your main goal is streaming, some people treat it as more of a “privacy tool” than a dedicated Netflix-and-sports VPN. There are also reports that it no longer works reliably in Russia for getting around restrictions, so it’s not something to count on for heavy censorship bypass. A few folks also say the way it gets talked about online can feel a bit “too polished,” which makes them skeptical even if the product itself is well-regarded.

Strengths

  • Strong privacy and trust focus
  • Good Linux support
  • Open-source friendly vibe
  • Anonymous payment options
  • Helpful customer support

Weaknesses

  • Not the cheapest option
  • Not the best choice for streaming-first needs
  • Doesn’t work reliably in Russia for bypassing restrictions
  • Some skepticism about how it’s promoted online
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want a trustworthy VPN Linux users who want a VPN that plays nicely with their setup People who value audits, transparency, and anonymous payment options
Not ideal for: People who mainly want a VPN for streaming Anyone who needs a VPN that works reliably under heavy censorship (like Russia) Budget shoppers looking for the cheapest plan

Summary generated 1 week ago from 65 community mentions

Reviews about "Linux"

2 reviews

"...r shady VPNs out of China (top results in Google and Apple stores) however saying that this is universally true is a big lie. VPNs like Windscribe, IVPN, Mullvad and maybe even ProtonVPN operate differently. All apps are open source, the services have been audited (multiple times), and in some cases had their time in court to prove what they preach. We certainly did. Big names you hear on ever..."

@windscribecom 3 weeks ago View on Twitter →

"@Wolf_BergEis @Daidalos2047 @nixcraft I use an immutable system, so all my apps are on the store, unless I use rpm-ostree, which I do use for ivpn, and like one other app, but I don't recommend average people use anything outside of flatpaks or appimages, if they can."

@OyasumiBastet 1 month ago View on Twitter →