Mullvad Review

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

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Community Verdict
Highly Recommended

Mullvad has a really strong reputation for privacy, and it’s one of the few VPNs people trust when they say “no logs.” It’s also loved for letting you sign up without an email and pay in very private...

90%
positive
708
reviews
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
90% Positive Reviews
473 recommend, 53 warn
High Data Quality
708 reviews from 577 people
Best For
Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account, People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting, Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
Approval Rate
90% positive
473 recommend · 53 warn
Reviews
708
328 Reddit · 364 Twitter
Unique Reviewers
577
Data Quality
High

What the Community Says

Community Rating 7.5/10

Mullvad has a really strong reputation for privacy, and it’s one of the few VPNs people trust when they say “no logs.” It’s also loved for letting you sign up without an email and pay in very private ways (even by mail), plus it avoids the whole influencer/affiliate marketing vibe that turns some folks off. Day to day, people often describe it as fast and stable, especially with WireGuard, and solid for general browsing and torrenting.

The biggest downside is that it’s not the best pick if streaming is your main goal—some people run into services like ESPN or other apps not working reliably. There are also complaints about features changing over time (like port forwarding being removed), which can be a dealbreaker for certain setups. And while many call the price fair, others feel it’s a bit expensive for a “simple” VPN if you’re not specifically buying it for privacy-first features.

Strengths

  • Strong privacy focus
  • No email required
  • Anonymous payment options
  • Fast speeds (especially with WireGuard)
  • Good for torrenting
  • Trusted “no-logs” reputation
  • No influencer/affiliate marketing feel

Weaknesses

  • Streaming can be hit or miss
  • Port forwarding no longer supported
  • Can feel pricey for a basic VPN
  • Some apps/services may block it
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want minimal personal info tied to their account People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing and torrenting Anyone who values a VPN that doesn’t rely on referral links and influencer promos
Not ideal for: People who mainly want a VPN for streaming sports and TV apps Users who specifically need port forwarding for their setup Bargain hunters who want the cheapest plan possible

Summary generated 1 week ago from 708 community mentions

Reviews about "Anonymous Payment"

27 reviews

"Operational security. A mullvad es a windscribe (nagyreszt) hasznalhatok teljesen anonim modon, pl a mullvad elfogad postai uton keszpenzes fizetest. Open source kod (mullvad), specifikusan a cenzura elkerulesere szant vpn-protokollok (mind..."

r/askhungary 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"Just in case I've bought a couple of accounts of mullvad VPN (Swedish) 12 months @ £60 per year. Best VPN company by far and will not cooperate with authorities, they also have a proven no logging policy. They were raided 2 years ago a..."

r/europe 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"...and will 1000% sniff your traffic and will share their subscriber info to any paying entity. Nord, Mullvad, and Proton are near the top for best service. Mullvad is an absolute must if you are privacy and opsec minded. Payment options are ..."

r/canadianforces 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"Mullvad VPN based in Sweden, the best VPN with respect full privacy, they don't ask any personnal data to create an account, not even an email, nothing. Single price, 5€/month, no bullshit."

r/buyfromeu 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"MULLVAD!! you can send them cash in an envelope and remain 100% anonymous if you want to. (I do not, but that is awesome)"

r/buyfromeu 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"Mullvad, працює взагалі без проблем і не вимагає НІЯКИХ даних. Можна заплатити криптою"

r/reddituatalks 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"I strongly suggest Mullvad VPN. The benefits, no lock in contract, and no email address or bank card details demanded like the other VPN providers do. 5 euro's a month. AU $8.90, AU $2.225 for 1 week. I have zero problems downloading pr..."

r/mullvadvpn 2 months ago View on Reddit →

"... use (probably self-hosted solutions) but the most privacy respecting VPN on the consumer market is Mullvad, they never ask for your name and you can pay with all sorts of cryptocurrency and also Cash if you want. They have been audited and..."

r/it 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"...KW6X88og](https://youtu.be/1opKW6X88og) Proton is one of the few good ones together with iVPN and Mullvad. The last one is the best one as you can physical mail them the money so there is no digital payment trail either."

r/protonmail 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"I'd recommend Mullvad VPN. They're the most privacy-respecting VPN and collect no personal information from you (you don't even make an account - they give you a 16-digit account number that you use to log in). You can even pay with cash b..."

r/vpnreviews 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"Mulvad, proton, or nord. Mulvad is the best for privacy due to their ability to pay in relatively anonymous ways, and their no log policy. They also have the easiest to tie into homelab infrastructure due to their use of wireguard server/..."

r/degoogle 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"I personally like Mullvad, cheap (1 year costs €60) and reliable plus it has multiple payment options from credit cards, crypto and even cash sent by mail."

r/degoogle 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"...ng) and always get 95% of my original internet speed & ping, But If you prioritize anonymity, Mullvad is the top option. I like it because they use physical servers. Proton is also good, but I have issues with their use of virtual s..."

r/vpn_reviewer 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"По анонімності найкращі Mullvad i Proton. Якщо щось сучасне і плюшки - Surfshark"

r/reddituatalks 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"...ld recommend Proton VPN if you can make use of their other services, and AirVPN is quite nice too. Mullvad is probably the best though, just not the cheapest."

r/stlouis 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"Another vote for mullvad. I did some research on this a couple of months ago and all signs pointed to them being legit. They ask for so can store no personal information, you can even pay them in cash. Good value at 5e a month too, and ..."

r/it 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"I use Mulllvad and like it quite a bit. I pay them in BTC and they give a small discount of 10% I think"

r/stlouis 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"proton for best torrenting. mulvad for best anonymousy and privacy."

r/fitgirlrepack 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"I don’t know about Pop OS! But the best vpn for security and privacy that I’ve heard of is Mullvad VPN. It’s a no logs vpn (they’ve been audited even approached by Law enforcement no logs have been found) you can pay with bitcoin a..."

r/pop_os 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"...nked to your subscription whereas Kaspersky's is anonymous. I prefer a 3rd party VPN anyway such as Mullvad. Eset Premium doesn't have as many features as Kaspersky Premium. The scan choices aren't as varied and the UI isn't as easily si..."

r/antivirus 2 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"I have been using Mullvad for a while and the payment part looks odd at first, but it is actually simple once you get used to it. You just add time to your account instead of linking a card for auto billing, which some people like for priva..."

r/vpn_reviewer 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"ExpressVPN vs Mullvad: Which One’s Actually Better in 2026? I spent some time this month testing ExpressVPN and Mullvad because I wanted to move away from relying on free VPNs all the time. I had been switching between Proton and Windscr..."

r/vpn_reviewer 2 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"Second mullvad as their preferred method of payment. if i remember correctly, is mailing them cash."

r/stlouis 1 month ago View on Reddit →

"Looking for Mullvad alternatives that actually work in China (No email, Privacy-focused, AI-friendly Hi everyone, I'm a user from Mainland China. I've been a loyal Mullvad fan for years because of its "No-Email" policy and high-speed Wire..."

r/vpnreviews 3 weeks ago View on Reddit →

"Mullvad reviews 2026: Looking for real experiences I'm trying to find a VPN that's the absolute gold standard for privacy. I've heard Mullvad is the best because they don't even require an email to sign up and you can pay with cash. That l..."

r/vpn_reviewer 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"Sadly that is kind of the tradeoff with Mullvad. From everything I have read and seen, if you lose the account number there is no recovery option because they do not tie it to any personal info."

r/vpn_reviewer 1 week ago View on Reddit →

"Hello, Iam from India. will using Mullvad brings speed issues as I have heard their servers are in europe mostly ? I do not watch streaming sites like netflix etc. I will also not use torrent websites too. I will use VPN for download some f..."

r/mullvadvpn 1 month ago View on Reddit →