Mullvad Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
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...
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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
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27 reviews"personally i love mullvad, its fast, even when using multi-hop, its reliable too. i have a wireguard connection up 24/7 and its rare that it drops. and the few times it has, i think it was more a problem on my router than their connection. ..."
"I second Mullvad. I used Nord for a short time and did not like it at all and still had issues streaming but my focus is more towards privacy than streaming services. I have mine set up on my router via WireGuard tunnels with pretty fast sp..."
"All servers are very good, and thanks to the design of the Mullvad VPN server, data protection is very high no matter which country you connect to. I would prioritize data protection and choose the best speed and latency."
"I honestly haven’t had any issues loading streaming services from Mullvad, websites load quickly."
"10mbps is really all you need to stream 1080p video. I am able to get 500mbps from a Swedish Mullvad server in the West Coast USA. Ur more likely to have an issue with blacklisted ip addresses."
"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."
"Been using Mullvad for a while and it just quietly does its thing – no accounts, no emails, speeds are fine for daily stuff. Streaming is hit or miss but privacy wise it feels way less sketchy than most."
"...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..."
"...you need a paid VPN or port forwarding is slowly disappearing from most services. I decided to try Mullvad after seeing it mentioned over and over as one of the few that still supports this feature. The setup was surprisingly simple and ev..."
"for reliable fast, no logs VPN use - Nord VPN, express VPN, or Mullvad are solid picks that actually work well."
"Best for privacy: MullVad, CopVPN, ProtonVPN. Best for speed: Surfshark, Express, NordVPN."
"For securty 100% mullvad VPN also i dont have any performance problem when u know what setup in settings"
"Proton and Mullvad are solid if you want security without killing your speed."
"I switched to Mullvad for torrents since it stays fast and has never leaked on me."
"Based on privacy policies/practices and speed I would say Mullvad. Never anything owned by Malware company Kape technologies . They own a bunch of vpn companies like PIA and ExpressVPN as well as a vpn review website."
"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 ..."
"Not being an anti-semite I do not care that it is owned in Israel. Speeds can vary greatly between locations that should be similar, but with a little testing it is easy to get speeds around 1Gb. Port forwarding with the desktop app is su..."
"Which VPN in 2026? Instead of NordVPN or Proton, I hear a lot of people talking about Mullvad VPN (both for its reliability and technical efficiency, as well as its flexibility regarding the devices and operating systems on which Mullvad V..."
"...hat I’ve seen on Reddit, a few names keep popping up: **NordVPN**, **ExpressVPN**, **Surfshark**, **Mullvad**, and **ProtonVPN**. Each one seems to have its own crowd of fans. NordVPN seems popular for its speed and overall reliability, whi..."
"...se the servers and it's only for 1 device. But it's one of the most secure VPN's out there (besides Mullvad which is paid)"
"Mullvad is solid for privacy but speeds vary by location."
"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..."
"Mullvad for everything but streaming, proton works well streaming with fast servers mostly but it works and there’s a lot to choose from. Free service for select servers paid us where it’s at"
"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..."
"Does mullvad work for streaming videos from websites quickly? Title says it all basically, specifically for using international versions of Netflix. How has your web speed been while streaming youtube/other video sites using mullvad's VPN?..."
"...d follows a strict no-logs policy. I keep seeing the same big providers everywhere like MillionVPN, Mullvad, and others. Are these actually solid choices? I’d really appreciate hearing real recommendations."
"Thanks! How’s mullvad for speed compared to proton? I’m mainly looking for strong privacy and good torrenting performance, especially with features like a kill switch."