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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50 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..."
"Tuta mail är också värt att nämna, baserad i Tyskland. När det gäller VPN så är Mullvad det bästa alternativet, som är svenskt och det enda VPN-företaget vad jag vet som har en bevisad "no logs" policy när de fick besök av pol..."
"Proton VPN or Mullvad VPN are the best choices. Not owned by big companies and are privacy focused to the core!"
"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..."
"...ith professional testing (my business does audits) **Top ones I would personally use on Linux** * Mullvad - Best combination of true privacy, service, and cost * Mozilla (uses Mullvad servers) * Proton would be higher if it had feature pa..."
"...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 ..."
"Mullvad is by far the best VPN, and the most private and secure. Proton is maybe second. Most VPNs nowadays are sold to share your data and aid the police state, and many are Israel-based even. For the nonprofits like Mullvad and Proton, I..."
"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."
"...gain, vpns make this unreliable. tldr, be careful, don't click on sus links, use a good vpn (i rec mullvad and only mullvad), but if she gets your IP address, there's little she can actually do with it. she is doing this as an intimidation..."
"Best free ones are gonna be either proton VPN or windscribe free. If you can get a paid Mullvad is only approximately €5 a month ($5.91). All of these are reputable VPNs."
"Mullvad. The one and only. Don't use trash. Perfect Privacy was quite better, but... well, they're down after 17 years. Exit-Scam, so fuck off them and use Mullvad. Works well, without any trouble"
"MULLVAD!! you can send them cash in an envelope and remain 100% anonymous if you want to. (I do not, but that is awesome)"
"Mullvad (Sweden) is as good as it gets. The team behind it is also really commited into web freedom, a bit like Tuta."
"... lets say for privacy. Forgot them all, you only have 2 (maybe 3 if you want streaming) options. 1: Mullvad (the best one) 2: IVPN 3: Windscribe So when you want it for privacy Mullvad first, than IVPN. If you want privacy and also streami..."
"... For email I'd go with Tuta personally - clean interface and the encryption is pretty seamless. Mullvad is the gold standard for VPN if you don't need the bundled stuff"
"...support is pretty responsive if you run into any issues. For VPNs, if privacy is your main concern, Mullvad is hard to beat; their no-logs policy and simplicity are really refreshing. You can't go wrong with either!"
"Mullvad is the best, most safe option so far. Those free ones are just a scam. They will sell your data out if they need to. Also, a VPN is basically like a tunnel that keeps your data safe by hiding your IP address from hackers or whoeve..."
"Mullvad, працює взагалі без проблем і не вимагає НІЯКИХ даних. Можна заплатити криптою"
"Or just use Mullvad for $5 a month. It is better, safer, and cheaper. Cipher is already squeezing enough money out of ignorant people."
"If you care for privacy use Mullvad. If you don’t… use Mullvad. And if you don’t want to use Mullvad then you can always use Mullvad. I hope the message has been clear. Use Mullvad"
"Mullvad is the way to go. Very stable and functional, cheap, but most importantly really privacy focused and fully transparent …"
"Mullvad or Proton are top of the list. I've never heard of Witopia but they're US based so they get a hard NO from me. Mullvad and Proton do not log activity and they prove it with 3rd party audits. I read somewhere recently that one of th..."
"As a security professional who speaks at a lot of conferences and advises on privacy, Mullvad is the best. The ONLY other one I would recommend is ProtonVPN if you want an easier experience. The "top" VPN providers you see on advertisements..."
"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..."
"In order of preference. Mullvad Proton Windscribe. All 3 have valid audits. All have good security and plenty of features. Windscribe has all the bells and whistles, including some that you probably don't need. Mullvad does exactly wh..."
"... 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..."
"...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."
"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..."
"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/..."
"NordVPN's user database has been hacked at least twice. ProtonVPN and MullvadVPN are the only one's worth trusting."
"...ght by a data broker... And NordVPN was hacked at least twice. I would not use either. ProtonVPN or MullvadVPN are the only ones I trust."
"...h, please, research if you actually need a VPN, because 90% of domestic users do not need one), use Mullvad."
"...ame. Ensure your wifi is set to WPA2/3 personal for best security. Get a VPN. I personally suggest Mullvad. Use a web browser like duckduckgo or Brave. Get off Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc. Change all your passwords and freeze your cred..."
"Mullvad vpn i uzivaj...nikad mi nijedna kazna nije stigla niti obavestenje. Na Nemacku mislim konkretno"
"...ocused and want to get set up with something that's decentralized and vetted. My personal picks are Mullvad VPN, Linux, Zen/Tor/Mullvad browser, BitWarden and offline self storage. But there are plenty of options, my preference is open sour..."
"... and meet the (very sensible) criteria by PrivacyGuides: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/ The Mullvad VPN client is open source just like the IVPN client."
"...N, set to a different server. That would avoid association through IP address. Good options include Mullvad and Proton. Four, if you’re currently using Google search, change to a private option. Kagi is the best imo, but Duck Duck Go is ..."
"...u-need-to-know/ For VPN I would stick with the PrivacyGuides recommendations, that is, Proton VPN, Mullvad, or IVPN: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/ You can use a VPN on YouTube but you need to try out several countries, you could t..."
"It's not the best in terms of privacy. Mullvad and Proton VPN are the two best in this regard."
"Proton, any VPN that sponser YTers have terrible privacy policies. Air, Mullvad and Proton are the best for privacy focused. I recently moved to Proton because they are better for P2P."
"The closest I would say for that is mullvad, they're not five eyes, but they are in fourteen eyes since they're in Sweden. They don't keep logs, however, so that isn't as big of a concern. They're very vpn shaped, privacy forward, does ever..."
"...on, but the companies will give out your information in a heartbeat - get a VPN ***now***, I prefer Mullvad but Proton is also good. IVPN or Windscribe are good options too. There's more cyber security that you can and should do, but that's..."
"Proton or Mullvad and ignore anyone that says something really dumb and uninformed like: "You don't need a VPN unless you're doing things that are illegal.""
".... There's a learning curve, but nothing you can't handle - VPN, it's essentially. My preference is Mullvad, but IVPN, Proton and Windscribe are runner ups that are also good. Look into DNS and port forwarding as well. - Privacy focused b..."
".... Then start using a privacy focused browser with high privacy settings and use a neutral VPN like Mullvad. Don’t turn it off. Make sure you remove apps you don’t use and manage your permissions on each one. Don’t opt into persona..."
"Came here to comment this! Mullvad is fantastic, cheap, reliable and has a proven record of not collecting client data. So you don't get port forwarding with Mullvad as a result of them taking action against CSAM. Big deal. In my opinion m..."
"... analytics and marketing purposes. The majority of VPNs are controlled by sketchy entities. Mullvad, Proton, IVPN and maybe Nym (early days) are the only ones to really consider. Windscribe is also fine but based in Canada which is ..."
"Mullvad, windscribe. Biztonsagi szempontbol a legjobbak. De erre a feladatra egy nordvpn is megfelel."
"Mullvad. Got raided, didn't have a single record, authorities left empty handed."
"Mullvad's pretty dope, too. Very privacy first."