Mullvad Review
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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...
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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..."
"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..."
"...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 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..."
"... 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..."
"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/..."
"Exactly. Anyone looking for a proper VPN btw, that won't get hit by the ban, and won't bend to the UK government, take a look at Mullvad. Years ago when they were raided, they just let the police in because they had literally NO logs of anything, at all. All the VPNs you get advertised on YouTube say they don't keep logs, but they do and police reports prove it. ExpressVPN / PIA / Surfshark etc - ..."
"The offices and homes of Mullvad employees and their families have been raided multiple times by their government, not one piece of custom information has ever been found. There are also many technical reasons they are superior to Proton. And Obscura is a double hop VPN that exits via Mullvad."
"If you really want to use a VPN, my personal recommendation is Mullvad. It's cheap and private and just works; no worthless frills or shady business practices."
"@0xMiaWallace @ILikeTheFA mullvad literally, court proven no logs and no account info either (gives you a unique account number) and also doesnt suck"
"@elhombre_negro @JOKAQARMY1 YES. People who have any experience know that Mullvad is the best. They have been court-tested to NOT log, and they don't advertise. Any VPN company that advertises is most certainly trash."
"@akuro_kijin Mullvad VPN. It's truly anonymous. No email needed, you can even pay in cash if you want. No logs. I get way better download speeds with them than I did with Proton VPN, which slowed to a halt after about 2gb. Based in Sweden 🐐 €5 about $5.50 per month. Worth it!"
"@T3chFalcon Fun fact 99% of these vpns will leak data, the "audit" they do isnt even monitored most times and most data is static... Use Mullvad, best for opsec, $5 a month (can pay cash even in the mail), and the data is never stored, only in ram for volatility..."
"...good VPN providers run such a large profit margin as-is that they don't need to sell your data. Still good to minimize the data you give them though. Mullvad is the best because you don't have to give them any personal info whatsoever, and they are audited no logs."
"@Jennifer_Arcuri Mullvad. You can even send them cash to pay for their service if you want complete anonymity. Plus, they don't give away your data they've been raided a few times and the police got nothing. They walk the walk."
"...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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Mullvad. Got raided, didn't have a single record, authorities left empty handed."
"Well looks like they keep their promises and do not keep your data. That is why we use mullvad. I guess there really is nothing they can do, you were just really unlucky and someone guessed your account number? Unless you already put a lo..."
"... about it. In my opinion, it’s basically bloatware. I seriously doubt their VPN is truly no-logs. Mullvad, on the other hand, costs around $6 a month, doesn’t log anything, and focuses on real privacy. Norton Antivirus is pretty much us..."
"I only use Mullvad. 5 eurodollars per month, and the cops have already asked them to give up user info, they had none to give. Dunno if it's good for torrenting or not."
"... and Filen for cloud storage. Be careful with VPNs. A lot are shady and/or log your data. Proton, Mullvad, IVPN and probably Nym are the only ones I'd go for. Windscribe is also fine but based in Canada so not great in that respect. See..."
"for reliable fast, no logs VPN use - Nord VPN, express VPN, or Mullvad are solid picks that actually work well."
"For securty 100% mullvad VPN also i dont have any performance problem when u know what setup in settings"
"...eight and easy to use, Kaspersky has a little bit of controversy. Proton and Nord are top tier and mullvad has proven it's no logs policy is iron clad."
"Mullvad has even had actual attempts on getting logs, for the agents to leave empty-handed."
"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 ..."
"Mullvad is also really good. They had their servers raided and law enforcement got nothing."
"Mullvad has been proven to not save any data. They even use all RAM servers now"
"They had no data to give, which is how it should be. Mullvad also."
"...phically headquartered, and whether or not the government in question has jurisdiction there*. 3) MullVad was approached by Germany to hand over logs. But because they are in Sweden, Swedish authorities were the proxy for this request. In..."
"...s more trustworthy handling your data than most VPN providers based on their company practices, but Mullvad/IVPN/Windscribe simply do not collect data, which is even better. One problem that Proton cannot avoid is if they get breached or ha..."
"Кейс з малвардом втому що їх рейдили 4 раза локільні їх поліцаї і вимагали не логи яких компанія не зберігала, тому є причини вірити ..."
"Він правий, суть впн втому що логі не побачать локальний майор. Чи виріти ви що укр впн не злиє всі ваші логі по першому запиту? Навіт..."
"Muldav. Just pay the extra if you want real privacy. Don't trust the no logs of the surfing shark they can turn them on if asked really do your own research on who's audited"
"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..."
"proton for best torrenting. mulvad for best anonymousy and privacy."
"@grimwolden5339 @Artemisfornow Mullvad is the only one that I know for sure keep zero logs, proven by police records. All other VPNs I've looked into say they don't but do. Do you know any other good ones @grimwolden5339"
"@themagic_tophat @PeterSweden7 because it's about anonymity for many - an example is something like Mullvad VPN, you can pay for it with cash, and zero logs"
"@BasilTheGreat Better yet.. Download a VPN, pick a Swiss one like ProtonVPN or Swedish like Mullvad.. Five Eyes (UK+US+mates) can’t just poke about and grab logs.. Audited no-logs policy actually holds up .. Real privacy move .."
"... Provider) sees every site you visit. In many countries, they sell this browsing history legally. Use iCloud Private Relay or a reputable No-Log VPN (Mullvad or Proton). Mask your IP. Encrypt your tunnel."
"@mattRlive @obscuravpn Mullvad's "no-log" policy was proven in a police raid though...they cant..."
"@smspoolnet Perhaps the main reason is they both refuse to cooperate with law-enforcement. Mullvad has already proven that when they were raided."
"This is a sham since Mullvad is the only one confirmed by subpoena that it does not store data"
"...ACTLY why you don't sign up to any random vpn, especially "free" ones. Do your (legitimate) research, check which VPNs are known to not keep logs. Mullvad's a good example, you can sign up with a simple Amazon card, no cc/username needed."
"@SpikyCaterpillr Mullvad, Proton, AirVPN and many others have a strict no logs policy and have it operating fully on RAM so data recovery is not possible. There have been fed raids on the services and no logs were recovered."