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...
What the Community Says
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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21 reviews"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..."
"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."
"Express has extensive server locations, and Mullvad offers strong privacy and is also affordable."
"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."
"...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..."
"Mullvad is highly reputable, but I don't know much about it. Seems to be widely agreed on as the best, though. Proton is free, unless you want to actually choose your vpn location (albania), in which case, you can pay $1 USD/month for their basic subscription. Neither will overheat your phone, but a vpn can lower the time it takes to load web pages/apps."
"@sinofrebellion @ChiefJdgLampkin @iamwilsxn Yes, as does Mullvad, NordVPN, ObscuraVPN. Do some research as each have differing levels of speeds, end point servers and other value add features. All are no logs, independently audited and have good support."
"7/8: "But I'm in the US, why does server location matter?" Protection stack: 1️⃣ VPN company jurisdiction (Mullvad = Sweden, no logs) 2️⃣ Server location (Malaysia/Chile/Brazil = MLAT barriers) 3️⃣ DAITA enabled (defeats traffic analysis) 4️⃣ Multihop (optional 3rd jurisdiction)"
"Mullvad is solid for privacy but speeds vary by location."
"obscura uses mullvads servers might as well just use mullvad + obscura is mac only so far"
"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"
"If you have MullvadVPN remember to set the obfuscations options before going to china in case you don’t remember the settings suggested in their official website, the reason is because their website is blocked by the firewall. The one obf..."
"...Helped me export some urgent client videos. Obviously only use if you're up for renewal soon, YMMV: - Go to the website using an Austrian VPN; I used Mullvad - Sign up for a new account using a fresh email address. That'll give you a free 7-day Pro trial and a month at €6.99 - Rename your current User Data folder - Open CapCut with the VPN enabled. Log in. It may take a few attempts. Then close ..."
"I'm kind of new to using vpn. The closest Mullvad servers to my country are in Japan. Is it safe to use them for torrenting? Is it necessary to choose a safer country? Thumbnail: self "
"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..."
"...ld a news aggregator that routes the feed into several apps in the making per prediction market spread arb opportunities and they allow via proton or mullvad native swiss traffic though. infra providers need to work on this that some geeks just wanna API the entire galaxy."
"...etty long conversation (i know that's not really ideal) with a lot of attachments in history, but the issue persists in new chats too also i'm using mullvad connected to osaka, but the experience is the same with the VPN disconnected as well"
"...ong08 oh ok But if they do that social media ban then its gonna be real fucking annoying. everytime i go on r/TransDIY on reddit i have to go to the Mullvad VPN app and switch to switzerland (or anything that isnt theUK/EU) just so i can view it and its ANNNNNNOYING"
"I am using Mullvad, not all countries work. Some relatively unknown countries servers work."
"... currently on their list. I realise that some of the other VPN providers use "virtual" servers but Mullvad didn't seem to have anything for where I want to fake being."
"Mullvad (loc Frankfurt) makes my Debian testing updates inexorably slow. I have to turn it off."