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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23 reviews"... 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..."
"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/..."
"I'm connected to mullvad 24/7 and I have no issues, the only thing is i had to disable it to log into netflix not a big deal. Apart from that gaming, watching yt, movies etc etc its great no issues. An anime service provider I'm testing out..."
"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."
"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..."
"@suemcdonald342 @NicholasLissack Yes I recommend Mullvad VPN. Download it from Playstore. Also switch your location on X to USA."
"...ifferent purposes. Express is owned by kape technologies (google them) So its purpose is geo only. Mullvad is for trust. Cheers. 🍻"
"...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..."
"I’ve been bouncing between NordVPN and Mullvad this year – Nord’s speed is insane for streaming, but Mullvad feels way more private"
"No one size fits all imo. My use is express vpn for geo services and Mullvad for more umm, things I don’t want the isp to know about or see. Plus i usually have a back up for most things anyways. Wait to see what others who know more t..."
"honestly the proton vs mullvad thing seems to come down to if you need streaming or not. mullvad is prob better for pure privacy but ive heard proton works better for netflix and stuff if thats important to you"
"... is wrong with nord can you elaborate? I'm just saying that you can use nord on TV and for browsing mullvad. Azire is also good."
"Mullvad VPN Review in 2026: Is This Good? I am currently subscribed to NordVPN but I have been considering a switch to Mullvad because of its strong reputation for privacy. From what I have read, Mullvad seems more focused on anonymity and..."
"Your last paragraph is accurate. Mullvad is more for privacy, express is more for easy geo change"
"Best VPN for Firestick / IPTV? So my ISP is not allowing mmy IPTV to work, so going to get a VPN. I am UK based. I've looked at videos, reddit posts and a number of 'VPN Comparison tables' that I found, and it *seems* that the the top..."
"...vpn provider just for iplayer as all the decent and reputable vpn providers will leave the UK if this passes... right @ProtonVPN @surfshark @NordVPN @mullvadnet ???"
"..., Mullvad, Surfshark, etc.)? * Is the NordVPN hate justified, or is it mostly outdated/misinformation at this point? Any up‑to‑date, real‑world feedback from r/webmastertools would be hugely appreciated."
"...e don't like, and will prefer Proton or Mullvad because they don't. Megaupload has a VPN which is really good for streaming and for visiting sites which block VPNs. Nord is probably the best for the average person because it's really easy t..."
"...) So far, NordVPN, ProtonVPN, and Mullvad keep popping up as favorites for privacy-focused users, while ExpressVPN and Surfshark are often recommended for streaming and speed. Mullvad especially gets respect on Reddit for its anonymous paym..."
"...col that still works in Russia with their aggressive VPN blocks so that's nice. For whatever reason mullvad refuses to add Amnezia support to the app which is a shame. Gotta say that their edgy, written-by-13-years-old marketing blogs and ..."
"I tried using a VPN to watch Blues games on ESPN and it didn't work. Teen again, it didn't work when I tried when I was in Canada. How do I use a VPN with my television? And other connected devices? Roku and XBOX mostly. You can PM me i..."
"Mulvad is disastrous for bypassing Geo blocked content"