Private Internet Access Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
Private Internet Access (PIA) has a long-time fan base and a reputation for being a solid “everyday VPN” that’s usually easy to live with. People like that it’s affordable, works across Windows, Andro...
What the Community Says
Private Internet Access (PIA) has a long-time fan base and a reputation for being a solid “everyday VPN” that’s usually easy to live with. People like that it’s affordable, works across Windows, Android, macOS, and Linux, and has a track record of backing up its no-logs claims in real-world situations. It also gets a lot of love from folks who torrent and want features like port forwarding.
The biggest hesitation is trust: it’s a US-based service and it’s owned by Kape, which makes some people uncomfortable and sparks a lot of debate online. On the practical side, some say speeds and reliability aren’t as strong as they used to be, and there are occasional app quirks—especially on macOS (background service issues) and for Linux if you’re using the command line. A few people also mention setup headaches with certain networking gear and the occasional “it used to be great, but I moved on” vibe.
Strengths
- Good value for the price
- Generally easy to use on Windows and Android
- No-logs track record people point to
- Linux support (especially with the GUI app)
- Port forwarding and torrent-friendly features
Weaknesses
- Ownership and trust concerns (Kape)
- US jurisdiction makes some people uneasy
- Some reports of slower speeds or worse reliability over time
- macOS app/daemon can be glitchy
- Linux command-line experience can be frustrating
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7 reviews"@phct001 @rekdt at least private-internet-access has court cases to prove they defend their users and didnt cooporate with government cause they didnt log anything. proton isnt secure/private-by-design They fckd multiple users now"
"@SaarNil72 My personal preference for vpn is "private internet access" for only one reason. They are the only provider that I'm aware of that has had its "no log" policy tested in court when they were subpoenaed in the US. Been with them for years now, decent speeds, loads of devices."
"...e sure it's one that doesn't keep logs. I would stay away from free ones. Europe based used to have more privacy but that will change. Can recommend Private Internet Access, US based. Plenty of other good ones though, shop around."
"@stringer_kade @phct001 @rekdt huh? they keep using the excuse "they had no choice but to cooporate with the government" due to "lawful orders" Stop making excuses for these WEF fools. I dont see PIA or Mullvad comply with this to Rat out their users ?!"
"Dropping New log on telegram Private Pia and surfshark only."
"@windscribecom thoughts on the Private Internet Access VPN? have proved no logs etc in courts as I undertand it"
"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 - ..."