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ESET VPN vs Private Internet Access

Both stand on vpn services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ESET VPN

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1

ESET VPN provides broad protocol and platform support as part of ESET’s security plans. Buyers must choose a Premium or Ultimate bundle because standalone purchase is unavailable.

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Choose Private Internet Access if you want a paid VPN with support for streaming, torrent use, and five listed platforms. The verified no-logs audit, WireGuard support, and kill switch are key listed features. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or prefer a longer-term offer with a stated price.

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The facts

	ESET VPN	Private Internet Access
Free plan	A free trial	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows	Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	1 Year: $47.88 a year
Plans published	2	3
Maker	ESET VPN	Private Internet Access
Website	eset.com	privateinternetaccess.com
On vpn services	#39 of 88	#43 of 88

ESET VPN: what it does well

Encrypts traffic and changes the device IP
Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
Includes WireGuard and a kill switch
Advertises unlimited VPN bandwidth
Offers a free 30-day plan trial

What to know first

Cannot be purchased separately
Country access depends on the security plan
Windows VPN does not support x86 processors

Private Internet Access: what it does well

Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Network spans 91 countries.
Streaming and torrent support are listed.
Includes WireGuard support and a kill switch.
A verified no-logs audit is listed.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
The listed one-month plan costs $11.95 a month.
The three-year offer has no listed price.

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