Amnezia VPN vs Private Internet Access

Amnezia VPN is an open-source client for using a VPN service or setting up a VPN server on a server you control. Its self-hosted setup connects to a VPS over SSH, installs Docker, and runs separate containers for protocol connections. The app supports OpenVPN, OpenVPN over Cloak, WireGuard, AmneziaWG, IKEV2, XRay Reality, and ShadowSocks. AmneziaWG adds protection against detection and blocking. Split tunneling varies by platform: Android supports IP and app controls, Windows supports IP and limited app controls, and iOS, macOS, and Linux support IP-only controls. Amnezia Free provides access to Instagram, Facebook, X, and other blocked resources, but not YouTube; speeds are limited to 8 Mbps and location selection is unavailable. Premium offers 20 connection locations, streaming support, P2P on its Switzerland location, and up to seven simultaneous devices. Premium says it does not store visited sites, IP addresses, or session data, and uses RAM-only servers. The client and server are open source. Amnezia says its products passed independent security audits in 2022, 2024, and 2025.

Private Internet Access is a paid VPN subscription made by Private Internet Access, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, United States. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The listed network covers 91 countries, with streaming and torrent support, WireGuard support, and a kill switch. A verified no-logs audit is listed. There is no free plan. The pricing note lists a 7-day trial and a starting rate of $3.99/mo on an annual term. The 1 Month plan costs $11.95 a month and renews monthly. The 1 Year plan is listed at $3.99 a year, billed at 47.88 USD for the first year and then renewed annually at 47.88 USD. A 3 Years + 3 Months EXTRA offer shows an 85% fall-sale discount, but no price is listed. The service is available across desktop and mobile platforms.