hide.me vs Private Internet Access
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| Figure | hide.me | Private Internet Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · VPN services | 9.4 (#2) | 7.9 (#43) |
| Spec score · VPNs for Iran | 9.4 (#1) | 7.3 (#21) |
| Spec score · Virtual Private Network Software | 9.2 (#2) | 7.3 (#35) |
| Spec score · Gaming VPNs | 9.4 (#1) | 7.4 (#14) |
| Spec score · VPNs for Mac | 9.3 (#2) | 7.3 (#24) |
| Spec score · VPNs for Argentina | 9.3 (#2) | 7.4 (#13) |
| Spec score · Vpn Client | 9.2 (#3) | 7.4 (#18) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Malaysia | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Kill switch | Yes | Yes |
| No-logs audit | Securitum's 2024 assessment found no evidence that VPN-server activity was logged; packet metadata used for traffic management was ephemeral in RAM. | Yes |
| Streaming support | Yes | Yes |
| Torrent support | Yes | Yes |
| WireGuard support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
hide.me
- Premium — 1 monthPrice not published
- Premium — 26 monthsPrice not published
- Premium — 13 monthsPrice not published
- FreeFree
- Premium 26-month$2.69 a year
- Premium yearly$4.57 a year
- Premium monthly$9.95 a month
Private Internet Access
- 1 Month$11.95 a month
- 1 Year$3.99 a month
- 1 Year$47.88 a year
- 3 Years + 3 Months EXTRAPrice not published
In their own words
Private Internet Access
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.