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Head-to-head · VPN Extensions for Opera

AdGuard VPN vs Private Internet Access

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score AdGuard VPN #3 in VPN Extensions for Opera 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit AdGuard VPN
Private Internet Access #5 in VPN Extensions for Opera 7.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit site

AdGuard VPN leads on 1 check, Private Internet Access on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdGuard VPN · 7.9/10
  • Free planonly AdGuard VPN
  • Free trialonly Private Internet Access

AdGuard VPN scores higher on our rubric for vpn extensions for opera: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

AdGuard VPN offers free plan; Private Internet Access doesn't.

AdGuard VPN is the better fit for adGuard users wanting a feature-rich free VPN. Private Internet Access is the better fit for users prioritizing audited privacy and advanced controls.

  • AdGuard VPN fits best

    AdGuard users wanting a feature-rich free VPN

  • Private Internet Access fits best

    Users prioritizing audited privacy and advanced controls

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Side by side

Feature AdGuard VPN 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Private Internet Access 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.7
Ranking #3 in VPN Extensions for Opera #5 in VPN Extensions for Opera
Best for AdGuard users wanting a feature-rich free VPN Users prioritizing audited privacy and advanced controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $3.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features AdGuard VPN 1/3 · Private Internet Access 1/3
Ad blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tracker blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Kill switch ✓ ✓
Specs
Server locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data policy Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser scope Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes a monthly VPN traffic allowance.
  • Website and app exclusions plus DNS selection and ad/tracker blocking.
  • Paid plans include up to 10 devices and unlimited traffic.
  • Independent Deloitte assessment of its no-logs policy
  • WireGuard, kill switch, and split tunneling
  • Unlimited connections across a 91-country server network
Cons
  • The supplied platform list verifies Chrome, not Opera extension support.
  • The free plan has a monthly traffic allowance rather than unlimited traffic.
  • No verified independent no-logs audit is confirmed.
  • Opera extension support is not specifically verified
  • No free plan; the 7-day trial is limited to first-time mobile subscribers
  • The 3-year plan price is presented as a fall sale
Our verdict

AdGuard VPN routes internet traffic through remote servers to mask an IP address and encrypt connections. Its free plan and feature set may suit people already using AdGuard products, as well as users who want website and app exclusions,…

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Private Internet Access is a paid VPN service for individuals and teams who want privacy controls across desktop, mobile, and browser-extension use. It encrypts internet traffic, masks IP addresses, and provides servers in 91 countries.…

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  1. AdGuard VPNVPN Extensions for Opera 7.9Free plan
  2. Private Internet AccessVPN Extensions for Opera 7.77-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AdGuard VPN — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a monthly VPN traffic allowance.
    • Website and app exclusions plus DNS selection and ad/tracker blocking.
    • Paid plans include up to 10 devices and unlimited traffic.

    Where it doesn't

    • The supplied platform list verifies Chrome, not Opera extension support.
    • The free plan has a monthly traffic allowance rather than unlimited traffic.
    • No verified independent no-logs audit is confirmed.
  • Private Internet Access — where it wins

    • Independent Deloitte assessment of its no-logs policy
    • WireGuard, kill switch, and split tunneling
    • Unlimited connections across a 91-country server network

    Where it doesn't

    • Opera extension support is not specifically verified
    • No free plan; the 7-day trial is limited to first-time mobile subscribers
    • The 3-year plan price is presented as a fall sale
  • AdGuard VPN7.9/10 · Free plan

    A feature-rich VPN with a free traffic allowance, but Opera extension support is not verified.

    Visit AdGuard VPNFull verdict →
  • Private Internet Access7.7/10 · 7-day trial

    A feature-rich VPN with audited no-logs claims, but Opera support is not verified.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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