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Head-to-head · Vpn Client

AWS Client VPN vs Private Internet Access

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score AWS Client VPN #1 in Vpn Client 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit AWS Client VPN
Private Internet Access #8 in Vpn Client 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

AWS Client VPN leads on 0 checks, Private Internet Access on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreAWS Client VPN · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly Private Internet Access
  • Most featuresPrivate Internet Access · 1 of 2

AWS Client VPN scores higher on our rubric for vpn client: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

AWS Client VPN is the better fit for organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks. Private Internet Access is the better fit for budget-conscious users with many devices.

  • AWS Client VPN fits best

    Organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks

  • Private Internet Access fits best

    Budget-conscious users with many devices

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Side by side

Feature AWS Client VPN 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Private Internet Access 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.2
Ranking #1 in Vpn Client #8 in Vpn Client
Best for Organizations accessing AWS and on-premises networks Budget-conscious users with many devices
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.10/unit usage-based $3.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features AWS Client VPN 0/2 · Private Internet Access 1/2
Kill switch Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Split tunneling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Simultaneous connections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
VPN protocols Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Active Directory, certificates, and SAML 2.0 authentication
  • Combines authorization rules, security groups, and posture checks
  • Integrates with VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, and CloudWatch Logs
  • Unlimited simultaneous connections across supported devices
  • WireGuard, OpenVPN, split tunneling, and a kill switch
  • 91-country network with P2P and streaming-optimized servers
Cons
  • Hourly endpoint and connection charges can increase with usage
  • Pricing excludes data transfer and several related AWS service charges
  • No site-to-site VPN capability; support channel is documentation
  • No free plan; the 7-day trial is limited to first-time mobile subscribers
  • Monthly billing costs more than the annual plan
  • Port forwarding is available only on selected servers
Our verdict

AWS Client VPN is a managed, client-based VPN service for remote users who need encrypted access to AWS resources and on-premises networks. It uses OpenVPN and supports Active Directory, certificate-based, and SAML 2.0 federated…

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Private Internet Access is a subscription VPN for individuals and teams who want encrypted internet traffic, IP address masking, and broad device coverage. Its apps and browser extension support Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and…

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  1. AWS Client VPNVpn Client 9.1Paid
  2. Private Internet AccessVpn Client 8.27-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AWS Client VPN — where it wins

    • Supports Active Directory, certificates, and SAML 2.0 authentication
    • Combines authorization rules, security groups, and posture checks
    • Integrates with VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, and CloudWatch Logs

    Where it doesn't

    • Hourly endpoint and connection charges can increase with usage
    • Pricing excludes data transfer and several related AWS service charges
    • No site-to-site VPN capability; support channel is documentation

  • Private Internet Access — where it wins

    • Unlimited simultaneous connections across supported devices
    • WireGuard, OpenVPN, split tunneling, and a kill switch
    • 91-country network with P2P and streaming-optimized servers

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the 7-day trial is limited to first-time mobile subscribers
    • Monthly billing costs more than the annual plan
    • Port forwarding is available only on selected servers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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