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Head-to-head · Virtual Private Network Software

Mullvad VPN vs Citrix Gateway

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Mullvad VPN #4 in Virtual Private Network Software 8.9/10 From €5/mo ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Mullvad VPN
Citrix Gateway #7 in Virtual Private Network Software 8.5/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Citrix

Mullvad VPN leads on 0 checks, Citrix Gateway on 3, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMullvad VPN · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Citrix Gateway
  • Most featuresCitrix Gateway · 2 of 3

Mullvad VPN scores higher on our rubric for virtual private network software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Citrix Gateway offers free plan; Mullvad VPN doesn't. Citrix Gateway offers remote access vpn; Mullvad VPN doesn't publish it. Citrix Gateway offers sso support; Mullvad VPN doesn't publish it.

Mullvad VPN is the better fit for privacy-focused users wanting simple flat pricing. Citrix Gateway is the better fit for enterprise SSL VPN and application access.

  • Mullvad VPN fits best

    Privacy-focused users wanting simple flat pricing

  • Citrix Gateway fits best

    Enterprise SSL VPN and application access

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Side by side

Feature Mullvad VPN 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Citrix Gateway 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #4 in Virtual Private Network Software #7 in Virtual Private Network Software
Best for Privacy-focused users wanting simple flat pricing Enterprise SSL VPN and application access
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mullvad VPN 0/3 · Citrix Gateway 2/3
Remote access VPN Not published ✓ (best)
Site-to-site VPN Not published Not published
SSO support Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported VPN protocols Not published SSL VPN, TLS, DTLS, EDT, ICAProxy, clientless VPN (cVPN)
Client platforms Not published Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5/web
Concurrent sessions Not published Not published
Deployment model Not published Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Create a numbered account without providing an email address
  • Default kill switch, WireGuard, and multihop routing
  • Flat €5 monthly price across all listed plan terms
  • Offers full SSL VPN tunnels alongside clientless browser and ICA proxy access
  • Combines SSO with broad authentication and federation integrations
  • Supports endpoint policy controls and active-passive high availability
Cons
  • Covers 50 countries and allows up to five devices
  • Netflix traffic is excluded from the VPN tunnel when split tunneling is used
  • No port forwarding; torrent guidance is older
  • Sales-led purchasing makes price comparisons less straightforward
  • Features are geared to corporate access, not consumer VPN use
  • Customer-managed appliance deployments require gateway administration
Our verdict

Mullvad VPN provides encrypted internet access, IP-address masking, and censorship-circumvention methods for people who prioritize privacy. Numbered accounts do not require an email address, and its no-activity-logging policy is paired…

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Citrix Gateway provides remote access to virtual, SaaS, web and on-premises applications and networks. Its full SSL VPN tunnels, clientless browser access and ICA proxying address different corporate access needs, while single sign-on…

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  1. Mullvad VPNVirtual Private Network Software 8.9From €5/mo
  2. Citrix GatewayVirtual Private Network Software 8.5Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mullvad VPN — where it wins

    • Create a numbered account without providing an email address
    • Default kill switch, WireGuard, and multihop routing
    • Flat €5 monthly price across all listed plan terms

    Where it doesn't

    • Covers 50 countries and allows up to five devices
    • Netflix traffic is excluded from the VPN tunnel when split tunneling is used
    • No port forwarding; torrent guidance is older

  • Citrix Gateway — where it wins

    • Offers full SSL VPN tunnels alongside clientless browser and ICA proxy access
    • Combines SSO with broad authentication and federation integrations
    • Supports endpoint policy controls and active-passive high availability

    Where it doesn't

    • Sales-led purchasing makes price comparisons less straightforward
    • Features are geared to corporate access, not consumer VPN use
    • Customer-managed appliance deployments require gateway administration
  • Mullvad VPN8.9/10 · From €5/mo

    A privacy-oriented VPN with anonymous accounts, core safeguards, and flat €5 monthly pricing.

    Visit Mullvad VPNFull verdict →
  • Citrix Gateway8.5/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A customer-managed gateway for secure access to enterprise apps and networks.

    Visit CitrixFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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