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Head-to-head · VPN Services

Private Internet Access vs CyberGhost VPN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Private Internet Access #3 in VPN Services 9.1/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site
CyberGhost VPN #6 in VPN Services 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit CyberGhost

Private Internet Access leads on 0 checks, CyberGhost VPN on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePrivate Internet Access · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access scores higher on our rubric for vpn services: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

CyberGhost VPN leads on server countries: 100 countries versus 91 countries.

Private Internet Access is the better fit for households and teams with many devices. CyberGhost VPN is the better fit for streaming and torrenting across many platforms.

  • Private Internet Access fits best

    Households and teams with many devices

  • CyberGhost VPN fits best

    Streaming and torrenting across many platforms

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Side by side

Feature Private Internet Access 9.1/10 Visit ↗ CyberGhost VPN 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in VPN Services #6 in VPN Services
Best for Households and teams with many devices Streaming and torrenting across many platforms
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $3.99/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 45 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Private Internet Access 5/5 · CyberGhost VPN 5/5
Verified no-logs audit ✓ ✓
Streaming support ✓ ✓
Torrent support ✓ ✓
Kill switch ✓ ✓
WireGuard support ✓ ✓
Specs
Server countries 91 countries 100 countries (best)
Simultaneous devices Not checked yet 7 devices
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited simultaneous connections across supported devices
  • Independent Deloitte assessment of its no-logs policy
  • Streaming, P2P, split tunneling, and port forwarding support
  • Streaming- and torrent-optimized servers across 100 countries
  • Supports up to seven simultaneous device connections
  • Kill switch, leak protection, and three VPN protocols
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Port forwarding works only on selected servers
  • The 7-day free trial is limited to first-time mobile subscribers
  • There is no free plan
  • Monthly pricing is higher than the six-month option
  • Coverage is limited to seven simultaneous devices
Our verdict

Private Internet Access is a paid VPN service for individuals, households, and teams that want encrypted internet traffic, masked IP addresses, and access to servers in 91 countries. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome,…

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CyberGhost VPN is a paid subscription service for individuals and households that want encrypted internet traffic, masked IP addresses, private browsing, streaming, downloads, and device protection. It supports web access plus Windows,…

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  1. Private Internet AccessVPN Services 9.17-day trial
  2. CyberGhost VPNVPN Services 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Private Internet Access — where it wins

    • Unlimited simultaneous connections across supported devices
    • Independent Deloitte assessment of its no-logs policy
    • Streaming, P2P, split tunneling, and port forwarding support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Port forwarding works only on selected servers
    • The 7-day free trial is limited to first-time mobile subscribers

  • CyberGhost VPN — where it wins

    • Streaming- and torrent-optimized servers across 100 countries
    • Supports up to seven simultaneous device connections
    • Kill switch, leak protection, and three VPN protocols

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Monthly pricing is higher than the six-month option
    • Coverage is limited to seven simultaneous devices
  • Private Internet Access9.1/10 · 7-day trial

    A feature-rich VPN for households and teams that need many simultaneous connections.

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  • CyberGhost VPN8.8/10 · Paid

    A broad VPN service for streaming and torrenting across up to seven devices.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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