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Mullvad

The most anonymous VPN — no account, no email, just privacy

4.6Editorial
VantageLabs Editorial Research Team

Reviewed by VantageLabs Editorial Research Team

Coverage area: VPN & Security

Updated May 2026Hands-on testedEditorially independentHow we test tools →
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Overview

Mullvad is the gold standard for VPN anonymity. You don't create an account — you receive a random number. You can pay in cash or Monero. The company has never stored user logs, and when Swedish authorities attempted to seize their servers, there was nothing to find. For users who want maximum anonymity above all else, Mullvad is unmatched.

Best For

Privacy advocatesJournalistsActivistsTor usersAdvanced VPN users

Key Features

  • No account required — random number only
  • Cash and Monero payment accepted
  • WireGuard and OpenVPN support
  • Multihop for extra anonymity layers
  • 500+ servers in 41 countries

Pros

  • Maximum anonymity — truly no-account setup
  • Flat €5/mo pricing, no upsells or tricks
  • Proven no-logs — withstood law enforcement raid
  • Open-source and independently audited

Cons

  • No free tier or trial
  • Smaller server network than NordVPN or Surfshark
  • No dedicated streaming-optimised servers
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Pricing

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Pricing€5/mo flat rate
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Editorial Score

4.6

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