PrivadoVPN
Iceland-based VPN with a genuine free tier — 10GB every 30 days — smaller than Proton VPN's
Quick Overview
| Company | Privado Networks ehf |
|---|---|
| Category | VPN Services |
| Headquarters | Garðabær, Iceland |
| EU Presence | Iceland (EEA, outside the EU) |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Free tier: 10GB every 30 days (1 device); paid from about $1.11/month on a 24-month plan to $10.99/month monthly (prices in USD); 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans |
| Free Option | Free tier (10GB/30 days) plus 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans |
| Replaces | ProtonVPN free tier, Windscribe, TunnelBear |
Detailed Review
PrivadoVPN is the second provider in this category with a genuine free tier, after Proton VPN, though the two are not equivalent.
Proton VPN's free plan is unlimited in data and time; PrivadoVPN's is capped at 10GB every 30 days on a single device, which is enough to try the service or cover occasional light use but not enough to live on. Paid plans lift that to ten simultaneous connections, unlimited data, and access to the full server list, with a 30-day money-back guarantee on top of the free tier itself.
The contracting entity is Privado Networks ehf, based in Garðabær, Iceland — Iceland is in the EEA and covered by GDPR through the EEA agreement, but sits outside the EU itself, closer in shape to IVPN's Gibraltar than to the EU members in this category.
Payments may route through a Swiss or a US affiliate depending on the method chosen, though the subscription contract itself stays with the Icelandic entity. Prices are quoted in US dollars rather than euros — from about $1.11 a month on a 24-month plan to $10.99 month-to-month — which is worth converting before comparing against the euro prices elsewhere in this category.
What PrivadoVPN does well
- Free tier: 10GB every 30 days, no card required to start
- Ten simultaneous device connections on paid plans
- Iceland-based contracting entity, EEA and GDPR coverage
- 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Low headline price on longer commitments
Where PrivadoVPN falls short
- Free tier capped at 10GB every 30 days, one device
- Prices shown in US dollars, not euros
- Payment processing may route through a US affiliate
- No independent no-logs audit or open-source apps
Standout feature. A second free tier in this category: PrivadoVPN gives away 10GB every 30 days, smaller than Proton VPN's but with no card required.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free tier: 10GB every 30 days, no card required to start
- Ten simultaneous device connections on paid plans
- Iceland-based contracting entity, EEA and GDPR coverage
- 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Low headline price on longer commitments
Cons
- Free tier capped at 10GB every 30 days, one device
- Prices shown in US dollars, not euros
- Payment processing may route through a US affiliate
- No independent no-logs audit or open-source apps
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PrivadoVPN?
PrivadoVPN is the second provider in this category with a genuine free tier, after Proton VPN, though the two are not equivalent.
Proton VPN's free plan is unlimited in data and time; PrivadoVPN's is capped at 10GB every 30 days on a single device, which is enough to try the service or cover occasional light use but not enough to live on. Paid plans lift that to ten simultaneous connections, unlimited data, and access to the full server list, with a 30-day money-back guarantee on top of the free tier itself.
Where is PrivadoVPN based?
PrivadoVPN operates from Garðabær, Iceland, which places it under Iceland (EEA, outside the EU).
What does PrivadoVPN cost?
Free tier: 10GB every 30 days (1 device); paid from about $1.11/month on a 24-month plan to $10.99/month monthly (prices in USD); 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans. Free tier (10GB/30 days) plus 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans.
Who is PrivadoVPN best for?
Users who want a free tier and do not mind USD pricing. A second free tier in this category: PrivadoVPN gives away 10GB every 30 days, smaller than Proton VPN's but with no card required.
What are the drawbacks of PrivadoVPN?
Free tier capped at 10GB every 30 days, one device. Prices shown in US dollars, not euros. Payment processing may route through a US affiliate. No independent no-logs audit or open-source apps.