CyberGhost vs Mullvad
Features, use cases, pros and cons, and pricing side by side — and which one to pick.
Best for: Budget-focused buyers committing for two years — at 1.99 €/month for 26 months (51.74 € upfront), the long-term plans are among the cheapest ways to run a VPN continuously., VPN beginners who want encryption and IP masking that activate automatically on connect, with no settings to configure.
Read the full CyberGhost reviewBest for: People who want a no-logs VPN without giving up personal details, Users in or visiting countries with heavy censorship or firewalls
Read the full Mullvad reviewCommission may apply at no extra cost
CyberGhost vs Mullvad: features compared
Compare key features side by side
Feature Comparison Summary
Which should you choose?
Choose CyberGhost if
- You want a bundled password manager and optional dedicated IP
- You need 7 device connections instead of 5
Choose Mullvad if
- You want anonymous sign-up with no email or personal details
- You need censorship circumvention and a free Tor-based browser
CyberGhost vs Mullvad: pros and cons
CyberGhost
CyberGhost keeps encryption simple and makes long-term commitments cheap: 1.99 €/month for 26 months, a 45-day money-back guarantee, and a bundled password manager. But the best rate needs 51.74 € upfront, renewals jump to 51.74 € a year, and short plans run 6.99–11.99 €. Overall, it's a strong pick for two-year buyers, less so for month-to-month users.
Pros
- Very low long-term cost — the 26-month plan works out to 1.99 €/month (51.74 € billed upfront) and includes a 45-day money-back guarantee.
- Refund terms are more generous than the industry's typical 30 days — 45 days on long-term plans and 14 days on the monthly plan.
- Protection is automatic — encryption and IP masking begin the moment you connect, which suits non-technical users.
Cons
- The headline 1.99 €/month rate requires 51.74 € upfront, and the plan auto-renews at the full 51.74 € per year once the discounted 26 months end.
- Short-term access is comparatively expensive — 11.99 €/month for the 1-month plan and 6.99 €/month for 6 months.
- A dedicated IP costs an extra 5 €/month, which roughly doubles the effective cost on the cheapest short plans.
Mullvad
Mullvad keeps things refreshingly simple: one flat €5/month price, anonymous accounts, a stated no-logs policy, and a free Tor-based browser. It's built for censorship resistance, though there's no free trial, no port forwarding, and no discount for long commitments. Overall, it's a standout pick for privacy-first users who value substance over extras.
Pros
- One flat €5/month price (VAT included) with no tiers, upsells, or annual lock-in — and the rate hasn't changed since launch in 2009
- Anonymous account creation — no email, name, or personal details are required to sign up, and Mullvad states it keeps no activity logs
- Unusually private payment options, including cash by mail, bank wire, and cryptocurrency (crypto payments get a 10% discount)
Cons
- Port forwarding is not supported, which matters for users who host services or need inbound connections
- There is no free plan and no free trial for the VPN — the only way to test it risk-free is the 14-day money back guarantee, and cash payments can't be refunded
- Longer billing terms offer no discount — paying for a year or even a decade costs the same €5/month as paying month to month, so there's no reward for committing
CyberGhost and Mullvad in detail
CyberGhost
CyberGhost is a consumer VPN (Virtual Private Network) app for everyday privacy protection. It routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to one of its servers, masking your IP address and hiding your real location in the process. That protects sensitive information such as passwords and financial transactions from interception — especially on public Wi-Fi — and helps you avoid snooping, tracking, and unwanted censorship online.
Standout features
- Immediate Encryption and IP Masking
- No-Logs Policy and Kill Switch
- Multi-Device Coverage
- Dedicated IP Add-On
- Bundled Password Manager
Use cases
- Staying Safe on Public Wi-Fi
- Limiting Tracking and Ad Profiling
- Avoiding Snooping and Censorship
- Protecting Accounts on the Move
Mullvad
Mullvad VPN is a privacy-focused service that encrypts your traffic so your ISP can't see your activity and your IP address can't be used to track you. Accounts are anonymous, and the company states it keeps no logs. It also offers Mullvad Browser, a free, open-source browser built with Tor. It's aimed at people who want less tracking, less censorship, and less data collection.
Standout features
- Keep your browsing off your ISP's radar
- Anonymous accounts, no logs
- Built to beat censorship
- A free browser that fights tracking
- A mission you can actually read
Use cases
- Keep your browsing private at home
- Get online from restrictive countries
- Sign up without sharing your details
- Browse with a hardened browser
Pricing compared
List prices from each vendor's pricing page, before taxes and add-ons. Costs are per month.
| Pricing compared | CyberGhost | Mullvad |
|---|---|---|
| From (cheapest paid plan) | €4.31/mo 2 Years + 2 Months | €5/mo 1 Month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Money-back guarantee | Not stated | 14 days |
| Annual billing savings | — | — |
| Pricing model | Flat price | Flat price |
| Cost for 1 user | €4.31/moCheaper 2 Years + 2 Months plan, billed annually | €5/mo 1 Year plan, billed annually |
| Cost for 5 users | €4.31/mo 2 Years + 2 Months plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) | €5/mo 1 Year plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) |
| Cost for 10 users | €4.31/mo 2 Years + 2 Months plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) | €5/mo 1 Year plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) |
| Cost for 25 users | €4.31/mo 2 Years + 2 Months plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) | €5/mo 1 Year plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) |
| Plans | 5 | 3 |
| Prices checked | Checked Sep 29, 2026 | Checked Oct 12, 2026 |
| Price history | Tracking prices since Sep 7, 2026. No price change detected yet. | Tracking prices since Oct 1, 2026. No price change detected yet. |
- Cheapest plan that fits each team size. Per-user plans are multiplied by the number of users (respecting stated minimums and seat packs). Plans that include some users cost their base price plus the extra-user price for each user beyond those included. Flat-priced plans with no stated user limit are counted as one licence per user.
Cheaper for your team size
For 1 user (billed annually), CyberGhost costs €4.31/mo vs Mullvad at €5/mo.
Computed from published list prices on the dates shown. Excludes taxes, add-ons and promotions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which VPN is more private?
Mullvad. Accounts need no email, name, or personal details, it states it keeps no logs, and you can pay with cash or crypto. CyberGhost also has a no-logs policy, but requires a standard account.