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35,000+ servers in 84 countries — the largest server network we tested. Open-source Windows app, MACE ad blocker, and court-verified no-logs record.
8.4/10 Score35,000+ ServersOpen SourceMACE Ad BlockerUnlimited Devices
35,000+ servers, open-source Windows app, and built-in ad blocker — PIA tested on Windows PC.
35,000+ servers in 84 countries — the largest server network we tested. Open-source Windows app, MACE ad blocker, and court-verified no-logs record.
PIA's WireGuard achieved 91.0 Mbps on our 100 Mbps benchmark in July 2026. With 35,000+ servers across 84 countries, finding a fast uncrowded server is rarely an issue — load is distributed across a massive network.
| Location | Download | Upload | Ping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands (nearest) | 91.0 Mbps | 87.8 Mbps | 14ms |
| UK London | 89.5 Mbps | 86.1 Mbps | 21ms |
| US East | 87.9 Mbps | 84.6 Mbps | 93ms |
| Germany Frankfurt | 90.2 Mbps | 87.0 Mbps | 11ms |
PIA's Windows app is fully open-source on GitHub and independently audited. It offers deeper customisation than any other VPN on our list: encryption cipher choice (AES-128 vs AES-256), MTU settings, port selection, and protocol toggle. The built-in MACE ad blocker operates at the DNS level — blocking ads, malware, and tracking domains at no extra charge (unlike NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro, which requires an add-on).
PIA has appeared in multiple court cases where law enforcement requested user data. In every case, PIA confirmed it had no logs to provide — a real-world validation more compelling than a third-party audit alone. Note: PIA is US-based, which means legal pressure is possible, but zero logs means zero exposure.
Pricing starts at $2.03/month on the 3-year plan — among the lowest on our list. Unlimited simultaneous connections and the MACE blocker are included on all plans. The 3-year commitment required for the lowest price is worth noting if you prefer shorter-term flexibility. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies.
Yes — open-source, Securitum-audited, court-verified no-logs, and zero leaks in our Windows security tests.
35,000+ across 84 countries — the largest network of any VPN we tested. Server congestion is rarely an issue.
Yes. Netflix US, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ all unblocked reliably. Some platforms were inconsistent.
MACE is PIA's built-in DNS-level ad and malware blocker — included free on all plans, no add-on required.