Mullvad
No email, no account name, accepts cash by mail
BEST FORPrivacy hardliners who want the most anonymous VPN signup possible. Mullvad requires zero personal information, generates a random 16-digit account number, and accepts payment by cash or Monero.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 9 days ago (2026-07-15)
Scores — click any row to see our rationale
Speed & Performance▼7/10
Privacy & No-Logs Credibility▼10/10
Streaming & Torrenting▼3/10
Device Compatibility & Simultaneous Connections▼4/10
Pricing & Subscription Flexibility▼7/10
PROS
✓Sign-up requires zero personal information — a random 16-digit account number is your only credential
✓Accepts cash by mail in EUR, USD, GBP, and six other currencies, plus Monero — the only major VPN that accepts physical cash
✓Swedish police executed a search warrant in 2024 and obtained zero user data
✓All apps are fully open-source and received a 'high security level' rating from X41 D-Sec in a January 2026 penetration and source-code audit
✓No auto-renewal — you add time manually, so there are no surprise charges
✓Flat €5/month pricing that does not change
CONS
✕Netflix blocks all Mullvad IP addresses. The company has publicly stated it will not prioritize streaming unblocking.
✕No native app for Apple TV, Android TV, or Amazon Fire TV — streaming on your TV requires router-level setup
✕Only 5 simultaneous connections per account — the lowest limit reviewed here
✕No annual or multi-year discount — a full year costs approximately $65, which is more than Surfshark or NordVPN on long-term plans
✕Email-only support — no live chat
✕Does not work reliably with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, or Hulu