NOTE: One of these VPNs (Private Internet Access) was also bought out by a VPN conglomerate that has previously been associated with malware. NordVPN does not do this and every server truthfully matches up with the advertised location (no virtual server locations with NordVPN). This allows PIA to advertise more server locations than they actually have with physical servers. With virtual server locations, the server is not actually (physically) in the advertised location. * PIA advertises 84 server locations, but this is deceptive because many of these locations are actually virtual server locations. The table below highlights the key facts of each VPN:

Our tests and analysis found that NordVPN has much faster speeds, better apps, more security features, and better support for streaming services in comparison to Private Internet Access.

I put both VPNs through extensive testing and analysis for this NordVPN vs PIA comparison report, with all the screenshots posted below.īased on all of the latest test results, NordVPN was the winner. This comparison is designed to give you objective information you can use to decide for yourself which of these VPNs (if either) is worth your time and money. Can reviews written by such sites be trusted? Further confounding things is the fact that PIA is now part of a conglomerate that owns VPN “review” sites. Both are frequently discussed and recommended on review websites. NordVPN and Private Internet Access (PIA) remain big names in the VPN industry.

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