VPN · Gibraltar (GI)
IVPN
A privacy-focused VPN service with a transparent approach.
The switch
NordVPN→IVPNalso replaces ExpressVPN
About
IVPN offers a secure and private VPN service with a strong emphasis on transparency and ethical practices. They provide a range of features designed to protect user privacy.
Why we recommend it
- No logs policy
- Open-source clients
EU vs USA
IVPN vs NordVPN
Side-by-side on jurisdiction, data residency, and the rules that decide who can actually read your data.
Criteria
🇪🇺 IVPN
🇺🇸 NordVPN
Headquarters
Gibraltar
Panama / USA ops
Jurisdiction
Gibraltar
USA-aligned (Nord Security)
Data location
Multiple, user-selectable
Global
GDPR-native
Yes
No
CLOUD Act / FISA exposed
No
Yes
Ad tracking
No
No
End-to-end encryption
No
No
Open source
Yes
No
Ownership
Private
Nord Security
Founded
2009
2012
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IVPN vs the US incumbents
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