Private Internet Access - privacy track record
PIA has been independently verified in court - in two separate legal cases, the company produced no logs because none existed. This gives PIA strong real-world credibility for its no-logs policy. Despite this, PIA consistently ranks below NordVPN and ExpressVPN in speed benchmarks. If pure speed matters most, the alternatives below perform better in independent testing.
What most people switch to after canceling PIA
- NordVPN AFFILIATE - Faster speeds, RAM-only servers, independent no-logs audit. 30-day money-back guarantee. 6,000+ servers.
- ExpressVPN AFFILIATE - Best for streaming and speed. TrustedServer technology (RAM-only servers). Note: same Kape ownership as PIA.
- Surfshark AFFILIATE - Unlimited device connections. WireGuard protocol for speed. Different ownership from PIA/ExpressVPN/CyberGhost.
- Proton VPN - Swiss jurisdiction, operated by the team behind ProtonMail. Strong privacy focus with a functional free tier.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Private Internet Access keep logs?
- PIA has been verified in court twice as keeping no connection logs. Court-ordered requests produced no usable data.
- Does PIA have a money-back guarantee?
- Yes. PIA offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. Email support@privateinternetaccess.com to claim it.
- Who owns Private Internet Access?
- PIA is owned by Kape Technologies, which also owns CyberGhost and ExpressVPN.