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NordVPN has servers in more countries and is better at streaming, but PIA is superior for torrenting and is more affordable. <b><a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/goto/?lang=en&&type=prc&name=nordvpn&ref=629e1e6838c38&clicktype=ClickOut&pagetype=Guide&linktype=text&ga_category=GuidePageOut&ga_action=nordvpn&ga_label=Contextual" rel="noindex nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">NordVPN is our preferred service overall</a></b>, but both are excellent.</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 ut-jumplink"><aside class="jsx-3768225127"><div class="jsx-3768225127 jumplinks"><div class="jsx-3768225127 toc-mobile"><button class="jsx-3768225127"><span class="jsx-3768225127">Table of Contents</span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" class="jsx-3768225127 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3768225127"></use></svg></button></div><ol class="jsx-3768225127 main-list"><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#performance-overview" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Overall</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#privacy" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Privacy</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#streaming" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Streaming</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#speed" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Speed</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#security" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Security</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#server-locations" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Server Locations</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#user-experience" class="jsx-3768225127 ">User Experience</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#torrenting" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Torrenting</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#device-compatibility" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Device Compatibility</a></li><li class="jsx-3768225127 "><a href="#additional-features" class="jsx-3768225127 ">Additional Features</a></li></ol></div></aside></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2532098028 ut-row"><picture class="jsx-2532098028"><source srcSet="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F02%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ios-header.webp&w=450&q=60 1x, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F02%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ios-header.webp&w=900&q=60 2x" media="(max-width: 380px)" width="393" height="222" class="jsx-2532098028"/><source srcSet="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F02%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ios-header.webp&w=768&q=60 1x, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F02%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ios-header.webp&w=1520&q=60 2x" media="(min-width: 381px) and (max-width: 833px)" width="760" height="430" class="jsx-2532098028"/><source srcSet="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F02%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ios-header.webp&w=900&q=80 1x, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F02%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ios-header.webp&w=1700&q=80 2x" media="(min-width: 834px)" width="833" height="471" class="jsx-2532098028"/><img src="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/02/nordvpn-vs-pia-ios-header.webp" alt="The NordVPN and PIA apps compared on iOS" loading="eager" fetchpriority="high" class="jsx-2532098028 main-image"/></picture></div><section class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><div><p>NordVPN and Private Internet Access (PIA) are two industry-leading VPNs renowned for their advanced features and efforts to protect online privacy.</p> <p>Though both VPNs performed exceptionally well in our tests, <b>NordVPN was the overall winner</b>. NordVPN matched PIA in most cases, or fell just short, and exceeded it in streaming, security, and user experience.</p> </div></section></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="pricing-plans" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-3">Pricing Plans</h2><div><table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;"></th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Monthly Subscription</b></td> <td><span data-dollar-value="12.99">$12.99</span> / month</td> <td><span data-dollar-value="11.99">$11.99</span> / month</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>2 Years Subscription</b></td> <td><span data-dollar-value="2.99">$2.99</span> / month</td> <td><span data-dollar-value="2.03">$2.03</span> / month</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Money-Back Guarantee</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">30 Days</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">30 Days</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Free Trial</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--yellow-70);">7 days (Android only)</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">7 days (iOS & Android only)</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p><p>NordVPN and PIA both offer excellent value on long-term subscriptions. Still, PIA is 32% cheaper, and it has a true free trial option on iOS, whereas NordVPN doesn’t.</p> <p>On a monthly plan, PIA is $1 cheaper, and the price drops significantly to <span data-dollar-value="2.03">$2.03</span> per month for PIA if you prepay for two years.</p> <p>Private Internet Access and NordVPN offer a <b>30-day money-back guarantee</b> on all plans, allowing you to test the service out before committing to a subscription. Both VPNs make it easy to get your refund, so we recommend taking advantage of this.</p> </div></section></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="performance-overview" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-3">Performance Overview</h2><div><p>Here’s a summary of how NordVPN and PIA performed in each of the 10 VPN testing categories:</p> </div><div data-sheet-id="1Y8Tt4KajYF_FrYc-KzVjz7mW0KtRK24Eo74CZiyOXFQ|575190207"><div style="height:528px" class="jsx-216598542 skel"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-head"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell 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1.6a1 1 0 0 1-.4 0c-.6 0-.8-.5-1-1v-.2c-.5-.7-6.5-13.2-6.6-13.3-.1-.5 0-1 .5-1.2L40 30h.4l.5.1c.2.1.4.4.9 1.6v.1l6.3 12.8v.5Z"></path><path stroke="#096962" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-miterlimit="10" stroke-width="1.6" d="m10.9 3 3.3 5.4M37.6 3l-3.4 5.4M24 .8v6.1"></path></g></svg><div class="jsx-1962843399 text"><h3 class="heading-5">Why Trust Us?</h3><div class="jsx-1962843399"><p>We’re fully independent and have been reviewing VPNs since 2016. Our ratings are based on our own testing results and are unaffected by financial incentives. Learn <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/about/">who we are</a> and <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/about/how-we-review-vpns/">how we test VPNs</a>.</p> </div></div></div><div></div></section></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="privacy" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">Privacy</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: PIA</strong></span></p> <p>Despite having a worse jurisdiction than NordVPN, Private Internet Access is the safer choice for privacy. Unlike NordVPN, it doesn’t log any data at all and its privacy policy has been verified by multiple US court cases and an independent audit.</p> </div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;"></th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Privacy Rating</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">8.8</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.7</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Logging Policy</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">No Identifiable Data</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">No Logs</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Jurisdiction</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Panama</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">United States (US)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Independently Verified</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-privacy" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="nordvpn-collects-some-data,-pia-logs-none" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">NordVPN Collects Some Data, PIA Logs None</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>PIA logs no data about your connection whatsoever, whereas <b>NordVPN collects your username and connection timestamp for 15 minutes after a session ends</b>.</p> <p>Although this minimal data retention isn’t sufficient to compromise your anonymity, we’d prefer it if NordVPN followed PIA’s lead and didn’t log any data at all.</p> <p>NordVPN has been <a href="https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-no-logs-audit-2023/?srsltid=AfmBOopVd4bhZZxPlLRuGqKnlaDXnOHJy4SRXmUvrlMYq-piTE--Rbib" rel="noopener" target="_blank">audited 4 times</a> with each audit confirming that the VPN does not store your IP address or browsing activity.</p> <p>Similarly, PIA’s no-logs policy is proven by an audit and multiple real-life court cases. For example, PIA was subpoenaed in the US to provide user data, but official court documents revealed that PIA had <b>no data </b>to share.</p> <div id="attachment_289789" style="width: 694px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289789" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-289789 " src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fpia-no-logs-court-record.jpg&w=1280&q=80" alt="Excerpt from a court case document that verified the claims of PIA's logging policy" width="684" height="482"><p id="caption-attachment-289789" class="wp-caption-text">Private Internet Access’ no-logs privacy policy has been verified several times.</p></div> <p>Conversely, NordVPN has conceded that, if ordered by a court, it could start collecting data on a user under criminal investigation. We don’t expect this to be an issue given the VPN provider’s committal to <a href="https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-introduces-transparency-reports/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">transparency reports</a>, but it’s still worth taking into consideration.</p> <p>We place greater trust in real-world tests, like the ones PIA has passed, over third-party audits. There’s no guarantee that a VPN doesn’t change its behavior while an audit is ongoing, only to revert once it’s finished.</p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="nordvpn-is-based-in-a-more-private-jurisdiction" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">NordVPN Is Based in a More Private Jurisdiction</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>NordVPN is based in the privacy-friendly jurisdiction of Panama, which isn’t part of any international intelligence-sharing alliances. Any company incorporated there doesn’t have to collect any user information.</p> <p>In contrast, PIA is headquartered in the US. The US is part of the Five Eyes alliance, making it one of the worst places to base a VPN service. This is why PIA’s no-logs privacy policy is so important. <b>As it doesn’t collect any user data, it has no logs to provide</b>.</p> <p>Following several real-world tests of its logging policy, we’re confident that PIA’s base in the US isn’t a concern. That said, we’d prefer it matched NordVPN by moving to a privacy-friendly jurisdiction.</p> </div></div></details></div></section></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="streaming" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">Streaming</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: NordVPN</strong></span></p> <p>NordVPN is the better VPN for streaming. It unblocks more streaming services and Netflix libraries, often on the first attempt, whereas PIA unblocks fewer and makes you connect to streaming-optimized servers. Moreover, NordVPN has a Smart DNS tool that works, unlike PIA’s.</p> </div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th></th> <th>NordVPN</th> <th>PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Streaming Rating</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.2</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">6.1</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>US Netflix</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Netflix Libraries</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">17</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">6</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>BBC iPlayer</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Max</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Smart DNS</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">Unreliable</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-streaming" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="nordvpn-is-the-better-choice-for-accessing-foreign-netflix-libraries" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">NordVPN Is the Better Choice for Accessing Foreign Netflix Libraries</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p><b>NordVPN accesses 11 more Netflix libraries than PIA</b>, making it the superior Netflix VPN.</p> <p>In total, PIA can unblock Netflix in 6 countries, and <a href="/guides/nordvpn-netflix/">NordVPN can stream 17 Netflix libraries</a>.</p> <p>PIA fails to unblock many popular Netflix regions, including Canada, France, Mexico, and Brazil. Though, unlike NordVPN, it can access Netflix India.</p> <p><b>Here’s how the VPNs compared in our Netflix testing:</b></p> </div><div data-sheet-id="1Y8Tt4KajYF_FrYc-KzVjz7mW0KtRK24Eo74CZiyOXFQ|1003595164"><div style="height:608px" class="jsx-216598542 skel"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-head"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-row"><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div><div class="jsx-216598542 skel-cell waveyBG"></div></div></div></div><div><p>PIA has dedicated servers for streaming in the US, UK, Australia, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Finland, and Sweden, though <b>the Denmark and Finland ones don’t work for Netflix</b>. They are labeled “Streaming Optimized” in the PIA app.</p> <p>NordVPN doesn’t have dedicated servers for streaming. Its SmartPlay feature makes it easy to unblock Netflix using any server in a compatible location. It can be much more frustrating using PIA as you might need to test several servers until you find one that works.</p> <div id="attachment_1327394" style="width: 2260px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1327394" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F01%2FNordVPN-with-Netflix-on-macOS.webp&w=1920&q=80" alt="Testing NordVPN with US Netflix on macOS" width="2250" height="1498" class="size-full wp-image-1327394"><p id="caption-attachment-1327394" class="wp-caption-text">NordVPN works reliably with US Netflix.</p></div> <p>Though NordVPN is better than PIA for Netflix, if you want the very best VPN for Netflix streaming, Windscribe unblocks 32 libraries, and ExpressVPN is our top recommendation.</p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="nordvpn-&-pia-work-well-with-other-streaming-services" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">NordVPN & PIA Work Well with Other Streaming Services</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;">Streaming Service</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Disney+</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">No</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>BBC iPlayer</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Amazon Prime Video</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>HBO Max</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Hulu</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p><p>Both NordVPN and PIA are great at unblocking other streaming services, in addition to Netflix. For example, we used PIA’s UK streaming server to unblock BBC iPlayer.</p> <p>NordVPN still has the edge on PIA, though, as it has better platform support. PIA’s Smart DNS feature has never worked in our testing, so we couldn’t use it to stream on our Smart TV or games consoles.</p> <p>On the other hand, we used NordVPN’s Smart DNS tool to stream Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO Max. It doesn’t work with Netflix or BBC iPlayer, though.</p> <p>In the video below, watch us using NordVPN to access US Netflix, HBO Max, and BBC iPlayer.</p> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div class="jsx-1808564872 video-wrapper yt-widescreen"><div class="jsx-1808564872 aspect-ratio-wrapper"><button class="jsx-1808564872 play">Play</button><div class="jsx-1808564872 img"><img alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 90vw, 60vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=256&q=90 256w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=320&q=90 320w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=375&q=90 375w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=384&q=90 384w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=450&q=90 450w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=600&q=90 600w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=640&q=90 640w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=750&q=90 750w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=768&q=90 768w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=900&q=90 900w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1024&q=90 1024w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1200&q=90 1200w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1280&q=90 1280w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1500&q=90 1500w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1520&q=90 1520w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1536&q=90 1536w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1600&q=90 1600w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1700&q=90 1700w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1800&q=90 1800w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=1920&q=90 1920w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=2048&q=90 2048w" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2021%2F12%2Fnordvpn-streaming-test.jpg&w=2048&q=90"/></div></div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"NordVPN Streaming Tests: Works with Netflix & BBC iPlayer","description":"In this video, we show you our live streaming tests using NordVPN. We could access every popular streaming service, including US Netflix and BBC iPlayer.","thumbnailUrl":"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2021/12/nordvpn-streaming-test.jpg","uploadDate":"2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z","duration":"T110S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en2mHTCJl2g"}</script></div><div><p>NordVPN and PIA are two excellent choices for streaming, but they’re not the very best. <a href="/tools/vpn-comparison/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn/">ExpressVPN is more reliable at streaming geo-blocked content platforms than NordVPN</a>, and it works with far more libraries than PIA.</p> </div></div></details></div></section></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="speed" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">Speed</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: Tie</strong></span></p> <p>NordVPN and PIA were evenly matched in our speed testing with both VPNs averaging a local download speed loss of just 5%. Aside from minor variations in upload speed and ping, NordVPN and PIA are equally fast. </p></div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th></th> <th>NordVPN</th> <th>PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Speed Rating</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.7</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.7</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Local Download Speed</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">95Mbps (5% loss)</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">95Mbps (5% loss)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>International Download Speed</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">86Mbps (14% loss)</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">86Mbps (14% loss)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Local Upload Speed</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">94Mbps</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">92Mbps</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Ping</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">8ms</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">6ms</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Fastest VPN Protocol</b></td> <td>WireGuard (NordLynx)</td> <td>WireGuard</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-speed" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="vpn-speeds-are-tied-on-nearby-&-distant-servers" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">VPN Speeds Are Tied on Nearby & Distant Servers</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p><b>NordVPN and PIA’s connection speeds are as fast as each other on same-country connections</b>, with our download speed dropping by just 5%.</p> <p>Our speed tests on international connections also revealed <b>identical average download speeds</b> for NordVPN and PIA. </p> <p>Here’s a summary of our international speed test results:</p> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 170px;">Server Location</th> <th style="min-width: 170px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 170px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>UK</b></td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">90Mbps (10% loss)</span></td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">90Mbps (10% loss)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Japan</b></td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">89Mbps (11% loss)</span></td> <td><span style="color: #ad2807;">85Mbps (15% loss)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Brazil</b></td> <td><span style="color: #ad2807;">83Mbps (17% loss)</span></td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">92Mbps (8% loss)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Australia</b></td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">84Mbps (16% loss)</span></td> <td><span style="color: #ad2807;">82Mbps (18% loss)</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p><p>As you can see, NordVPN’s and PIA’s international download speeds are very similar.</p> <p>NordVPN was faster in more locations, such as in Australia and Japan. While this would usually mean NordVPN wins out in this category, it was up to <b>9Mbps slower than PIA on its Brazil and South Africa server</b>.</p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="pia-has-fractionally-lower-ping-than-nordvpn" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">PIA Has Fractionally Lower Ping than NordVPN</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>Both VPNs maintain a low enough ping for online gaming. NordVPN registered an average of <b>8ms</b> and PIA recorded <b>6ms</b>.</p> <p>This isn’t a significant difference and our gameplay remained unaffected with both VPNs.</p> <p>We tested both VPNs by playing competitive online games, like CS:GO and Minecraft’s Survival Games, and <b>experienced no lag or FPS drops</b>.</p> <div id="attachment_289759" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289759" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-289759 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-gaming-comparison.jpg&w=1920&q=80" alt="NordVPN and PIA being used for online gaming" width="1500" height="450"><p id="caption-attachment-289759" class="wp-caption-text">Online games felt responsive with both PIA and NordVPN.</p></div> </div></div></details></div></section></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="security" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">Security</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: NordVPN</strong></span></p> <p>NordVPN and PIA both offer secure VPN protocols and encryption ciphers, including WireGuard and ChaCha20. We didn’t record any IP or DNS leaks with either VPN, and both services include a functioning kill switch. Though their security offerings are similar, only NordVPN offers obfuscated servers and double VPN. </p></div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;"></th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Security Rating</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.9</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">9.3</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>VPN Protocols</b></td> <td>WireGuard & OpenVPN</td> <td>WireGuard & OpenVPN</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Encryption Cipher</b></td> <td>ChaCha20 & AES-256</td> <td>ChaCha20 & AES-256</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Kill Switch</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Leak Protection</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>First-Party DNS</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Open-Source Apps</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">No</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Colocated Servers</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">No</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-security" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="pia-lets-you-customize-your-encryption,-whereas-nordvpn-doesn’t" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">PIA Lets You Customize Your Encryption, Whereas NordVPN Doesn’t</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>NordVPN and PIA offer identical VPN protocols and encryption ciphers.</p> <p>Both VPNs use WireGuard with ChaCha20 encryption to protect your traffic. We consider WireGuard to be the best protocol available due to its balance of speed and security.</p> <p>We tested the encryption of each VPN using a packet analyzer and confirmed that they successfully encrypted our traffic:</p> <div id="attachment_1539979" style="width: 2100px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1539979" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fnordvpn-wireshark-windows-11.webp&w=1920&q=80" alt="NordVPN Wireshark results on Windows 11" width="2090" height="1081" class="size-full wp-image-1539979"><p id="caption-attachment-1539979" class="wp-caption-text">Both VPNs kept our internet traffic secure.</p></div> <p>NordVPN and PIA also offer OpenVPN, with AES-256 encryption, as an alternative.</p> <p>If you connect using OpenVPN, PIA gives you granular control over the encryption that the VPN uses. You can choose whether to use AES-128 or AES-256 for encryption, as well as RSA-2048 or SHA-384 for the handshake operation.</p> <div id="attachment_120889" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-120889" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-120889 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2020%2F03%2FPIA-Customizable-Encryption-1.png&w=1200&q=80" alt="The Private Internet Access app, showing how you can customize your VPN encryption settings." width="600" height="554"><p id="caption-attachment-120889" class="wp-caption-text">Unlike NordVPN, PIA allows you to manually choose the level of encryption used.</p></div> <p>This is great for advanced users who want to tailor the encryption exactly to their requirements and isn’t offered by NordVPN.</p> <p>However, NordVPN’s overall simplicity is better if you’re a more casual VPN user.</p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="both-vpns-have-an-effective-kill-switch" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">Both VPNs Have an Effective Kill Switch</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>A kill switch prevents your real IP address from leaking if the VPN connection fails by blocking your internet. Thankfully, NordVPN and PIA include a kill switch in all of their desktop and mobile apps.</p> <p>We tested both VPNs with our <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/vpn-kill-switch/">kill switch test tool</a> and found that <b>our IP address was successfully prevented from leaking every time</b>:</p> <div id="attachment_289720" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289720" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-289720 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-kill-switch.png&w=1800&q=80" alt="NordVPN and PIA kill switch test results" width="1000" height="340"><p id="caption-attachment-289720" class="wp-caption-text">NordVPN and PIA passed our kill switch tests.</p></div> <p>The main difference between the two comes down to implementation. For instance, you can toggle PIA’s kill switch on and off in its iOS app whereas NordVPN’s is automatically enabled and invisible.</p> <p>Moreover, NordVPN gives you more control than PIA because it offers an app-specific kill switch, as well as a network kill switch that blocks everything if the VPN connection goes down. </p> <p>While PIA has the latter, it doesn’t allow for app-level disconnections like NordVPN does.</p> </div></div></details></div></section></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="server-locations" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">Server Locations</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: NordVPN</strong></span></p> <p>Private Internet Access has a higher server count, boasting 3 times as many servers as NordVPN, including options from every US state. However, NordVPN wins because it allows you to appear as if you’re in 27 additional countries compared to PIA.</p> </div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;"></th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Server Locations Rating</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.7</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.6</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Countries</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">118</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">91</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Countries with City-Level Choice</b></td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Servers</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">7,150</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">18,651</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-server-locations" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="pia-has-a-larger-server-count,-but-nordvpn-covers-more-countries" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">PIA Has a Larger Server Count, but NordVPN Covers More Countries</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>Though NordVPN’s total server count is big enough for most users, it compares poorly to PIA. NordVPN has 7,150 servers in 118 countries. On average, NordVPN has 150 fewer servers per country than PIA.</p> <p>Both VPNs also have excellent city-level server choices in countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, and Germany.</p> <p><b>PIA excels for getting an IP address from the USA</b>, offering an impressive range of servers across 50 US cities compared to 16 with NordVPN.</p> <p>The main benefit of this is that you can connect to a server closer to you. It also allows you to access localized content, like sports blackouts in the US.<br> </p><div id="attachment_289732" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289732" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-289732 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-server-list-comparison.png&w=1800&q=80" alt="Side-by-side comparing PIA's server list to NordVPN's" width="1000" height="900"><p id="caption-attachment-289732" class="wp-caption-text"><br>PIA’s server list displays more information but is more difficult to navigate than NordVPN.</p></div><p></p> <p><b>Here’s the number of countries covered in each continent:</b></p> <table class="table-default table-not-stacked;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 170px;"><center>Continent</center></th> <th style="min-width: 170px;"><center>NordVPN</center></th> <th style="min-width: 170px;"><center>PIA</center></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><center><b>Europe</b></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #0d8078;">44</span></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #ad2807;">45</span></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>Asia</b></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #0d8078;">32</span></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #ad2807;">22</span></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>North America</b></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #0d8078;">17</span></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #ad2807;">8</span></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>South America</b></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #0d8078;">10</span></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #ad2807;">9</span></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>Africa</b></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #0d8078;">11</span></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #ad2807;">5</span></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td><center><b>Oceania</b></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #0d8078;">4</span></center></td> <td><center><span style="color: #ad2807;">2</span></center></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p><p>NordVPN provides a wider selection of country options across every continent, making it more likely to have servers in the specific country you wish to appear from.</p> </div></div></details></div></section></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="user-experience" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">User Experience</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: PIA</strong></span></p> <p>We vastly prefer using PIA day-to-day. While NordVPN offers a user-friendly setup and features, it’s hindered by a cluttered map interface. PIA always impresses us with its quick connection times, sleek design, and extensive customization — though it may overwhelm VPN newcomers.</p> </div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;"></th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>User Experience Rating</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">9.3</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.5</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Clicks Required to Connect</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">1</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">1</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Time to Connect</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">8.4 seconds</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">2.2 seconds</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>App Interface</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">Cluttered</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Streamlined</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Interface Consistency</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">Inconsistent across devices</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Consistent across devices</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-user-experience" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="nordvpn-is-easier-to-use-than-private-internet-access" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">NordVPN Is Easier to Use than Private Internet Access</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>NordVPN’s apps are simpler to use and are generally more intuitive than PIA’s. As the VPN automatically selects the best settings and server location for you, you can start using it within seconds. </p> <p>Here’s a video of us connecting to both NordVPN and PIA side-by-side:</p> </div><div class="jsx-1808564872 video-wrapper yt-widescreen"><div class="jsx-1808564872 aspect-ratio-wrapper"><button class="jsx-1808564872 play">Play</button><div class="jsx-1808564872 img"><img alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 90vw, 60vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=256&q=90 256w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=320&q=90 320w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=375&q=90 375w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=384&q=90 384w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=450&q=90 450w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=600&q=90 600w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=640&q=90 640w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=750&q=90 750w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=768&q=90 768w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=900&q=90 900w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1024&q=90 1024w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1200&q=90 1200w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1280&q=90 1280w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1500&q=90 1500w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1520&q=90 1520w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1536&q=90 1536w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1600&q=90 1600w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1700&q=90 1700w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1800&q=90 1800w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=1920&q=90 1920w, /_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=2048&q=90 2048w" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg&w=2048&q=90"/></div></div><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"NordVPN vs PIA: Which Connects to Servers Faster?","description":"NordVPN and Private Internet Access are two excellent VPNs with huge server networks - but which one connects fastest? We put them to the test, with the results shown side-by-side in this video.","thumbnailUrl":"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/05/nordvpn-vs-pia-ease-of-use-video-thumbnail.jpg","uploadDate":"2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z","duration":"T39S","embedUrl":"https://youtu.be/e5xnxcwRjXM"}</script></div><div><p>As PIA’s interface is configured for more advanced users, there are more settings and elements on the screen at once. This makes it slightly more difficult to navigate. This might not be a drawback, though, depending on your experience level.</p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="desktop-&-laptop-windows-&-mac" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">Desktop & Laptop (Windows & Mac)</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p><b>NordVPN’s PC and Mac apps are easier to use than PIA’s</b>, as they include less overly technical features and customizable options.</p> <div id="attachment_1315289" style="width: 1530px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><picture><source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/pia-windows-m-hero.webp"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1315289" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1315289 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F01%2Fpia-windows-hero.webp&w=1920&q=80" alt="Private Internet Access' VPN app for Windows" width="1520" height="800"></picture><p id="caption-attachment-1315289" class="wp-caption-text">PIA’s desktop apps allow for more customization.</p></div> <p>PIA includes several advanced options which can be revealed by clicking the downward facing arrow. While more experienced users will appreciate this, we found it needlessly cluttered.</p> <p>Conversely, NordVPN’s features are neatly arranged as icons on the left-hand side of the app. While this is much better than PIA’s design, <b>we found these icons to be insufficiently descriptive</b> and believe they would benefit from clear labels.</p> <p>NordVPN was also quick to launch and begin using, whereas <b>PIA sometimes took up to 3 seconds to start up</b>.</p> <p>We appreciated the compact nature of PIA’s desktop apps, which offer the flexibility to switch between a windowed or docked mode. In contrast, NordVPN’s desktop apps are huge and can’t be minimized beyond a large window.</p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="mobile-iphone-&-android" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">Mobile (iPhone & Android)</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>Both VPNs look better and are easier to use on mobile than desktop, with NordVPN offering a marginally better user experience. Its apps are easy to start using and look great on a mobile resolution.</p> <div id="attachment_289714" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289714" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-289714 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-mobile-apps.png&w=1920&q=80" alt="Side-by-side image of NordVPN and PIA's apps on iOS" width="1024" height="970" data-mobileimg="true"><p id="caption-attachment-289714" class="wp-caption-text">NordVPN’s mobile apps are simpler to use.</p></div> <p>Both VPNs only require one tap of a button to connect and disconnect. That said, PIA was marginally quicker to connect to a server with an average time of 1.3 seconds compared to 2.1 seconds with NordVPN.</p> <p>We also liked how PIA’s kill switch on Android could be activated via a toggle, whereas NordVPN required us to go into our device settings.</p> <p>However, <b>we found it much easier to navigate NordVPN’s mobile apps</b>. Scrolling down automatically opens its server list and the ‘<b>Quick Connect</b>‘ button allows for seamless setup. This is a much smoother user experience than PIA’s apps, which places its server list and extra features on separate tabs.</p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="streaming-devices-fire-tv,-android-tv-&-apple-tv" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">Streaming Devices (Fire TV, Android TV & Apple TV)</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>Both VPNs provide dedicated apps for Fire TV Stick, Android TV, and Apple TV. Based on our testing and personal use, <b>we found PIA to be the better choice for these devices</b>.</p> <p>NordVPN’s streaming apps deviate from its desktop app design which can be confusing if you’re switching between the two. This is unlike PIA which uses a consistent UI across its apps, resulting in a familiar user experience.</p> <div id="attachment_1426267" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1426267" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1426267 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F03%2FNordVPN-Fire-TV-Stick-App-scaled.webp&w=1920&q=80" alt="NordVPN Fire TV Stick App" width="2560" height="1704"><p id="caption-attachment-1426267" class="wp-caption-text">NordVPN is slightly worse to use on streaming devices like Fire TV.</p></div> <p>We found it especially disconcerting that NordVPN’s streaming apps don’t feature its map interface. Instead, you have to scroll through a horizontal list to select your server location which was particularly time-consuming when using a TV remote.</p> <p>PIA’s server locations are sensibly arranged in grid view which we found significantly easier to use.</p> </div></div></details></div></section></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="torrenting" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">Torrenting</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: PIA</strong></span></p> <p>Private Internet Access beats NordVPN in almost every category for torrenting. NordVPN has a fractionally faster download bitrate, but PIA has a larger network of P2P-friendly servers and more advanced torrenting features, like port forwarding. </p></div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;"></th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Torrenting Rating</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">9.0</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.7</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Average Download Bitrate</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">9.5MiB/s (5% loss)</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.6MiB/s (4% loss)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Logging Policy</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">No Identifiable Data</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">No Logs</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Kill Switch</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Port Forwarding</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">No</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-torrenting" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="pia-allows-you-to-torrent-in-every-server-location" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">PIA Allows You to Torrent in Every Server Location</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p><a href="/guides/private-internet-access-torrenting/">Private Internet Access supports torrenting traffic</a> on all 18,651 servers in 91 countries. As such, you can expect fast file-sharing speeds regardless of your real-life location.</p> <p>In contrast, NordVPN requires you to use specific P2P-optimized servers which are unhelpfully located at the bottom of the VPN’s server list. Plus, NordVPN doesn’t provide P2P servers in 14 countries, cutting out 13% of its server network. </p> <p>When downloaded a torrent file while connected to one of these general servers, <b>our traffic was redirected through P2P servers in Canada or the Netherlands</b>. This substantially slowed our average bitrate as it added an extra server.</p> <div id="attachment_1214369" style="width: 1682px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1214369" loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F10%2Fnordvpn-torrenting-restricted.png&w=1920&q=80" alt="Magnified image of torrenting on a restricted NordVPN server" width="1672" height="1016" class="size-full wp-image-1214369"><p id="caption-attachment-1214369" class="wp-caption-text">NordVPN routed our US-Argentina P2P traffic via the Netherlands.</p></div> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="pia-offers-port-forwarding,-but-nordvpn-doesn’t" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">PIA Offers Port Forwarding, but NordVPN Doesn’t</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>PIA is one of a few top-rated VPNs to support port forwarding. Port forwarding improves your average bitrate by bypassing the NAT firewall on your router.</p> <p>However, <b>we recorded identical torrent download speeds with PIA when its port forwarding feature was turned on and off</b>. It still improved our performance when seeding torrents, though.</p> <p>Despite this, we recorded a marginally faster 9.8MiB/s bitrate with NordVPN compared to 9.6MiB/s with PIA.</p> <p>No matter how large the torrent file, PIA and NordVPN will download it almost as fast as your regular internet connection.</p> <p>Both VPNs include a kill switch on all platforms, too. Your real IP address won’t be exposed if your connection drops out.</p> </div></div></details></div></section></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="device-compatibility" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">Device Compatibility</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: PIA</strong></span></p> <p>Both VPNs have apps for all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The key advantage PIA has here is its lack of simultaneous connections limit, meaning you can share your account freely with friends and family.</p> </div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;"></th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">NordVPN</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Device Compatibility Rating</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">8.9</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">9.5</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Simultaneous Connections</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">10</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Unlimited</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Desktop Apps</b></td> <td>Windows, macOS, Linux</td> <td>Windows, macOS, Linux</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Mobile Apps</b></td> <td>Android, iOS</td> <td>Android, iOS</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Browser Extensions</b></td> <td>Chrome, Firefox, Edge</td> <td>Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Streaming Devices</b></td> <td>Android TV, Apple TV & Fire TV</td> <td>Android TV, Apple TV & Fire TV</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Smart DNS</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Router App</b></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">Pre-flashed only</span></td> <td><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">Pre-flashed only</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-device-compatibility" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="pia’s-smart-dns-tool-doesn’t-work-for-streaming" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">PIA’s Smart DNS Tool Doesn’t Work for Streaming</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>PIA and NordVPN both include a <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/dns-vs-vpn/">Smart DNS tool</a> in their default VPN subscription.</p> <p>This feature allows you to connect to a proxy server and spoof your location. It can be set up on devices that don’t support VPN apps, like games consoles, but it won’t encrypt your encryption.</p> <p>When it comes to functionality, NordVPN’s Smart DNS is limited to unblocking US-based streaming services, while PIA claims compatibility with apps from five countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, the UK, and the US.</p> <p>However, <b>PIA’s Smart DNS didn’t work with any streaming service we tested</b>.</p> <p>Using PIA, we weren’t able to stream Netflix, Hulu, or BBC iPlayer on our PS5.</p> <p>On the other hand, <b>NordVPN’s Smart DNS tool worked with US Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video</b>.</p> <div id="attachment_1417168" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1417168" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1417168 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F03%2Fnordvpn-ps5-smart-dns-scaled.jpg&w=1920&q=80" alt="NordVPN's Smart DNS set up on a PS5 console. Screenshot of Advanced Network Settings on a PS5." width="2560" height="1437"><p id="caption-attachment-1417168" class="wp-caption-text">Setting up NordVPN’s Smart DNS tool on PS5.</p></div> <p>If you plan on using PIA or NordVPN to unblock content on a Smart TV or games console, NordVPN is the better option.</p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="browser-extensions" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">Browser Extensions</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>NordVPN has a much better Chrome browser extension than PIA. It includes a built-in ad blocker, a ‘Bypass List’ which acts like split tunneling for your browser, and the full server list.</p> <div id="attachment_289696" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289696" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-289696 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ios-browser-extension-comparison.png&w=1800&q=80" alt="Side-by-side image comparing NordVPN and PIA's Google Chrome extensions" width="1000" height="560"><p id="caption-attachment-289696" class="wp-caption-text">NordVPN’s browser extensions include many extra features.</p></div> <p>Both apps have a WebRTC leak blocker to protect your IP address from leaking and successfully unblock Netflix and BBC iPlayer. We rank NordVPN as the second-best Chrome extension (after ExpressVPN).</p> <p>NordVPN also has a better Firefox app than PIA. Like the NordVPN Chrome extension, the Firefox extension includes the Threat Protection feature for ad blocking and effectively unblocks geo-restricted video content.</p> </div></div></details></div></section></div></div><div class="jsx-2532098028 "><div class="jsx-2532098028 container-row ut-wrapper"><section id="additional-features" class="jsx-2580530280 block-text ut-row"><h2 class="heading-2">Additional Features</h2><div><div class="block-highlighted block-highlighted--light"> <p><span class="heading-5"><strong>Winner: PIA</strong></span></p> <p>Private Internet Access takes a slight edge here due to its more reliable obfuscation, robust customization options, and effective ad-blocking. While NordVPN offers a broader range of features, PIA’s features are more consistently effective.</p> </div> <table class="table-default"> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>NordVPN</th> <th>PIA</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-header="Feature">Additional Features Rating</td> <td data-header="NordVPN"><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">7.6</span></td> <td data-header="PIA"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">7.7</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td data-header="Feature">Split Tunneling</td> <td data-header="NordVPN"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td data-header="PIA"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td data-header="Feature">VPN Obfuscation</td> <td data-header="NordVPN"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td data-header="PIA"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td data-header="Feature">Multi-Hop Servers</td> <td data-header="NordVPN"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes (double VPN)</span></td> <td data-header="PIA"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes (proxy-based)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td data-header="Feature">Dedicated IP</td> <td data-header="NordVPN"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes (additional fee)</span></td> <td data-header="PIA"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes (additional fee)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td data-header="Feature">Ad Blocker</td> <td data-header="NordVPN"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes (Plus & Ultimate plans only)</span></td> <td data-header="PIA"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td data-header="Feature">Meshnet</td> <td data-header="NordVPN"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> <td data-header="PIA"><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">No</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td data-header="Feature">Shadowsocks Proxy</td> <td data-header="NordVPN"><span style="color: var(--orange-70);">No</span></td> <td data-header="PIA"><span style="color: var(--green-70);">Yes</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p></div><div id="collcon-additional-features" class="jsx-3376757649 collapsible-content-group"><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="pia-uses-superior-obfuscation-technology" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">PIA Uses Superior Obfuscation Technology</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>PIA is the better option for overcoming internet censorship in stringent regions like China and Russia. Unlike NordVPN, which has lost its functionality in China, PIA demonstrates a significant success rate, bypassing the Great Firewall 50% of the time.</p> <p>Private Internet Access can bypass web censorship thanks to the <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/vpn-obfuscation/#shadowsocks">Shadowsocks proxy</a>. Shadowsocks is an open-source proxy that’s been designed specifically for bypassing Chinese censorship.</p> <p>PIA first sends traffic through a regular encrypted VPN server, before relaying it to the proxy server. Make sure to manually connect to the Japan Shadowsocks server to get the best performance from China.</p> <p>On the other hand, NordVPN’s servers use built-in obfuscation technology. This attempts to disguise VPN internet traffic as regular HTTPS web traffic. Unlike Shadowsocks, it’s compatible with every NordVPN server, as long as you connect with OpenVPN.<br> </p><div id="attachment_289798" style="width: 684px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289798" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-289798 " src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fprivate-internet-access-shadowsocks.png&w=1280&q=80" alt="Configuring the Shadowsocks proxy in the PIA desktop app" width="674" height="463"><p id="caption-attachment-289798" class="wp-caption-text">PIA’s Shadowsocks proxy is simple to set up.</p></div><p></p> <p>While NordVPN’s implementation is simpler and has better speed performance, the bottom line is that <b>PIA works more often</b>. </p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="nordvpn’s-multi-hop-doesn’t-rely-on-a-proxy-server" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">NordVPN’s Multi-Hop Doesn’t Rely on a Proxy Server</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>NordVPN’s Double VPN is more secure than PIA’s multi-hop solution. By routing your traffic through two separate VPN servers, NordVPN provides double encryption, making it significantly harder for websites or third parties to trace your activity.</p> <p>PIA, on the other hand, uses a Shadowsocks proxy for its multi-hop feature, which adds obfuscation rather than full encryption. While effective for bypassing censorship, it lacks the robust security of NordVPN’s Double VPN and is better suited for users prioritizing access over privacy. PIA’s implementation also falls short in speed and ease of use, making it less ideal for streaming or gaming.</p> <p>Overall, NordVPN is the superior choice for multi-hop, offering enhanced encryption, faster speeds, and seamless usability. While PIA’s option is helpful in restrictive regions, it doesn’t match NordVPN’s level of privacy or performance.</p> <div id="attachment_1596934" style="width: 2038px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1596934" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1596934 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F08%2Fnordvpn-double-vpn-us-server.webp&w=1920&q=80" alt="NordVPN double VPN server locations" width="2028" height="1634"><p id="caption-attachment-1596934" class="wp-caption-text">Unlike PIA, NordVPN’s multi-hop feature only uses VPN servers.</p></div> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="pia-mace-blocks-more-ads-than-threat-protection" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">PIA MACE Blocks More Ads than Threat Protection</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>NordVPN and Private Internet Access include an adblocker with the VPN subscription. These block adverts and trackers on popular websites, like YouTube, Google, and Facebook.</p> <p>Our <a href="/guides/do-vpns-block-ads/">investigation into VPN ad blockers</a> found that PIA’s ad blocker, named PIA MACE, is the <b>best on the market</b>. It blocked 80% of the ads we tested it with, as well as 100% of analytics trackers.</p> <p>NordVPN’s ad blocker, called Threat Protection, wasn’t as effective. It blocked 20% fewer ads than PIA MACE, as well as 34% fewer analytics trackers.</p> <p>Additionally, unlike PIA MACE, Threat Protection is not included with a standard NordVPN subscription, requiring an additional fee.</p> <p>You can see how the two ad blockers compare head-to-head in the chart below:</p> <p><picture><source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/11/4hVMCvJm-m-verticalbars-nordvspia-ads.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1251404 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F11%2F32QmcrFW-d-verticalbars-nordvspia-ads.png&w=1920&q=80" alt="A bar chart comparing NordVPN Threat Protection to PIA MACE in blocking ads, analytic trackers, and social trackers. NordVPN blocks 60% of ads, 66% of analytic trackers, and 33% of social trackers. PIA MACE outperforms with 80% of ads, 100% of analytic trackers, and 66% of social trackers blocked." width="1480" height="1368"></picture></p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="nordvpns-customer-support-is-slightly-better" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">NordVPN's Customer Support is Slightly Better</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>We tested both VPNs support teams by asking them a series of questions. We measured the accuracy of the response, as well as how long it took to get the answer.</p> <p><b>Here’s how NordVPN performed:</b></p> <table class="table-default table-not-stacked"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;">Question</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">Response Time</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">Question Answered</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>What type of encryption does NordVPN use?</b></td> <td>Instant</td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>What Netflix libraries does NordVPN unblock?</b></td> <td>Instant</td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>What’s the fastest NordVPN protocol?</b></td> <td>95 seconds</td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">Yes</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p><p><b>Here’s how Private Internet Access performed:</b></p> <table class="table-default table-not-stacked"> <thead> <tr> <th style="min-width: 245px;">Question</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">Response Time</th> <th style="min-width: 245px;">Question Answered</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>What type of encryption does PIA use?</b></td> <td>365 seconds</td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>What Netflix libraries does PIA unblock?</b></td> <td>340 seconds</td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">Yes</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>What’s the fastest PIA protocol?</b></td> <td>185 seconds</td> <td><span style="color: #0d8078;">Yes</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="spacer"> </p><p>As you can see, NordVPN’s customer support team gave us answers to our questions much faster than PIA’s. </p> <p>Its chatbot can answer a lot more questions than we typically see from other VPNs. We also appreciate how it gave us the answer in the chat window, rather than sending us a link to a help page.</p> <div id="attachment_134873" style="width: 391px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-134873" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-134873 " src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2020%2F07%2Fnordvpn-customer-service.png&w=750&q=80" alt="NordVPN customer service" width="381" height="473"><p id="caption-attachment-134873" class="wp-caption-text">NordVPN’s automated chatbot is fast and helpful.</p></div> <p>We only needed to speak to a person on NordVPN’s support team once. When we did, they responded in under two minutes.</p> <p>On the other hand, PIA’s support team is frustratingly slow. There’s often a queue for its live chat team, which regularly takes a few minutes. Even when we did get through, we had to wait at least <b>three minutes for an answer to our question</b>.</p> <p>PIA’s support agents were also more likely to send us to a support article, rather than answering our query directly. </p> </div></div></details><details class="jsx-3376757649"><summary class="jsx-3376757649 "><h3 id="nordvpn-includes-slightly-more-advanced-features" class="heading-5 collapsible-content-group-heading">NordVPN Includes Slightly More Advanced Features</h3><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" class="jsx-3376757649 icon-chevron-down"><use xlink:href="#svg-chevron" class="jsx-3376757649"></use></svg></summary><div class="jsx-2580530280 block-text collapsible-content-group-body"><div><p>Both NordVPN and PIA offer additional security features, including <a href="https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/vpn-split-tunneling/">VPN split tunneling</a> and SOCKS5 support for faster torrenting.</p> <p>We’ve found NordVPN to be more fully-featured than Private Internet Access on the whole, though.</p> <p>We especially love NordVPN’s Meshnet feature, which allowed us to route internet traffic through personal devices rather than VPN servers. </p> <p>With this, we could essentially get a residential IP address for free, which is especially useful for bypassing geo-restrictions or accessing local streaming services while abroad.</p> <div id="attachment_1647027" style="width: 2038px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1647027" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1647027 size-full" src="/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F10%2Fnordvpn-meshnet-set-up-server-at-home.webp&w=1920&q=80" alt="NordVPN's Meshnet feature set up to route traffic from an Amazon Firestick, Windows, and Android through one MacBook Pro in one location." width="2028" height="1624"><p id="caption-attachment-1647027" class="wp-caption-text">Meshnet is only available on NordVPN.</p></div> 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Both VPNs make it easy to get your refund, so we recommend taking advantage of this.\u003c/p\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Pricing Plans","level":2,"looks_like":3,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter"},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_DefaultChapter","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Overall","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#8217;s a summary of how NordVPN and PIA performed in each of the 10 VPN testing categories:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-table=\"1Y8Tt4KajYF_FrYc-KzVjz7mW0KtRK24Eo74CZiyOXFQ|575190207\" data-table-height=\"528\" data-jeffrey=\"google\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo compare more VPNs side-by-side, see our \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/tools/vpn-comparison/#providers=expressvpn,nordvpn,surfshark\"\u003eVPN comparison tool\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-why-trust-us-stats=\"\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Performance Overview","level":2,"looks_like":3,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter"},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Privacy","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: PIA\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite having a worse jurisdiction than NordVPN, Private Internet Access is the safer choice for privacy. Unlike NordVPN, it doesn\u0026#8217;t log any data at all and its privacy policy has been verified by multiple US court cases and an independent audit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrivacy Rating\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e8.8\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.7\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLogging Policy\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eNo Identifiable Data\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eNo Logs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eJurisdiction\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003ePanama\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eUnited States (US)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndependently Verified\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Privacy","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"NordVPN Collects Some Data, PIA Logs None","heading_settings":{"content":"NordVPN Collects Some Data, PIA Logs None","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003ePIA logs no data about your connection whatsoever, whereas \u003cb\u003eNordVPN collects your username and connection timestamp for 15 minutes after a session ends\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this minimal data retention isn\u0026#8217;t sufficient to compromise your anonymity, we\u0026#8217;d prefer it if NordVPN followed PIA\u0026#8217;s lead and didn\u0026#8217;t log any data at all.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN has been \u003ca href=\"https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-no-logs-audit-2023/?srsltid=AfmBOopVd4bhZZxPlLRuGqKnlaDXnOHJy4SRXmUvrlMYq-piTE--Rbib\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudited 4 times\u003c/a\u003e with each audit confirming that the VPN does not store your IP address or browsing activity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, PIA\u0026#8217;s no-logs policy is proven by an audit and multiple real-life court cases. For example, PIA was subpoenaed in the US to provide user data, but official court documents revealed that PIA had \u003cb\u003eno data \u003c/b\u003eto share.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_289789\" style=\"width: 694px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289789\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-289789 \" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fpia-no-logs-court-record.jpg\u0026w=1280\u0026q=80\" alt=\"Excerpt from a court case document that verified the claims of PIA's logging policy\" width=\"684\" height=\"482\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-289789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003ePrivate Internet Access’ no-logs privacy policy has been verified several times.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversely, NordVPN has conceded that, if ordered by a court, it could start collecting data on a user under criminal investigation. We don’t expect this to be an issue given the VPN provider’s committal to \u003ca href=\"https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-introduces-transparency-reports/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etransparency reports\u003c/a\u003e, but it’s still worth taking into consideration.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe place greater trust in real-world tests, like the ones PIA has passed, over third-party audits. There’s no guarantee that a VPN doesn’t change its behavior while an audit is ongoing, only to revert once it’s finished.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"NordVPN Is Based in a More Private Jurisdiction","heading_settings":{"content":"NordVPN Is Based in a More Private Jurisdiction","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eNordVPN is based in the privacy-friendly jurisdiction of Panama, which isn’t part of any international intelligence-sharing alliances. Any company incorporated there doesn’t have to collect any user information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, PIA is headquartered in the US. The US is part of the Five Eyes alliance, making it one of the worst places to base a VPN service. This is why PIA’s no-logs privacy policy is so important. \u003cb\u003eAs it doesn’t collect any user data, it has no logs to provide\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing several real-world tests of its logging policy, we’re confident that PIA’s base in the US isn’t a concern. That said, we’d prefer it matched NordVPN by moving to a privacy-friendly jurisdiction.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Streaming","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: NordVPN\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN is the better VPN for streaming. It unblocks more streaming services and Netflix libraries, often on the first attempt, whereas PIA unblocks fewer and makes you connect to streaming-optimized servers. Moreover, NordVPN has a Smart DNS tool that works, unlike PIA\u0026#8217;s.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStreaming Rating\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e6.1\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUS Netflix\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetflix Libraries\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e17\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e6\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBBC iPlayer\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart DNS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eUnreliable\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Streaming","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"NordVPN Is the Better Choice for Accessing Foreign Netflix Libraries","heading_settings":{"content":"NordVPN Is the Better Choice for Accessing Foreign Netflix Libraries","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNordVPN accesses 11 more Netflix libraries than PIA\u003c/b\u003e, making it the superior Netflix VPN.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, PIA can unblock Netflix in 6 countries, and \u003ca href=\"/guides/nordvpn-netflix/\"\u003eNordVPN can stream 17 Netflix libraries\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIA fails to unblock many popular Netflix regions, including Canada, France, Mexico, and Brazil. Though, unlike NordVPN, it can access Netflix India.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere’s how the VPNs compared in our Netflix testing:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-table=\"1Y8Tt4KajYF_FrYc-KzVjz7mW0KtRK24Eo74CZiyOXFQ|1003595164\" data-table-height=\"608\" data-jeffrey=\"fullscreen\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIA has dedicated servers for streaming in the US, UK, Australia, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Finland, and Sweden, though \u003cb\u003ethe Denmark and Finland ones don\u0026#8217;t work for Netflix\u003c/b\u003e. They are labeled “Streaming Optimized” in the PIA app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN doesn\u0026#8217;t have dedicated servers for streaming. Its SmartPlay feature makes it easy to unblock Netflix using any server in a compatible location. It can be much more frustrating using PIA as you might need to test several servers until you find one that works.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1327394\" style=\"width: 2260px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1327394\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F01%2FNordVPN-with-Netflix-on-macOS.webp\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"Testing NordVPN with US Netflix on macOS\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1498\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1327394\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1327394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eNordVPN works reliably with US Netflix.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough NordVPN is better than PIA for Netflix, if you want the very best VPN for Netflix streaming, Windscribe unblocks 32 libraries, and ExpressVPN is our top recommendation.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"NordVPN \u0026 PIA Work Well with Other Streaming Services","heading_settings":{"content":"NordVPN \u0026 PIA Work Well with Other Streaming Services","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eStreaming Service\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisney+\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eNo\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBBC iPlayer\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmazon Prime Video\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHBO Max\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHulu\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth NordVPN and PIA are great at unblocking other streaming services, in addition to Netflix. For example, we used PIA\u0026#8217;s UK streaming server to unblock BBC iPlayer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN still has the edge on PIA, though, as it has better platform support. PIA’s Smart DNS feature has never worked in our testing, so we couldn’t use it to stream on our Smart TV or games consoles.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, we used NordVPN’s Smart DNS tool to stream Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO Max. It doesn’t work with Netflix or BBC iPlayer, though.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video below, watch us using NordVPN to access US Netflix, HBO Max, and BBC iPlayer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-videoph=\"6274fde62d9dc\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN and PIA are two excellent choices for streaming, but they\u0026#8217;re not the very best. \u003ca href=\"/tools/vpn-comparison/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn/\"\u003eExpressVPN is more reliable at streaming geo-blocked content platforms than NordVPN\u003c/a\u003e, and it works with far more libraries than PIA.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Speed","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: Tie\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN and PIA were evenly matched in our speed testing with both VPNs averaging a local download speed loss of just 5%. Aside from minor variations in upload speed and ping, NordVPN and PIA are equally fast.\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeed Rating\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.7\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.7\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocal Download Speed\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e95Mbps (5% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e95Mbps (5% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Download Speed\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e86Mbps (14% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e86Mbps (14% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocal Upload Speed\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e94Mbps\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e92Mbps\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePing\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e8ms\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e6ms\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastest VPN Protocol\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireGuard (NordLynx)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireGuard\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Speed","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"VPN Speeds Are Tied on Nearby \u0026 Distant Servers","heading_settings":{"content":"VPN Speeds Are Tied on Nearby \u0026 Distant Servers","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNordVPN and PIA\u0026#8217;s connection speeds are as fast as each other on same-country connections\u003c/b\u003e, with our download speed dropping by just 5%.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur speed tests on international connections also revealed \u003cb\u003eidentical average download speeds\u003c/b\u003e for NordVPN and PIA. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s a summary of our international speed test results:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003eServer Location\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUK\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e90Mbps (10% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e90Mbps (10% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapan\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e89Mbps (11% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e85Mbps (15% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrazil\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e83Mbps (17% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e92Mbps (8% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAustralia\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e84Mbps (16% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e82Mbps (18% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, NordVPN’s and PIA’s international download speeds are very similar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN was faster in more locations, such as in Australia and Japan. While this would usually mean NordVPN wins out in this category, it was up to \u003cb\u003e9Mbps slower than PIA on its Brazil and South Africa server\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"PIA Has Fractionally Lower Ping than NordVPN","heading_settings":{"content":"PIA Has Fractionally Lower Ping than NordVPN","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eBoth VPNs maintain a low enough ping for online gaming. NordVPN registered an average of \u003cb\u003e8ms\u003c/b\u003e and PIA recorded \u003cb\u003e6ms\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn\u0026#8217;t a significant difference and our gameplay remained unaffected with both VPNs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested both VPNs by playing competitive online games, like CS:GO and Minecraft\u0026#8217;s Survival Games, and \u003cb\u003eexperienced no lag or FPS drops\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_289759\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289759\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-289759 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-gaming-comparison.jpg\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"NordVPN and PIA being used for online gaming\" width=\"1500\" height=\"450\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-289759\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eOnline games felt responsive with both PIA and NordVPN.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Security","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: NordVPN\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN and PIA both offer secure VPN protocols and encryption ciphers, including WireGuard and ChaCha20. We didn’t record any IP or DNS leaks with either VPN, and both services include a functioning kill switch. Though their security offerings are similar, only NordVPN offers obfuscated servers and double VPN.\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecurity Rating\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.9\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e9.3\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVPN Protocols\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireGuard \u0026#038; OpenVPN\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireGuard \u0026#038; OpenVPN\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncryption Cipher\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaCha20 \u0026#038; AES-256\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChaCha20 \u0026#038; AES-256\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKill Switch\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeak Protection\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst-Party DNS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen-Source Apps\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eNo\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eColocated Servers\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eNo\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Security","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"PIA Lets You Customize Your Encryption, Whereas NordVPN Doesn’t","heading_settings":{"content":"PIA Lets You Customize Your Encryption, Whereas NordVPN Doesn’t","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eNordVPN and PIA offer identical VPN protocols and encryption ciphers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth VPNs use WireGuard with ChaCha20 encryption to protect your traffic. We consider WireGuard to be the best protocol available due to its balance of speed and security.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested the encryption of each VPN using a packet analyzer and confirmed that they successfully encrypted our traffic:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1539979\" style=\"width: 2100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1539979\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F06%2Fnordvpn-wireshark-windows-11.webp\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"NordVPN Wireshark results on Windows 11\" width=\"2090\" height=\"1081\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1539979\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1539979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eBoth VPNs kept our internet traffic secure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN and PIA also offer OpenVPN, with AES-256 encryption, as an alternative.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you connect using OpenVPN, PIA gives you granular control over the encryption that the VPN uses. You can choose whether to use AES-128 or AES-256 for encryption, as well as RSA-2048 or SHA-384 for the handshake operation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_120889\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120889\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120889 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2020%2F03%2FPIA-Customizable-Encryption-1.png\u0026w=1200\u0026q=80\" alt=\"The Private Internet Access app, showing how you can customize your VPN encryption settings.\" width=\"600\" height=\"554\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-120889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eUnlike NordVPN, PIA allows you to manually choose the level of encryption used.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is great for advanced users who want to tailor the encryption exactly to their requirements and isn\u0026#8217;t offered by NordVPN.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, NordVPN’s overall simplicity is better if you\u0026#8217;re a more casual VPN user.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"Both VPNs Have an Effective Kill Switch","heading_settings":{"content":"Both VPNs Have an Effective Kill Switch","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eA kill switch prevents your real IP address from leaking if the VPN connection fails by blocking your internet. Thankfully, NordVPN and PIA include a kill switch in all of their desktop and mobile apps.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested both VPNs with our \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/vpn-kill-switch/\"\u003ekill switch test tool\u003c/a\u003e and found that \u003cb\u003eour IP address was successfully prevented from leaking every time\u003c/b\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_289720\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289720\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-289720 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-kill-switch.png\u0026w=1800\u0026q=80\" alt=\"NordVPN and PIA kill switch test results\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-289720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eNordVPN and PIA passed our kill switch tests.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference between the two comes down to implementation. For instance, you can toggle PIA\u0026#8217;s kill switch on and off in its iOS app whereas NordVPN\u0026#8217;s is automatically enabled and invisible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, NordVPN gives you more control than PIA because it offers an app-specific kill switch, as well as a network kill switch that blocks everything if the VPN connection goes down. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile PIA has the latter, it doesn\u0026#8217;t allow for app-level disconnections like NordVPN does.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Server Locations","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: NordVPN\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Internet Access has a higher server count, boasting 3 times as many servers as NordVPN, including options from every US state. However, NordVPN wins because it allows you to appear as if you\u0026#8217;re in 27 additional countries compared to PIA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eServer Locations Rating\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.7\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.6\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountries\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e118\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e91\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountries with City-Level Choice\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eServers\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e7,150\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e18,651\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Server Locations","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"PIA Has a Larger Server Count, but NordVPN Covers More Countries","heading_settings":{"content":"PIA Has a Larger Server Count, but NordVPN Covers More Countries","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eThough NordVPN’s total server count is big enough for most users, it compares poorly to PIA. NordVPN has 7,150 servers in 118 countries. On average, NordVPN has 150 fewer servers per country than PIA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth VPNs also have excellent city-level server choices in countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, and Germany.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePIA excels for getting an IP address from the USA\u003c/b\u003e, offering an impressive range of servers across 50 US cities compared to 16 with NordVPN.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main benefit of this is that you can connect to a server closer to you. It also allows you to access localized content, like sports blackouts in the US.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_289732\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289732\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-289732 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-server-list-comparison.png\u0026w=1800\u0026q=80\" alt=\"Side-by-side comparing PIA's server list to NordVPN's\" width=\"1000\" height=\"900\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-289732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePIA’s server list displays more information but is more difficult to navigate than NordVPN.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere’s the number of countries covered in each continent:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default table-not-stacked;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eContinent\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eNordVPN\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 170px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePIA\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eEurope\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e44\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e45\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eAsia\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e32\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e22\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorth America\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e17\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e8\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eSouth America\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e10\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e9\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfrica\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e11\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eOceania\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad2807;\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN provides a wider selection of country options across every continent, making it more likely to have servers in the specific country you wish to appear from.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"User Experience","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: PIA\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe vastly prefer using PIA day-to-day. While NordVPN offers a user-friendly setup and features, it\u0026#8217;s hindered by a cluttered map interface. PIA always impresses us with its quick connection times, sleek design, and extensive customization — though it may overwhelm VPN newcomers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUser Experience Rating\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e9.3\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.5\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eClicks Required to Connect\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime to Connect\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e8.4 seconds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e2.2 seconds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eApp Interface\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eCluttered\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eStreamlined\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterface Consistency\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eInconsistent across devices\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eConsistent across devices\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"User Experience","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"NordVPN Is Easier to Use than Private Internet Access","heading_settings":{"content":"NordVPN Is Easier to Use than Private Internet Access","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eNordVPN’s apps are simpler to use and are generally more intuitive than PIA’s. As the VPN automatically selects the best settings and server location for you, you can start using it within seconds. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s a video of us connecting to both NordVPN and PIA side-by-side:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" data-videoph=\"62752cbb2b101\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs PIA’s interface is configured for more advanced users, there are more settings and elements on the screen at once. This makes it slightly more difficult to navigate. This might not be a drawback, though, depending on your experience level.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"Desktop \u0026 Laptop (Windows \u0026 Mac)","heading_settings":{"content":"Desktop \u0026 Laptop (Windows \u0026 Mac)","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNordVPN\u0026#8217;s PC and Mac apps are easier to use than PIA\u0026#8217;s\u003c/b\u003e, as they include less overly technical features and customizable options.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1315289\" style=\"width: 1530px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2024/01/pia-windows-m-hero.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1315289\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1315289 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F01%2Fpia-windows-hero.webp\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"Private Internet Access' VPN app for Windows\" width=\"1520\" height=\"800\" /\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1315289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003ePIA\u0026#8217;s desktop apps allow for more customization.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIA includes several advanced options which can be revealed by clicking the downward facing arrow. While more experienced users will appreciate this, we found it needlessly cluttered.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversely, NordVPN\u0026#8217;s features are neatly arranged as icons on the left-hand side of the app. While this is much better than PIA\u0026#8217;s design, \u003cb\u003ewe found these icons to be insufficiently descriptive\u003c/b\u003e and believe they would benefit from clear labels.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN was also quick to launch and begin using, whereas \u003cb\u003ePIA sometimes took up to 3 seconds to start up\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe appreciated the compact nature of PIA\u0026#8217;s desktop apps, which offer the flexibility to switch between a windowed or docked mode. In contrast, NordVPN\u0026#8217;s desktop apps are huge and can\u0026#8217;t be minimized beyond a large window.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"Mobile (iPhone \u0026 Android)","heading_settings":{"content":"Mobile (iPhone \u0026 Android)","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eBoth VPNs look better and are easier to use on mobile than desktop, with NordVPN offering a marginally better user experience. Its apps are easy to start using and look great on a mobile resolution.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_289714\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289714\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-289714 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-mobile-apps.png\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"Side-by-side image of NordVPN and PIA's apps on iOS\" width=\"1024\" height=\"970\" data-mobileimg=\"true\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-289714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eNordVPN’s mobile apps are simpler to use.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth VPNs only require one tap of a button to connect and disconnect. That said, PIA was marginally quicker to connect to a server with an average time of 1.3 seconds compared to 2.1 seconds with NordVPN.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also liked how PIA\u0026#8217;s kill switch on Android could be activated via a toggle, whereas NordVPN required us to go into our device settings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, \u003cb\u003ewe found it much easier to navigate NordVPN\u0026#8217;s mobile apps\u003c/b\u003e. Scrolling down automatically opens its server list and the \u0026#8216;\u003cb\u003eQuick Connect\u003c/b\u003e\u0026#8216; button allows for seamless setup. This is a much smoother user experience than PIA\u0026#8217;s apps, which places its server list and extra features on separate tabs.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"Streaming Devices (Fire TV, Android TV \u0026 Apple TV)","heading_settings":{"content":"Streaming Devices (Fire TV, Android TV \u0026 Apple TV)","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eBoth VPNs provide dedicated apps for Fire TV Stick, Android TV, and Apple TV. Based on our testing and personal use, \u003cb\u003ewe found PIA to be the better choice for these devices\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN\u0026#8217;s streaming apps deviate from its desktop app design which can be confusing if you\u0026#8217;re switching between the two. This is unlike PIA which uses a consistent UI across its apps, resulting in a familiar user experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1426267\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1426267\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1426267 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F03%2FNordVPN-Fire-TV-Stick-App-scaled.webp\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"NordVPN Fire TV Stick App\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1704\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1426267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eNordVPN is slightly worse to use on streaming devices like Fire TV.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found it especially disconcerting that NordVPN\u0026#8217;s streaming apps don\u0026#8217;t feature its map interface. Instead, you have to scroll through a horizontal list to select your server location which was particularly time-consuming when using a TV remote.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIA\u0026#8217;s server locations are sensibly arranged in grid view which we found significantly easier to use.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Torrenting","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: PIA\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Internet Access beats NordVPN in almost every category for torrenting. NordVPN has a fractionally faster download bitrate, but PIA has a larger network of P2P-friendly servers and more advanced torrenting features, like port forwarding.\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTorrenting Rating\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e9.0\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.7\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAverage Download Bitrate\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e9.5MiB/s (5% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.6MiB/s (4% loss)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLogging Policy\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eNo Identifiable Data\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eNo Logs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKill Switch\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePort Forwarding\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eNo\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Torrenting","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"PIA Allows You to Torrent in Every Server Location","heading_settings":{"content":"PIA Allows You to Torrent in Every Server Location","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"/guides/private-internet-access-torrenting/\"\u003ePrivate Internet Access supports torrenting traffic\u003c/a\u003e on all 18,651 servers in 91 countries. As such, you can expect fast file-sharing speeds regardless of your real-life location.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, NordVPN requires you to use specific P2P-optimized servers which are unhelpfully located at the bottom of the VPN\u0026#8217;s server list. Plus, NordVPN doesn\u0026#8217;t provide P2P servers in 14 countries, cutting out 13% of its server network. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen downloaded a torrent file while connected to one of these general servers, \u003cb\u003eour traffic was redirected through P2P servers in Canada or the Netherlands\u003c/b\u003e. This substantially slowed our average bitrate as it added an extra server.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1214369\" style=\"width: 1682px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1214369\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F10%2Fnordvpn-torrenting-restricted.png\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"Magnified image of torrenting on a restricted NordVPN server\" width=\"1672\" height=\"1016\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1214369\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1214369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eNordVPN routed our US-Argentina P2P traffic via the Netherlands.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"PIA Offers Port Forwarding, but NordVPN Doesn’t","heading_settings":{"content":"PIA Offers Port Forwarding, but NordVPN Doesn’t","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003ePIA is one of a few top-rated VPNs to support port forwarding. Port forwarding improves your average bitrate by bypassing the NAT firewall on your router.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, \u003cb\u003ewe recorded identical torrent download speeds with PIA when its port forwarding feature was turned on and off\u003c/b\u003e. It still improved our performance when seeding torrents, though.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite this, we recorded a marginally faster 9.8MiB/s bitrate with NordVPN compared to 9.6MiB/s with PIA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter how large the torrent file, PIA and NordVPN will download it almost as fast as your regular internet connection.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth VPNs include a kill switch on all platforms, too. Your real IP address won’t be exposed if your connection drops out.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Device Compatibility","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: PIA\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth VPNs have apps for all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The key advantage PIA has here is its lack of simultaneous connections limit, meaning you can share your account freely with friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevice Compatibility Rating\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e8.9\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e9.5\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimultaneous Connections\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e10\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eUnlimited\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesktop Apps\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, macOS, Linux\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, macOS, Linux\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobile Apps\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid, iOS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid, iOS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowser Extensions\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome, Firefox, Edge\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStreaming Devices\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid TV, Apple TV \u0026#038; Fire TV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid TV, Apple TV \u0026#038; Fire TV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart DNS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRouter App\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003ePre-flashed only\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003ePre-flashed only\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Device Compatibility","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"PIA’s Smart DNS Tool Doesn’t Work for Streaming","heading_settings":{"content":"PIA’s Smart DNS Tool Doesn’t Work for Streaming","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003ePIA and NordVPN both include a \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/dns-vs-vpn/\"\u003eSmart DNS tool\u003c/a\u003e in their default VPN subscription.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feature allows you to connect to a proxy server and spoof your location. It can be set up on devices that don\u0026#8217;t support VPN apps, like games consoles, but it won\u0026#8217;t encrypt your encryption.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to functionality, NordVPN’s Smart DNS is limited to unblocking US-based streaming services, while PIA claims compatibility with apps from five countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, the UK, and the US.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, \u003cb\u003ePIA\u0026#8217;s Smart DNS didn\u0026#8217;t work with any streaming service we tested\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing PIA, we weren’t able to stream Netflix, Hulu, or BBC iPlayer on our PS5.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, \u003cb\u003eNordVPN’s Smart DNS tool worked with US Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1417168\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1417168\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1417168 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F03%2Fnordvpn-ps5-smart-dns-scaled.jpg\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"NordVPN's Smart DNS set up on a PS5 console. Screenshot of Advanced Network Settings on a PS5.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1437\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1417168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eSetting up NordVPN\u0026#8217;s Smart DNS tool on PS5.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you plan on using PIA or NordVPN to unblock content on a Smart TV or games console, NordVPN is the better option.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"Browser Extensions","heading_settings":{"content":"Browser Extensions","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eNordVPN has a much better Chrome browser extension than PIA. It includes a built-in ad blocker, a ‘Bypass List’ which acts like split tunneling for your browser, and the full server list.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_289696\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289696\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-289696 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fnordvpn-vs-pia-ios-browser-extension-comparison.png\u0026w=1800\u0026q=80\" alt=\"Side-by-side image comparing NordVPN and PIA's Google Chrome extensions\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-289696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eNordVPN’s browser extensions include many extra features.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth apps have a WebRTC leak blocker to protect your IP address from leaking and successfully unblock Netflix and BBC iPlayer. We rank NordVPN as the second-best Chrome extension (after ExpressVPN).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN also has a better Firefox app than PIA. Like the NordVPN Chrome extension, the Firefox extension includes the Threat Protection feature for ad blocking and effectively unblocks geo-restricted video content.\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]},{"__typename":"UT_Chapters_Type_CollapsibleContent","chapter_jumplinks":{"label":"Additional Features","show_jumplink":true},"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"block-highlighted block-highlighted--light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heading-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner: PIA\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Internet Access takes a slight edge here due to its more reliable obfuscation, robust customization options, and effective ad-blocking. While NordVPN offers a broader range of features, PIA’s features are more consistently effective.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNordVPN\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePIA\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"Feature\"\u003eAdditional Features Rating\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"NordVPN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003e7.6\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"PIA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003e7.7\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"Feature\"\u003eSplit Tunneling\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"NordVPN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"PIA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"Feature\"\u003eVPN Obfuscation\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"NordVPN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"PIA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"Feature\"\u003eMulti-Hop Servers\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"NordVPN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes (double VPN)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"PIA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes (proxy-based)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"Feature\"\u003eDedicated IP\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"NordVPN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes (additional fee)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"PIA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes (additional fee)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"Feature\"\u003eAd Blocker\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"NordVPN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes (Plus \u0026#038; Ultimate plans only)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"PIA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"Feature\"\u003eMeshnet\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"NordVPN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"PIA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eNo\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"Feature\"\u003eShadowsocks Proxy\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"NordVPN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--orange-70);\"\u003eNo\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-header=\"PIA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--green-70);\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n","heading_settings":{"content":"Additional Features","level":2,"looks_like":2,"custom_id":""},"highlight_chapter":false,"type":"chapter_w_collapsible","subchapters":[{"subheading":"PIA Uses Superior Obfuscation Technology","heading_settings":{"content":"PIA Uses Superior Obfuscation Technology","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003ePIA is the better option for overcoming internet censorship in stringent regions like China and Russia. Unlike NordVPN, which has lost its functionality in China, PIA demonstrates a significant success rate, bypassing the Great Firewall 50% of the time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Internet Access can bypass web censorship thanks to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/vpn-obfuscation/#shadowsocks\"\u003eShadowsocks proxy\u003c/a\u003e. Shadowsocks is an open-source proxy that’s been designed specifically for bypassing Chinese censorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIA first sends traffic through a regular encrypted VPN server, before relaying it to the proxy server. Make sure to manually connect to the Japan Shadowsocks server to get the best performance from China.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, NordVPN’s servers use built-in obfuscation technology. This attempts to disguise VPN internet traffic as regular HTTPS web traffic. Unlike Shadowsocks, it’s compatible with every NordVPN server, as long as you connect with OpenVPN.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_289798\" style=\"width: 684px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289798\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-289798 \" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2022%2F05%2Fprivate-internet-access-shadowsocks.png\u0026w=1280\u0026q=80\" alt=\"Configuring the Shadowsocks proxy in the PIA desktop app\" width=\"674\" height=\"463\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-289798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003ePIA’s Shadowsocks proxy is simple to set up.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile NordVPN’s implementation is simpler and has better speed performance, the bottom line is that \u003cb\u003ePIA works more often\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"NordVPN’s Multi-Hop Doesn’t Rely on a Proxy Server","heading_settings":{"content":"NordVPN’s Multi-Hop Doesn’t Rely on a Proxy Server","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eNordVPN’s Double VPN is more secure than PIA\u0026#8217;s multi-hop solution. By routing your traffic through two separate VPN servers, NordVPN provides double encryption, making it significantly harder for websites or third parties to trace your activity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIA, on the other hand, uses a Shadowsocks proxy for its multi-hop feature, which adds obfuscation rather than full encryption. While effective for bypassing censorship, it lacks the robust security of NordVPN’s Double VPN and is better suited for users prioritizing access over privacy. PIA’s implementation also falls short in speed and ease of use, making it less ideal for streaming or gaming.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, NordVPN is the superior choice for multi-hop, offering enhanced encryption, faster speeds, and seamless usability. While PIA’s option is helpful in restrictive regions, it doesn’t match NordVPN’s level of privacy or performance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1596934\" style=\"width: 2038px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1596934\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1596934 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F08%2Fnordvpn-double-vpn-us-server.webp\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"NordVPN double VPN server locations\" width=\"2028\" height=\"1634\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1596934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eUnlike PIA, NordVPN\u0026#8217;s multi-hop feature only uses VPN servers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"PIA MACE Blocks More Ads than Threat Protection","heading_settings":{"content":"PIA MACE Blocks More Ads than Threat Protection","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eNordVPN and Private Internet Access include an adblocker with the VPN subscription. These block adverts and trackers on popular websites, like YouTube, Google, and Facebook.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"/guides/do-vpns-block-ads/\"\u003einvestigation into VPN ad blockers\u003c/a\u003e found that PIA’s ad blocker, named PIA MACE, is the \u003cb\u003ebest on the market\u003c/b\u003e. It blocked 80% of the ads we tested it with, as well as 100% of analytics trackers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNordVPN’s ad blocker, called Threat Protection, wasn\u0026#8217;t as effective. It blocked 20% fewer ads than PIA MACE, as well as 34% fewer analytics trackers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, unlike PIA MACE, Threat Protection is not included with a standard NordVPN subscription, requiring an additional fee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see how the two ad blockers compare head-to-head in the chart below:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2023/11/4hVMCvJm-m-verticalbars-nordvspia-ads.png\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1251404 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2023%2F11%2F32QmcrFW-d-verticalbars-nordvspia-ads.png\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"A bar chart comparing NordVPN Threat Protection to PIA MACE in blocking ads, analytic trackers, and social trackers. NordVPN blocks 60% of ads, 66% of analytic trackers, and 33% of social trackers. PIA MACE outperforms with 80% of ads, 100% of analytic trackers, and 66% of social trackers blocked.\" width=\"1480\" height=\"1368\" /\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"NordVPN's Customer Support is Slightly Better","heading_settings":{"content":"NordVPN's Customer Support is Slightly Better","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eWe tested both VPNs support teams by asking them a series of questions. We measured the accuracy of the response, as well as how long it took to get the answer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere’s how NordVPN performed:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default table-not-stacked\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eQuestion\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eResponse Time\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eQuestion Answered\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat type of encryption does NordVPN use?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstant\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Netflix libraries does NordVPN unblock?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstant\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the fastest NordVPN protocol?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 seconds\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere’s how Private Internet Access performed:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-default table-not-stacked\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eQuestion\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eResponse Time\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"min-width: 245px;\"\u003eQuestion Answered\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat type of encryption does PIA use?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e365 seconds\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Netflix libraries does PIA unblock?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 seconds\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the fastest PIA protocol?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185 seconds\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d8078;\"\u003eYes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spacer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, NordVPN’s customer support team gave us answers to our questions much faster than PIA’s. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts chatbot can answer a lot more questions than we typically see from other VPNs. We also appreciate how it gave us the answer in the chat window, rather than sending us a link to a help page.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_134873\" style=\"width: 391px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-134873\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134873 \" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2020%2F07%2Fnordvpn-customer-service.png\u0026w=750\u0026q=80\" alt=\"NordVPN customer service\" width=\"381\" height=\"473\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-134873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eNordVPN\u0026#8217;s automated chatbot is fast and helpful.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only needed to speak to a person on NordVPN’s support team once. When we did, they responded in under two minutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, PIA’s support team is frustratingly slow. There’s often a queue for its live chat team, which regularly takes a few minutes. Even when we did get through, we had to wait at least \u003cb\u003ethree minutes for an answer to our question\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePIA’s support agents were also more likely to send us to a support article, rather than answering our query directly. \u003c/p\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"},{"subheading":"NordVPN Includes Slightly More Advanced Features","heading_settings":{"content":"NordVPN Includes Slightly More Advanced Features","level":3,"looks_like":5,"custom_id":""},"content":"\u003cp\u003eBoth NordVPN and PIA offer additional security features, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/vpn-split-tunneling/\"\u003eVPN split tunneling\u003c/a\u003e and SOCKS5 support for faster torrenting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve found NordVPN to be more fully-featured than Private Internet Access on the whole, though.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe especially love NordVPN\u0026#8217;s Meshnet feature, which allowed us to route internet traffic through personal devices rather than VPN servers. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this, we could essentially get a residential IP address for free, which is especially useful for bypassing geo-restrictions or accessing local streaming services while abroad.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"attachment_1647027\" style=\"width: 2038px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003e\u003cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1647027\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1647027 size-full\" src=\"/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.top10vpn.com%2Fimages%2F2024%2F10%2Fnordvpn-meshnet-set-up-server-at-home.webp\u0026w=1920\u0026q=80\" alt=\"NordVPN's Meshnet feature set up to route traffic from an Amazon Firestick, Windows, and Android through one MacBook Pro in one location.\" width=\"2028\" height=\"1624\" /\u003e\u003cp id=\"caption-attachment-1647027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eMeshnet is only available on NordVPN.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n","add_to_jl":false,"jumplink_text_override":"","type":"collapsible"}]}],"colour_scheme":"B8C6FC","components_data":{"box_cta":[],"video":[{"type":"youtube","caption":"","id":"6274fde62d9dc","url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en2mHTCJl2g","poster_image":{"url":"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2021/12/nordvpn-streaming-test.jpg"},"mobile_poster_image":{"url":null},"mobile_url":"","show_schema":true,"description":"In this video, we show you our live streaming tests using NordVPN. We could access every popular streaming service, including US Netflix and BBC iPlayer.","title":"NordVPN Streaming Tests: Works with Netflix \u0026 BBC iPlayer","duration":110,"publish_date":"2021-12-03T00:00:00.000Z"},{"type":"youtube","caption":"","id":"627508a325088","url":"https://youtu.be/tiiLL8Bop-s","poster_image":{"url":"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/05/nordvpn-vs-pia-torrenting-thumbnail.jpg"},"mobile_poster_image":{"url":null},"mobile_url":"","show_schema":true,"description":"You should always use a VPN to torrent safely. NordVPN and Private Internet Access are two of the best on the market - but which one downloads a torrent quicker? 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We put them to the test, with the results shown side-by-side in this video.","title":"NordVPN vs PIA: Which Connects to Servers Faster?","duration":39,"publish_date":"2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z"},{"type":"youtube","caption":"","id":"6275383e29d72","url":"https://youtu.be/2IdniuSzBKY","poster_image":{"url":"https://www.top10vpn.com/images/2022/05/private-internet-access-china-video-thumbnail.jpg"},"mobile_poster_image":{"url":null},"mobile_url":"","show_schema":true,"description":"Our testing found that PIA VPN works to get around internet blocks in China. Here we demonstrate how we were able to access websites like YouTube and Twitter while in Shanghai by using Private Internet Access.","title":"How to Access Free Internet in China with Private Internet Access VPN","duration":67,"publish_date":"2022-04-05T00:00:00.000Z"}],"guide_links":[],"hub_cards":[],"tableSheets":[{"id":"1Y8Tt4KajYF_FrYc-KzVjz7mW0KtRK24Eo74CZiyOXFQ|0","dataset":{"name":null,"description":null,"keywords":null,"spacial_coverage":null,"temporal_coverage":null}},{"id":"1Y8Tt4KajYF_FrYc-KzVjz7mW0KtRK24Eo74CZiyOXFQ|1003595164","dataset":{"name":null,"description":null,"keywords":null,"spacial_coverage":null,"temporal_coverage":null}},{"id":"1Y8Tt4KajYF_FrYc-KzVjz7mW0KtRK24Eo74CZiyOXFQ|575190207","dataset":{"name":null,"description":null,"keywords":null,"spacial_coverage":null,"temporal_coverage":null}}],"collapsible_content":[],"why_trust_us":{"title":"Why Trust Us?","content":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#8217;re fully independent and have been reviewing VPNs since 2016. Our ratings are based on our own testing results and are unaffected by financial incentives. Learn \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/about/\"\u003ewho we are\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.top10vpn.com/about/how-we-review-vpns/\"\u003ehow we test VPNs\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","show_stats":false,"stats":[{"name":"REMOVE","value":""},{"name":"REMOVE","value":""},{"name":"REMOVE","value":""}]}},"external_utils":{"load_hotjar":false,"load_oim":false,"oim_campaign":"","oim_campaign_mobile":""},"intro_chapter":{"heading":"","content":"\u003cp\u003eNordVPN and Private Internet Access (PIA) are two industry-leading VPNs renowned for their advanced features and efforts to protect online privacy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough both VPNs performed exceptionally well in our tests, \u003cb\u003eNordVPN was the overall winner\u003c/b\u003e. 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