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Proven no-logs policy with massive server network
Reviewed by the RadarTrek editorial team · Last verified June 2026
Overall score
88/100
Verdict
Excellent
Pricing
$2.03/mo
Performance radar — PIA
Score breakdown
Speed
Download and upload speed loss vs baseline
Source: RadarTrek research
Privacy
Encryption, jurisdiction, and audit history
Source: RadarTrek research
Server Network
Number of countries and server locations
Source: RadarTrek research
Streaming
Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer unblocking rate
Source: RadarTrek research
Price
Monthly cost and value for features
Source: RadarTrek research
No-Logs Audit
Independent audit of no-logs policy
Source: RadarTrek research
Device Support
Number of simultaneous connections and apps
Source: RadarTrek research
Private Internet Access — independently verified no-logs, 35,000+ servers.
In our independent evaluation across 7 scored dimensions, PIA earns an overall score of 88/100 — a excellent result in the vpns category. The platform is available starting at $2.03/month, positioned at the affordable end of the market. The score of 88 places it in the excellent tier of our vpns rankings, where we assess tools on criteria that matter to builders: speed, privacy, server network, and more.
PIA scores highest on Server Network (98/100) and No-Logs Audit (95/100), placing it among the stronger performers in those areas within the vpns category. The dimensions with the most room for improvement are Streaming (80/100) and Speed (82/100) — teams who weight these criteria most heavily should compare PIA carefully against alternatives before committing. The pricing structure is straightforward for the category — factor in any usage-based overages when budgeting at scale. Our recommendation: PIA is worth a serious evaluation for teams that prioritise server network — use the radar chart and dimension breakdown on this page to see at a glance whether its profile matches your priorities.
Pros
Cons
PIA is the right choice for teams that prioritise server network above everything else — the dimension where PIA scores highest. Skip it if streaming is a hard requirement for you, since PIA scores only 80/100 there — in that case, the vpns category page ranks every alternative by that specific dimension so you can find a closer fit. For most other use cases, the 88/100 overall score reflects a tool that holds up well in day-to-day use.
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PIA starts at $2.03/month at the entry tier. Higher tiers with increased limits, team features, or priority support are typically available. SaaS pricing changes frequently — check the official pricing page for the most current plans and any promotional rates.
PIA scores highest on Server Network in our independent assessment — 98/100, placing it among the stronger performers in this dimension within the vpns category. Number of countries and server locations. Teams who count server network as a primary criterion should put PIA high on their evaluation list.
The lowest-scoring dimension for PIA in our testing is Streaming (80/100). This does not make it the wrong choice — if streaming is not a priority for your use case, the gap is irrelevant. But teams who weight streaming most heavily should compare PIA carefully against alternatives before committing, using the radar chart on this page to see the full profile at a glance.
PIA earns an overall RadarTrek score of 88/100 — a excellent result in the vpns category. Scores above 75 indicate a tool that performs well across most dimensions without a critical weakness. At 88/100, PIA is a reliable choice for most teams evaluating this space. Scores are reviewed when significant updates are released, so the number reflects the current version of the product.
The best alternative to PIA depends on which dimension matters most to you. Use the "Compare with" links in the sidebar to see a head-to-head radar chart against any specific competitor in the vpns category. The main vpns category page ranks all tools by overall score and lets you filter by dimension to find alternatives that lead on your priority criterion.
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