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Mullvad issues a random account number instead of collecting an email, accepts cash and crypto, and publishes an annual audit of its no-logging claim. It is a flat monthly price with no tiered upsell. WireGuard support is solid and the desktop clients are simple.
Where it falls short
It does not work for streaming-service unblocking, and the server locations, while broad, are not the largest in the market.
Alternatives in Security & Privacy
- BitwardenOpen-source password manager with a genuinely free tier.
- 1PasswordThe password manager people actually enjoy using.
- Proton MailEncrypted email from a company that cannot read your inbox.