IPVanish — Overview & Pricing

IPVanish is a consumer VPN service operated by Mudhook Marketing, Inc. (a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, Inc., the publicly-traded NASDAQ company under ticker ZD). IPVanish was founded in 2012 and has been continuously offered as a consumer VPN since then. The product positions on three pillars: a long-tenured US-based brand, a published no-logs policy backed by independent third-party audits, and a network footprint operated entirely on company-owned server hardware rather than rented third-party data-centre infrastructure.

Quick facts · Jurisdiction: United States · Protocols: WireGuard / OpenVPN / IKEv2 · Money-back: published on vendor site · Multi-device: unlimited simultaneous · See live pricing table below for current rates.

What is IPVanish?

IPVanish routes user traffic through encrypted tunnels to one of its globally-distributed VPN servers, masking the real IP address from websites and shielding traffic from anyone monitoring the network. The product positions itself around a long-tenured US-based brand operating company-owned VPN server hardware (rather than rented data-centre tenancy), the unlimited-simultaneous-connections model that fits households and individuals with many personal devices, and a published no-logs policy. IPVanish ships native client apps across desktop, mobile, smart-TV, and router platforms.

Why choose IPVanish

Privacy by design

IPVanish's no-logs policy is published in detail on ipvanish.com and the company has commissioned independent third-party audits — see the audits page on ipvanish.com for the most recent audit cycle. The United States jurisdiction is a member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing arrangement, which is a relevant consideration for users in adversarial threat models. IPVanish's structural mitigations include the policy commitment plus the company-owned server hardware (which means there is no third-party data-centre operator with administrative access).

Security beyond encryption

• WireGuard protocol — the modern open-source default for high-throughput tunnelling.
• OpenVPN — supported as a long-established alternative.
• IKEv2/IPSec — supported on iOS and other platforms where it's the native default.
• AES-256 encryption with Perfect Forward Secrecy on all tunnels.
• Kill switch — automatically blocks all internet traffic if the VPN connection drops.
• Split tunnelling — route some apps through IPVanish while letting others use the regular internet connection (available on Windows, Android, and Fire TV).
• On-Demand Connection — automatically activates the VPN when joining unfamiliar networks (available on iOS).
• SOCKS5 proxy — included with all plans for users who want a proxy-only path for specific apps.
• Company-owned server hardware — IPVanish operates its own VPN server hardware rather than renting third-party data-centre tenancy. Structural mitigation in addition to policy-level guarantees.

Global access

IPVanish operates a global server network — see ipvanish.com directly for the current server count and country list. The network supports connecting from one country and appearing to be in another, which is the standard mechanism for accessing streaming-platform content licensed only in specific regions.

Pricing in 2026

IPVanish sells subscription plans on monthly, annual, and 2-year billing cycles. Per-month pricing falls sharply on longer commitments. Renewal pricing is materially higher than the introductory promotional rate — a pattern common across commercial VPNs that Subger tracks transparently.

For the current refund window and exact tier pricing, see ipvanish.com directly — the published rates are the source of truth and change with promotional cycles.

IPVanish apps and platform support

IPVanish accounts allow unlimited simultaneous device connections — a single subscription covers every device on the account with no per-seat cap. Pre-flashed routers with IPVanish embedded are available through the company's router-partner program; manual configuration via published OpenVPN config files is also supported.

Security audits and transparency

• No-logs audits — IPVanish has commissioned independent third-party audits of its no-logs policy. See the audits page on ipvanish.com for the most recent audit cycle.
• Company-owned server hardware — IPVanish operates its own VPN server hardware rather than relying on third-party data-centre tenancy. Structural mitigation in addition to policy-level guarantees.
• Transparency report — see the vendor's transparency-report page for the most recent edition.

Use cases IPVanish fits

• Multi-device households — The unlimited-simultaneous-connections model covers every device in a household (laptops, phones, tablets, smart TVs, game consoles, IoT) on a single subscription with no per-seat cap.
• Streaming abroad — Connect from one country and appear in another to access region-licensed streaming content lawfully.
• Public Wi-Fi protection — Encrypts the connection on hotel, airport, and café Wi-Fi so the network operator cannot inspect traffic.
• Pre-flashed router setups — IPVanish's router-partner program offers pre-flashed routers with IPVanish embedded, useful for users who don't want to flash their own router firmware.
• Long-tenured trust signal — IPVanish has been continuously offered as a consumer VPN since 2012, building a 13+ year track record.
• Company-owned-hardware-conscious users — Users who weigh data-centre tenancy considerations heavily fit IPVanish's company-owned server-hardware model, where there is no third-party data-centre operator with administrative access to the VPN servers.

Users for whom non-Five-Eyes jurisdiction is the deciding factor, or for whom anonymous account creation without an email address is the deciding factor, should evaluate IPVanish's US corporate jurisdiction and standard signup flow against those specific requirements before subscribing.

Frequently asked questions

Does IPVanish keep logs?

IPVanish publishes a no-logs policy on ipvanish.com that has been independently audited. See the audits page on ipvanish.com for the most recent audit cycle.

How many devices can I connect on one account?

IPVanish accounts support unlimited simultaneous device connections — a single subscription covers every device on the account with no per-seat cap. Pre-flashed router setups extend coverage to behind-the-router devices without consuming additional concurrent-connection slots.

Is IPVanish good for streaming?

IPVanish's global server network supports connecting from one country to appear in another, which is the standard mechanism for accessing region-licensed streaming content. Use of any VPN with streaming services is subject to the streaming platform's terms of service.

What is split tunnelling on IPVanish?

Split tunnelling lets specific apps use the VPN tunnel while others use the regular internet connection. On IPVanish this is available on Windows, Android, and Fire TV — useful for cases where a banking app blocks VPN traffic, or where a local streaming service needs to see the user's real IP address.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

For the current refund window, see ipvanish.com directly. To request a refund within the window, contact IPVanish support through the in-app or website support channel. Subger's IPVanish cancel guide walks through the step-by-step process.

Can I use IPVanish on my router?

Yes — IPVanish supports both pre-flashed routers (available through the company's router-partner program) and manual configuration via published OpenVPN config files. Router setup covers every device behind the router (game consoles, smart TVs, IoT devices) under one VPN connection.

What is On-Demand Connection?

On-Demand Connection is IPVanish's auto-connect feature on iOS that automatically activates the VPN when joining unfamiliar networks (typically public Wi-Fi). The feature is configurable per-network so trusted home / office networks do not trigger automatic connection.

Where is IPVanish based?

IPVanish is operated by Mudhook Marketing, Inc., a US-incorporated subsidiary of Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD). The US jurisdiction is a member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing arrangement.

What is the SOCKS5 proxy?

The SOCKS5 proxy is an alternative IPVanish-provided connectivity path that routes traffic through a proxy rather than a full VPN tunnel. It's useful for apps that want IP-address masking without the overhead of full encryption — typically P2P clients and bulk-download tools. SOCKS5 is included with all IPVanish plans.

Does IPVanish offer pre-flashed routers?

Yes — IPVanish's router-partner program offers pre-flashed routers with IPVanish embedded, useful for users who don't want to flash their own router firmware. See ipvanish.com for the current router-partner inventory and pricing.

Get started with IPVanish

For the live pricing table in your country, scroll up to the pricing tiers section. For renewal-vs-introductory price math, see Subger's true-price tracker for IPVanish.

Related Subger guides

• How to cancel IPVanish — step-by-step cancellation walkthrough
• IPVanish deals — current promotional offers
• IPVanish promo codes — active discount codes
• IPVanish true-price tracker — intro-vs-renewal math
• VPN comparison hub — Subger's editorial VPN pillar