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Single review · October 2026IPVanish Review 2026: unlimited devices, audited — watch the renewal
- Oct 2026 — Page published; scores are launch scores pending lab tests.
Our verdict
Audited twice, unlimited devices, honest intro pricing — the renewal jump is the catch.
you want unlimited devices with an audited no-logs policy, don't mind US jurisdiction, and will calendar the renewal jump.
a 242% renewal jump bothers you on principle, or US (5 Eyes) jurisdiction is a dealbreaker.
Speed trials, leak tests, and streaming unblocks not yet run \u2014 launch score from verified audits, pricing, and features.
Privacy: the audit record
United States jurisdiction — the one real structural downside on this page, and it's disqualifying for 5 Eyes purists. Leviathan Security Group no-logs audit (2022) and Schellman Compliance no-logs audit (April 2025). Quarterly transparency reports in the Trust Center. That 2025 Schellman report matters more than usual here: it's the second independent audit addressing the disclosed 2016 logging incident, which predates the entire audit era. One audit could be luck; two is a pattern.
Speed & streaming: lab results pending
Scramble obfuscation for restrictive networks is a feature worth testing properly, which is why it's on the lab list — and why there are no measured claims here yet. The protocol is documented, the rig isn't built yet; no measured numbers on this page. Read the protocol we're running.
Pricing — including the part they downplay
| Plan | Intro price | Renewal price |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year Essential | $2.19/mo | $89.99/yr |
Renews at $89.99/yr — a 242% jump from the $52.56/2-yr intro. The intro is genuinely cheap — $52.56 upfront for two years of unlimited-device cover. The renewal is genuinely steep: $89.99 every year from then on. We publish renewal prices because the industry hides them. Promos drift — verify at checkout. Prices checked October 2026.
Pros
- 2 independent no-logs audits (Leviathan 2022, Schellman 2025)
- Unlimited simultaneous devices
- Scramble obfuscation for restrictive networks
- Extras that matter: Threat Protection, eSIM data, cloud backup (Advanced)
- 7-day mobile trial; 30-day refund on annual/2-yr plans
Cons
- Renewal jumps 242% ($52.56/2yr → $89.99/yr) — calendar it
- United States jurisdiction (5 Eyes)
- 2016 logging incident (pre-audit era, disclosed)
- Ziff Davis ownership (also owns PCMag — disclosed)
- No refund window on monthly plans
Bottom line
Two independent no-logs audits, unlimited devices, Scramble obfuscation, and genuinely useful extras (Threat Protection, eSIM data, cloud backup on the Advanced tier) — that bundle earns the 8.0. The renewal math is the entire reason it stops there: a 242% jump from $52.56 for two years to $89.99 a year, plus US jurisdiction. Buy it with a calendar reminder for month 23, or pick Surfshark if you want unlimited devices with a flatter renewal curve. Compare it: See how IPVanish stacks up in the full 2026 ranking →