# Hide.me VPN vs Private Internet Access

| Attribute | Hide.me VPN | Private Internet Access |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 92.4 (13% (low)) | 76.9 (14% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A tool that hides your IP address and encrypts your internet connection to protect your privacy from ISPs and online monitoring. | A virtual private network provider offering encrypted connections with a no-logs policy, preventing third-party tracking of browsing activity. Available across multiple platforms with unlimited simultaneous device connections on a single subscription. |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Lifetime free","description":"Lifetime complimentary access","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"£2.59/month","features":["Connect up to 10 devices","Optimized streaming servers","Port forwarding","Multi-hop VPN routing","IPv6 support","WireGuard protocol support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.59,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Paid VPN service with priority access and advanced features","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"aloSIM"}],"summary":"Lifetime free tier. Premium from £2.59/month (GBP)","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://hide.me","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:49:03.917Z","startingPrice":{"amount":2.59,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"1 Month","summary":"$11.95/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"3 Years + 3 Months","summary":"$2.03/month (billed $79 every 3 years, promotional discount)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Dedicated IP Address"},{"name":"Privacy-First Antivirus"}],"summary":"From $2.03/month (3-year plan) or $11.95/month (monthly). 30-day money-back guarantee for new users.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:49:52.086Z","startingPrice":{"amount":11.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Consumer VPN)

| Capability | Hide.me VPN | Private Internet Access |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Kill switch | - | - |
| Split tunneling | - | - |
| Multi hop double VPN | - | - |
| RAM only servers | - | - |
| No logs audit published | - | - |
| Dedicated ip available | - | - |
| Router firmware support | - | - |
| Streaming unblock support | - | - |
| Torrenting p2p support | - | - |
| Open source client | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T12:41:59.763Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*