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Mullvad vs FirstVPN compares two European privacy services. Mullvad has 10+ audits in our table and needs no email; FirstVPN, from Estonia’s Wergames OÜ, offers proxies and trials but no audit.
FirstVPN’s base sits outside the Fourteen Eyes, while Mullvad’s does not. This guide weighs that against proof. Our FirstVPN review covers the second service in depth.
Mullvad vs FirstVPN on Audits
Mullvad has 10+ audits in our table, by Cure53 and Assured AB.
FirstVPN says it keeps no activity logs, but no independent audit has checked that. On proof, Mullvad is far ahead.
Proxies Alongside the VPN
FirstVPN plans include HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies as well as WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 and L2TP, its pricing page lists. Proxies change your IP but do not encrypt traffic.
Mullvad does not sell HTTP proxies, but it offers SOCKS5 access through its VPN tunnel for some apps.
Speed
We have no Mullvad figure in our speed table, so test it on your own connection.
FirstVPN lists 1 Gbit/s server connections, but we found no independent speed tests. Neither has a figure in our speed table, so test both.
Two-Year Cost
Mullvad charges a flat rate of about $5.40 a month, with no long-term discounts, our tables record; a year costs about $65.
FirstVPN costs $8.99 monthly or $82.99 for two years, about $3.46 a month, with a 3-day trial on every plan. FirstVPN costs less per month on two years; Mullvad’s flat rate never rises.
Free Use and Devices
Mullvad has no free plan and covers 5 devices, our device table records.
FirstVPN offers a 3-day trial rather than a free plan. FirstVPN offers a 3-day trial; Mullvad does not.
Jurisdiction and Ownership
Mullvad has its base in Sweden, a Fourteen Eyes member, and is an independent company.
Wergames OÜ, an Estonian company, owns FirstVPN; Estonia sits outside the Fourteen Eyes. Estonia sits outside the Fourteen Eyes; Sweden sits inside.
Security Features
Mullvad’s apps are open source and include a kill switch.
FirstVPN’s security depends on choosing WireGuard or OpenVPN rather than its proxies or L2TP.
Platforms and Support
Mullvad has apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Apps and manual setups cover the main platforms.
Mullvad offers support by email. Support runs by email, listed on its About page.
Protocols and Streaming
Mullvad uses WireGuard and OpenVPN. Our Mullvad Netflix guide covers its streaming results.
WireGuard and OpenVPN are the private choices; HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies do not encrypt. Test streaming on both, since neither leads clearly in our sources.
Which Is Better Value?
Mullvad’s flat price buys audits and anonymity. FirstVPN costs less long-term but asks you to trust an unaudited claim.
Mullvad never raises its price on renewal, so the cost in year four matches year one.
Which Plan to Pick
Mullvad has one plan at one price, so there is nothing to choose beyond how many months to pay for. With FirstVPN, use the 3-day trial first, then pick the two-year plan for the lowest monthly rate.
Payment and Checkout
Check the final checkout total for Mullvad and FirstVPN, since tax and currency can change the price. Also note which plan each renews into before you pay.
Refunds
Mullvad refunds within 14 days under its terms, but not for cash or crypto payments, our refund table records.
Every FirstVPN plan includes a 3-day trial. Mullvad refunds within 14 days, except cash and crypto; FirstVPN relies on its trial.
Who Each Is For
Mullvad suits privacy-focused users who want audits and anonymous sign-up. FirstVPN suits users who want several connection types from a named EU company.
In short, FirstVPN fits users who want proxies and a non-Fourteen Eyes base; Mullvad fits users who want audited anonymity. If you are unsure, use FirstVPN’s 3-day trial alongside a month of Mullvad, and compare how each fits your setup and the apps you use every day. Keep the protocol to WireGuard on both for a fair test.
What Else to Know About FirstVPN
One more point: FirstVPN accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cryptocurrency, and its pricing page headline shows a “$NaN a month” error.
What Else to Know About Mullvad
Mullvad gives you an account number instead of asking for an email, and accepts cash and cryptocurrency for anonymous payment.
Testing Both
Test both on your own line during their refund windows. Check speed on a nearby server, the streaming services you use and a leak test, as our guide to checking if a VPN is working explains.
Switching Between Them
Moving from FirstVPN to Mullvad, or the reverse, takes minutes. Install the new app first, test it, then cancel the old subscription before it renews.
You may also want FirstVPN alternatives and whether FirstVPN is safe.
Similar services are covered in Mullvad vs VictoryVPN.
How We Research
For this Mullvad vs FirstVPN comparison, Mullvad’s audits, prices, devices, speed and refunds come from our tables. FirstVPN’s figures come from our research for the FirstVPN review, mainly FirstVPN’s pricing page, read on 21 October 2026. We do not run our own tests. Our full approach lives on the About Us page.
Mullvad vs FirstVPN FAQ
Mullvad, with 10+ audits and anonymous sign-up.
FirstVPN, in Estonia.
FirstVPN on two years; Mullvad is flat monthly.
Yes, 3 days on every plan.
Yes, with cash or crypto.
The Verdict
Mullvad vs FirstVPN: Mullvad for audited anonymity; FirstVPN for flexible connection types and a base outside the Fourteen Eyes, at the cost of proof.