Comparison
CipherShift vs Mullvad
Two privacy-focused VPNs with different approaches. Here's how they compare.
Infrastructure
Server Type
Dedicated (yours only)
Shared (multi-user)
CipherShift
IP Address
Dedicated IP included
Shared IP only
CipherShift
Server Locations
37 countries
40+ countries
Mullvad
RAM-Only Servers
Yes (Pro plan)
Yes (all servers)
Mullvad
Privacy & Security
No-Logs Policy
Yes, zero knowledge
Yes, audited
Tie
Anonymous Payment
Crypto accepted
Cash & crypto accepted
Mullvad
Account System
Email required
Account number only
Mullvad
Warrant Canary
Yes, monthly signed
No
CipherShift
Features
Anti-Censorship
Ghost Mode (VLESS+REALITY)
Bridge servers
CipherShift
Streaming Support
Works (dedicated IP)
Often blocked
CipherShift
Simultaneous Devices
Unlimited
5 devices
CipherShift
Open Source Client
Planned
Yes
Mullvad
Pricing
Monthly Price
$9/mo (Basic), $14/mo (Pro)
€5/mo (~$5.50)
Mullvad
Annual Discount
Yes (2 months free)
No (same price)
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Dedicated IP
Included
Not available
CipherShift
The Verdict
Mullvad is the privacy purist's choice with anonymous accounts and a lower price. CipherShift offers dedicated infrastructure that actually works for streaming and banking, plus superior censorship bypass.
Choose CipherShift if you want:
- Dedicated server (not shared infrastructure)
- Dedicated IP for streaming & banking
- Superior censorship bypass (Ghost Mode)
- Unlimited devices vs 5
- Better for practical daily use
Choose Mullvad if you want:
- Lower price (€5/mo flat)
- Anonymous account creation
- Open source clients
- Accepts cash payments
- Established privacy reputation
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