Comparison

CipherShift vs Mullvad

Two privacy-focused VPNs with different approaches. Here's how they compare.

CipherShift gives every user a dedicated server with a clean IP, while Mullvad shares IPs across many users. Mullvad wins on price and anonymous accounts. CipherShift wins on streaming that actually works, Ghost Mode censorship bypass and extras like the Privacy Dial and Burn IP.

Infrastructure

Server Type
CipherShift:Dedicated (yours only)
Mullvad:Shared (multi-user)
IP Address
CipherShift:Private server IP, not shared
Mullvad:Shared IP only
Server Locations
CipherShift:37 countries
Mullvad:40+ countries
RAM-Only Servers
CipherShift:Yes (all plans)
Mullvad:Yes (all servers)

Privacy & Security

No-Logs Policy
CipherShift:Yes, zero knowledge
Mullvad:Yes, audited
Anonymous Payment
CipherShift:Crypto accepted
Mullvad:Cash & crypto accepted
Account System
CipherShift:Email required
Mullvad:Account number only
Warrant Canary
CipherShift:Yes, monthly signed
Mullvad:No

Features

Anti-Censorship
CipherShift:Ghost Mode (VLESS+REALITY)
Mullvad:Bridge servers
Streaming Support
CipherShift:Works (unshared IP)
Mullvad:Often blocked
Simultaneous Devices
CipherShift:Unlimited
Mullvad:5 devices
Open Source Client
CipherShift:Planned
Mullvad:Yes

Pricing

Monthly Price
CipherShift:$9/mo (Shield), $14/mo (Pro)
Mullvad:€5/mo (~$5.50)
Annual Discount
CipherShift:Yes (2 months free)
Mullvad:No (same price)
Dedicated IP
CipherShift:Static Dedicated IP add-on +$5/mo
Mullvad:Not available

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)
  • Your own unshared server 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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