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)
CipherShift
IP Address
CipherShift:Private server IP, not shared
Mullvad:Shared IP only
CipherShift
Server Locations
CipherShift:37 countries
Mullvad:40+ countries
Mullvad
RAM-Only Servers
CipherShift:Yes (all plans)
Mullvad:Yes (all servers)
Mullvad
Privacy & Security
No-Logs Policy
CipherShift:Yes, zero knowledge
Mullvad:Yes, audited
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Anonymous Payment
CipherShift:Crypto accepted
Mullvad:Cash & crypto accepted
Mullvad
Account System
CipherShift:Email required
Mullvad:Account number only
Mullvad
Warrant Canary
CipherShift:Yes, monthly signed
Mullvad:No
CipherShift
Features
Anti-Censorship
CipherShift:Ghost Mode (VLESS+REALITY)
Mullvad:Bridge servers
CipherShift
Streaming Support
CipherShift:Works (unshared IP)
Mullvad:Often blocked
CipherShift
Simultaneous Devices
CipherShift:Unlimited
Mullvad:5 devices
CipherShift
Open Source Client
CipherShift:Planned
Mullvad:Yes
Mullvad
Pricing
Monthly Price
CipherShift:$9/mo (Shield), $14/mo (Pro)
Mullvad:€5/mo (~$5.50)
Mullvad
Annual Discount
CipherShift:Yes (2 months free)
Mullvad:No (same price)
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Dedicated IP
CipherShift:Static Dedicated IP add-on +$5/mo
Mullvad: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)
- 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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