Is Private Internet Access legit?

Its logging claims survived real-world tests (court cases / server seizures with nothing to hand over). Owner: Kape Technologies plc - see the ownership map. We logged 4 red flags - listed on the review page.

PIA delivers one of the most evidence-backed no-logs records in the industry and offers excellent long-term pricing with stable renewals. It’s a solid pick for torrenting, port forwarding, and users who value open-source clients. But its ownership by Kape and US jurisdiction demand caution. If you’re avoiding US legal reach or distrust conglomerate-owned privacy tools, look elsewhere. Yes, Kape ru

The facts

Provider facts - last checked 2026-10-01 (reported)
Pricing	$2.03/mo · renews $79 / 36 mo ($2.19/mo) Renewal verified on the operator plan card: "Autorenews at $79 every 3 years" (= $2.19/mo over 36 months).
Typical term	1187 days
Refund window	30 days
Payment	fiat/cards
Signup needs	email-only
Personal info required	none
Logging claim	100% no logs (RAM-only, colocated) more No-logs page fetched 2026-09-28: RAM-only servers, no-logs commitment 'confirmed in court and independently audited by Deloitte'. TorrentFreak 2026 survey answer: 'We do not store any logs relating to traffic, session, DNS or metadata... we do not log, period.' Two Deloitte no-logs audits (2018, 2022); 2016 FBI case and 2018 court cases showed no logs to hand over (TorrentFreak coverage re-fetched 2026-09-28).
Protocols	wireguard, openvpn
Audits	Deloitte 2022 https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/deloitte-audit/
Countries	91
Apps	windows, mac, linux, android, ios, router
Features	kill switch, split tunneling, multi-hop, dedicated IP, P2P allowed, streaming
Open source	apps are open source
Jurisdiction	United States
Owner	Kape Technologies plc more Private Internet Access, Inc. (Indiana) under parent Kape Technologies plc since 2019 (ex-Crossrider; majority-owned by Teddy Sagi). Named in TorrentFreak 2026 survey answer.

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based on 13 dated external sources · facts checked 2026-10-01 · methodology