OCTOBER 2020 PCWorld 61NordVPN’s server lists are easily accessible.which should come as no surprise since
it’s the top pick in our VPN roundup
(go.pcworld.com/vpnr).
The bottom line is that Mullvad checks
almost every box including speed, trust, and
security. There are numerous reasons to trust
its service with your data. NordVPN has a
long track record of service, and has an
amazing product. Still, we want even more
transparency about leadership and the team
running the operation before reconsidering.
By our calculation there’s just no question.
When it comes down to NordVPN vs.
Mullvad, the latter is the clear winner.they can connect to
Netflix, but it’s more of a
happy accident than a
guaranteed feature.
Winner: NordVPN
COUNTRY
CHOICES
Mullvad runs its own
network of servers and
offers 33 country locations
and more than 300
servers. NordVPN is closer
to double that at 58
countries and more than
3,000 servers.
Winner: NordVPN
PLATFORMS
Mullvad offers apps for Windows, Mac,
and Linux. There are also apps for Android
and iOS.
NordVPN also has apps for Windows,
Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Winner: Tie
BOTTOM LINE
If you do a straight count of the categories
above, NordVPN is ahead by two (three if the
call on pricing upsets you). The speed,
privacy, and trust categories are weighted
more heavily since they are the key
components of a VPN in our book. For that
reason, we’re recommending Mullvad,