ROOT VPN vs IPVanish

IPVanish is a genuinely good VPN, and we will say exactly where it wins. Here is an honest, side by side look at price, privacy, protocols and streaming, so you can see which one fits you, not which one we would rather sell you.

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ROOT VPN vs IPVanish at a glance

The facts that actually decide it, side by side.

	ROOT VPN	IPVanish
Price	Free, then £3.99/mo	From £2.19
Free tier	Yes	No
No activity logs	Yes	Yes
Protocols	WireGuard, REALITY, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2	WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2
Devices	10	Unlimited
Streaming	Good	Good
Jurisdiction	Independent, no activity logs	USA

Where IPVanish is strong, and where it is not

What IPVanish does well

IPVanish owns its own network, allows unlimited devices, and has a well-built Amazon Firestick app that makes it a go-to for TV-box and Kodi users. It has since been independently audited for its no-logs claim.

Where it falls short

It is US-based, and a 2016 case showed it had handed over logs under its previous owner, so its history is a fair thing to weigh.

ROOT takes a different route. Instead of the biggest server count or the deepest add-on menu, it focuses on a genuinely free way in, four modern protocols including REALITY and Hysteria2 for networks that fight back, and a plain no-activity-logs promise. Free to start with unlimited data, four protocols including REALITY and Hysteria2 for restrictive networks, and no activity logs.

Who each one is best for

No VPN is best for everyone. Here is the honest split.

Choose ROOT VPN if

You want a genuinely free tier with unlimited data before paying anything.
You connect on networks that block VPNs and need REALITY, Shadowsocks or Hysteria2 stealth.
You want no activity logs and up to 10 devices from £3.99, with a growing server network.

Choose IPVanish if

IPVanish is best for Firestick, Fire TV and Kodi households that want unlimited devices and a strong TV-box app.
You value unlimited devices, owning its own server network and being a popular pick for Firestick and Kodi.

ROOT VPN vs IPVanish, answered

Is ROOT VPN better than IPVanish?

Neither is simply "better", it depends on what you need. ROOT is the better pick if you want a genuinely free tier, stealth protocols for networks that block VPNs, and no activity logs from £3.99. IPVanish is the better pick for Firestick, Fire TV and Kodi households that want unlimited devices and a strong TV-box app.

Is IPVanish or ROOT VPN cheaper?

ROOT VPN is free to start with unlimited data, then £3.99 a month for every location. IPVanish starts from £2.19, with no free tier, only a money-back window. For starting at zero cost, ROOT wins; compare renewal prices before you commit.

Does IPVanish keep logs?

IPVanish runs a no-logs policy (Now runs an audited no-logs policy, based in the USA.). ROOT VPN also keeps no activity logs, so neither records the sites you visit.

Can I try ROOT VPN before switching from IPVanish?

Yes. ROOT VPN has a free forever plan with unlimited data and no card required, so you can run it alongside IPVanish and see how it performs on your own connection before you decide.

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