IPVanish Review Australia
Reviewed by Laurence Deer, founder and reviewer in Melbourne, testing VPNs since 2019
On this page
- What stood out
- IPVanish tested from Melbourne: August 2021 results
- IPVanish deal in Australia (checked 3 Nov 2026)
- IPVanish price in Australia
- Is IPVanish safe? Privacy, audits and ownership
- IPVanish apps, devices and Australian servers
- Using IPVanish in Australia
- Alternatives to IPVanish
- IPVanish FAQ
- How we keep this review current
- Sources
- IPVanish reviews on other sites
BestVPN score: not scored, because our last test of IPVanish was August 2021. How we score
Our verdict
Good for households with many devices
IPVanish suits a household with a pile of devices: it sets no device limit and lists servers in five Australian cities. The result that worries us is old: in August 2021 its app leaked DNS lookups until we fixed it by hand. It bills in US dollars, and we have not retested it since.
From US$2.19 (about A$3.12) a month
Essential plan, paying for 2 years, US$52.56 upfront. Renewal price not shown on its pricing page. Lowest plan of each VPN we track: A$1.58 to A$17.84.
Visit IPVanishFrom US$2.19/mo · checked 3 Nov (Lowest monthly price (about A$3.12), on the Essential plan paid upfront for 2 years; read from ipvanish.com on 3 November 2026)
Price and plan details read from www.ipvanish.com.
Choose it if
- You want every phone, laptop and TV on one account
- You want a server in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
- You want WireGuard, a kill switch and split tunnelling
Skip it if
- You want to pay in Australian dollars
- You would rather avoid a US-based provider
- You want to see the renewal price before you buy
IPVanish: key facts
- Money-back
- 30 daysVPNs we track: 7 to 45 days
- Free trial
- YesiPhone and Android apps. Compare VPN free trials
- Devices at once
- UnlimitedVPNs we track: 2 to unlimited
- Server countries
- Not publishedIPVanish does not publish this; we checked 21 Oct 2026
- Australian cities
- 5Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Protocols and features
- Protocols
- IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard
- Features
- Ad and tracker blocker, Kill switch, Multi-hop (two servers), Obfuscation, RAM-only servers, Split tunnelling
As IPVanish's own site lists them, read 2 Nov 2026.
IPVanish test results
- Speed, Australian server
- 77% keptOf our download speed with the VPN off. Tested August 2021
- DNS leaks
- LeakedTested August 2021
- Streaming
- Played Netflix US, the one service we tried to playTested August 2021
Speed kept by the VPNs we have tested (2021 to 2026 rounds): 44% to 100% or more.
IPVanish: what has changed
- Review text last edited
- Price down: Advanced plan (2 years), US$3.59 to US$3.29 a month
- Price down: Complete plan (2 years), US$3.09 to US$2.79 a month
- Price down: Essential plan (2 years), US$2.39 to US$2.19 a month
Prices are read from IPVanish's website every morning (last read 3 Nov 2026) and its feature pages weekly; we record every change we see.
Our three picks
NordVPNOne of our picksBestVPN score 8.3/10From A$4.79 a monthBlack Friday deal ends soonVisit NordVPNNordVPN review
SurfsharkMost popular with our readersMost clicks from readers in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore in the last 30 daysBestVPN score 7.2/10From A$3.49 a monthVisit SurfsharkSurfshark review
Proton VPNFastest on Australian servers in our testsKept 99% of our download speed on a Melbourne server, 21 Oct 2026BestVPN score 8.7/10From US$3.49 (about A$4.98) a monthPartner offerVisit Proton VPNProton VPN review
Each pick is chosen for one strength, shown on its card with our evidence. For the full order by our tests, see each VPN's score and how we score.
What stood out
Out of the box, the 2021 app hid our IP address but sent our lookups to our internet provider, which could then see every site we visited. Typing IPVanish’s DNS addresses into the computer’s network settings stopped it.
We have not rerun that check on today’s app. IPVanish now says its servers run in memory only and that an unnamed third party has audited its no-logs policy.
Its one clear advantage needs no test: one account covers as many devices as you like. For results measured from Melbourne in October 2026, see our NordVPN review.
Pros
- No limit on devices per account
- Servers in five Australian cities
- Uploads barely moved on a Sydney server
- Netflix US played on a US server
- RAM-only servers and an audit (its own claim)
- Money-back guarantee of 30 days
Cons
- Not retested by us since 2021
- BBC iPlayer and Prime Video blocked us
- DNS leaked until we fixed it by hand
- Second-slowest torrents in our 2021–22 round
- Billed in US dollars
- Renewal price not shown beside plans
From our August 2021 tests in Melbourne.
IPVanish tested from Melbourne: August 2021 results
These results are from a Melbourne home line in August 2021. Apps, servers and streaming services have changed since, so treat them as a dated record.
Speed kept
 Sydney server | 77% |
|---|---|
 United States | 41% |
 India | 41% |
 South Africa | 35% |
 United Kingdom | 29% |
 Brazil | 12% |
Download, upload and ping in Mbps, and how we measured
From our test bench Melbourne, August 2021
| Connection | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| No VPN | 108 Mbps | 18.5 Mbps |
| IPVanish, Sydney server | 83.2 Mbps −23.0% | 17.8 Mbps −3.7% |
| Server in | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 44 Mbps −59.2% | 10.9 Mbps −41.0% |
| United Kingdom | 30.9 Mbps −71.4% | 16.2 Mbps −12.4% |
| India | 43.8 Mbps −59.5% | 11.3 Mbps −38.7% |
| Brazil | 13.2 Mbps −87.7% | 8.19 Mbps −55.7% |
| South Africa | 37.3 Mbps −65.5% | 9.91 Mbps −46.4% |
6.20 MiB/s average torrent download rate on an Australian server (August 2021)
Our own measurements on a Melbourne home connection of about 108 Mbps at the time, August 2021. Changes are against the speed of the same line with the VPN off, measured the same day.
Share of our download speed kept with IPVanish on, against the same line with the VPN off, measured the same day.
Speed: fine at home, a battler overseas
At home, IPVanish left plenty for 4K streaming and video calls. In August 2021 a Sydney server cost us about a quarter of our download speed, more than most VPNs we tested in 2021 and 2022, while uploads barely moved.
Overseas was harder going. The US and India kept about two-fifths of our line and the UK under a third. Brazil managed about an eighth, too slow for 4K video.
Streaming: US Netflix only
American Netflix played Untold: Malice at the Palace on a US server in August 2021. BBC iPlayer and Prime Video both turned us away, and IPVanish struggled with every other service we tried.
Streaming services block VPN addresses all the time, so one round in 2021 says little about today.
Torrenting: the second slowest we measured
Large downloads take noticeably longer on IPVanish. A torrent averaged 6.2 MiB/s in August 2021, and only PrivateVPN was slower of the ten VPNs we tested in 2021 and 2022.
NordVPN and Surfshark managed about twice that in the same round.
Leaks: DNS went to our internet provider until we fixed it
In August 2021 the app hid our IP address but sent DNS lookups to our internet provider, the very thing a VPN should stop. Entering IPVanish’s DNS server addresses by hand fixed it, and the leak test came back clean.
The app also let us pick a city, not just “Australia”, which helps if you want the closest server.
Support: a person through chat
IPVanish’s chat opened with a bot in August 2021, then put us through to a person.
Still to test
IPVanish has not yet been through our 2026 bench: speed, DNS leaks with the current app, the kill switch and streaming. Until then, the independent reviewers below have newer results than ours.
IPVanish deal in Australia (checked 3 Nov 2026)
IPVanish is not running a named offer at our latest check. Its lowest price is US$2.19 (about A$3.12) a month on the Essential plan, paid upfront as US$52.56 for 2 years. That is the price IPVanish shows any Australian visitor; you do not need a coupon code for it. We could not find a renewal price on IPVanish's pricing page.
Compare it with every VPN's current deal on VPN deals in Australia.
IPVanish price in Australia
IPVanish charges in US dollars, so the Australian-dollar figure in the table is approximate. Your bank’s rate and any international transaction fee change what you pay.
Named offers, such as a Black Friday deal, are on our VPN deals in Australia page once we have checked them on the provider’s site.
| Plan | Term | Per month | Paid upfront | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 2 years | US$2.19 (about A$3.12) | US$52.56 | – |
| Complete | 2 years | US$2.79 (about A$3.98) | US$66.96 | – |
| Advanced | 2 years | US$3.29 (about A$4.69) | US$78.96 | – |
Checked 3 Nov 2026 Price and plan details read from www.ipvanish.com.
The plans we track are two-year terms, paid upfront. Essential is the VPN on its own; Complete and Advanced add extras, so compare Essential with other providers.
Here is what the cheapest plan costs over three years.
| First payment | US$52.56 | covers the first 2 years |
|---|
IPVanish's pricing page does not show a renewal price for this plan. Check the renewal terms at checkout.
IPVanish charges in USD. At the current reference rate the first payment is about A$75.00.
Of the 19 VPNs we price, 4 have a lower advertised monthly price than IPVanish.
Calculated from the Essential plan as published on 3 Nov 2026. Prices and renewal terms can change.
Is IPVanish safe? Privacy, audits and ownership
You are taking IPVanish’s privacy on trust. It says it keeps no logs and that an independent third party has verified that, but its server page does not name the auditor.
It also says its servers run in RAM only, so nothing is stored once they restart.
Where it is based matters more here than for most rivals. Security.org reports that IPVanish is headquartered in the United States, a Five Eyes member, and owned by Ziff Davis.
IPVanish apps, devices and Australian servers
One IPVanish account covers as many devices as you like, the main reason to choose it.
Its server list names Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. A server in your own city adds less delay if you leave the VPN on all day.
It supports WireGuard, IKEv2 and OpenVPN. Pick WireGuard: Top10VPN found OpenVPN much slower on long connections such as Australia’s. It lists these extras:
- Kill switch: blocks your traffic if the VPN drops, so nothing leaks out unprotected.
- Split tunnelling: lets your banking app or Stan skip the VPN while everything else uses it.
- Multi-hop: routes you through two servers for extra privacy, at a speed cost.
- Obfuscation: disguises VPN traffic on networks that block VPNs, such as some hotel and office Wi-Fi.
- Ad and tracker blocker: stops ads and trackers before they load.
Using IPVanish in Australia
- Australian servers: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, according to IPVanish's server list.
- Billing: charged in USD, so the Australian-dollar cost moves with the exchange rate.
- Refund period: 30 days.
Australian law requires internet providers to keep customers' metadata for two years. A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the VPN server, so your internet provider can see that you are using a VPN but not which sites you visit. It does not make you anonymous to the VPN provider itself, which is why the provider's logging policy and audits matter.
Alternatives to IPVanish
For the cheapest VPNs in Australia, or to compare every provider, start with the Best VPN for Australia table.
These are our three picks. Each card shows the fact from our tests or data behind its label, with its BestVPN score.
- NordVPNOne of our picksBestVPN score 8.3/10From A$4.79 a monthBlack Friday deal ends soonVisit NordVPNNordVPN review
- SurfsharkMost popular with our readersMost clicks from readers in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore in the last 30 daysBestVPN score 7.2/10From A$3.49 a monthVisit SurfsharkSurfshark review
- Proton VPNFastest on Australian servers in our testsKept 99% of our download speed on a Melbourne server, 21 Oct 2026BestVPN score 8.7/10From US$3.49 (about A$4.98) a monthPartner offerVisit Proton VPNProton VPN review
Guides for IPVanish users
- UK VPN: British servers from Australia
- US VPN: American servers from Australia
- Japan VPN: Japanese servers from Australia
- India VPN: Indian servers from Australia
- Best VPN for Netflix in Australia
- How to watch AFL and NRL overseas
- Is torrenting illegal in Australia?
- The definitive VPN guide: how a VPN works
IPVanish FAQ
How much does IPVanish cost in Australia?
IPVanish's lowest advertised price is US$2.19 (about A$3.12) a month on the Essential plan, paid as US$52.56 upfront for 2 years. Prices were last checked on 3 Nov 2026.
Does IPVanish have a free trial?
IPVanish says it offers a free trial in its iPhone and Android apps; none of its pages we read says how many days it lasts, and the app subscription renews automatically. Checked 18 Oct 2026. Compare every VPN free trial.
Can I get a refund from IPVanish?
IPVanish advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee. Purchases made through an app store are usually refunded by Apple or Google under their own rules, so check the provider's refund terms before you buy.
How many devices can I use with IPVanish?
IPVanish does not limit the number of devices on one account.
Does IPVanish have servers in Australia?
Yes. IPVanish's server list shows Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.
Is IPVanish safe?
IPVanish says its no-logs policy has been independently audited and verified by a third party, which its server page does not name, and that its servers are RAM-only.
Is it legal to use IPVanish in Australia?
Yes. Using a VPN is legal in Australia. What you do while connected is still subject to Australian law and to the terms of the services you use.
How we keep this review current
Prices and plans are read from IPVanish’s own site each morning, dated beside each figure. Our latest round for IPVanish is August 2021; 2026 results will be added when we retest.
Sources
IPVanish’s pricing page, read on 16 October 2026.
IPVanish’s servers and server network pages, read on 13 October 2026.
Independent reviews, read 13 October 2026: Security.org, updated in July, and Top10VPN.
Our own results are from Melbourne, August 2021.
IPVanish reviews on other sites
Here is what other independent reviewers found in their most recent tests, summarised in our own words. These sites test from the United States or United Kingdom, so their speed figures will not match an Australian connection, and they may earn commissions from VPN providers.
- Security.org (review updated 23 July 2026): Found it fast on nearby, mid-distance and Australian servers, including streaming 4K video through an Australian server from the US. Notes it is US-based and owned by Ziff Davis, and that prices rise steeply at renewal. Read the Security.org review
- Top10VPN: Recorded an average download speed loss of 10% across all locations using WireGuard, but much slower speeds with OpenVPN on distant connections such as Australia. Says it struggles with foreign-language streaming services. Read the Top10VPN review
Reviews read 13 Oct 2026.
