Difference between IVPN and Mullvad in the context of using on a router

From what I understand, if you’re running either IVPN or Mullvad VPN directly on a router, the practical differences become smaller because you’re typically using WireGuard or OpenVPN configs instead of their apps. Many of the advanced features (like IVPN’s AntiTracker or app-level firewall) only work in the official client, so they won’t apply at the router level.

Both providers are privacy-focused and support manual WireGuard configurations, so in terms of core VPN tunneling and security they’re fairly comparable when used on a router. The main differences tend to be:

Server network size: Mullvad has a larger network and more locations, which can help with speed or latency. Extra privacy features: IVPN offers things like MultiHop routing and tracker blocking, but those benefits are mostly visible in the app environment.

So for a router setup, the decision may come down more to server availability, pricing model, and performance from your location rather than feature differences. Testing both with a short subscription might be the most practical way to see which performs better on your specific router and ISP setup.