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  "path": "/t/difference-between-ivpn-and-mullvad-in-the-context-of-using-on-a-router/36889#post_2",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-06T06:18:47.000Z",
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  "textContent": "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.\n\nBoth 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:\n\n**Server network size:** Mullvad has a larger network and more locations, which can help with speed or latency.\n**Extra privacy features:** IVPN offers things like MultiHop routing and tracker blocking, but those benefits are mostly visible in the app environment.\n\nSo 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.",
  "title": "Difference between IVPN and Mullvad in the context of using on a router"
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