Mullvad VPN key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Mullvad VPN AB
- Headquarters
- Sweden (SE)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- ExpressVPN, Google Chrome (for browser)
About Mullvad VPN
Mullvad is a security-centric service provider based in Sweden, primarily known for its VPN service and its collaboration with the Tor Project to develop the Mullvad Browser. The service operates on a strictly privacy-first model, utilizing anonymous account numbers instead of usernames or emails to ensure user identities remain disconnected from their online activity. The company focuses heavily on transparency and open-source software, aiming to protect users from mass surveillance, censorship, and data brokerage. Their business model is famously simple, offering a flat-rate monthly fee to avoid the data-collection incentives found in 'free' or tiered services. They are vocal advocates against invasive legislation like 'Chat Control'.
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