CyberGhost is owned by Kape Technologies and built around server scale and streaming access. Mullvad is independently operated and built around collecting as little user information as possible. Different ownership, different product philosophies, different definitions of what a VPN is for.

What you get that Mullvad doesn't offer

9,000+ servers across 90+ countries — Mullvad's network is considerably smaller. Dedicated streaming server profiles labeled by platform and maintained as detection changes. CyberGhost optimizes for streaming access; Mullvad doesn't position around geo-unblocking. Seven simultaneous connections vs Mullvad's five. Interface designed for a general audience with guided server selection.

What you give up

Mullvad accounts require no personal information — number only, no email. Cash accepted. A 2023 police office search yielded zero data — architecture verified under real conditions. Mullvad's audit reports are fully public and downloadable without account. Independent ownership with no parent group. Romania carries EU data-retention framework obligations; Mullvad's Sweden jurisdiction has been tested in practice.

What you get that CyberGhost doesn't offer

Account creation with no personal data — number only. Physical cash accepted. 2023 police office search: hardware seized, zero data recovered. Fully public audit reports, no login required. Independent ownership — no Kape parent. Flat pricing, no upsell tiers.

What you give up

CyberGhost's server scale and streaming-optimized profiles have no Mullvad equivalent — Mullvad doesn't commit to maintaining streaming access. Seven connections vs five. CyberGhost's interface is designed for users who want guided server selection; Mullvad assumes more technical familiarity. Kape Technologies owns CyberGhost — ownership concentration is a concern Mullvad's independent structure avoids entirely.