Apps That Do Not Keep Records with VPN (2025)

 

The other day, I was sitting outside with a friend.
He looked at his phone and asked:

“I use a VPN, but do these apps really not keep records… or do they just say that?”

This question has been floating around for years.
In the VPN world, the phrase “no logs” is used constantly,
but not everyone means the same thing by it.

After spending years using different VPNs,
I slowly learned which services leave the lightest footprints.
And as we entered 2025 — with more users and greater awareness —
this topic became even more important.

This list is not a technical comparison.
Think of it more as a “felt trust list” —
a mix of my own experience, community stories,
and impressions from people around me.

 1) Mullvad – The One Who Says “I Don’t Even Want Your Name”

What struck me about Mullvad was this:
it doesn’t even ask for an email when creating an account.

When I first saw it, I smiled.
Most apps today want everything from you —
Mullvad says: “the less information, the better.”

It has long been one of the few VPNs the privacy community calls
“truly no-log.”

2) IVPN – Simple, Quiet, and Without Exaggeration

I’ve always liked IVPN’s tone.
No flashy ads, no grand claims…
just a calm “we’re doing our job” vibe.

The fact that it’s open to independent audits
gives users a little peace of mind.
It continues this same consistent style in 2025.

3) ProtonVPN – The “Researcher” of the Security World

Since the Proton team has been developing privacy-oriented tools for years,
their VPN carries the same culture.

Sometimes new features appear and people joke:
“These folks are working a little too hard.”

It has both free and paid plans,
but the attitude toward logging remains the same on both sides.

 4) NordVPN – Popularity Brings Pressure (in a Good Way)

When NordVPN first came out, everyone watched it with curiosity.
As the user base grew,
the company gradually became more transparent about logging policies.

One thing I frequently see in community discussions is this:
The large user base forces NordVPN to stay careful and accountable.

This pressure ironically makes people trust it more.

5) Surfshark – Young but Surprisingly Mature

Surfshark became popular in just a few years
with its “lightweight look + strong privacy” combination.

Its no-logs stance has been consistent for years.

A friend of mine uses Surfshark regularly —
he always says,
“It doesn’t get in the way, it just does its job.”

I had a similar feeling when I tried it myself.

 6) Private Internet Access (PIA) – Quiet but Well-Established

PIA has been well-known in privacy communities for years.
There are stories of the company maintaining its no-logs stance
even during data request cases.

I tried it ages ago, and again a month ago.
Same simple interface, same predictable behavior.
It moves with the confidence of a mature service.

7) Windscribe – A Little Rebellious, a Little Original

Windscribe’s tone is more playful than most VPN brands.
Registration is simple, server options are plenty,
and the team is always engaged with the community.

Because it has a free plan,
its user base is huge —
but when it comes to logging,
Windscribe treats free and paid users the same way.

 The VPN World Is Growing Up

While preparing this list, I realized something:
the VPN world matures a little more each year.

In the past, saying “we don’t keep logs” was enough.
Now users want:

  • Independent audits

  • Clear policies

  • Transparency reports

When all of these come together,
trust grows steadily.

What helped me the most was trying each service in my daily routine:

  • Some felt faster

  • Some were simpler

  • Some quietly did their job without ever bothering me

Over time, you naturally pick the one that fits you best.
It becomes intuitive.

Even making a coffee and exploring a few services can be a good start.
The journey toward privacy always moves easier through small steps.

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