Verdict
Higher trust score: Mullvad
Based on our trust scoring, Mullvad comes out ahead of SimpleLogin (9.4 vs 7.5). The gap reflects differences in KYC stance, custody model and operational track record.
Note: Scores are our independent assessment. Both services have valid use cases — read each detail page before deciding.
Score breakdown
Overall /10
SimpleLogin
7.5
Good
Mullvad
9.4
Good
Privacy /100
SimpleLogin
70
Good
Mullvad
100
Good
Trust /100
SimpleLogin
78
Good
Mullvad
96
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L2Discreet
L1Anonymous
Tagline
Open-source email alias service from Proton, letting you create unlimited disposable addresses that forward to your real inbox — with PGP, reverse-alias replies and custom domains. Audited by Securitum.
Swedish VPN with a 16-digit anonymous account number — no email, no personal data — accepting Monero, Bitcoin, Lightning and cash by mail, with a 2023 police raid that produced zero customer data.
Jurisdiction
Switzerland (Proton AG)
Sweden
Founded
2020
2009
Tor / .onion
No
Available
Categories
Email, Email alias
VPN, Privacy
Feature comparison 11
SimpleLogin
Mullvad
Bitcoin (BTC)
—
Accepts Monero (XMR)
—
Cash
—
Non-custodial
—
Open source
Tor (.onion) available
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Lightning Network
—
Mobile app
Web app
Available worldwide
Requires email
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Read the full reviews
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