PrivateAlps vs Privex
It is a trade-off. Privex has the higher Safety grade (6.5 against 4.6), while PrivateAlps has the higher Privacy grade (7.2 against 6.7).
PrivateAlps
Swiss-based VPS, RDP and dedicated server host paid in cryptocurrency
Privacy
7.2/ 10
Strong
Safety
4.6/ 10
Caution
ID never required KYC 0 Docs reviewed Full review →
Privex
Belize-registered VPS and dedicated server host paid in crypto, with Tor and I2P sites
Privacy
6.7/ 10
Fair
Safety
6.5/ 10
Fair
No ID mentioned KYC 1 Docs reviewed Full review →
Side by side
| PrivateAlps | Privex | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | VPS | VPS |
| KYC policy | ID never required | No ID mentioned |
| Custody | N/A | N/A |
| Sign-up | Email required | Email required |
| Open source | No | No |
| Tor onion address | Yes | Yes |
| Coins | BTC | BTC, LTC, XMR, DOGE, EOS, HIVE |
| Pay with | Crypto | Crypto, Monero |
| Fees | Linux VPS from €12.90/month when checked | Servers advertised from $0.99/month |
| Limits | Payments and deposits are non-refundable except for verified faults on the provider's side | Not published |
| Founded | Not published | 2017 |
| Jurisdiction | Switzerland | Belize |
| Incidents on record | 0 | 0 |
| Published tests (180 days) | 0 | 0 |
Only PrivateAlps
No-logs policyAnonymous operatorRuns an affiliate programme
Both
Tor onion serviceRequires email
Only Privex
I2P addressAccepts Monero5+ years operatingLegal entity disclosed
Where they sit among vps
Questions
Is PrivateAlps or Privex safer?
Privex has the higher Safety grade: PrivateAlps 4.6, Privex 6.5, out of 10.
Does PrivateAlps or Privex require KYC?
PrivateAlps is KYC level 0 (ID never required). Privex is KYC level 1 (no ID mentioned).
Which has more incidents on record?
PrivateAlps has 0 and Privex has 0 documented incidents in the registry.