Cybersecurity · head to head
Private Internet Access vs Rock Solid
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Private Internet Access
Cybersecurity
Long-standing VPN service with a large server network and flexible multi-year plans
- From
- $11.99/month
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Private Internet Access covers Split tunneling, Rock Solid covers Program Registration.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Private Internet Access and Rock Solid actually diverge.
| Attribute | Private Internet Access | Rock Solid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $11.99/month | $350/month |
| Platforms | windows, mac, linux, ios, android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
| Founded | Unknown | 2001 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Private Internet Access
- Split tunneling
- Kill switch
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Dedicated IP add-on
- Bundled antivirus add-on
Only in Rock Solid
- Program Registration
- Facility Scheduling
- Membership Management
- Payment Processing
- Reporting & Analytics
- Payment Gateways
- QuickBooks
- Marketing Tools
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Private Internet Access
- Encrypting traffic on public Wi-Fi with a kill switchnot Rock Solid
- Blocking ads and trackers network-wide via MACEnot Rock Solid
- Maintaining a consistent connection identity with a dedicated IP add-onnot Rock Solid
- Committing to a long-term plan for a lower effective monthly ratenot Rock Solid
Rock Solid
- Citizen Servicesnot Private Internet Access
- Records Managementnot Private Internet Access
- Public Safetynot Private Internet Access
- Civic Engagementnot Private Internet Access
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Private Internet Access
- Monthly plan is priced noticeably higher than the discounted multi-year commitments, penalizing short-term users.
- Dedicated IP and antivirus are paid add-ons rather than included features.
- Headquartered in a jurisdiction whose privacy reputation some competitors market against, despite audited no-logs claims.
- App interface is less streamlined than some higher-priced premium VPN competitors.
Rock Solid
Nothing recorded yet. See the Rock Solid review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Private Internet Access
$11.99/month- Monthly$11.99/month
- Billed month to month
- Full server network access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 1-Year$3.1/month
- Billed annually at $37.19
- Full server network access
- 2-Year$2.19/month
- Lowest advertised rate, billed every 2 years
- Full server network access
Rock Solid
$350/month- Recreation Management$350/month
- Program Registration
- Facility Scheduling
- Payment Processing
Which should you pick?
Choose Private Internet Access if
- You need split tunneling.
- You work on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
- You also want kill switch.
Choose Rock Solid if
- You need program registration.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want facility scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Private Internet Access or Rock Solid better?
- Neither clearly leads. Private Internet Access starts at $11.99/month and Rock Solid at $350/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Private Internet Access or Rock Solid?
- Private Internet Access starts at $11.99/month and Rock Solid at $350/month.
- Does Private Internet Access or Rock Solid run on more platforms?
- Private Internet Access runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android. Rock Solid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is Private Internet Access best used for?
- Private Internet Access is most often used for encrypting traffic on public wi-fi with a kill switch, blocking ads and trackers network-wide via mace, maintaining a consistent connection identity with a dedicated ip add-on, committing to a long-term plan for a lower effective monthly rate. Of those, encrypting traffic on public wi-fi with a kill switch and blocking ads and trackers network-wide via mace are not what Rock Solid is typically brought in for.
- What can Private Internet Access do that Rock Solid cannot?
- Private Internet Access covers Split tunneling, Kill switch, Ad and tracker blocking, Dedicated IP add-on. Rock Solid covers Program Registration, Facility Scheduling, Membership Management, Payment Processing.
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