NordVPN vs ExpressVPN
NordVPN wins — NordVPN wins on price and performance
Scores: NordVPN 7.2/10 · ExpressVPN 7.1/10
NordVPN wins on price and performance. ExpressVPN wins on router integration and has a stronger track record in high-censorship environments.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| NordVPN | ExpressVPN |
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| Best plan price | ~$3.69/mo (2-year) | ~$8.32/mo (annual) |
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| Monthly price | $12.99/mo | $12.95/mo |
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| Simultaneous devices | 6 | 8 |
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| Speed (WireGuard) | Excellent (NordLynx) | Excellent (Lightway) |
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| Audited no-logs | Yes (Deloitte, PwC) | Yes (Cure53, KPMG) |
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| Router support | Limited | Excellent (own firmware) |
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NordVPN
What works
- Fastest speeds in most independent tests (NordLynx)
- Much cheaper on multi-year plans (~$3.69/mo)
- Double VPN and Onion over VPN options
What doesn't
- 2018 server breach (no data lost, but trust damage)
- Multi-year pricing creates long commitment
- Kape-owned competitor products in same portfolio
ExpressVPN
What works
- Excellent router firmware (ExpressVPN for routers)
- Strong track record in high-censorship countries
- MediaStreamer Smart DNS for streaming without speed loss
What doesn't
- Significantly more expensive (~$8.32/mo annual vs $3.69/mo)
- Kape Technologies acquisition drew privacy community scrutiny
- Slightly slower than NordVPN in recent independent tests
Bottom line
Our pick: NordVPN.
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