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NordVPN vs ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is cheaper: $2.71 a month when you pay for 2 years, against $3.79 for NordVPN when you pay for 2 years, about 28% less.

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The short answer

  • ExpressVPN is cheaper: $2.71 a month when you pay for 2 years, against $3.79 for NordVPN when you pay for 2 years, about 28% less.
  • NordVPN allows 10 devices at once, against 8 for ExpressVPN.
  • NordVPN has servers in more countries: 111 against 105.
  • On features, only NordVPN offers double VPN, an ad blocker and a dedicated IP option.

Side by side

NordVPN and ExpressVPN compared. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Side by sideNordVPNExpressVPN
Lowest monthly price$3.79$2.71 (better)
Plan length for that price2 years2 years
Month-to-month price$16.29–
1-year plan, per month$5.42–
2-year plan, per month$3.79$2.71 (better)
Devices at once10 (better)8
Server countries111 (better)105
Servers6,4003,000
No-logs policyYesYes
Kill switchYesYes
WireGuardYesYes
OpenVPNYesYes
Split tunnelingYesYes
Streaming supportYesYes
P2P and torrentingYesYes
Double VPNYes (better)No
Ad blockerYes (better)No
Dedicated IPYes (better)No
Money-back guarantee30 days30 days
Based inPanamaBritish Virgin Islands
Founded2012–
Apps forWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, EdgeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Routers

Plans and prices

Monthly price for each plan length, free months included.

NordVPN and ExpressVPN prices for each plan length
Plan lengthNordVPNExpressVPN
1 month$16.29Not offered
1 year$5.42Not offered
2 years$3.79$2.71 (better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NordVPN cheaper than ExpressVPN?

ExpressVPN has the lower price: $2.71 a month when you pay for 2 years, against $3.79 for NordVPN.

Which is better for privacy, NordVPN or ExpressVPN?

Both have a no-logs policy. NordVPN is based in Panama, outside the Fourteen Eyes countries, and ExpressVPN is based in British Virgin Islands, outside the Fourteen Eyes countries. Only NordVPN offers double VPN.

Which has more servers, NordVPN or ExpressVPN?

NordVPN has servers in 111 countries, against 105 for ExpressVPN.

How do you compare the prices?

We use each VPN's monthly price for every plan length, in USD, with free months included. Prices come from the providers' own pricing pages and are checked every week.

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