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Express VPN vs Hide.me

Premium or free. ExpressVPN is the simple, reliable paid choice; hide.me has an audited no-logs policy and a real free plan.

83

Express VPN

Higher score

Simple, reliable VPN with a premium price.

Price
$74.85 for the first 15 months ($4.99/mo), then $99.95/year
Free to use
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Prices checked October 2026

Good

  • Very easy to use
  • Reliable speeds
  • Works well for streaming

Not so good

  • Renews at a higher price ($99.95 a year after the first 15 months)
  • Fewer extras than NordVPN
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78

Hide.me

Malaysia-based VPN with an audited no-logs policy and a real free plan.

Price
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Free to use
Yes

Prices checked October 2026

Good

  • Free plan with no ads
  • Independently audited no-logs policy
  • Based outside the 14 Eyes alliance

Not so good

  • Free plan has fewer locations
  • Paid plans cost more than the big budget names
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How they compare

Both keep your browsing private.

ExpressVPN has easy apps and consistent speeds, at $74.85 for the first 15 months (about $4.99 a month), renewing at $99.95 a year.

hide.me is Malaysia-based, with a no-logs policy checked by an independent audit and a free plan with no ads; paying unlocks more locations and devices.