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NordVPN vs Express VPN

NordVPN is cheaper and packed with features; ExpressVPN is simpler and costs more. Both keep your browsing private.

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NordVPN

Higher score

Fast, feature-packed VPN at a low long-term price.

Price
About $3–5/mo on long plans

Prices checked October 2026

Good

  • Low long-term price (about $3–5/mo)
  • Fast speeds
  • Extra security features

Not so good

  • Monthly price is much higher
  • Lots of add-on upsells
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83

Express VPN

Simple, reliable VPN with a premium price.

Price
$74.85 for the first 15 months ($4.99/mo), then $99.95/year

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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How they compare

Both hide which sites you visit from your internet provider and anyone on your network, with fast, reliable speeds.

NordVPN is the better value: about $3 to $5 a month on long plans at the time of writing, with extra security features, though the monthly price is much higher and it pushes add-ons.

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