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NordVPN vs ExpressVPN
Two of the most advertised VPNs, from different owners. ExpressVPN is cheaper upfront and on renewal; NordVPN adds multi-hop and claims more countries.
Where they differ most
Renews at
- NordVPN
- $139.08 per year
- ExpressVPN
- $99.95 per year
Cheapest plan, paid upfront
- NordVPN
- $94.23 for 27 mo ($3.49/mo)
- ExpressVPN
- $83.72 for 28 mo ($2.99/mo)
Owner
- NordVPN
- Nord Security
- ExpressVPN
- Kape Technologies
Latest audit
- NordVPN
- Deloitte Lithuania, 2025 (no-logs)
- ExpressVPN
- KPMG, 2025 (no-logs)
Multi-hop
- NordVPN
- YesYes
- ExpressVPN
- NoNo
Says it works in China
- NordVPN
- Doesn't claim itDoesn't claim it
- ExpressVPN
- YesYes
Which one to pick
Pick NordVPN if
- You want Double VPN (multi-hop) and obfuscated servers in the same app
- You want servers in more countries (NordVPN claims 150, ExpressVPN 113)
Pick ExpressVPN if
- You want the lower price, both on the first plan and at renewal
- You travel somewhere that blocks VPNs: ExpressVPN states it works in China
- You want a no-logs audit anyone can read: ExpressVPN's 2025 KPMG report is open to all, NordVPN's Deloitte report is for customers only
Every fact, side by side
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