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Same owner: Kape TechnologiesExpressVPN vs Private Internet Access
Same owner. Kape runs both. PIA is far cheaper, open source and allows unlimited devices; ExpressVPN claims China support and has its own Lightway protocol.
Where they differ most
Renews at
- ExpressVPN
- $99.95 per year
- Private Internet Access
- $47.88 per year
Cheapest plan, paid upfront
- ExpressVPN
- $83.72 for 28 mo ($2.99/mo)
- Private Internet Access
- $73.71 for 39 mo ($1.89/mo)
Devices at once
- ExpressVPN
- 10
- Private Internet Access
- Unlimited
Port forwarding
- ExpressVPN
- NoNo
- Private Internet Access
- YesYes
Open-source apps
- ExpressVPN
- Some appsSome apps
- Private Internet Access
- All appsAll apps
Latest audit
- ExpressVPN
- KPMG, 2025 (no-logs)
- Private Internet Access
- Deloitte Audit Romania, 2025 (no-logs)
Which one to pick
Pick ExpressVPN if
- You travel somewhere that blocks VPNs: ExpressVPN states it works in China
- You want the Lightway protocol
Pick Private Internet Access if
- You want the lowest price here, including at renewal ($47.88 a year)
- You want port forwarding and open-source apps
- You have more than 10 devices
Every fact, side by side
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