Compare ExpressVPN
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ExpressVPN
The #1 Trusted VPN — Built for Speed, Privacy, and Ease of Use
Premium VPN
Lightway Protocol
Streaming VPN
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Hotspot Shield
Ultra-Fast VPN Powered by Proprietary Hydra Protocol
Hydra Protocol
Free VPN
Fast VPN
| Model |
Subscription
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Freemium
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| Starting Price |
$4.99/mo (2-yr plan)
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Free (500MB/day)
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| Monthly Plan |
$12.95/mo
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$12.99/mo
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| Has Free Version |
No
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| Free Trial Days |
7
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7
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| Money-Back Guarantee |
30 days
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45 days
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| Plan Summary |
Standard: $4.99/mo (2-yr with 4 months free)
6-month: $9.99/mo
Monthly: $12.95/mo
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Free: 500MB/day, 1 device, US server only
Premium: ~$7.99/mo monthly or ~$2.99/mo on 3-yr plan
Premium Family: ~$11.99/mo (5 members, 25 devices)
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| VPN Type |
Traditional Centralized VPN
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Traditional Centralized VPN
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| Use Cases |
Streaming
Travel
Privacy
Business
Bypassing Censorship
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Fast Streaming
Free VPN Casual Users
Families
Chrome Users
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| WireGuard |
No
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No
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| OpenVPN |
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No
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| IKEv2 |
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No
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| Lightway |
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No
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| NordLynx |
No
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| Hydra |
-
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| No-Logs Policy |
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| No-Logs Audited |
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No
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| Jurisdiction |
British Virgin Islands
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United States
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| Kill Switch |
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| DNS Leak Protection |
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| IPv6 Leak Protection |
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No
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| Ad & Malware Blocker |
No
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| Server Type |
RAM-Only (TrustedServer)
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Centralized Servers
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| Server Locations |
105 countries
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80+ countries
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| Server Count |
3,000+
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1,800+
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| Residential IPs |
No
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No
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| Simultaneous Connections |
8
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25
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| Platforms |
Windows
macOS
Linux
iOS
Android
Routers
Smart TVs
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Windows
macOS
iOS
Android
Linux
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| Browser Extensions |
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| Router Support |
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No
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| Split Tunneling |
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| Multi-Hop |
No
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No
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| Obfuscation |
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No
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| P2P/Torrenting |
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No
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| Streaming Support |
Excellent
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Good
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| Works in China |
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Limited
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