NordVPN
VPN / Security
4.6
Editor's ChoiceVS
ExpressVPN
VPN / Security
4.3
Fastest VPNNordVPN wins 4 out of 7 categories we compared.
Data sources:NordVPN OfficialWikipedia APIAV-TESTApp TestingExpressVPN OfficialSpeedTest Labs
Score Comparison
Multi-Factor Scores
NordVPNExpressVPN
Overall ScoreNordVPN wins
NordVPN9.3
ExpressVPN8.7
Ease of UseExpressVPN wins
NordVPN9.1
ExpressVPN9.5
SpeedExpressVPN wins
NordVPN9.2
ExpressVPN9.6
PrivacyNordVPN wins
NordVPN9.8
ExpressVPN9.1
ValueNordVPN wins
NordVPN8.9
ExpressVPN7.5
FeaturesNordVPN wins
NordVPN9.4
ExpressVPN8.7
MobileExpressVPN wins
NordVPN9.0
ExpressVPN9.2
Pricing
Cost Comparison
NordVPN
Starting price~£2.99/mo (2-year plan)
Top plan~£5.49/mo (Complete)
Note30-day money-back guarantee
ExpressVPN
Starting price~£6.99/mo (12-month plan)
Top plan~£10.99/mo (monthly)
Note30-day money-back guarantee
Prices are approximate. Check official sites for current offers.
Feature Checklist
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | NordVPN | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| No-logs policy (audited) | ||
| Kill switch | ||
| Ad & malware blocker | — | |
| Double VPN | — | |
| Dedicated IP option | — | |
| Split tunnelling | ||
| Dark Web Monitor | — | |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Lightway protocol | — | |
| Unlimited devices | — | — |
| Ad blocker | — | — |
| Password manager | — | — |
NordVPN
VPN / Security
What you'll love
- Independently audited no-logs policy (PwC & Deloitte)
- 6,400+ servers in 111 countries
- Outstanding streaming performance (Netflix, iPlayer, Disney+)
- Threat Protection blocks malware, ads, and trackers
- Up to 10 simultaneous device connections
What could be better
- Monthly plan is expensive vs competitors
- Advanced features have a learning curve
- Desktop app can feel feature-heavy for beginners
Trust score
96%
ExpressVPN
VPN / Security
What you'll love
- Consistently fastest speeds in independent lab tests
- Lightway proprietary protocol for speed + security
- Excellent split tunnelling on all platforms
- Polished, beginner-friendly apps
What could be better
- Most expensive major VPN
- Only 8 simultaneous device connections
- Smaller server count than NordVPN
Trust score
90%
Best For
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose NordVPN if you are…
Privacy-conscious users
Streamers & cord-cutters
Remote workers
Choose ExpressVPN if you are…
Speed-first users
Business professionals
Travellers
NordVPN at a glance
Founded2012
Users14M+
PlatformsWindows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Router
Trust score96%
ExpressVPN at a glance
Founded2009
Users3M+
PlatformsWindows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Router
Trust score90%
Final Verdict
NordVPN wins this comparison
NordVPN outperforms ExpressVPN across 4 of 7 compared categories. It is our "Editor's Choice" pick.