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Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection

ExpressVPN scores 9.3 and NordVPN Threat Protection 8.8 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN

Higher score in this comparison

9.3/10
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NordVPN Threat Protection

NordVPN Threat Protection

8.8/10
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Where ExpressVPN and NordVPN Threat Protection differ

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
CompareExpressVPNExpressVPNReviewVisitVisitNordVPN Threat ProtectionNordVPN Threat ProtectionReviewVisitVisit
Monthly price$2.99€14.99
Long-term plan price€2.49Lower€3.49
Devices10 to 14Higher10
Server countries113150Higher
No-logs auditKPMG 2025Independent no-logs verification, first in 2018 and verified four more times since; auditor not named on the page
Renewal price€79.95Lower€139.08 to €269.88
ProtocolsLightway, WireGuardOpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisper
FeaturesKill switch, Split tunnellingKill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop, ObfuscationCovers more
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, IPadOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire Stick, Android TV, Smart TVs, Routers, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, BraveCovers moreWindows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android TV, Apple TV
OwnerKape TechnologiesNord Security
Longest plan (months)28 monthsHigher27 months
JurisdictionVGNot confirmed

Same on both: Money-back period (30 days).

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Key differences

  • ExpressVPN scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.8.
  • Long-term plan price is lower at ExpressVPN: €2.49 vs €3.49.
  • Devices is higher at ExpressVPN: 10 to 14 vs 10.
  • Server countries is higher at NordVPN Threat Protection: 150 vs 113.
  • Renewal price is lower at ExpressVPN: €79.95 vs €139.08 to €269.88.
  • Protocols: only ExpressVPN offers Lightway, WireGuard.
  • Protocols: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers OpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisper.
  • Features: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers Multi hop, Obfuscation.
  • Platforms: only ExpressVPN offers IPadOS, Fire Stick, Smart TVs.
  • Longest plan (months) is higher at ExpressVPN: 28 months vs 27 months.

Our verdict on each

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN suits readers who want an audited no-logs VPN with broad server coverage, but its monthly plan and renewal terms sit above the field. The long-term plan lands at €2.49 a month, with servers in 113 countries and a subscription covering 10 to 14 devices.

Read the full ExpressVPN review

NordVPN Threat Protection

NordVPN Threat Protection bundles a VPN, ad blocking and a password manager under one paid subscription, with 10 devices on the same account. It suits readers who want one toolset rather than separate products, and less so anyone hoping to try a tier at no cost.

Read the full NordVPN Threat Protection review

Score breakdown

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
AreaExpressVPNNordVPN Threat Protection
Cost9.3HigherThe monthly plan lists $2.99 and the longest plan advertises €2.49, with renewal billing at €79.95 above that opening rate.8.1Entry price of €14.99 ranks 115 of 131 brands, against a €6.84 median.
Offer9.4HigherCovers 113 countries and 10 to 14 devices, with a 30 day refund window and audited no logs logging.9.2
Privacy9.19.1

Where they rank in our lists

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
RankingExpressVPNNordVPN Threat Protection
VPNs20 of 2322 of 232
Privacy tools20 of 2812 of 281
Ad blockers and private DNS10 of 632 of 63
Free VPNs16 of 1892 of 189

Side by side, item by item

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
FeaturesExpressVPNNordVPN Threat Protection
Kill switchYesYes
Split tunnellingYesYes
Multi hopNoYes
ObfuscationNoYes

What it costs in practice

Two years

ExpressVPN

€59.76

24 × €2.49

NordVPN Threat Protection

€83.76

24 × €3.49

ExpressVPN costs €24 less.

Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.

Intro price vs renewal

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
FactExpressVPNNordVPN Threat Protection
Long-term plan price€2.49, then €79.95 (+3111%)€3.49, then €139.08 to €269.88 (+3885%)

Where these facts come from

ExpressVPN

  • expressvpn.com: 19 facts, checked September 26, 2026

NordVPN Threat Protection

  • nordvpn.com: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
FactExpressVPNNordVPN Threat Protection
FeaturesNo logs, Streaming, TravelNo logs, Streaming, Travel
AudienceBusinessNot confirmed
Legal entityExpress Technologies Ltd.Nord Security
HeadquartersVirgin Islands, BritishLithuania
Founded2009Lower2012
Support channelsChat, Email, Help centreCovers moreHelp centre, Chat

Privacy tools

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
FactExpressVPNNordVPN Threat Protection
Price from€2.49Lower€14.99
Free planNoNo
Logging policyNo activity or connection logs: browsing history, traffic destination, data content, DNS queries and user-linked IP addresses are not collected; RAM-only TrustedServer infrastructure, independently auditedNo logs: VPN servers keep no logs, with independent no-log audits
Open sourceNoNot confirmed
Privacy tool typePrivate dns, Ad blockerCovers moreAd blocker

Antivirus

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
FactExpressVPNNordVPN Threat Protection
First-year priceNot confirmed€65.88 to €103.08
Free versionNot confirmedNo
ExtrasNot confirmedVPN, Password manager

Where each stands against the rest

ExpressVPN vs NordVPN Threat Protection
FactExpressVPNNordVPN Threat ProtectionMedian
Long-term plan price€2.49lowest quarter€3.49below the median€3.99
Devices10 to 14highest quarter10at the median10
Server countries113highest quarter150highest quarter60
Renewal price€79.95above the median€139.08 to €269.88highest quarter€69.99
Money-back period30 daysat the median30 daysat the median30 days
Longest plan (months)28 monthshighest quarter27 monthshighest quarter12 months

Median across 142 listed providers.

Pros and cons

ExpressVPN

Pros

  • The logging policy rules out activity and connection logs, and the audit behind it is KPMG 2025.
  • Lightway and WireGuard protocols, with a kill switch and split tunnelling in the same subscription.
  • Apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, covering desktop, mobile, TV and browsers.

Cons

  • There is no free plan, so any test of the service costs money from the start.
  • Renewal billing of €79.95 sits far above the €2.49 monthly rate on the longest plan.
  • The long-term plan price ranks 24 of 112 among the brands compared on price, so buyers on the tightest budget have cheaper options.

NordVPN Threat Protection

Pros

  • Long-term plans drop to €3.49 a month against €14.99 on monthly billing.
  • VPN servers keep no logs, a policy backed by independent no-log audits.
  • A single subscription covers vpn and password manager, so the VPN and password manager arrive as a set.

Cons

  • The free plan and the free version are both marked no, so every tier needs payment.
  • Phone and email are not among its support channels (help centre and chat).
  • Renewal runs €139.08 to €269.88 against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08.

Who each suits

ExpressVPN

Who it suits

  • Business users who need an audited no-logs policy and RAM only servers.
  • People who travel or stream and need broad country coverage in a single subscription.
  • Households that want the same account across desktops, phones, TVs and browsers.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers shopping for a cheaper privacy entry point, where Apple Inc. charges $0.99 a month.
  • Houses that want antivirus coverage alongside device protection, where ESET Brasil plans cover 3 to 25.
  • Anyone who actually wants a password manager rather than a VPN, where Sinew Software Systems charges $1.99 a month.

NordVPN Threat Protection

Who it suits

  • Readers who want traffic encryption and ad blocking on one account rather than separate products.
  • Households that will connect more than one gadget, since a single account covers 10 devices.
  • People who travel or watch streaming services abroad, as no logs, streaming and travel covers no-logs, streaming and travel.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Apple Hide My Email, at $0.99, if masking an email address is the only job.
  • EasyOptOuts, at $19.99, for readers after data removal rather than VPN protection.
  • Apple Inc., at $0.99, if the goal is iCloud account features rather than a VPN and ad blocker.

Current offers

ExpressVPN

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Fall sports offer: Save 80%

    Limited-time offer on 2-year plans; amounts shown in EUR, sales tax applied at checkout where applicable

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Discount code

    Basic plan, 2 Years + 4 Months: €2.49/mo, Save 80% (EUR 69.72 billed for the first 28 months)

    Then autorenews at EUR 79.95 annually; 30-day money-back guarantee for new users

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

NordVPN Threat Protection

Current offer

  • First period offer

    2-year Basic plan with 3 extra months: EUR 3.49 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 139.08/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    2-year Complete plan with 3 extra months: EUR 4.49 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 219.48/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    2-year Ultra plan with 3 extra months: EUR 6.59 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 269.88/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    1-year plan discount: Basic EUR 5.49, Complete EUR 6.49, Ultra EUR 8.59 per month for the first 12 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Free trial

    30-day money-back guarantee: Full refund if not 100 percent satisfied within 30 days

    All plans; refund must be requested within 30 days of initial purchase via 24/7 customer support

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Questions about each

ExpressVPN

How much does ExpressVPN cost at the start?+

The monthly plan lists $2.99 a month, and the longest plan advertises €2.49 a month across 28 months. Renewal billing is quoted separately at €79.95, which is the figure to budget for later. The advertised opening rate is the number most readers see first, and it is not the ongoing cost.

Does ExpressVPN have a free plan?+

There is no free plan, so there is no way to try the service without paying. The refund window is the practical substitute: 30 days from purchase to decide. Anything past that point carries the full subscription cost, so the timing of a trial matters.

NordVPN Threat Protection

How much does NordVPN Threat Protection cost?+

The monthly plan runs at €14.99, and the longest term brings that down to €3.49 a month over 27 months. The first year is billed at €65.88 to €103.08, with a 30 day money back period attached.

What does it cost at renewal?+

The headline long-term rate covers the first term, then the renewal price runs €139.08 to €269.88 for a comparable term. Set against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08, that step is large, so anyone staying several years should weigh both figures before committing.

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