ExpressVPN alternatives
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ExpressVPN sells consumer VPN subscription plans that bundle device protection with extras such as ad/tracker blocking, a dedicated IP, private email relay, a password manager, eSIM data, and private AI chat credits.
Switching to Proton VPN, which covers 60% of the compared capabilities.
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Top ExpressVPN alternatives
We compared 10 products and found 3 cheaper options · vs ExpressVPN Basic at $8.33/mo · scenario: single user, unlimited data, monthly billing, USD.
ExpressVPN costs $8.33/mo on the Basic plan at single user, unlimited data, monthly billing. We found 3 assessed alternatives that are cheaper in this scenario; 0 of them cover at least 75% of the 5 compared capabilities.
| Product | Match | Price | Annual savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TOP PICK Mullvad VPN Flat monthly rate plan · missing: Split tunneling, Server network size | 60% | $5.58/mo how? ⓘ | $32.99 / year 33% cheaper | |
IVPN Standard plan · missing: Simultaneous devices, Server network size | 60% | $6/mo how? ⓘ | $27.95 / year 28% cheaper |
Which ExpressVPN alternative for which situation
Picked by the numbers in this scenario — same subtype unless stated, assessed products only.
- Best free plan
- Proton VPN — $0/mo (Proton Free plan) · covers 60%
- Best open source or self-hosted
- Proton VPN — $0/mo (Proton Free plan) · covers 60%
- Best paid drop-in
- Mullvad VPN — $5.58/mo (Flat monthly rate plan) · covers 60%
- Need simultaneous devices, no-logs policy or split tunneling?
- Proton VPN — from $0/mo (Proton Free plan)
- Need money-back guarantee?
- Mullvad VPN — from $5.58/mo (Flat monthly rate plan)
What you give up
Capabilities ExpressVPN has that the top alternatives lack.
- Simultaneous devices — Connect a set number of devices to the VPN at the same time.Missing from IVPN.
- Money-back guarantee — Get a refund if you cancel within a guarantee period.Missing from Proton VPN.
- Split tunneling — Route only chosen apps or sites through the VPN.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Server network size — Choose from a large network of server locations.Missing from Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN, IVPN.
Feature comparison
ExpressVPN vs the top alternatives, on the 5 compared capabilities.
| Capability | ExpressVPN | Proton VPN | Mullvad VPN | IVPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split tunneling | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Server network size | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Scenario price cheapest qualifying plan | $8.33/mo Basic | $0/mo Proton Free | $5.58/mo Flat monthly rate | $6/mo Standard |
✓ means the product offers the capability — possibly only on a higher tier than the plan priced below it. The price row shows the cheapest plan that qualifies for our comparison scenario, with its plan name; a $0 free plan may not include every checked capability.
What ExpressVPN covers
The capability set used for comparison. Grey entries are not available on self-serve plans.
- ✓ Simultaneous devices
- ✓ Money-back guarantee
- ✓ No-logs policy
- ✓ Split tunneling
- ✓ Server network size
- ↑ Dedicated IP — only from Express Pro, not compared
- ↑ Ad & tracker blocking — only from Advanced, not compared
- ↑ Static IP — only from Express Pro, not compared
- ✗ Unlimited devices
- ✗ Anonymous / crypto payment
- ✗ Password sharing
Price ladder
Observed prices from the official pricing page.
Who switched
Anonymous: no account, no email, no IP stored. Reports are shown once a switch has 3 or more and never change ranking or order — alternatives are computed from prices and capabilities only.
Sources
Every claim traces to an official source and a check date.
- https://www.expressvpn.com/order (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-26)
- https://www.expressvpn.com/features (feature_page, checked 2026-10-26)
Frequently asked
How much does ExpressVPN cost?
ExpressVPN's Basic plan costs $8.33/mo in our scenario (single user, unlimited data, monthly billing).
Is there a free ExpressVPN alternative?
Yes. Proton VPN has a free plan that covers 60% of the 5 capabilities we compared against ExpressVPN.
What is the cheapest ExpressVPN alternative?
In our scenario (single user, unlimited data, monthly billing), Proton VPN is the cheapest assessed alternative at $0/mo (Proton Free plan).
Does ExpressVPN have a free plan?
No. ExpressVPN has no free plan on its official pricing page.
When were these prices checked?
Between 2026-10-26 and 2026-10-29, on the vendors' official pricing pages.