ExpressVPN
VPN · www.expressvpn.com
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 Private Internet Access (PIA VPN), which covers 50% of the compared capabilities.
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Top ExpressVPN alternatives
We compared 6 products and found 4 cheaper alternatives · vs ExpressVPN Basic at $8.33/mo · scenario: single user, monthly billing, USD.
ExpressVPN costs $8.33/mo on the Basic plan at single user, monthly billing. We found 4 assessed alternatives that are cheaper in this scenario; 0 of them cover at least 75% of the 4 compared capabilities.
| Product | Match | Price | Annual savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Windscribe Build A Plan plan · missing: Simultaneous devices, Dedicated IP, Money-back guarantee | 25% | $1/mo how? ⓘ | $87.95 / year 88% cheaper | |
TOP PICK Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) 1 Year plan · missing: Simultaneous devices, Ad & tracker blocking | 50% | $3.33/mo how? ⓘ | $59.99 / year 60% cheaper | |
Mullvad VPN Flat monthly rate plan · missing: Dedicated IP, Ad & tracker blocking | 50% | $5.84/mo how? ⓘ | $29.87 / year 30% cheaper | |
IVPN Standard plan · missing: Simultaneous devices, Dedicated IP | 50% | $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
- Windscribe — $0/mo (Free plan) · covers 25%
- Best open source or self-hosted
- Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) — $3.33/mo (1 Year plan) · covers 50%
- Best paid drop-in
- Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) — $3.33/mo (1 Year plan) · covers 50%
- Need simultaneous devices?
- Mullvad VPN — from $5.84/mo (Flat monthly rate plan)
- Need dedicated IP or money-back guarantee?
- Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) — from $3.33/mo (1 Year plan)
- Need ad & tracker blocking?
- Windscribe — from $0/mo (Free 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 Windscribe, Private Internet Access (PIA VPN), IVPN.
- Dedicated IP — Use a static IP address reserved for your account.Missing from Windscribe, Mullvad VPN, IVPN.
- Ad & tracker blocking — Block ads and trackers while connected.Missing from Private Internet Access (PIA VPN), Mullvad VPN.
- Money-back guarantee — Get a refund if you cancel within a guarantee period.Missing from Windscribe.
Feature comparison
ExpressVPN vs the top alternatives, on the 4 compared capabilities.
| Capability | ExpressVPN | Windscribe | Private Internet Access (PIA VPN) | Mullvad VPN | IVPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated IP | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ad & tracker blocking | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scenario price cheapest qualifying plan | $8.33/mo Basic | $0/mo Free | $3.33/mo 1 Year | $5.84/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
- ✓ Dedicated IP
- ✓ Ad & tracker blocking
- ✓ Money-back guarantee
Price ladder
Observed prices from the official pricing page.
Sources
Every claim traces to an official source and a check date.
- https://www.expressvpn.com/order (official_pricing, checked 2026-08-26)
Frequently asked
How much does ExpressVPN cost?
ExpressVPN's Basic plan costs $8.33/mo in our scenario (single user, monthly billing).
Is there a free ExpressVPN alternative?
Yes. Windscribe has a free plan that covers 25% of the 4 capabilities we compared against ExpressVPN.
What is the cheapest ExpressVPN alternative?
In our scenario (single user, monthly billing), Windscribe is the cheapest assessed alternative at $0/mo (Free plan).
What is the cheapest ExpressVPN alternative with Simultaneous devices?
Mullvad VPN covers Simultaneous devices and costs $5.84/mo (Flat monthly rate plan) in our scenario.
Does ExpressVPN have a free plan?
No. ExpressVPN has no free plan on its official pricing page.
When were these prices checked?
Between 2026-08-26 and 2026-09-07, on the vendors' official pricing pages.