Mullvad VPN is 33% cheaper
than ExpressVPN
$5.58/mo (Flat monthly rate) vs ExpressVPN Basic at $8.33/mo — covering 60% of the 5 compared capabilities.
Same job. Way less money.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, unlimited data, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
Basic plan at $8.33/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Flat monthly rate: 5.58 USD/monthly.
ExpressVPN costs $8.33/mo on the Basic plan at single user, unlimited data, monthly billing. We found 1 assessed alternative that is cheaper in this scenario; 0 of them cover at least 75% of the 5 compared capabilities.
Capability comparison
Mullvad VPN covers 60% of the 5 capabilities compared against ExpressVPN. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Mullvad VPN | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split tunneling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Server network size | ✗ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities ExpressVPN has that Mullvad VPN lacks.
- 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 Mullvad VPN.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Flat monthly rate | $5.58/mo |
| Basic | $8.33/mo (billed yearly) |
| Advanced | $10.00/mo (billed yearly) |
| Express Pro | $16.66/mo (billed yearly) |
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Frequently asked
How much cheaper is Mullvad VPN than ExpressVPN?
33% cheaper in our scenario (single user, unlimited data, monthly billing): $5.58/mo on Flat monthly rate vs $8.33/mo on Basic. That is $32.99 a year.
What does Mullvad VPN lack compared with ExpressVPN?
Split tunneling, Server network size — 2 of the 5 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
ExpressVPN: 2026-10-26; Mullvad VPN: 2026-10-29 — on the official pricing pages.
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 & freshness
- https://www.expressvpn.com/order (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-26)
- https://www.expressvpn.com/features (feature_page, checked 2026-10-26)
- Mullvad VPN data last verified 2026-10-29