NordVPN is an alternative
to ExpressVPN
$14.99/mo (Basic (1-month)) vs ExpressVPN Basic at $8.33/mo — covering 88% of the 5 compared capabilities.
Same job. Compare the fees.
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.
Basic (1-month): 14.99 USD/monthly.
ExpressVPN costs $8.33/mo on the Basic plan at single user, unlimited data, monthly billing. NordVPN costs $14.99/mo (Basic (1-month) plan), which is not cheaper than ExpressVPN Basic at $8.33/mo in this scenario.
Capability comparison
NordVPN covers 88% of the 5 capabilities compared against ExpressVPN. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | NordVPN | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✗ | ✓ |
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split tunneling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server network size | ✓ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities ExpressVPN has that NordVPN lacks.
- Money-back guarantee — Get a refund if you cancel within a guarantee period.Missing from NordVPN.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Basic (1-month) | $14.99/mo |
| Complete (1-month) | $19.99/mo |
| Complete Max (1-month) | $21.99/mo |
| Basic | $8.33/mo (billed yearly) |
| Advanced | $10.00/mo (billed yearly) |
| Express Pro | $16.66/mo (billed yearly) |
Frequently asked
What does NordVPN lack compared with ExpressVPN?
Money-back guarantee — 1 of the 5 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
ExpressVPN: 2026-10-26; NordVPN: 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)
- NordVPN data last verified 2026-10-29