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NordVPN vs ExpressVPN: catalog facts
NordVPN	ExpressVPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid A paid subscription is required.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Very large server network with consistently high throughput NordLynx, threat protection and device meshnet in one subscription	RAM-only servers and the Lightway protocol, with published audits Router firmware as well as desktop and mobile apps
Subscription pricing renews at a much higher rate than the first term Closed infrastructure; you are trusting the provider's audits	Among the most expensive consumer VPNs Owned by Kape Technologies, which also owns several review sites
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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