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NordVPN vs FastestVPN: catalog facts
NordVPN	FastestVPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid Paid subscription, including a discounted lifetime plan.
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	Apps and extensions for many platforms including Linux Lifetime plan option
Subscription pricing renews at a much higher rate than the first term Closed infrastructure; you are trusting the provider's audits	No free tier Proprietary service with no published source
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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