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NordVPNNorton VPN
Paid

A paid subscription is required.

 Paid

Paid subscription bought and renewed through a Norton account.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • Very large server network with consistently high throughput
  • NordLynx, threat protection and device meshnet in one subscription
  • Encrypts traffic on public Wi-Fi
  • Available separately from the Norton 360 suite
  • Subscription pricing renews at a much higher rate than the first term
  • Closed infrastructure; you are trusting the provider's audits
  • Proprietary, closed-source service
  • Requires a paid subscription and a Norton account
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Hosted service
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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