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Private Internet Access vs ExpressVPN: catalog facts
Private Internet Access	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
Client applications are entirely open source Port forwarding and very granular connection settings	RAM-only servers and the Lightway protocol, with published audits Router firmware as well as desktop and mobile apps
Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully United States jurisdiction	Among the most expensive consumer VPNs Owned by Kape Technologies, which also owns several review sites
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open 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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