Full Comparison
| Attribute | ExpressVPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Download Speed(Mbps) | 898 Mbps | — |
| Speed Retention Rate(%) | 91% | — |
| Speed Performance Rating(out of 10) | 9.8/10 | — |
| Streaming Capability Rating(out of 10) | 9.4/10 | — |
| Gaming Performance Rating(out of 10) | 8.5/10 | — |
Show 5 more attributesDownload Speed(Mbps) 898 Mbps — Internet Speed Retention Rate(%) 91% — Average Download Speed(Mbps) 50+ Mbps — Speed Performance (US Servers)(relative) Slower baseline — Connection Speed Performance Slower overall — | ||
| Total Server Count(servers) | 3000+ | — |
| Server Locations(countries) | 94 countries | — |
| Netflix Libraries Accessible(libraries) | 10+ | — |
| Streaming Service Compatibility(platforms) | 100+ | — |
| Total Streaming Services Supported(services) | 100+ | — |
| Netflix Compatibility(rating) | Excellent | — |
| Native Streaming Box Apps | Full support | — |
| Simultaneous Connections(devices) | 14 devices | — |
| Server Locations Coverage(countries) | 94+ | 100 |
| Router VPN Support | Native support | Native support |
| Simultaneous Connections(devices) | 8 connections | 7 |
Show 1 more attributeTorrenting Support(supported) Fully supported — | ||
| VPN Protocols Offered | Lightway, OpenVPN, IKEv2 | — |
| Security Rating(out of 10) | 10.0/10 | — |
| Encryption Standard | AES-256-bit | Standard protocols |
| Primary VPN Protocol | Lightway (Proprietary) | — |
| Kill Switch Feature | Yes, All Platforms | Yes - standard |
Show 3 more attributesEncryption Standard 256-bit AES Military-Grade 256-bit AES Multi-Hop Encryption Available (slower) — Advanced Threat Protection No - standard only — | ||
| Customer Support Type | 24/7 live chat | — |
| Customer Support Satisfaction(rating) | Most Satisfied Customers | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost(USD) | $6.67 | — |
| Standard Monthly Price(USD) | $12.99 | $12.99 |
| 2-Year Plan Average Cost(USD/month) | $3.49 | $2.19 |
| Starting Monthly Price(USD) | $2.79/month (2-year) | $2.03 |
| Free Version | Not available | — |
Show 2 more attributesBasic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) $2.19 — Annual Cost (Best Plan)(USD) $26.28 — | ||
| Global Server Count(servers) | 3,000+ | — |
| Country Coverage(countries) | 100 | — |
| Value for Money Rating(out of 10) | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| Privacy Jurisdiction | British Virgin Islands | Romania |
| Jurisdiction Privacy Rating | Good - Romania | — |
| Server Count(servers) | 3,000+ | 11,500+ |
| Global Server Coverage(countries) | 100 countries | — |
| Countries Covered(count) | 94 countries | — |
| Money-Back Guarantee(days) | 30 days | — |
| Value for Money Score(/10) | 9.6 | — |
ExpressVPN
Peak Download Speed(Mbps)
898 Mbps
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Speed Retention Rate(%)
91%
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Speed Performance Rating(out of 10)
9.8/10
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Streaming Capability Rating(out of 10)
9.4/10
—
Gaming Performance Rating(out of 10)
8.5/10
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Download Speed(Mbps)
898 Mbps
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Internet Speed Retention Rate(%)
91%
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Average Download Speed(Mbps)
50+ Mbps
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Speed Performance (US Servers)(relative)
Slower baseline
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Connection Speed Performance
Slower overall
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Total Server Count(servers)
3000+
—
Server Locations(countries)
94 countries
—
Netflix Libraries Accessible(libraries)
10+
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Streaming Service Compatibility(platforms)
100+
—
Total Streaming Services Supported(services)
100+
—
Netflix Compatibility(rating)
Excellent
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Native Streaming Box Apps
Full support
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Simultaneous Connections(devices)
14 devices
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Server Locations Coverage(countries)
94+
100
Router VPN Support
Native support
Native support
Simultaneous Connections(devices)
8 connections
7
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Torrenting Support(supported)
Fully supported
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VPN Protocols Offered
Lightway, OpenVPN, IKEv2
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Security Rating(out of 10)
10.0/10
—
Encryption Standard
AES-256-bit
Standard protocols
Primary VPN Protocol
Lightway (Proprietary)
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Kill Switch Feature
Yes, All Platforms
Yes - standard
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Encryption Standard
256-bit AES Military-Grade
256-bit AES
Multi-Hop Encryption
Available (slower)
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Advanced Threat Protection
No - standard only
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Customer Support Type
24/7 live chat
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Customer Support Satisfaction(rating)
Most Satisfied Customers
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Monthly Subscription Cost(USD)
$6.67
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Standard Monthly Price(USD)
$12.99
$12.99
2-Year Plan Average Cost(USD/month)
$3.49
$2.19
Starting Monthly Price(USD)
$2.79/month (2-year)
$2.03
Free Version
Not available
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Show 2 more attributes
Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$2.19
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Annual Cost (Best Plan)(USD)
$26.28
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Global Server Count(servers)
3,000+
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Country Coverage(countries)
100
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Value for Money Rating(out of 10)
9.6
8.2
Privacy Jurisdiction
British Virgin Islands
Romania
Jurisdiction Privacy Rating
Good - Romania
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Server Count(servers)
3,000+
11,500+
Global Server Coverage(countries)
100 countries
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Countries Covered(count)
94 countries
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Money-Back Guarantee(days)
30 days
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Value for Money Score(/10)
9.6
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