- From€2.49per month for Basic · 24 months
- Money back30 days
- Devices10
- JurisdictionBritish Virgin Islands
- Latest audit2025KPMG
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- €2.49 per month for Basic · 24 months, €69.72 up front, covers 28 months (excl. tax)
- Renewal: then €79.95 / year (excl. tax)
- 30-day refund · terms
In short
A strength is something at most 3 of the 11 providers we follow offer; a weakness is something at most 3 of them lack. From the facts below, with sources.Only at ExpressVPN
- ExpressAI: AI chatbot in the browser that, according to the provider, processes conversations in a secure hardware enclave and does not train on them.
- ExpressVPN MCP server: Optional local bridge that lets AI coding tools check and change VPN settings (connect, switch location, diagnostics); it rejects remote connections.
- Fortify: ExpressVPN's own router with the VPN built in, so every device on the home network uses it without an app.
- Built-in speed test: Speed test inside the app to find the fastest server.
Plans
ExpressVPN sells 3 plans. The VPN itself is the same in each; the more expensive plans add other services.
Advertised prices · Belgium
These amounts exclude tax. The provider's pricing page says: Sales tax applied at checkout where applicable.
| Basic | Advanced | Express Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | €12.99 | €14.99 | €19.99 |
| 12 monthsprice covers 15 months | €4.49 | €5.49 | €7.99 |
| 24 monthsprice covers 28 months | €2.49 | €3.99 | €6.49 |
| What is included | |||
| Dedicated IP addressDedicated IP (add-on)Dedicated IP (add-on) (paid add-on) · Basic, Advanced — An IP address that only you use, the same at every connection to that server; a paid extra on Basic and Advanced., Dedicated IPDedicated IP · Express Pro — An IP address that only you use, the same at every connection to that server; included in Express Pro. | Paid add-on | Paid add-on | Yes |
| Tracker blockingAdvanced ProtectionAdvanced Protection · Advanced, Express Pro — DNS-level blocking of ads, trackers, malicious sites and adult sites. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Password managerExpressKeysExpressKeys · Advanced, Express Pro — Separate password manager app: unlimited passwords, passkeys, payment details and notes, a 2FA code generator, and alerts for weak or exposed passwords. — Not in Basic. File attachments: 5 GB on Advanced, 10 GB on Express Pro. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Data breach alertsExpressKeysExpressKeys · Advanced, Express Pro — Separate password manager app: unlimited passwords, passkeys, payment details and notes, a 2FA code generator, and alerts for weak or exposed passwords. — Not in Basic. File attachments: 5 GB on Advanced, 10 GB on Express Pro., Identity DefenderIdentity Defender · Advanced, Express Pro — Identity protection: alerts when your data shows up in breaches, removal requests to data brokers, credit monitoring and identity theft insurance (up to $5M). — Only for subscribers in the United States. On the pricing page as shown to a US visitor (read 8 October 2026): Advanced has 5 ID alerts and up to $3 million in identity theft insurance, Express Pro 11 ID alerts and up to $5 million; Basic does not list it. Caller identification on Android only. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Data removal from data brokersIdentity DefenderIdentity Defender · Advanced, Express Pro — Identity protection: alerts when your data shows up in breaches, removal requests to data brokers, credit monitoring and identity theft insurance (up to $5M). — Only for subscribers in the United States. On the pricing page as shown to a US visitor (read 8 October 2026): Advanced has 5 ID alerts and up to $3 million in identity theft insurance, Express Pro 11 ID alerts and up to $5 million; Basic does not list it. Caller identification on Android only. | No | US only | US only |
| Identity theft insuranceIdentity DefenderIdentity Defender · Advanced, Express Pro — Identity protection: alerts when your data shows up in breaches, removal requests to data brokers, credit monitoring and identity theft insurance (up to $5M). — Only for subscribers in the United States. On the pricing page as shown to a US visitor (read 8 October 2026): Advanced has 5 ID alerts and up to $3 million in identity theft insurance, Express Pro 11 ID alerts and up to $5 million; Basic does not list it. Caller identification on Android only. | No | US only | US only |
In every plan: VPN (ExpressVPNExpressVPN · all plans — The VPN service itself, in every plan; Basic covers 10 simultaneous devices, Advanced 12 and Express Pro 14.), Ad blocking (Lite ProtectionLite Protection · Basic — DNS-level blocking of ads, malicious sites and adult sites. — Does not block trackers; that starts with Advanced., Advanced ProtectionAdvanced Protection · Advanced, Express Pro — DNS-level blocking of ads, trackers, malicious sites and adult sites.), Blocking of malicious websites (Lite ProtectionLite Protection · Basic — DNS-level blocking of ads, malicious sites and adult sites. — Does not block trackers; that starts with Advanced., Advanced ProtectionAdvanced Protection · Advanced, Express Pro — DNS-level blocking of ads, trackers, malicious sites and adult sites.), Email aliases (masked email) (ExpressMailGuardExpressMailGuard · all plans — Email relay with aliases: mail to an alias arrives in your own inbox and you can switch an alias off. — Basic: 10 MB per month and 10 shared aliases; Advanced: 100 MB, 50 shared aliases and 1 own domain; Express Pro: unlimited, 20 own domains.)
In no plan: Antivirus (scans files on the device), Encrypted cloud storage
Footnotes and notes on the plans
- ExpressVPN · all plans — The VPN service itself, in every plan; Basic covers 10 simultaneous devices, Advanced 12 and Express Pro 14.
- Dedicated IP (add-on) (paid add-on) · Basic, Advanced — An IP address that only you use, the same at every connection to that server; a paid extra on Basic and Advanced.
- Dedicated IP · Express Pro — An IP address that only you use, the same at every connection to that server; included in Express Pro.
- Lite Protection · Basic — DNS-level blocking of ads, malicious sites and adult sites. — Does not block trackers; that starts with Advanced.
- Advanced Protection · Advanced, Express Pro — DNS-level blocking of ads, trackers, malicious sites and adult sites.
- ExpressMailGuard · all plans — Email relay with aliases: mail to an alias arrives in your own inbox and you can switch an alias off. — Basic: 10 MB per month and 10 shared aliases; Advanced: 100 MB, 50 shared aliases and 1 own domain; Express Pro: unlimited, 20 own domains.
- ExpressKeys · Advanced, Express Pro — Separate password manager app: unlimited passwords, passkeys, payment details and notes, a 2FA code generator, and alerts for weak or exposed passwords. — Not in Basic. File attachments: 5 GB on Advanced, 10 GB on Express Pro.
- holiday.com eSIM · Advanced, Express Pro — A travel eSIM with 3 GB of mobile data for 150+ destinations: valid 3 days on Advanced, 5 days on Express Pro. — eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phones only; once per account, when the paid subscription starts.
- ExpressAI · Express Pro — AI chatbot in the browser that, according to the provider, processes conversations in a secure hardware enclave and does not train on them. — 500 credits per day, 6 models, 2 GB of file storage.
- Identity Defender · Advanced, Express Pro — Identity protection: alerts when your data shows up in breaches, removal requests to data brokers, credit monitoring and identity theft insurance (up to $5M). — Only for subscribers in the United States. On the pricing page as shown to a US visitor (read 8 October 2026): Advanced has 5 ID alerts and up to $3 million in identity theft insurance, Express Pro 11 ID alerts and up to $5 million; Basic does not list it. Caller identification on Android only.
- Fortify — ExpressVPN's own router with the VPN built in, so every device on the home network uses it without an app. — Separate hardware purchase; comes with a 12-month Advanced subscription.
- ExpressVPN for Teams — Business version with admin controls and volume discounts, from 5 licences.
- ExpressVPN Gift Card — Digital gift card from authorised partners such as Amazon and Walmart; the code does not expire
- Student Discount — Link in the site footer to a student offer on Student Beans; amount and conditions are not on expressvpn.com
- Smart Location — Connects you automatically to the location the app recommends for speed and reliability.
- The 2-year price covers 28 months and the 12-month price 15 months.
- No plan lists an antivirus or cloud storage.
- Identity Defender (breach alerts, data removal, identity theft insurance) is for subscribers in the United States only; the pricing page shown to US visitors lists it in Advanced and Express Pro, not in Basic.
- Basic covers 10 devices, Advanced 12, Express Pro 14.
- "Included" means the provider lists the feature in that plan; we have not tested it.
Price and refund
Price per month: first term and after renewal
Price history ExpressVPN Basic
- 1 month: now €12.99 per month · after renewal €12.99 per month
- 12 months: now €4.49 per month · after renewal €6.66 per month
- 24 months: now €2.49 per month · after renewal €6.66 per month
Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)
| Term | Period | first term | after renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €12.99 | €12.99 |
| 1 month | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €14.99 | €14.99 |
| 12 months | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €4.49 | €6.66 |
| 12 months | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €4.99 | €6.66 |
| 24 months | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €2.49 | €6.66 |
| 24 months | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €2.99 | €6.66 |
Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.
Price history ExpressVPN Advanced
- 1 month: now €14.99 per month · after renewal €14.99 per month
- 12 months: now €5.49 per month · after renewal €9.16 per month
- 24 months: now €3.99 per month · after renewal €9.16 per month
Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)
| Term | Period | first term | after renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €14.99 | €14.99 |
| 1 month | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €16.99 | €16.99 |
| 12 months | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €5.49 | €9.16 |
| 12 months | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €5.99 | €9.16 |
| 24 months | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €3.99 | €9.16 |
| 24 months | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €4.49 | €9.16 |
Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.
Price history ExpressVPN Express Pro
- 1 month: now €19.99 per month · after renewal €19.99 per month
- 12 months: now €7.99 per month · after renewal €15.00 per month
- 24 months: now €6.49 per month · after renewal €15.00 per month
Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)
| Term | Period | first term | after renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €19.99 | €19.99 |
| 1 month | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €22.99 | €22.99 |
| 12 months | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €7.99 | €15.00 |
| 12 months | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €8.99 | €15.00 |
| 24 months | 8 Oct – 2 Nov · 23 days | €6.49 | €15.00 |
| 24 months | 22 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days | €7.49 | €15.00 |
Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.
About these prices
Advertised prices for the standard VPN plan; they vary by country, currency and tax, so confirm at checkout. Prices in EUR as shown in Belgium on 2026-10-13; the page says sales tax is applied at checkout where applicable.
Plan: Basic. The 2-year price covers 28 months (2 years + 4 months) and the 12-month price 15 months (12 + 3 months); both renew at the yearly price. Terms read from the term selector on the pricing page on 8 October 2026.
Prices in the iPhone app
Money back and trial
- Refund period
- 30 days New users only; within 30 days of initial purchase; excludes app-store purchases, renewals and redemption-code purchases How to cancel and get a refund
- Free plan
- No No free plan: the FAQ answers "Is ExpressVPN free?" with no; a 3-day free trial exists on certain mobile devices
- Retail purchase
- Digital gift cards are sold by authorised partners such as Amazon and Walmart; the code does not expire and adds its months to the end of an existing subscription. A redeemed gift card cannot be refunded under the 30-day money-back guarantee, and it only renews automatically if you add a payment method with auto-renewal on
- Price record
- €2.49 / month (Basic, 24 months): this price since October 26, 2026; before that €2.99 (last seen on October 25, 2026). Offers and price history
Company and trust
- Operating company
- Express Technologies Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- British Virgin Islands — registered seat per its own terms or privacy policy
- Governing law of the terms
- British Virgin Islands
- Parent company
- Kape Technologies PLC
- Open-source apps
- Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
- Anonymous payment
- crypto: Yes · cash: Not mentioned
- Runs an affiliate programme
- Yes
Independent audits
- 2025 · KPMG — privacy policy commitments (third audit)
- 2024 · Cure53 — Lightway VPN protocol (fourth audit of the protocol)
- 2024 · Praetorian — Lightway VPN protocol (third audit of the protocol)
Older audits (11)
- 2024 · Cure53 — ExpressVPN browser extension (second audit)
- 2024 · audit firm not named — Windows app: confirms the fix of a DNS issue related to split tunneling
- 2023 · KPMG — privacy policy claims
- 2022 · Cure53 — Lightway VPN protocol (second audit of the protocol)
- 2022 · KPMG — no-logs policy
- 2022 · Cure53 — apps for iOS, Android, Linux and macOS (four separate audits)
- 2022 · Cure53 — TrustedServer, the in-house VPN server technology
- 2022 · F-Secure — Windows app, versions 10 and 12 (two audits)
- 2021 · Cure53 — Lightway VPN protocol (first audit of the protocol)
- 2020 · PwC Switzerland — build verification process
- 2019 · PwC Switzerland — privacy policy compliance and TrustedServer
The provider's list also names audits of other products, which we do not count here: ExpressMailGuard, Identity Defender, EventVPN, ExpressKeys and ExpressAI (Cure53, 2026), the Aircove routers (Cure53, 2022 and 2024) and the ExpressKeys and ExpressVPN browser extensions (Cure53, 2018 and 2022).
An audit describes a scope at a point in time. Read the linked report for what was and was not examined.
Features
Yes or no: per the provider, not tested. Unknown: the provider says nothing about it (not the same as missing).- Devices at once
- 10
- Protocols
- Lightway, OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2
- Official apps
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, browser extensions
- Linux
- graphical app: Yes · command line: Yes · downloadable WireGuard/OpenVPN configs: Yes
- Network
- Countries: 113 · Servers: not published · RAM-only servers: Yes Network figures are the provider's own claims.
Connection Yes 19No 2Unknown 12
| VPNEncrypted tunnel that routes your internet traffic through the provider's servers. | YesExpressVPN |
|---|---|
| WireGuard protocolThe apps can connect with WireGuard or a protocol the provider says is built on it. | YesWireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2 — Not every protocol is available in every server location or on every device; the server list shows it per location. |
| OpenVPN protocolThe apps can connect with OpenVPN. | YesWireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2 — Not every protocol is available in every server location or on every device; the server list shows it per location. |
| IKEv2/IPsec protocolThe apps can connect with IKEv2 or IPsec. | YesWireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2 — Not every protocol is available in every server location or on every device; the server list shows it per location. |
| Other or own protocolA protocol besides WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, often developed by the provider itself. | YesLightway — Only the Lightway core library is stated as open source, not the apps. |
| Kill switchBlocks internet traffic when the VPN connection drops, so nothing leaves outside the tunnel. | YesInternet Kill Switch — The provider says 'on supported platforms' without listing them on the features page. |
| Always-on kill switchAn optional setting that also blocks the internet when you disconnect yourself or the app is not running; you only get online through the VPN. | Not mentionedNo statement from the provider |
| Split tunnelingLets you choose which apps or sites use the VPN and which use your normal connection. | YesSplit tunneling — Windows 10/11: per app and per website; macOS 11 or later; Linux on supported 64-bit distributions; Android 7.0 or later. |
| Multi-hop (two VPN servers in a row)Routes traffic through two VPN servers instead of one. | Not mentionedNo statement from the provider |
| Obfuscation (hides that you use a VPN)Makes VPN traffic look like ordinary traffic, for networks that block VPNs. | YesAutomatic obfuscation — The provider says 'on supported platforms' without listing them. |
| Port forwardingOpens a port on the VPN address so others can reach a service on your device. | Not mentionedNo statement from the provider |
| Dedicated IP addressA fixed IP address that only you use, instead of one shared with other customers. | In: Express ProDedicated IP (add-on) (paid add-on)Dedicated IP |
| Dedicated VPN serverA whole VPN server reserved for you alone, usually as a paid option; more than a dedicated IP address. | Not mentioned |
| P2P / torrenting allowedThe provider allows peer-to-peer traffic, on all servers or on designated ones. | Not mentionedNo statement from the provider |
| Tor over VPNServers that pass your traffic on into the Tor network without a separate Tor browser. | Not mentionedNo statement from the provider |
| Private network between your own devicesConnects your own devices directly to each other through encrypted tunnels, wherever they are. | Not mentioned |
| IPv6 inside the tunnelIPv6 traffic goes through the VPN rather than being blocked or left outside it. | Not mentionedNo statement from the provider |
| Post-quantum encryptionThe key exchange uses an algorithm designed to resist future quantum computers. | YesPost-quantum protection |
| Own DNS serversDNS lookups are answered by the provider's own servers inside the tunnel. | YesLeak protection and private DNS |
| Smart DNSA DNS service for devices that cannot run a VPN app, such as some TVs and consoles; it does not encrypt traffic. | YesMediaStreamer DNS — A DNS service, not a VPN: the connection is not encrypted. |
| Auto-connectThe app connects by itself at start-up or when you join an unknown or unsecured network. | YesAuto-connect — Described in the help articles for the Linux and Windows apps; other platforms were not checked. |
| Automatic server choiceThe app picks the fastest or best server for you with one click, so you do not have to choose a location yourself. | YesSmart Location |
| Leak protection (DNS, IPv6, WebRTC)The provider names protection against DNS, IPv6 or WebRTC leaks, so these do not reveal your own IP address outside the tunnel. | YesLeak protection and private DNS |
| Custom DNS serverYou can set another DNS server in the app instead of the provider's DNS. | No |
| Local network accessA setting that keeps devices on your own network, such as a printer or NAS, reachable while the VPN is connected. | YesAllow access to local network devices — The help article does not say in which apps the setting exists; on Android the provider says the kill switch does not cut local network access. |
| Pause VPNSwitches the VPN off for a set time; it reconnects by itself afterwards. | YesPause — Only in the mobile apps for iOS and Android, according to the provider. |
| Automatic WireGuard key rotationThe app replaces the WireGuard key by itself at regular intervals. | Not mentionedNo statement from the provider |
| Perfect forward secrecyThe encryption keys change regularly, so one cracked key does not unlock earlier or later traffic. | YesPerfect forward secrecy (Lightway) |
| Static IP addressYou get the same IP address at every connection; unlike a dedicated IP, the address may be shared with other customers. | No |
| IP rotationYou get a new IP address without disconnecting from the VPN, automatically every few minutes or with one click. | Not mentioned |
| GPS location spoofingThe GPS location that apps or the browser see is set to the location of the VPN server. | Not mentioned |
| SOCKS5 proxyA proxy you set up in a single app (for example a browser or torrent client) to send only that app's traffic via the provider. | Not mentioned |
| Streaming (as stated by the provider)The provider says the plan works with streaming services or labels servers for streaming; we have not tested which services work. | YesStreaming — The provider tells you to connect to a server location in the country where you are and says the service must not be used to circumvent geographic restrictions; we have not tested which services work. |
Blocking Yes 4Unknown 1
| Ad blockingBlocks advertisements while the VPN is on. | YesLite Protection — Does not block trackers; that starts with Advanced.Advanced Protection |
|---|---|
| Tracker blockingBlocks known tracking domains. | In: Advanced, Express ProAdvanced Protection |
| Blocking of malicious websitesBlocks access to websites known for malware or phishing. | YesLite Protection — Does not block trackers; that starts with Advanced.Advanced Protection |
| Parental controlsFilters that block adult or other unsuitable categories of websites, which you switch on yourself. | YesParental controls |
| Cookie pop-up blockingHides cookie consent pop-ups on websites. | Not mentioned |
Privacy and trust Yes 6No 1Unknown 2
Identity and device Yes 6No 2
| Antivirus (scans files on the device)Software that scans files and downloads on the device itself for malware. | No |
|---|---|
| Password managerStores and fills in your passwords across devices. | In: Advanced, Express ProExpressKeys — Not in Basic. File attachments: 5 GB on Advanced, 10 GB on Express Pro. |
| Email aliases (masked email)Generated addresses that forward to your real mailbox, so you do not have to give out your own address. | YesExpressMailGuard — Basic: 10 MB per month and 10 shared aliases; Advanced: 100 MB, 50 shared aliases and 1 own domain; Express Pro: unlimited, 20 own domains. |
| Data breach alertsWarns you when your email address or other details turn up in a known data breach. | In: Advanced, Express ProExpressKeys — Not in Basic. File attachments: 5 GB on Advanced, 10 GB on Express Pro.Identity Defender — Only for subscribers in the United States. On the pricing page as shown to a US visitor (read 8 October 2026): Advanced has 5 ID alerts and up to $3 million in identity theft insurance, Express Pro 11 ID alerts and up to $5 million; Basic does not list it. Caller identification on Android only. |
| Encrypted cloud storageOnline file storage that is encrypted before upload. | No |
| Data removal from data brokersThe provider sends removal requests to data brokers on your behalf. | In: Advanced, Express ProIdentity Defender — Only for subscribers in the United States. On the pricing page as shown to a US visitor (read 8 October 2026): Advanced has 5 ID alerts and up to $3 million in identity theft insurance, Express Pro 11 ID alerts and up to $5 million; Basic does not list it. Caller identification on Android only. |
| Identity theft insuranceInsurance cover for costs after identity theft or online fraud; often limited to certain countries. | In: Advanced, Express ProIdentity Defender — Only for subscribers in the United States. On the pricing page as shown to a US visitor (read 8 October 2026): Advanced has 5 ID alerts and up to $3 million in identity theft insurance, Express Pro 11 ID alerts and up to $5 million; Basic does not list it. Caller identification on Android only. |
| Travel eSIM includedA travel eSIM with a limited amount of mobile data comes with the plan; amount and validity differ per provider. | In some plansholiday.com eSIM — eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phones only; once per account, when the paid subscription starts. |
Apps and devices Yes 14
Network Yes 3Unknown 2
Subscription and service Yes 7No 1
Only at ExpressVPN 4
- ExpressAI — AI chatbot in the browser that, according to the provider, processes conversations in a secure hardware enclave and does not train on them. 500 credits per day, 6 models, 2 GB of file storage.
- ExpressVPN MCP server — Optional local bridge that lets AI coding tools check and change VPN settings (connect, switch location, diagnostics); it rejects remote connections.
- Fortify — ExpressVPN's own router with the VPN built in, so every device on the home network uses it without an app. Separate hardware purchase; comes with a 12-month Advanced subscription.
- Built-in speed test — Speed test inside the app to find the fastest server.
Caveats about this data (10)
- Devices: 10 on Basic, 12 on Advanced, 14 on Pro.
- Basic lists 'Lite Protection' (ads, malicious and adult sites); tracker blocking is listed from Advanced.
- Dedicated IP is an add-on on Basic.
- RAM-only servers are called TrustedServer.
- Only the Lightway core library is stated as open source; app source status not confirmed.
- The terms name Bitcoin as a payment method that does not renew automatically (expressvpn.com); the separate Bitcoin payment page returned HTTP 410.
- Linux CLI not explicitly confirmed.
- Multihop and port forwarding are not mentioned on the features page.
- Protocols per the server page: Lightway, WireGuard, OpenVPN (UDP, TCP), IKEv2, with the remark that not every protocol is available in every location (expressvpn.com).
- We have not published speed or leak measurements for this provider yet. Until we do, this page contains sourced facts only and no score. How we work
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