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NordVPN cost 2026: price of every plan and term

From €3.49 per month (excl. tax) with the Basic plan for 24 months. You pay €94.23 upfront.

Renewal: then €139.08 / year (excl. tax)

Facts last checked · Facts come from the provider's own pages and published audits. · How we work

  • From€3.49per month for Basic · 24 months
  • Money back30 days
  • Devices10
  • JurisdictionPanama
  • Latest audit2025Deloitte
monthly plan: €14.99 / month

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  • €3.49 per month for Basic · 24 months, €94.23 up front, covers 27 months (excl. tax)
  • Renewal: then €139.08 / 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.

Strengths

  • Strength: Cookie pop-up blocking also at Surfshark and Windscribe
  • Strength: Encrypted cloud storage also at Proton VPN

Only at NordVPN

  • Private network between your own devices: Connects your own devices directly to each other through encrypted tunnels, wherever they are.
  • SmartPlay: Built-in DNS technology for streaming video while connected to the VPN.
  • Call protection: Flags possible scam calls before you answer.

Plans

NordVPN sells 3 plans. The VPN itself is the same in each; the more expensive plans add other services.

Advertised prices · Belgium

These amounts exclude VAT: the provider's pricing page says VAT may apply.

BasicCompleteUltra
1 month€14.99/mo€19.99/mo€22.89/mo
12 monthsprice covers 15 months€4.99/mo€74.85 up front then €11.59/mo · €139.08 / year€5.99/mo€89.85 up front then €18.29/mo · €219.48 / year€8.09/mo€121.35 up front then €22.49/mo · €269.88 / year
24 monthsprice covers 27 months€3.49/mo€94.23 up front then €11.59/mo · €139.08 / year€3.99/mo€107.73 up front then €18.29/mo · €219.48 / year€5.99/mo€161.73 up front then €22.49/mo · €269.88 / year
What is included
Dedicated IP addressDedicated IPDedicated IP (paid add-on) · all plans — Paid add-on in every plan. Price not shown in the plan comparison.
Ad blockingAd blocker and tracker blockerAd blocker and tracker blocker · Complete, Ultra — Not included in Basic according to the plan comparison on the pricing page.NoYesYes
Tracker blockingAd blocker and tracker blockerAd blocker and tracker blocker · Complete, Ultra — Not included in Basic according to the plan comparison on the pricing page.NoYesYes
Antivirus (scans files on the device)Anti-malware and browsing protection (next-gen antivirus)Anti-malware and browsing protection (next-gen antivirus) · Complete, Ultra — The pricing page calls this "anti-malware and browsing protection powered by next-gen antivirus". Which files it scans and on which operating systems was not confirmed by us.NoYesYes
Password managerCross-platform password managerCross-platform password manager · Complete, Ultra — Listed as included in Complete and Ultra.NoYesYes
Encrypted cloud storage1 TB encrypted cloud storage1 TB encrypted cloud storage · Complete, Ultra — 1 TB of encrypted cloud storage.NoYesYes
Data removal from data brokersIncogniIncogni · Ultra — Tool that requests removal of your personal data; the page says additional terms apply.NoNoYes
Identity theft insuranceNoNoNo

In every plan: VPN (Secure, fast VPNSecure, fast VPN · all plans — Up to 10 devices at the same time in every plan.), Blocking of malicious websites (Scam and phishing protectionScam and phishing protection · all plans — Listed as included in every plan. The separate line "Anti-malware and browsing protection powered by next-gen antivirus" is only in Complete and Ultra.), Data breach alerts (Dark Web MonitorDark Web Monitor · all plans — Watches up to 5 email addresses for possible data leaks. Complete and Ultra add Dark Web Monitor Pro: up to 8 email addresses plus phone, credit card and national ID numbers.)

In no plan: Email aliases (masked email)

Footnotes and notes on the plans
  • Secure, fast VPN · all plans — Up to 10 devices at the same time in every plan.
  • Scam and phishing protection · all plans — Listed as included in every plan. The separate line "Anti-malware and browsing protection powered by next-gen antivirus" is only in Complete and Ultra.
  • Dark Web Monitor · all plans — Watches up to 5 email addresses for possible data leaks. Complete and Ultra add Dark Web Monitor Pro: up to 8 email addresses plus phone, credit card and national ID numbers.
  • Ad blocker and tracker blocker · Complete, Ultra — Not included in Basic according to the plan comparison on the pricing page.
  • Anti-malware and browsing protection (next-gen antivirus) · Complete, Ultra — The pricing page calls this "anti-malware and browsing protection powered by next-gen antivirus". Which files it scans and on which operating systems was not confirmed by us.
  • Cross-platform password manager · Complete, Ultra — Listed as included in Complete and Ultra.
  • 1 TB encrypted cloud storage · Complete, Ultra — 1 TB of encrypted cloud storage.
  • Email, call and message protection · Complete, Ultra — Email protection against phishing, malware and harmful links; detection of possible scam and spam calls; message protection on Android only (the page says iOS is coming).
  • Incogni · Ultra — Tool that requests removal of your personal data; the page says additional terms apply.
  • Dedicated IP (paid add-on) · all plans — Paid add-on in every plan. Price not shown in the plan comparison.
  • Dedicated server (paid add-on) — A private server for you alone, with its own resources, a static IP address and port forwarding. — A separate product; price and plan are not on the page we read. Port forwarding is only mentioned for this product.
  • Call protection — Flags possible scam calls before you answer. — The features page does not say in which plan or country; the pricing page lists 'Email, call and message protection' separately.
  • NordLayer — Businesses are pointed to NordLayer, a separate product from the same group with team management, remote access and dedicated servers. — Sold separately under another brand (NordLayer), not as a NordVPN plan.
  • Cookie banner hider · Complete, Ultra — Hides cookie banners and consent pop-ups on websites; off by default. — The help centre names the plans 'NordVPN Plus or Ultimate' and requires the app for Windows or macOS; the setting sits in the ad and tracker blocker, which the pricing page does not list for Basic.
  • Activation code from retailers — 25-character activation code sold by retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy or Target
  • Student and employee discount — 15% extra discount worldwide for students, graduates, teachers, healthcare workers, first responders and military personnel
  • Fastest server — By default the app connects you to the fastest available server.

Ultimate Max — Shown instead of Ultra in the Netherlands, Germany, France and the United Kingdom. On top of Complete, the pricing page lists a dedicated IP and cyber insurance (cover up to €5,000, or £5,000 in the UK, for social engineering and identity theft; additional terms apply). The data removal service Incogni is a paid add-on there. Plans last checked on .

Prime — Shown instead of Ultra in the United States. On top of Complete, the pricing page lists identity protection under the name Coveron (identity theft recovery with reimbursement of eligible costs, cyber extortion protection, credit freeze assistance; additional terms apply), bank transaction monitoring, credit monitoring and a credit score. Incogni and a dedicated IP are paid add-ons there. Plans last checked on .

Complete Max — Shown instead of Ultra in Japan, Turkey and Australia. The pricing page lists the same features as Complete plus a dedicated IP (the comparison marks the dedicated IP as not included in Basic and Complete). It mentions no data removal service and no cyber insurance for this plan. Plans last checked on .

  • Plans as shown to a visitor in Belgium.
  • The third plan differs by country: we saw "Ultra" in Belgium, "Ultimate Max" in the Netherlands, Germany, France and the United Kingdom, "Prime" in the United States and "Complete Max" in Japan, Turkey and Australia; choose a country under the prices and the table shows the plan sold there.
  • The comparison on the pricing page also differs slightly for Basic and Complete outside Belgium (in the Netherlands, for example, Incogni is listed as an add-on for every plan).
  • After the first term the page states these renewal prices per year: Basic €139.08, Complete €219.48, Ultra €269.88.
  • "Included" means the provider lists the feature in that plan; we have not tested the antivirus, the blockers, the password manager, the storage or the data removal.
  • No email alias service and no identity theft insurance are listed in any plan on the Belgian pricing page.

Plans last checked on .

Price and refund

Price per month: first term and after renewal
Price per month: first term and after renewalSame amounts as in the tables on this page; per month is the amount divided by the months it covers.
Basic · 24 months
First 27 months€3.49 per month
After renewal€11.59 per month
Complete · 24 months
First 27 months€3.99 per month
After renewal€18.29 per month
Ultra · 24 months
First 27 months€5.99 per month
After renewal€22.49 per month
Price history NordVPN Basic
Price history NordVPN BasicOur own readings of the provider's pricing page: 18 days between October 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Solid line: first term; dotted line: after renewal. A break is a day without a reading; a shaded area means the provider showed different amounts on the same day.
€ per month051015208 Oct15 Oct22 Oct1 Nov
  • 1 month: now €14.99 per month
  • 12 months: now €4.99 per month · after renewal €11.59 per month
  • 24 months: now €3.49 per month · after renewal €11.59 per month
Dates and amounts (18 days with a reading)
TermPeriodfirst termafter renewal
1 month8 Oct – 1 Nov · 18 days€14.99–
12 months8 Oct – 20 Oct · 6 days€5.49€11.59
12 months21 Oct – 1 Nov · 12 days€4.99€11.59
24 months8 Oct – 1 Nov · 18 days€3.49€11.59

Only 25 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.

Price history NordVPN Complete
Price history NordVPN CompleteOur own readings of the provider's pricing page: 18 days between October 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Solid line: first term; dotted line: after renewal. A break is a day without a reading; a shaded area means the provider showed different amounts on the same day.
€ per month01020308 Oct15 Oct22 Oct1 Nov
  • 1 month: now €19.99 per month
  • 12 months: now €5.99 per month · after renewal €18.29 per month
  • 24 months: now €3.99 per month · after renewal €18.29 per month
Dates and amounts (18 days with a reading)
TermPeriodfirst termafter renewal
1 month8 Oct – 1 Nov · 18 days€19.99–
12 months8 Oct – 20 Oct · 6 days€6.49€18.29
12 months21 Oct – 1 Nov · 12 days€5.99€18.29
24 months8 Oct – 20 Oct · 6 days€4.49€18.29
24 months21 Oct – 1 Nov · 12 days€3.99€18.29

Only 25 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.

Price history NordVPN Ultra
Price history NordVPN UltraOur own readings of the provider's pricing page: 18 days between October 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Solid line: first term; dotted line: after renewal. A break is a day without a reading; a shaded area means the provider showed different amounts on the same day.
€ per month01020308 Oct15 Oct22 Oct1 Nov
  • 1 month: now €22.89 per month
  • 12 months: now €8.09 per month · after renewal €22.49 per month
  • 24 months: now €5.99 per month · after renewal €22.49 per month
Dates and amounts (18 days with a reading)
TermPeriodfirst termafter renewal
1 month8 Oct – 1 Nov · 18 days€22.89–
12 months8 Oct – 20 Oct · 6 days€8.59€22.49
12 months21 Oct – 1 Nov · 12 days€8.09€22.49
24 months8 Oct – 20 Oct · 6 days€6.59€22.49
24 months21 Oct – 1 Nov · 12 days€5.99€22.49

Only 25 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 to a visitor in Belgium on 2026-10-08; the page says VAT may apply.

Plan: Basic (VPN only). NordVPN also sells Complete and Ultra bundles at higher prices. The 12-month price covers 15 months and the 24-month price 27 months (3 extra months each).

Money back and trial

Refund period
30 days New subscriptions only, within 30 days of the first purchase; renewals and a second refund are not covered; App Store and Amazon Appstore purchases are refunded by Apple or Amazon, purchases from retailers or resellers by the seller; Google Play purchases via NordVPN support How to cancel and get a refund
Free plan
No No free plan found; support states a free 7-day trial with eligibility conditions
Retail purchase
Also sold as a 25-character activation code by retailers such as Amazon; when activating, automatic renewal is an optional step, and the VPN stops working when the code's term ends
Price record
€3.49 / month (NordVPN Basic, 24 months): no change since we started following it on October 8, 2026. Offers and price history

Company and trust

Operating company
nordvpn S.A.
Jurisdiction
Panama — registered seat per its own terms or privacy policy
Governing law of the terms
Panama
Parent company
none stated; part of the Nord Security group
Open-source apps
Partly Established for the Linux app only; we have not checked the other apps.
Anonymous payment
crypto: Yes · cash: Yes
Runs an affiliate programme
Yes

Independent audits

  • 2025 · Deloitte — no-logs policy
  • 2024 · Deloitte — no-logs policy
  • 2023 · Deloitte — no-logs policy
Older audits (3)
  • 2022 · Deloitte — no-logs policy
  • 2020 · PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Switzerland — no-logs policy
  • 2018 · PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Switzerland — no-logs policy

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
NordLynx (WireGuard), OpenVPN, IKEv2, NordWhisper
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: 150 · Servers: 7117 · RAM-only servers: Yes Network figures are the provider's own claims.
Connection Yes 25No 2Unknown 6
VPNEncrypted tunnel that routes your internet traffic through the provider's servers.YesSecure, fast VPN — Up to 10 devices at the same time in every plan.
WireGuard protocolThe apps can connect with WireGuard or a protocol the provider says is built on it.Yes
OpenVPN protocolThe apps can connect with OpenVPN.Yes
IKEv2/IPsec protocolThe apps can connect with IKEv2 or IPsec.YesIKEv2/IPsec — The help-centre guides describe a manual IKEv2/IPsec connection; we did not confirm it as a choice inside every app.
Other or own protocolA protocol besides WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, often developed by the provider itself.YesNordWhisper
Kill switchBlocks internet traffic when the VPN connection drops, so nothing leaves outside the tunnel.YesKill Switch
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 mentioned
Split tunnelingLets you choose which apps or sites use the VPN and which use your normal connection.YesSplit tunneling
Multi-hop (two VPN servers in a row)Routes traffic through two VPN servers instead of one.YesDouble VPN
Obfuscation (hides that you use a VPN)Makes VPN traffic look like ordinary traffic, for networks that block VPNs.YesObfuscated serversNordWhisper
Port forwardingOpens a port on the VPN address so others can reach a service on your device.No
Dedicated IP addressA fixed IP address that only you use, instead of one shared with other customers.Dedicated IP — Paid add-on in every plan. Price not shown in the plan comparison.
Dedicated VPN serverA whole VPN server reserved for you alone, usually as a paid option; more than a dedicated IP address.Dedicated server — A separate product; price and plan are not on the page we read. Port forwarding is only mentioned for this product.
P2P / torrenting allowedThe provider allows peer-to-peer traffic, on all servers or on designated ones.YesP2P servers — P2P is offered on the servers in the 'Speciality servers' section, not stated for every server.
Tor over VPNServers that pass your traffic on into the Tor network without a separate Tor browser.YesOnion Over VPN
Private network between your own devicesConnects your own devices directly to each other through encrypted tunnels, wherever they are.YesMeshnet
IPv6 inside the tunnelIPv6 traffic goes through the VPN rather than being blocked or left outside it.No
Post-quantum encryptionThe key exchange uses an algorithm designed to resist future quantum computers.YesPost-quantum encryption — Only works with NordLynx, not with OpenVPN, dedicated IPs or Meshnet.
Own DNS serversDNS lookups are answered by the provider's own servers inside the tunnel.YesPrivate DNS
Smart DNSA DNS service for devices that cannot run a VPN app, such as some TVs and consoles; it does not encrypt traffic.YesSmartDNS — Only for the streaming services NordVPN lists (several of them US regions only), IPv4 only, and you first allowlist your own IP address in your Nord Account; the provider says it does not protect your device like a VPN connection.
Auto-connectThe app connects by itself at start-up or when you join an unknown or unsecured network.YesAuto-connect — Not available in the tvOS app.
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.YesFastest server
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.YesDNS leak protection — WebRTC blocking is a setting of the browser extension; IPv6 leaks are not mentioned in the pages we read.
Custom DNS serverYou can set another DNS server in the app instead of the provider's DNS.YesCustom DNS — The help article covers Windows, macOS, iOS and Android only.
Local network accessA setting that keeps devices on your own network, such as a printer or NAS, reachable while the VPN is connected.YesStay invisible on LAN — Described by NordVPN for the Windows app.
Pause VPNSwitches the VPN off for a set time; it reconnects by itself afterwards.YesPause
Automatic WireGuard key rotationThe app replaces the WireGuard key by itself at regular intervals.Not mentioned
Perfect forward secrecyThe encryption keys change regularly, so one cracked key does not unlock earlier or later traffic.Not mentioned
Static IP addressYou get the same IP address at every connection; unlike a dedicated IP, the address may be shared with other customers.Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
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.YesSOCKS5 proxy
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 support / SmartPlay
Blocking Yes 4Unknown 1
Ad blockingBlocks advertisements while the VPN is on.In: Complete, UltraAd blocker and tracker blocker — Not included in Basic according to the plan comparison on the pricing page.
Tracker blockingBlocks known tracking domains.In: Complete, UltraAd blocker and tracker blocker — Not included in Basic according to the plan comparison on the pricing page.
Blocking of malicious websitesBlocks access to websites known for malware or phishing.YesScam and phishing protection — Listed as included in every plan. The separate line "Anti-malware and browsing protection powered by next-gen antivirus" is only in Complete and Ultra.
Parental controlsFilters that block adult or other unsuitable categories of websites, which you switch on yourself.Not mentioned
Cookie pop-up blockingHides cookie consent pop-ups on websites.In some plansCookie banner hider — The help centre names the plans 'NordVPN Plus or Ultimate' and requires the app for Windows or macOS; the setting sits in the ad and tracker blocker, which the pricing page does not list for Basic.
Privacy and trust Yes 8No 1
RAM-only serversServers run without hard disks, so nothing is kept after a reboot.YesRAM-based servers
Independent auditA named outside firm audited the no-logs policy, the infrastructure or the apps, and the provider published the result.YesNo tracking, verified yearly
Open-source appsThe source code of the apps is public.PartlyOpen-source Linux app — Established for the Linux app only; we have not checked the other apps.
Payment with crypto­currencyYou can pay with at least one cryptocurrency.Yes
Payment in cashYou can pay with cash, by post or through a voucher bought in a shop.Yes
Account without an email addressYou can sign up without giving an email address or other personal details.No
Bug bounty programmeThe provider pays outside researchers who report security flaws.YesNord Security bug bounty program
Vul­ner­a­bil­i­ty disclosure programmeA published way for outside researchers to report security flaws, with rules for how the provider handles them; with or without a reward.YesNord Security bug bounty program
Transparency reportThe provider publishes how many requests for user data it received from authorities and what it handed over.YesTransparency reports — The report gives counts only; in October 2024 NordVPN says it handed payment-related data and confirmation of an account to the Panamanian prosecutor's office under a binding warrant.
Identity and device Yes 5No 2Unknown 1
Antivirus (scans files on the device)Software that scans files and downloads on the device itself for malware.In: Complete, UltraAnti-malware and browsing protection (next-gen antivirus) — The pricing page calls this "anti-malware and browsing protection powered by next-gen antivirus". Which files it scans and on which operating systems was not confirmed by us.
Password managerStores and fills in your passwords across devices.In: Complete, UltraCross-platform password manager — Listed as included in Complete and Ultra.
Email aliases (masked email)Generated addresses that forward to your real mailbox, so you do not have to give out your own address.No
Data breach alertsWarns you when your email address or other details turn up in a known data breach.YesDark Web Monitor — Watches up to 5 email addresses for possible data leaks. Complete and Ultra add Dark Web Monitor Pro: up to 8 email addresses plus phone, credit card and national ID numbers.
Encrypted cloud storageOnline file storage that is encrypted before upload.In: Complete, Ultra1 TB encrypted cloud storage — 1 TB of encrypted cloud storage.
Data removal from data brokersThe provider sends removal requests to data brokers on your behalf.In: UltraIncogni — Tool that requests removal of your personal data; the page says additional terms apply.
Identity theft insuranceInsurance cover for costs after identity theft or online fraud; often limited to certain countries.No
Travel eSIM includedA travel eSIM with a limited amount of mobile data comes with the plan; amount and validity differ per provider.Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Apps and devices Yes 14
Windows appThe provider has its own app for Windows.Yes
macOS appThe provider has its own app for macOS.Yes
Linux appThe provider has its own client for Linux (graphical or command line).Yes
Linux app with graphical interfaceThe Linux client has a graphical interface, not only a command line.Yes
Linux command-line clientThe Linux client can be controlled from the command line.Yes
Manual configura­tion files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)You can download configuration files and connect with a standard WireGuard or OpenVPN client instead of the provider's app.YesManual configuration
Android appThe provider has its own app for Android phones and tablets.Yes
iPhone and iPad appThe provider has its own app for iOS and iPadOS.Yes
Android TV appThe provider has its own app for Android TV / Google TV.Yes
Fire TV appThe provider has its own app for Amazon Fire TV.Yes
Apple TV appThe provider has its own app for Apple TV (tvOS).Yes
Browser extensionAn extension for at least one browser; it usually protects only the traffic of that browser.YesBrowser extensions — A proxy for the browser's traffic, not a VPN for the whole device.
Router supportThe provider has a router app or documents how to set the VPN up on a router.YesRouter setup guides — No NordVPN router app: a manual setup that needs router support for an OpenVPN client.
Simultaneous devicesHow many devices may be connected at the same time on one subscription.10
Network Yes 5
Countries with serversThe number of countries the provider says it offers server locations in.150
ServersThe number of servers the provider states.7117
10 Gbit/s serversThe provider states that servers have 10 Gbit/s connections.Yes10 Gbps servers — The figure is the capacity of the server, shared by everyone connected to it; it is not the speed you get.
Servers owned by the providerThe provider owns at least part of its server hardware instead of renting everything.YesColocated servers — The provider says 'a big chunk', without a number or a list of which servers it owns.
Virtual locations disclosedThe provider says which locations are virtual, meaning the server physically stands in another country.YesVirtual server locations
Subscription and service Yes 7No 1
Free planA plan you can keep using without paying, with limits.No
Free trialA trial of the paid plan for a limited time; we note whether payment details are required.Yes7-day free trial — Only in France, US, Canada, Australia, UK, Japan, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Italy and Poland (Belgium is not listed); Android Google Play has a separate 3-day trial.
Sold as a code or gift card in shopsThe provider says its subscription is sold through retailers (physical or online shops such as Amazon) as an activation code, voucher or gift card.YesActivation code from retailers
Student discountThe provider offers students (sometimes also other groups such as teachers) a discount on top of or instead of its usual price, usually after verifying your status.YesStudent and employee discount
Money-back guarantee (days)The number of days within which you can ask for a refund, with the conditions from the terms.30
Live chat supportYou can reach support through live chat; we note the hours when the provider states them.Yes24/7 support
Unlimited dataThe provider states there is no data cap on the plan.YesUnlimited bandwidth
Business or team planThe provider sells a separate offer for teams or businesses with central management; it is not part of the consumer plans.YesNordLayer — Sold separately under another brand (NordLayer), not as a NordVPN plan.
Only at NordVPN 4
  • Email, call and message protection Email protection against phishing, malware and harmful links; detection of possible scam and spam calls; message protection on Android only (the page says iOS is coming).
  • SmartPlay — Built-in DNS technology for streaming video while connected to the VPN. The features page only says it lets you watch films and series securely; it gives no technical detail.
  • VPN servers in 225+ locations — The provider states it has servers in more than 225 locations worldwide.
  • Call protection — Flags possible scam calls before you answer. The features page does not say in which plan or country; the pricing page lists 'Email, call and message protection' separately.

Our own measurements: speed test and leak check

We measure NordVPN ourselves: 100 valid runs on 25 days, from October 8, 2026 to November 1, 2026, each next to a run without VPN.

ServerDownload (median)Slowest runRuns ≥ 1 Gbit/sConnection time
Belgium≥ 1,000 Mbit/s376 Mbit/s30 of 508.1 ms (without VPN 5.4 ms)
Netherlands748 Mbit/s407 Mbit/s24 of 505.6 ms (without VPN 5.4 ms)

In 100 of 100 runs the exit address was in the chosen country, and in 100 of 100 the DNS answers came from the provider's own network. The tunnel offered no IPv6.

Measured twice a day from a Google Cloud data centre in Belgium with the provider's standard WireGuard configuration: this tests the network, not the app, and not a home connection. Download is the median over three test servers; connection time is the time to open a connection to three public DNS services. Our setup does not reliably go above about 1,000 Mbit/s, so faster runs count as ‘≥ 1 Gbit/s’. How we work · Raw data (CSV)

Caveats about this data (8)
  • Network size is what NordVPN states in the FAQ of its server page, read on 11 October 2026 in a regular browser: 7117 servers covering 150 countries; the server list on the same page shows 149 countries and territories and 224 cities.
  • Only the Linux client was confirmed as open source (GPL-3.0 repository); other apps not checked.
  • Cash is accepted only via retail-store purchase per the payment article.
  • Dedicated IP is a separate purchase.
  • Multihop is called Double VPN.
  • The ad and tracker blocker is only in the Complete and Ultra plans, not in Basic (plan comparison on the pricing page, 8 October 2026).
  • IKEv2/IPsec: the help centre lists 'NordLynx, NordWhisper, OpenVPN, and IKEv2/IPsec support' and has manual IKEv2/IPsec setup guides per platform (support.nordvpn.com); a dedicated IP is not available over IKEv2.
  • Our measurement tests the provider's network with a standard WireGuard configuration from a data centre; the app (kill switch, leak protection) is not tested yet. How we work

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