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While it’s clear to see that all of these VPNs have the highest rankings, there are some differences. In terms of simultaneous connections, NordVPN is on top with 6 simultaneous connections while VyprVPN gets the bottom with 2 concurrent connections. All three VPNs have high security, but VyprVPN has the added VyprVPN Cloud for extra security measures. ExpressVPN is the more expensive of the three, but they are the best when it comes to streaming with Netflix and speeds, although NordVPN should provide a great experience for most users as well. VyprVPN has many payment methods, but not Bitcoin, so it’s less anonymous than the other two and NordVPN doesn’t have AliPay, so in terms of secure payments ExpressVPN comes out stronger.
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9.0
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Matthew Amos
Cybersecurity Researcher
9.8
ExpressVPN is one of the safest, fastest VPNs around, but the one drawback has always been the price. It often offers discounts that make it more affordable, but there are other decent VPNs offering similar security features for much cheaper. So, do you really need to pay so much for a VPN as good as ExpressVPN?
To find the answer, I performed extensive tests on desktop and mobile devices run...
Overall usageBest VPN available currently. Does everything needed, great price and always updated. No issues.
Do you want the cheapest or the best? Life is full of decisions and you don't want a bad one to be your choice of VPN.
Latest negative user review
Michael
2.0
Express VPN is TERRIBLE!After reading all of the rave reviews, I signed up for ExpressVPN. Express VPN constantly causes me to lose my internet connection on my Dell XPS Laptop, Windows 10 especially when booting the computer or waking the computer. I then have to disconnect Express via the task manager and reconnect to internet. It sometimes kills my connection in the middle of tasks. There is no telephone support. Email to support went unanswered. After troubleshooting with Chat and sending my log files which are fine, Chat Support simply said that this was a problem their engineers are aware of. Whaaaaat? So when, if ever, will there be a fix?? Worthless service, Terrible support! Deserves zero stars.
It’s not often that a VPN has cheap prices coupled with an excellent set of features. Yet, when my team and I looked at what NordVPN has to offer, this is exactly what we found. It offers a huge global network of servers, unblocks hundreds of streaming platforms, and has iron-clad security and privacy features — and you can get it all for just $3.30/month. I had to wonder what the catch was.
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For NordVPN-Android – NordVPN cannotThere is no Caveat Emptor here, nothing like that at all. Nothing to worry about because NordVPN has a top-notch of KillSwitch. It has never faltered in my case. Some instances that NordVPN connection is lost for like 10 seconds while I'm "incognito" in a streaming site, I immediately check with the site with regards to my interrupted connection and my real location did not register ;-) This happened a handful of times in fact. NordVPN will not leave you out in the cold so to speak ;-)
Just that since this is a review, it must be noted since features are being enumerated that Split Tunneling and KillSwitch cannot be enabled at the same time. It's either you use one or the other.
KillSwitch is not possible if you need to exclude an app from using VPN which means to Split Tunneling. Crypto wallet apps and apps that refuse to use VPN tunnel are such examples.
"Block Connections Without VPN" being 1 of 2 conditions that must be met to be able to utilize KillSwitch, and KillSwitch will not work if Split Tunneling is enabled. Ergo,
- It's either All apps are Blocked without VPN or No Apps are Blocked at all.
I thought pausing the VPN from its Notification will take care of this but in all my Android devices that have NordVPN the pausing from the notification does not work which makes me wonder if pausing/disconnecting from notification is a feature that works in Android.
Latest negative user review
Anonymously
2.0
Skip it.Skip Nord! They make you disable the kill switch to log in. Which was not always the case. So you have to be careful every time you log in. You do not want to have a leak just because you forgot the kill switch was off.
VyprVPN is a popular VPN service created by Switzerland-based Golden Frog. This VPN has worked hard to establish itself as a trusted provider and advocate of internet privacy.
The provider has also been taking steps to improve its reliability, security, and quality of service based on customer requests. However, does VyprVPN really make the cut? Here's a preview: when it comes to privacy, geobl...
Chameleon is AmazingI tried CyberGhost, Express, and Nord VPN over the last month. None of these were able to get by my institution's Fortigate Firewall doing Deep Packet Inspection scanning. They are using some sort of Obfuscation technique but they were not good enough.
I read about VyprVpn's Chameleon protocol. YES... It worked !!!! I do have to sacrifice speed but at least I get outside access. When I am out of that environment, I switch back to Wireguard and the speed increases 300%. The price is great, their Live chat was great when I questioned their own DNS servers. They were easy to reach with the chat and took the time to explain how their DNS servers worked.
I highly recommend VyprVPN !!!
Latest negative user review
Gigil
2.0
Very DisappointedVypr is a disgrace to privacy and censorship. Here is a chat from today :
“We apologize for the continued trouble you experienced with your VyprVPN account, I will be happy to help you with it.
In order to further review the issue, I like you to follow the below steps and restore your purchase from iTunes:
. Delete the VyprVPN app from your device
. Tap Settings in your device
. Navigate to iTunes & App Store
. Tap User and log out
. Login with the same Apple ID that originally purchased VyprVPN subscription
. Download the VyprVPN app again, tap the Options menu, and choose to Restore purchases
. Confirm your password if necessary
. Verify the app is working
Please note that if your Apple account doesn't show an active VyprVPN subscription, you'll not be able to restore the subscription using the VyprVPN app.”
My Apple account DOES show a paid subscription: The directions provided are outdated and are regarding an older version of iOS, nothing current was offered to get the app to work. I am a person that has had hacking issues due to Targeting, this company can be paid off. DO NOT TRUST VYPER! Very unprofessional!
ExpressVPN is one of the safest, fastest VPNs around, but the one drawback has always been the price. It often offers discounts that make it more affordable, but there are other decent VPNs offering similar security features for much cheaper. So, do you really need to pay so much for a VPN as good as ExpressVPN?
To find the answer, I performed extensive tests on desktop and mobile devices run...
It’s not often that a VPN has cheap prices coupled with an excellent set of features. Yet, when my team and I looked at what NordVPN has to offer, this is exactly what we found. It offers a huge global network of servers, unblocks hundreds of streaming platforms, and has iron-clad security and privacy features — and you can get it all for just $3.30/month. I had to wonder what the catch was.
...
VyprVPN is a popular VPN service created by Switzerland-based Golden Frog. This VPN has worked hard to establish itself as a trusted provider and advocate of internet privacy.
The provider has also been taking steps to improve its reliability, security, and quality of service based on customer requests. However, does VyprVPN really make the cut? Here's a preview: when it comes to privacy, geobl...
Overall usageBest VPN available currently. Does everything needed, great price and always updated. No issues.
Do you want the cheapest or the best? Life is full of decisions and you don't want a bad one to be your choice of VPN.
Marc
10.0
For NordVPN-Android – NordVPN cannotThere is no Caveat Emptor here, nothing like that at all. Nothing to worry about because NordVPN has a top-notch of KillSwitch. It has never faltered in my case. Some instances that NordVPN connection is lost for like 10 seconds while I'm "incognito" in a streaming site, I immediately check with the site with regards to my interrupted connection and my real location did not register ;-) This happened a handful of times in fact. NordVPN will not leave you out in the cold so to speak ;-)
Just that since this is a review, it must be noted since features are being enumerated that Split Tunneling and KillSwitch cannot be enabled at the same time. It's either you use one or the other.
KillSwitch is not possible if you need to exclude an app from using VPN which means to Split Tunneling. Crypto wallet apps and apps that refuse to use VPN tunnel are such examples.
"Block Connections Without VPN" being 1 of 2 conditions that must be met to be able to utilize KillSwitch, and KillSwitch will not work if Split Tunneling is enabled. Ergo,
- It's either All apps are Blocked without VPN or No Apps are Blocked at all.
I thought pausing the VPN from its Notification will take care of this but in all my Android devices that have NordVPN the pausing from the notification does not work which makes me wonder if pausing/disconnecting from notification is a feature that works in Android.
Geico Lizy
10.0
Chameleon is AmazingI tried CyberGhost, Express, and Nord VPN over the last month. None of these were able to get by my institution's Fortigate Firewall doing Deep Packet Inspection scanning. They are using some sort of Obfuscation technique but they were not good enough.
I read about VyprVpn's Chameleon protocol. YES... It worked !!!! I do have to sacrifice speed but at least I get outside access. When I am out of that environment, I switch back to Wireguard and the speed increases 300%. The price is great, their Live chat was great when I questioned their own DNS servers. They were easy to reach with the chat and took the time to explain how their DNS servers worked.
I highly recommend VyprVPN !!!
Latest negative user review
Michael
2.0
Express VPN is TERRIBLE!After reading all of the rave reviews, I signed up for ExpressVPN. Express VPN constantly causes me to lose my internet connection on my Dell XPS Laptop, Windows 10 especially when booting the computer or waking the computer. I then have to disconnect Express via the task manager and reconnect to internet. It sometimes kills my connection in the middle of tasks. There is no telephone support. Email to support went unanswered. After troubleshooting with Chat and sending my log files which are fine, Chat Support simply said that this was a problem their engineers are aware of. Whaaaaat? So when, if ever, will there be a fix?? Worthless service, Terrible support! Deserves zero stars.
Anonymously
2.0
Skip it.Skip Nord! They make you disable the kill switch to log in. Which was not always the case. So you have to be careful every time you log in. You do not want to have a leak just because you forgot the kill switch was off.
Gigil
2.0
Very DisappointedVypr is a disgrace to privacy and censorship. Here is a chat from today :
“We apologize for the continued trouble you experienced with your VyprVPN account, I will be happy to help you with it.
In order to further review the issue, I like you to follow the below steps and restore your purchase from iTunes:
. Delete the VyprVPN app from your device
. Tap Settings in your device
. Navigate to iTunes & App Store
. Tap User and log out
. Login with the same Apple ID that originally purchased VyprVPN subscription
. Download the VyprVPN app again, tap the Options menu, and choose to Restore purchases
. Confirm your password if necessary
. Verify the app is working
Please note that if your Apple account doesn't show an active VyprVPN subscription, you'll not be able to restore the subscription using the VyprVPN app.”
My Apple account DOES show a paid subscription: The directions provided are outdated and are regarding an older version of iOS, nothing current was offered to get the app to work. I am a person that has had hacking issues due to Targeting, this company can be paid off. DO NOT TRUST VYPER! Very unprofessional!
ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and VyprVPN are three of the biggest names in the VPN world, and each of them has unique features and capabilities. ExpressVPN is known for its unbeatable connection speeds, NordVPN offers industry-leading network security with Double VPN, and VyprVPN offers its unique Chameleon protocol for bypassing tough firewalls. This is a closely contested battle of heavyweights, but based on overall performance and reliability, ExpressVPN takes a slight lead.
ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and VyprVPN are three of the biggest names in the VPN world, and each of them has unique features and capabilities. ExpressVPN is known for its unbeatable connection speeds, NordVPN offers industry-leading network security with Double VPN, and VyprVPN offers its unique Chameleon protocol for bypassing tough firewalls. This is a closely contested battle of heavyweights, but based on overall performance and reliability, ExpressVPN takes a slight lead.
Both ExpressVPN and VyprVPN support torrenting on all their servers, while NordVPN allows P2P activities on specific servers dedicated and optimized for the purpose. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that NordVPN offers fewer servers for torrenting, since NordVPN has more than twice as many servers as ExpressVPN and seven times as many as VyprVPN. Since ExpressVPN’s connection speeds are higher than those of the other two providers, it’s our top choice for torrenting.
Both ExpressVPN and VyprVPN support torrenting on all their servers, while NordVPN allows P2P activities on specific servers dedicated and optimized for the purpose. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that NordVPN offers fewer servers for torrenting, since NordVPN has more than twice as many servers as ExpressVPN and seven times as many as VyprVPN. Since ExpressVPN’s connection speeds are higher than those of the other two providers, it’s our top choice for torrenting.
All three providers have user-friendly apps for Windows that are filled with features. ExpressVPN has the fastest connections, NordVPN makes streaming geo-restricted content one-click easy with its SmartPlay feature, and VyprVPN offers the added security of a provider-owned server network. Based on speed and overall capabilities, we would place ExpressVPN slightly ahead of NordVPN, with VyprVPN following closely in third place.
All three providers have user-friendly apps for Windows that are filled with features. ExpressVPN has the fastest connections, NordVPN makes streaming geo-restricted content one-click easy with its SmartPlay feature, and VyprVPN offers the added security of a provider-owned server network. Based on speed and overall capabilities, we would place ExpressVPN slightly ahead of NordVPN, with VyprVPN following closely in third place.
The Android apps for all three providers are very similar in terms of features and ease of use. The only major difference between the user interfaces is that when selecting a server with ExpressVPN or VyprVPN, you choose from a list. NordVPN's clickable map allows you to actually see server locations, a plus if you are a visual thinker. However, with its unmatched speed, ExpressVPN for Android tops the list.
The Android apps for all three providers are very similar in terms of features and ease of use. The only major difference between the user interfaces is that when selecting a server with ExpressVPN or VyprVPN, you choose from a list. NordVPN's clickable map allows you to actually see server locations, a plus if you are a visual thinker. However, with its unmatched speed, ExpressVPN for Android tops the list.
The MacOS apps from all three providers are as convenient as their Windows apps. They include the same advanced features and support the same protocols. All three apps are easy to install, use, and navigate. What separates them a little is performance, particularly connection speeds and stability. Although all three VPNs are fast and ultra-reliable, ExpressVPN has higher download speeds and slightly more stable connections.
The MacOS apps from all three providers are as convenient as their Windows apps. They include the same advanced features and support the same protocols. All three apps are easy to install, use, and navigate. What separates them a little is performance, particularly connection speeds and stability. Although all three VPNs are fast and ultra-reliable, ExpressVPN has higher download speeds and slightly more stable connections.
It’s not easy to find a secure, reliable VPN for your iOS device, since many VPN providers do not offer iOS clients. However, all three of these providers have user-friendly apps for iOS that are rich in features and advanced security capabilities. Once again, this was a very tough competition, but NordVPN’s iOS app proved to be the most reliable of the three due to its two-layered encryption and user-focused features. ExpressVPN comes in right behind NordVPN in this category, with VyprVPN only a half step back in third place.
It’s not easy to find a secure, reliable VPN for your iOS device, since many VPN providers do not offer iOS clients. However, all three of these providers have user-friendly apps for iOS that are rich in features and advanced security capabilities. Once again, this was a very tough competition, but NordVPN’s iOS app proved to be the most reliable of the three due to its two-layered encryption and user-focused features. ExpressVPN comes in right behind NordVPN in this category, with VyprVPN only a half step back in third place.
NordVPN operates the largest US server network among these providers (and among almost all VPNs, actually), with 1,900+ US-based servers. ExpressVPN operates high-volume, ultra-fast servers in 32 US locations, while VyprVPN offers 8 server locations within the US. NordVPN’s vast network and SmartPlay feature give it an advantage when it comes to bypassing geo-blocks on American websites and streaming content. However, ExpressVPN and VyprVPN also reliably unblock most US streaming services, and ExpressVPN offers the fastest connections.
NordVPN operates the largest US server network among these providers (and among almost all VPNs, actually), with 1,900+ US-based servers. ExpressVPN operates high-volume, ultra-fast servers in 32 US locations, while VyprVPN offers 8 server locations within the US. NordVPN’s vast network and SmartPlay feature give it an advantage when it comes to bypassing geo-blocks on American websites and streaming content. However, ExpressVPN and VyprVPN also reliably unblock most US streaming services, and ExpressVPN offers the fastest connections.
VyprVPN, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN are ideal for all of your basic needs. In the extensive review we did, they all got great scores in all fields, and we can’t deny the usage for any of them. While Express costs a bit more per month, it does provide the best experience, and will most likely work better than all three in China. Vypr came out third place, but the Chameleon technology does give it a small boost. Express is the winner here, but not by a lot; both NordVPN and VyprVPN are great as well.
