3 tools that do the same job as ExpressVPN, compared on checked pricing and features. ExpressVPN's cheapest paid plan is $6.24 a month for one person, and three of the alternatives cost less. One of the three has a free plan.
Prices checked against each vendor's own pricing page; ExpressVPN's on October 5, 2026.
Cheapest paid plan that covers the team, per month before tax, at the yearly rate where one is published. Each tool's prices were checked against its own pricing page, most recently on October 5, 2026.
1. NordVPN
Best for households with up to 10 devices that want a VPN with audited no-logs claims
NordVPN is a Panama-based consumer VPN for people who want no-logs claims reviewed by outside auditors, with 10 devices on every plan. One- and two-year terms are billed upfront at an introductory price and renew yearly at a higher one.
One person
$5.49/mo
Basic · ExpressVPN: $6.24/mo
Team of 10
$5.49/mo
Basic · ExpressVPN: $6.24/mo
Free plan
No
Choose NordVPN if…
You want it cheaper for one person: $5.49/mo on Basic, against $6.24/mo for ExpressVPN.
You want it cheaper for a team of 10: $5.49/mo on Basic, against $6.24/mo for ExpressVPN.
Surfshark is a Dutch VPN for households with many devices: every plan allows unlimited simultaneous connections. Longer terms are billed upfront at an introductory price, and Surfshark doesn't publish what they renew at.
One person
$4.24/mo
Starter · ExpressVPN: $6.24/mo
Team of 10
$4.24/mo
Starter · ExpressVPN: $6.24/mo
Free plan
No
Choose Surfshark if…
You want it cheaper for one person: $4.24/mo on Starter, against $6.24/mo for ExpressVPN.
You want it cheaper for a team of 10: $4.24/mo on Starter, against $6.24/mo for ExpressVPN.
You need what ExpressVPN lacks: unlimited simultaneous devices.
Proton VPN is a Swiss VPN with open-source apps and a free plan, for people who want no-logs claims audited every year. The free plan covers one device with no data cap; VPN Plus covers 10 devices and adds streaming, P2P and Secure Core.
One person
$4.49/mo
VPN Plus · ExpressVPN: $6.24/mo
Team of 10
$4.49/mo
VPN Plus · ExpressVPN: $6.24/mo
Free plan
Free
Choose Proton VPN if…
You want it cheaper for one person: $4.49/mo on VPN Plus, against $6.24/mo for ExpressVPN.
You want it cheaper for a team of 10: $4.49/mo on VPN Plus, against $6.24/mo for ExpressVPN.
You need a free plan: Proton VPN has one (Free); ExpressVPN doesn't.
You need what ExpressVPN lacks: anonymous signup & payment, open-source apps and free tier.
