Overview Analysis

NordVPN boldly claims to provide 'the world’s most advanced VPN,' and they've consistently delivered on this promise. Their commitment to robust security, privacy, and advanced functionality comes at an impressively affordable price, setting a high standard in the VPN industry.

Anticipate a stringent 'no logs' policy, a user-friendly interface, and impeccably designed applications from NordVPN. Boasting excellent performance, it distinguishes itself from the competition with a unique set of extras. Notably, the WifiSec feature automatically secures your connection when connecting to both secure and unsecured WiFi networks, providing continuous peace of mind for your private browsing.

Confidentiality / Incognito

Setting itself apart from competitors, NordVPN goes beyond by providing a diverse array of robust security protocols—IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard—and includes a free SOCKS5 proxy for app-level security. Unlike others, NordVPN doesn't limit you to one or two protocols and additional proxies as paid add-ons. With a proactive kill switch, strict no-logging policy, and non-cooperation with law enforcement, NordVPN ensures your security. Notably, the 'WifiSec' feature not only enhances privacy by blocking annoying ads but also safeguards against malicious and potentially harmful sites.

Performance and Dependability

A common concern with VPN services is the potential for a significant speed loss, often reaching 60-70%. However, with NordVPN, you won't face such hindrances. Our speed tests, connecting to both US and UK servers, revealed only a minor drop of 5 to 10%, showcasing NordVPN's impressive performance without compromising your online experience.

Compatibility Across Devices and Platforms

NordVPN fulfills its commitment to cover all your devices, supporting major platforms like Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. With encrypted proxy extensions for Chrome and Firefox, and versatile manual configuration options, it accommodates diverse platforms such as Raspberry Pi, pfSense, Windows XP, Blackberry, and various router firmware. Offering 6 simultaneous connections, it caters to families, tech enthusiasts, and small businesses seamlessly.

Global Server Presence

Currently, NordVPN offers 5,522 servers in 58 countries which is more than enough coverage for your day-to-day VPN needs, even for the most advanced users. They even have coverage in other regions not covered by other vendors, such as Africa, the Middle East, India, and China.

Client Support

We like that NordVPN offers a 24/7 live chat option that is accessible all throughout their website. They even offer Non-English chat support. We tried connecting to a support agent and threw him some basic and technical questions. His answers were direct, concise, and polite. Navigating the support page is also really easy with separate categories on FAQ, General Info, Billing, and Connectivity.

Pricing

NordVPN currently offers 4 all-inclusive plans. You basically get the same features on every plan and the price varies depending on the length of your subscription. Understandably, the longer the commitment, the cheaper it gets. They have a month-to-month plan which costs $11.95. Commit to a 1-year plan and the monthly fee dwindles to $6.99 per month while a 2-year plan is available at $4.99 monthly. The 3-year plan is obviously the cheapest in the long run as you pay only $3.49 monthly, a huge savings of 70%! No matter which plans you choose, you are backed with a 30-day money-back guarantee.