VPNs

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is a paid VPN service that encrypts internet connections, masks a device’s IP address, and provides apps and browser extensions for privacy and secure browsing across supported devices.

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Device fit

Supported platforms

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Capabilities can differ across platforms. Check the official plan and device requirements.

Before you subscribe

Free-plan availability

No ongoing free plan was verified; listed plans are paid.

The official site states there is no 30-day free trial. It documents a 3-day free trial only on iOS and Android, while website subscriptions include a 30-day money-back guarantee; these are not a permanent free plan.

Listed features

From the linked official sources

  • Lightway protocol and split tunneling on Windows
  • Native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave
  • Private DNS on every server and IPv6 leak blocking
  • TrustedServer RAM-only infrastructure and a stated no-logs policy

What the facts offer

Strengths

  • Supports native apps across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, plus browser extensions.
  • Offers privacy and security features including encryption, private DNS, IPv6 leak blocking, and TrustedServer RAM-only servers.

Check the trade-offs

Things to consider

  • There is no permanent free plan; the service is presented as a paid subscription.
  • The 3-day free trial is limited to iOS and Android, and the 30-day money-back guarantee does not apply to subscriptions billed through Apple App Store or Google Play.

Sources & verification

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NordVPN

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Proton VPN

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Proton VPN is a privacy-focused VPN service that encrypts internet traffic and masks the user's IP address. Proton publishes apps for major desktop and mobile platforms, plus browser extensions, and offers a permanent free plan.

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