NordVPN is a commercial VPN service with three paid plans (Basic, Complete and Ultimate Max). Besides cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer and prepaid cards bought with cash, it accepts cryptocurrency; the pricing page names Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.
Prices. On the longest term the cheapest plan starts at unknown per month as an introductory price; month-to-month billing starts at unknown. Renewals are charged at higher regular prices. There is no free plan. New users can request a full refund within 30 days; app-store purchases must be refunded by the store. A free trial is offered only in the Android app and not in every country.
Privacy. The support article on stored data says: "NordVPN does not log any of your activity online. The only information we keep about our users is their encrypted login credentials and billing information for refund procedures." Signup requires an email address; NordVPN keeps the email, a username and the transaction or order ID. Its no-log practices have been reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers and later Deloitte. Servers run from RAM only, part of the network is owned by NordVPN itself, the Linux app is open source, transparency reports are published quarterly and diagnostic logs are sent only when the user chooses to.
Network and features. About 7,200 servers; up to 10 devices per account. Protocols: NordLynx (WireGuard-based), OpenVPN, IKEv2 (manual setup) and the proprietary NordWhisper for restrictive networks. Features include a kill switch, split tunneling, Double VPN (multihop), obfuscated servers, Onion Over VPN and post-quantum encryption (NordLynx only). P2P is allowed on all standard servers; a dedicated IP is available. Apps exist for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Android TV/tvOS, routers and browser extensions. Support is by live chat and email.
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Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, routers, browser extension, TV
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Windows macOS Linux Android iOS Chrome Firefox Edge Android TV tvOS
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Available on --- Windows macOS Linux Android iOS
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WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, an own protocol
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NordLynx Based on Wireguard®, NordLynx combines bulletproof privacy with blazing VPN connection speeds — it's up to 2x faster than other VPN protocols! For this reason, it is our default VPN protocol....
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Up to 10 devices Protect up to 10 devices at once with a single account.
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If you want to use NordVPN's main VPN service, you'll need to purchase a subscription. As a new user, you can try it out for free on your Android device (free trial is not available in India, Banglade...
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New users can try NordVPN for free on Android devices. Download the NordVPN app on the Google Play Store, sign up, and activate your 3-day free trial in the app. Free trial is not available in India,...
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Enjoy full access to the award-winning VPN completely risk-free. If you are not 100% satisfied, tell us within 30 days of buying NordVPN and get a full refund.
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Full refund if requested within 30 days of initial purchase via 24/7 customer support; purchases made on the Amazon Store, App Store or Google Play must be refunded directly by those stores.
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If you want to receive a refund for your subscription, you must do so within 30 days of initial purchase. To request a refund for your payment, contact our 24/7 customer support, and indicate you woul...
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14.99 EUR
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Basic Save 0% €14.99per month /mo Billed every month. VAT may apply.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
19.99 EUR
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Complete Save 0% €19.99per month /mo Billed every month. VAT may apply.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
23.79 EUR
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Ultimate Max Save 0% €23.79per month /mo Billed every month. VAT may apply.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Price per year |
74.85 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Basic Save 56% €4.99per month /mo + 3 EXTRA months €173.85 €74.85 for the first 15 months. VAT may apply. Savings: intro vs. renewal prices. Renews at €139.08/year.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? , regular 173.85 EUR nordvpn.com checked 31 Oct 2026 Source and check Source nordvpn.com Wording at the source Basic Save 56% €4.99per month /mo + 3 EXTRA months €173.85 €74.85 for the first 15 months. VAT may apply. Savings: intro vs. renewal prices. Renews at €139.08/year.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
89.85 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Complete Save 67% €5.99per month /mo + 3 EXTRA months €274.35 €89.85 for the first 15 months. VAT may apply. Savings: intro vs. renewal prices. Renews at €219.48/year.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? , regular unknown |
149.85 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Ultimate Max Save 64% €9.99per month /mo + 3 EXTRA months €422.85 €149.85 for the first 15 months. VAT may apply. Savings: intro vs. renewal prices. Renews at €338.28/year.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? , regular unknown |
| Lowest monthly price (long-term plan) |
3.49 EUR
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Basic Save 69% €3.49per month /mo + 3 EXTRA months €312.93 €94.23 for the first 27 months. VAT may apply. Savings: intro vs. renewal prices. Renews at €139.08/year.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
3.99 EUR
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Complete Save 78% €3.99per month /mo + 3 EXTRA months €493.83 €107.73 for the first 27 months. VAT may apply. Savings: intro vs. renewal prices. Renews at €219.48/year.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
7.99 EUR
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Ultimate Max Save 71% €7.99per month /mo + 3 EXTRA months €761.13 €215.73 for the first 27 months. VAT may apply. Savings: intro vs. renewal prices. Renews at €338.28/year.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
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Obfuscated servers prevent VPN traffic from being blocked in countries with high restrictions; the NordWhisper protocol is designed to connect on restrictive networks that block or limit traditional VPN traffic.
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Obfuscated Prevent your VPN traffic from being blocked in countries with high restrictions.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
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- United States unknown
- Germany unknown
- United Kingdom unknown
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150 countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia
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150 countries and regions
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| Antigua and Barbuda (1 city) | | | | | | | | Saint John's | Saint John's | Saint John's | Saint John's | Saint John's | Saint John's | Saint John's | | Argentina (1 city) | | | | | | | | Buenos Aire...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Servers |
7,200
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7,200+ servers covering 225 locations With over 7,200 servers across 225 locations, NordVPN makes browsing, gaming, and streaming smooth and secure.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Features |
kill switch, split tunneling, multihop, obfuscation, Tor over VPN, post-quantum encryption
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Post-quantum encryption protects your VPN connection against potential quantum computer attacks. Currently, this encryption works with the NordLynx protocol only; therefore, post-quantum encryption wi...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
| Leak protection & DNS |
DNS leak protection, WebRTC leak protection, own no-log DNS
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5. At the bottom of the list, you'll find the option to block WebRTC. Please note that this feature is enabled by default.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
| P2P / torrenting allowed |
Yes
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All standard NordVPN servers now support P2P activities, including gaming and other peer-to-peer applications. This means you no longer need to connect to a dedicated P2P server - any standard server...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Dedicated IP |
Yes
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Dedicated IP Maintain your online reputation, skip denylists, and access IP-restricted networks.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Server ownership |
partly own servers
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Colocated servers A big chunk of our VPN servers is owned, maintained, and managed by our in-house team of experts. Server ownership gives us additional control over infrastructure configurations and...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Privacy
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| Sign-up needs |
an e-mail address
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Enter an email address for your Nord Account Money-back guarantee Your email address We will occasionally send you marketing communications about Nord and Nord's affiliated companies. Opt out anyti...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Logging policy |
no logs
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NordVPN does not log any of your activity online. The only information we keep about our users is their encrypted login credentials and billing information for refund procedures.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Data stored per user |
account e-mail, payment details
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However, there is some information we need to keep: - Your email address to send the latest NordVPN news and retrieve a forgotten password. - A username to establish a VPN connection. - Payment infor...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Connection data kept |
not stored
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NordVPN does not log any of your activity online. The only information we keep about our users is their encrypted login credentials and billing information for refund procedures.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Login data kept |
not published
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NordVPN does not log any of your activity online. The only information we keep about our users is their encrypted login credentials and billing information for refund procedures.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Payment data kept |
not published
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Payment information. We store the transaction or order ID in case you request a refund. However, your account is not linked with any activity you have done when connected to a VPN.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Independent no-log audit |
Yes
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NordVPN was the first major service to submit its VPN no-log practices for a detailed independent review — the first two were conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Switzerland, while subsequent exami...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| No-logs proven in a real case |
No
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NordVPN was the first major service to submit its VPN no-log practices for a detailed independent review — the first two were conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Switzerland, while subsequent exami...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| App telemetry |
telemetry only on request
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- Diagnostic logs do not contain any personally identifiable information and are used only for technical troubleshooting. - It is best to send logs only when a support agent has asked you to do so.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Tor onion site | unknown |
| RAM-only servers |
Yes
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RAM-only servers NordVPN servers don't rely on traditional hard drives. Instead, all server data is stored in RAM modules, or volatile memory, which means that the moment the server is powered off, t...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Open-source apps |
Yes
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Our NordVPN Linux app is built on openness and community collaboration. Alongside the Linux app CLI, which has been open source for several years, the Linux app GUI source code is also available for e...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Warrant canary |
Yes
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We release quarterly transparency reports, which provide regular updates on government inquiries and DMCA requests we receive. All because our users deserve to know exactly how we're protecting their...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Payment
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BTC, ETH, LTC
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NordVPN lets you pay with all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Maestro, and others), PayPal, digital wallets such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, UnionPay, GrabPay...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Payment chains | unknown |
| Other payment methods |
card, PayPal, cash, gift cards, bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, local methods
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You can also subscribe through in-app purchases on the Amazon Store, Apple App Store or Google Play, or buy a prepaid NordVPN card with cash in selected retail stores.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Promotions
What NordVPN offers itself: referral bonus, welcome bonus, running promotions and partner programme. Values of the provider, with source; no affiliate link in it.
Referral bonus
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You (referrer)
3 free months of VPN subscription per referred friend
- Conditions:
- Reward per friend who buys a NordVPN subscription through the referral link; participants must be 18 or older and must not have subscribed via the App Store or Google Play.
- How:
- invite link
You will get 3 free months added to your VPN subscription for each person who buys NordVPN through your link. Your referrals will also get up to three extra months when they sign up.
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up to 3 free months of VPN subscription
- Conditions:
- New customers who sign up via a referral link get up to 3 extra months; trial of the programme requires the purchase of a subscription.
- How:
- invite link
Your friend receives 1-3 free months
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Promotion
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Black Friday: Get NordVPN with a next-gen antivirus
78% off + 3 extra months on the plan with next-gen antivirus
- How:
- invite link
Black Friday: Get NordVPN with a next-gen antivirus Get 78% off ² + 3 extra months
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Black Friday
up to 78 % of fees
- Conditions:
- Up to 78% off on 2-year plans (e.g. Complete at €3.99/mo, €107.73 for the first 27 months instead of €493.83) plus 3 extra months; intro price renews at the regular rate after the first term. No end date is stated on the page.
Black Friday: Get NordVPN with a next-gen antivirus Get 78% off + 3 extra months Don't miss our Black Friday sale
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Trust
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| Support channels |
email, live chat
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Still having issues? - ### Live chat Contact our support to solve an issue live. - ### Email form Fill out an email form so we can help you with an issue.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
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Company founded 2012
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NordVPN was launched by childhood friends in 2012.
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NordVPN was launched by childhood friends in 2012.
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| Founded | 2012
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| Headquarters | Panama
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NordVPN operates out of Panama — a country with no data retention laws that would apply to VPN providers.Checked Verified |
Ownership
| Ownership | Subsidiary
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Nord Security opens in a new tab, a global cybersecurity company, owns NordVPN. The NordVPN virtual private network service was created in 2012 and has become one of the world's top VPNs over the year...Checked Verified |
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Size
| Offices | Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Netherlands, Panama, Poland
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NordVPN operates globally, with offices in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Switzerland, and Panama. However, its parent company, Nord Security, is headquartered in Lit...Checked Verified |
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Security
| Audits and certifications | Other (2018), PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Switzerland; Other (2020), PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Switzerland; Other (2022), Deloitte; Other (2023), Deloitte; Other (2024), Deloitte
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PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Switzerland reviewed our no-log claims in 2018 and 2020, while Deloitte conducted reviews in 2022, 2023, and 2024. All five independent assurance reports concluded that the p...Checked Verified |
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| Bug bounty | hackerone.com
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Nobody's perfect. To help improve the quality and security of NordVPN services, we've launched a generous bug bounty program opens in a new tab. This way, both ordinary people and professionals can be...Checked Verified |
VPN history
| VPN launched | 2012
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Transparency
Transparency 60 %
0 of 13 key values not published
- Imprint / company details: no
- Public fee schedule: yes
- Terms and conditions: no
- Terms with version or date: unknown
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What users report
All reviewsRatings on platforms are not representative and sometimes manipulated; they never count as evidence for facts. People mostly write when something goes wrong: hardly anyone posts “KYC was easy and worked right away”, but ten users with verification problems do, often because a step was missed. So we never weigh criticism on its own, only against other offers in the same category. Only the average ratings on App Store, Google Play and Trustpilot count towards our score, damped and compared within the category. Single reports and community posts do not, so the score cannot be swayed by bought reviews.
Praised
- + Apps7 authors in 90 days
- + Connection stability6 authors in 90 days
- + Speed3 authors in 90 days
- + Unblocking & censorship2 authors in 90 days
- + Availability1 author in 90 days
Criticised
- − Connection stability27 authors in 90 days
- − Apps16 authors in 90 days
- − Speed12 authors in 90 days
- − Billing10 authors in 90 days
- − Support9 authors in 90 days
Distinct authors in 90 days. Happy users mostly praise in general terms, unhappy ones name details, so single topics collect more criticism.
- Billing issue: 7 authors in 90 days
- Country blocks: 3 authors in 90 days
Experience reports
Quotes from original reviews, chosen by rule: short reviews in full, longer ones shortened (… marks cuts). Positive and negative in the ratio of the platform stars, without names; the full review is behind the link.
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Trustpilot 5 of 5 stars · Excerpt „…I like that I can watch films from my country in my native language.“ + Unblocking & censorship
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Trustpilot 5 of 5 stars · Excerpt „…I use it on my smart tv and my phone and I have not had any issues. I can honestly say that this VPN is doing its job and working in my favor.“ + Connection stability + Overall impression
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Trustpilot 5 of 5 stars „Nord value for money used nord for a few years now and not had any problem worked well in spain“ + Connection stability + Overall impression
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App Store 4 of 5 stars · Excerpt „…then I hit skip and it just kicks me back out to the log in page..I’ve done it many times but it just won’t let me add my other devices on it..other then that I love it“ − Account access + Overall impression
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App Store 4 of 5 stars · Excerpt „…It seems to coincide with iOS 27 but auto-connect turns itself off. I set it to ‘Always connect’ Generally use dedicated IP but it happens with NordLynx as well. Kills network connection on WiFi or cellular. Go into settings and auto-connect is turned off. Turn back on and reconnect and all is good.…“ − Apps − Connection stability
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Google Play 4 of 5 stars „Wenn ich mit dem WLAN verbunden bin, funktioniert die App einwandfrei. … Nachtrag, es gibt eine einfache Lösung, bei mir ging es mit TCP 👍“ − Speed − Connection stability + Apps
How the score is made up
7.2 of 10 · good
Weighted sum of the criteria, each 0 to 10 from proven values. A criterion without data is not scored and counts with the category median, not as 0.
The score uses the entry variant Basic; sorting stays with it. With another variant: Complete 6.9 · Ultimate Max 6.8
Methodology and weights-
No-logs & securityWeight 30 %2.6 of 3.0 points
logging policy, which data is stored per user (browsing and DNS data weigh most), how long connection and login data are kept, independent audit, no-logs proven in a real case, RAM-only servers and open-source apps (each counts only with proof), telemetry, post-quantum encryption
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AnonymityWeight 20 %0.8 of 2.0 points
what sign-up asks for (account number only, e-mail, phone), payment with Monero, how long payment data is kept
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TrustWeight 15 %1.2 of 1.5 points
company seat, incidents, company and service age, ownership, security audits, transparency
Trust in detail
- Incidents (12 months)Weight 10 % not scored
- Company age (up to 5 years)Weight 10 % 10.0
- Service on the market (up to 3 years)Weight 10 % 10.0
- Brand age (up to 3 years)Weight 15 % not scored
- Domain historyWeight 10 % not scored
- OwnershipWeight 10 % 8.0
- Security evidenceWeight 15 % 10.0
- TransparencyWeight 10 % 6.0
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CostsWeight 10 %0.3 of 1.0 points
monthly or yearly plan, whichever is cheaper for one year
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FeaturesWeight 10 %0.9 of 1.0 points
own apps (weigh most), WireGuard and OpenVPN, kill switch, split tunneling, multihop, port forwarding, leak protection and own DNS, P2P, devices at once
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NetworkWeight 5 %0.5 of 0.5 points
server countries, number of servers
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CensorshipWeight 5 %0.5 of 0.5 points
obfuscated (stealth) connections that get through VPN blocks, e.g. in China, Iran or Russia
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CommunityWeight 5 %0.4 of 0.5 points
average ratings on App Store, Google Play and Trustpilot, damped, neutral with too little data
News
Recent news about NordVPN from the press and the provider's own channels, rated automatically. · last 90 days: 7 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative
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Nice-Matin Notable Positive PromotionNordVPN lance ses promotions Black Friday en avance : Premium tombe à 3,99 €/mois
Summary: NordVPN brings its Black Friday promotions forward, with Premium falling to 3.99 € per month.
Also reported by: iPhon, Corse Matin, La Provence, La Tribune +2 more reports
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Head Topics Notable Positive PromotionNordVPN's $3.99 Plan is a Trap: Here's Why You Should Spend $0.50 More | TechnologySummary: NordVPN's Complete plan costs only slightly more than its Basic plan and adds antivirus, a password manager, cloud storage and dark web alerts. Every plan includes three bonus months on top of the two-year term, and a 30-day money-back guarantee applies.
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BFM Notable Positive PromotionNordVPN brade le prix de ses abonnements avec 78% de réductionSummary: NordVPN is offering a time-limited 78% discount on its two-year Premium plan, which comes to 3.99 euros per month or 107.72 euros for the first 27 months, including three free months.
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Gizmodo Notable Positive PromotionDon’t Buy NordVPN’s Cheapest Plan Right Now. The Best One Costs 50 Cents MoreSummary: NordVPN's Complete plan adds antivirus, a password manager and 1 TB of encrypted cloud storage to the VPN for a small premium over the Basic plan. The current sale gives 78% off the Complete plan, 107.73 dollars paid upfront for 27 months, and every plan includes three bonus months.
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Notre Temps Notable Positive PromotionBlack Friday : NordVPN baisse ses prix pour mieux protéger vos données en ligne
Summary: Notre Temps reports that NordVPN lowers its prices for Black Friday.
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BFM Notable Positive Promotion7 jours pour tester gratuitement l’un des meilleurs VPN du marché, pas de doute c’est plus qu’il n’en faut pour être séduitSummary: NordVPN is offering a 7-day free trial on its plans, with no charge if cancelled before 29 October. The article also mentions discounts of up to 78% and 3 months free on subscriptions.
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NordVPN Neutral FeatureNordVPN for macOS: release notes
Summary: NordVPN's macOS app release notes say the Protect and Monitor tabs now include complementary tools from the Nord Security ecosystem.
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BFM Notable Positive PromotionNordVPN enrichit son offre avec un antivirus nouvelle génération et en plus les prix sont en baisse avant l’arrivée du Black FridaySummary: NordVPN has added a next-generation antivirus to its offer and lowered prices on 1-year and 2-year subscriptions ahead of Black Friday. Three plans are offered, including a Basic plan with a fast and secure VPN.
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Changelog
Score
Before: 71.05After: 71.52Score
Before: 70.63After: 71.09New: Black Friday.
Score
Before: 57.48After: 55.73Score
Before: 53.45After: 54.98Score
Before: 60.61After: 53.45Score
Before: 66.36After: 60.61New: Black Friday: Get NordVPN with a next-gen antivirus.
Score
Before: 65.77After: 66Score
Before: 65.37After: 65.77Market launch: January 1, 2012.
Headquarters: Panama.
Score
Before: 66.04After: 65.37New: Referral bonus · Invited friend.
New: Referral bonus · You (referrer).
Score
Before: 62.44After: 66.04Changes to KYC levels and requirements.
Score
Before: 57.44After: 62.44Score
Before: 70.82After: 57.44Score
Before: 69.82After: 70.82
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