Write for Us List Your Company

Top Categories
AI
SaaS
Developer Tools
Productivity
Marketing
Design
Top Apps
Dropbox
Google Maps
Shazam
Notion
1Password
Canva
Trending Now
LinkedIn
Waze
Klarna
Discord
Google Maps
Shazam

Security

NordVPN

The most popular VPN – speed, streaming, and threat protection.

4.5
(27 reviews)
Visit Website
  • Price$3.39 – $17.99/mo
  • Founded2012
  • HQVilnius, Lithuania
  • Employees1,000 – 5,000

About NordVPN

NordVPN leads consumer VPNs on the trifecta: NordLynx speeds that barely dent bandwidth, reliable streaming unblocking, and audited no-logs policy. Threat Protection blocks trackers and malware even when the VPN is off.

Key Features

  • 6,000+ servers in 60+ countries
  • NordLynx WireGuard speeds
  • Threat Protection blocking
  • Meshnet device linking
  • 10 simultaneous devices

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Fastest mainstream VPN protocol
  • Reliably unblocks streaming
  • Independently audited no-logs

Cons

  • Renewal prices jump sharply
  • App occasionally over-featured

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NordVPN keep logs?
No-logs policy, repeatedly verified by independent audits.
Will it work with Netflix?
Consistently among the best at streaming access.
How many devices?
10 simultaneous connections per account.

Reviews

4.5

27 reviews

Write a review


Similar Apps

Klarna

4.3

Smooth shopping with Pay in 4 - buy now, pay later done mainstream.


1Password

4.7

The most polished password manager for families and teams.


Signal

4.7

The gold standard for private messaging - nonprofit and open source.


Disney+

4.3

Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Nat Geo in one family service.


Todoist

4.5

The cleanest cross-platform to-do app with natural language magic.


Etsy

4.4

Handmade, vintage, and custom goods from independent makers.


Threads

4.1

Meta's text-first conversation app connected to Instagram.


Headspace

4.5

Friendly guided meditation, sleep, and focus for everyday minds.


Best For

Privacy-minded streamers and travelers.

Use Cases

Encrypting traffic on hotel, airport, and café Wi-Fi
Accessing home-country streaming catalogs while traveling
Hiding browsing activity from ISPs and network snoops
Threat Protection blocking ads, trackers, and malware domains
Meshnet linking your own devices in an encrypted network

Pricing Details

NordVPN sells on long-term deals: two-year plans start around $3–4/month equivalent, renewing higher, with monthly billing about $12.99. Tiers add Threat Protection Pro, password manager (NordPass), and cloud storage as bundles. A 30-day money-back guarantee substitutes for a free tier. Renewal price jumps deserve calendar reminders.

Security & Trust

NordVPN runs audited no-logs infrastructure on RAM-only servers, uses modern WireGuard-based NordLynx encryption, and holds repeated independent audits. Panama jurisdiction keeps it outside intelligence-sharing alliances. A VPN hides traffic from networks and ISPs — it does not make you anonymous online, whatever ads imply.

Alternatives To Consider

Surfshark (same parent company) undercuts on price with unlimited devices, while Proton VPN offers the only trustworthy free tier and Swiss privacy law. ExpressVPN matches polish at higher prices. Mullvad is the privacy purist’s choice — anonymous accounts, flat €5 pricing, no deals or drama.

Editorial Verdict

NordVPN is the best all-round consumer VPN: fast WireGuard speeds, streaming that actually works, audited no-logs claims, and apps anyone can use. Marketing oversells what VPNs do, and renewal pricing is sneaky. For travel security and geo-flexibility, it is the safe mainstream pick.

Sources & Review Notes

Last reviewed: July 26, 2026