ExpressVPN review
Three plans, 10 to 14 devices and a price that rises at renewal.
- 14 simultaneous devices on Express Pro, the highest fixed number among this round's plans with a device limit, compared with 10 devices on Basic
- Renewal prices are published in figures for all three plans, $99.95 to $199.95 per year
- A documented audit history from 2019 to 2025, with KPMG, Cure53 and PwC Switzerland as named auditors, as reported by the provider itself
- 214 locations in 113 countries, according to the provider's own information from July 2026
- The money back guarantee applies only to first time customers and not to purchases billed via Google Play or the App Store
- The pricing page shows two different first term offers at the same time, so the price at checkout may differ from the table on this page
- A total server count is not reported by the provider, only locations and countries
How it scored, category by category
Basic $4.99/month for 15 months, renews at $99.95 per year
10, 12 or 14 devices depending on plan
Audit history 2019 to 2025 with KPMG, Cure53 and PwC
214 locations in 113 countries, no total server count published
Who it's for — and who it isn't
- Your household needs up to 14 devices at once
- You want to check the renewal price in figures in advance
- You value a long documented audit history
- You need more than 14 devices, Surfshark has no limit
- You have had ExpressVPN before, the guarantee covers first time customers only
- You want a monthly plan price in figures, it could not be verified
Pricing & plans
ExpressVPN sells three plans: Basic, Advanced and Express Pro. The table builds on the pricing page offer of 12 months plus 3 extra months, so 15 months in the first term, read on October 16, 2026. Basic costs $4.99 per month, $74.85 in total, and renews at $99.95 per year. Advanced costs $5.99 per month and renews at $119.95 per year; Express Pro costs $8.99 per month and renews at $199.95 per year. The pricing page simultaneously shows a second offer for 28 months whose Advanced and Pro prices varied between readings, so they are not written here. The guarantee is 30 days but applies only to first time customers.
No free plan
Introductory rates apply to the first term only. Plans renew automatically at the standard rate, so check the renewal price before your term ends.
Speed & performance
VPNRunner does not measure speeds, so this page states no speed figures. Lightway is ExpressVPN's own protocol and is offered in all apps, running over UDP and TCP. OpenVPN can be selected in the apps, and IKEv2 is sometimes used when the protocol is set to Automatic.
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Streaming
On its service page, ExpressVPN states that the service is compatible with Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, ESPN, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, YouTube TV, Sling TV and Showtime, among others. Those are the provider's own claims, not results VPNRunner has measured.
ExpressVPN's pages name no specific US cities in the fact check, so none are listed here.
Security
In ExpressVPN's own formulation, neither activity logs nor connection logs are stored, and the company states that it does not collect browsing history, traffic metadata, DNS queries or assigned IP addresses. The TrustedServer technology means, according to ExpressVPN, that servers run only in RAM and are wiped at every restart. The company also states built in protection against IP, DNS and WebRTC leaks in the apps; the details are the provider's own.
- DNS leak test No leak
- IPv6 leak test No leak
- WebRTC leak test No leak
Privacy & logging
ExpressVPN is registered in the British Virgin Islands and has been part of Kape Technologies since 2021. The audits ExpressVPN itself reports run from PwC Switzerland in 2019 to a KPMG assessment as of February 2025. The company itself states 23 published third party audits in 2025; the audits are commissioned and reported by the provider.
- PwC Switzerland: audit of the privacy policy and TrustedServer, June 2019
- KPMG: no logs policy audit September 2022, validation December 2023, TrustedServer assessment February 2025
- Cure53: security audit of TrustedServer, May 2022
Servers & locations
ExpressVPN states 214 locations in 113 countries, according to its blog post from July 7, 2026 and the server list. The provider does not publish a total server count. The fact check names no specific US cities, so no US city list is printed here.
Feature checklist
Apps & ease of use
ExpressVPN publishes apps for major platforms and markets them as beginner-focused, with published settings for common tasks.
Torrenting is fully supported on ExpressVPN, and you don't need to hunt for special servers to do it.
Customer support
The provider publishes 24/7 live chat support and a library of setup guides and troubleshooting articles.
Alternatives to ExpressVPN
Is ExpressVPN worth it?
ExpressVPN is registered in the British Virgin Islands, has been part of Kape Technologies since 2021, and states itself that it has operated since 2009, according to its own press release. The documented difference between its plans is the number of simultaneous devices, 10, 12 or 14, and the published renewal prices are clearly higher than the introductory prices. Basic costs $4.99 per month for the first 15 months and renews at $99.95 per year. The service fits households with many devices and readers who want to check a documented audit history from 2019 to 2025. It fits less well for anyone who needs more than 14 simultaneous devices.
ExpressVPN FAQ
How many devices can use ExpressVPN at the same time?+
It depends on the plan: 10 devices on Basic, 12 on Advanced and 14 on Express Pro, according to the pricing page on October 16, 2026.
What does ExpressVPN cost, and what does renewal cost?+
Basic costs $4.99 per month for the first 15 months, billed as $74.85, and renews at $99.95 per year. Advanced costs $5.99 per month in the first term and renews at $119.95 per year, and Express Pro costs $8.99 per month and renews at $199.95 per year, according to the pricing page offer for 15 months, check date 2026-10-16.
What does ExpressVPN document about its server network?+
ExpressVPN states 214 locations in 113 countries, according to its blog post from July 7, 2026 and its server list. The provider does not publish a total server count, and the fact check names no specific US cities, so none are listed here.
Which protocols does ExpressVPN use?+
Mainly its own protocol Lightway, which is available in all apps and runs over UDP and TCP. OpenVPN can be selected in the apps, IKEv2 is sometimes used when the protocol is set to Automatic, and L2TP/IPsec is listed on the protocol page, according to ExpressVPN's protocol page checked on 2026-10-16.
Where is ExpressVPN registered, and who owns it?+
ExpressVPN is registered in the British Virgin Islands and has been part of Kape Technologies since 2021, according to the company's press release and no logs page. The company itself states that the service has operated since 2009.
Can I get my money back?+
Yes, within 30 days of purchase, via chat with support, but only as a first time customer. Purchases billed as in app purchases via Google Play or the Apple App Store are not covered by ExpressVPN's guarantee; in those cases the refund is handled by the store instead, according to ExpressVPN's refund policy updated on October 14, 2026.
Reviewed by Linnea Berg. VPN Runner holds subscriptions to the VPNs listed here and verifies prices, plan terms, server lists, refund terms and app availability on the providers' sites. We have not measured speeds. Last updated October 2026.