ExpressVPN Review
The Nr.1 on most review sites… How about in our review?
ExpressVPN is one of the most popular VPN service around the Globe. But as with all popular products, competition will catch up eventually. ExpressVPN vs other VPNs can be compared to what Intel was to AMD for years, or what Apple is vs Samsung. ExpressVPN wont be poor on words either, claiming to be the No.1 trusted leader in the “VPN business”!
Since this is the most used & popular VPN we decided to start our reviews with ExpressVPN from respect and only.
Before we start our detailed testt and analysis, here’s a quick look at ExpressVPN’s pros and cons:
Pros
Cons
- Exceptionally fast same-country speeds
- Works with Netflix, BBC iPlayer & more
- Safe, fast & unrestricted torrenting/P2P
- Strong logging policy & no IP, DNS, WebRTC leaks
- User-friendly apps for PC, Mac, iOS, & Android
- Great server network across 94 countries
- More expensive than some rivals
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Fire Stick TV app needs updating
- Great loss of speed if you have a 250Mbps+ home connection
- Not many options to tweak for better speed
- Difficult and Bugged Uninstalling and Reinstalling
Works with
Available on
Price From
Netflix, BBC iPlayer, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Sky, SlingTV, Torrenting, Kodi
$6.67/mo
Speed:
Oh boy. THIS VPN IS FAST! And when we say fast, we mean VERY fast! On same country tests we did, for instance UK with a UK VPN server and SWE with a SWE server of theirs, there was less than 2% drop in speed! We were so impressed at a point we thought something went wrong at first and maybe the VPN didnt connect. But no! All our traffic was going though the VPN, with near-zero latency and near max speed!
Price:
This is where ExpressVPN “bleeds”in our opinion compared to competition. From all the VPNs we have reviewed, its one of the MOST expensive ones. Ever heard the phrase”you get what you pay for”? If so, thats exactly ExpressVPNs’ case! With a price of 6.67$ if you buy in advance 1 year, makes it almost twice(and in some other cases, 3 times!) more expensive than the competition.
Customer Support:
ExpressVPN offers 24/7 support via live chat,and email. Also it has a huge FAQ database, full with guides for any possible problem you may encounter.
Torrenting :
ExpressVPN is a great choice for torrent users that want fast, secure, unblockable torrent downloads. Unlimited bandwidth and near-zero latency will provide you with a guaranteed pleasurable torrenting experience! Add on that the Kill-Switch button(will disconnect you from the Internet in case VPN hangs/drops for any reason) makes sure that you are protected from your ISP and/or any nasty letters from them!
Number of Servers:
3100+ servers in 90+ locations. LOT of servers, tons of IPs, unlimited options!
Mobile Compatibility:
ExpressVPN supports both iOS and Android devices
Number of Devices:
5 simultaneous connections on multiple devices are allowed.
Logging Policy:
As per ExpressVPN claims :
“ExpressVPN stores no activity logs and no connection logs from our users. Here’s what that means:
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No activity logs. ExpressVPN does not see or record which websites you visit. We never log the destination or contents of your traffic, and we run our own private, zero-knowledge DNS on every VPN server for added privacy and anonymity.
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No connection logs. ExpressVPN never logs connection timestamps, session duration, your source IP address, or the ExpressVPN IP address that your computer assumes when connected to the VPN.”
You can also pay with BitCoin as an option, in case you want to increase your anonymity.
Ease of Use:
ExpressVPNs‘ desktop VPN apps are simple to use, and look beautiful and simple, yet professional. Also, the Chrome and Firefox browser extension makes it super easy and simple, even for the most novice user.
Unblocking Stream Services:
ExpressVPN successfully unblocks all streaming services we tested(Netflix Hulu, and iBBC player). On top of that, it also bypasses The Great Wall of China, but also works in UAE as well!
Refund Policy:
30 day money-back guarantee policy, no questions asked. You dont like it for any reason within 30 days, you simply talk to them in chat and get your money back.
In a glance:
– No Logs, No Leaks, Kill Switch
– 24/7 Chat Support, via live chat/email
– User friendly GUI & Easy Installation, Browser Extensions(chrome/firefox)
-3100+ servers to choose from
-Unblocks Netflix,Hulu and iBBC Player, China Firewall and UAE countries.
– All those come at a price though, since ExpressVPN is one of the most expensive VPNs on the market!
-30 day money-back guarantee for any reason.
—> OVERALL: You get what you pay for.