{"id":178507,"date":"2021-09-06T10:05:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T08:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=178507"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:02:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:02:40","slug":"expressvpn-vs-norton-secure-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/expressvpn-vs-norton-secure-vpn\/","title":{"rendered":"ExpressVPN vs. Norton Secure VPN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are here reading this article, you likely know a thing or two about VPN. But to recollect, a VPN<\/a> is a service that masks your geolocation, enabling you to browse the internet privately and anonymously. There are hundreds of VPN services out there, but only a handful are reliable that suit your needs. For instance, if your needs are torrenting, a suitable VPN service for you can guarantee consistently good connection speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ExpressVPN<\/strong> and Norton Secure VPN<\/strong> are household VPN services that have proven reliable in a wide range of needs. They both offer reliable connection speeds and employ the most robust security<\/a> features in the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\ntd {\nborder: 1px solid;\npadding: 10px;\nwidth: 0%;\n}\n\n
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ExpressVPN<\/td>
Norton Secure VPN<\/td><\/tr>
Connection Speeds<\/td>Minimal speed loss of less than 10%<\/td>Minimal speed loss of less than 15%<\/td><\/tr>
Privacy and Security<\/td>256-bit AES EncryptionZero log policyKill SwitchSplit Tunneling<\/td>128-bit AES EncryptionZero log policyKill SwitchSplit Tunneling<\/td><\/tr>
Server Network<\/td>3,000+ servers160 VPN server locations in 94 countries<\/td>2,000+ servers30+ countries<\/td><\/tr>
Pricing<\/td>$12.85 per month30-day money-back guarantee<\/td>$7.99 per month60-day money-back guarantee for an annual plan<\/td><\/tr>
Streaming Support<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Torrenting Support<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Multi-platform Support<\/td>Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Routers, Browser<\/td>Windows, Android, Mac, iOS <\/td><\/tr>
Simultaneous Connections<\/td>Yes, up to 5 devices<\/td>Yes, up to 5 devices<\/td><\/tr>
Customer Support<\/td>24\/7 Live chat and email support<\/td>24\/7 Live chat and email support<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is ExpressVPN?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ExpressVPN<\/a> is an immensely popular VPN service that\u2019s trusted by thousands of users around the world. Since 2009, ExpressVPN has spearheaded the growth of the VPN industry. Over the years, it has gained a huge reputation for its quality of service,<\/strong> hailed as the most reliable VPN service in the market. So much so that it manages to get away with having among the most expensive pricing plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ExpressVPN’s strong set of core security features gives you multi-layered protection. The VPN<\/a> provider uses its own DNS servers<\/strong> to secure your internet traffic. It also employs military-grade encryption<\/a><\/strong> to prevent even the most sophisticated cyber threats. It has a built-in kill switch that protects you in case of a drop in your VPN connection. And for those who don\u2019t want to leave any sort of traces of their online activities, ExpressVPN has a zero-log policy<\/strong> that prohibits it from collecting or sharing its users’ traffic logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its network keeps growing, but right now, it has more than 3,000 servers<\/strong> spread across 60 locations<\/strong> in 94 countries<\/strong>, making it the largest server network in the market. It is not only the high number of servers that makes ExpressVPN\u2019s server network the largest, but also the coverage \u2013 ExpressVPN\u2019s fiercest competitor, NordVPN<\/a>, has more servers, but the servers are spread across fewer countries as compared to ExpressVPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Figure 1: ExpressVPN Connection<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real standout might be its customer support,<\/strong> though. ExpressVPN has a support team available 24\/7 on live chat and email<\/strong>. And this is not the sort of basic and outsourced support service you get with some other VPN services<\/a>: they are experts who are ready to walk you through any technical issue. ExpressVPN\u2019s customer support service is not only available but also timely<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As earlier stated, ExpressVPN is among the most expensive VPN around. The VPN provider has three basic plans for its VPN services: a 1-month plan, a 6-month plan, and a 15-month plan. A 1-month plan is billed at $12.85. Compared with most VPN providers that offer monthly subscriptions at $9-$10, ExpressVPN is more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are subscribing to ExpressVPN\u2019s 6-month plan, you are offered a reduced price of $9.99. That is quite a reasonable pricing plan. And it also gives you more flexibility that you won\u2019t get with other VPN providers who have no 6-month subscription plans. The 15-month plan cuts your costs further to a monthly equivalent of $6.67, representing a whopping 49% discount on the monthly subscription. ExpressVPN also offers other benefits to users subscribing to their 15-month plan, including three months free as well as a year of FREE unlimited cloud backup. The VPN provider offers a 30-day money-back guarantee<\/strong> in all of its plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Norton Secure VPN?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Norton Secure VPN<\/a> is a basic and reliable VPN <\/strong>from a very big security company. The VPN service now comes packaged with Norton\u2019s 360 antivirus products<\/strong>, making it a very good deal. Here, you will get top-tier antivirus<\/a> software with a fast and reliable VPN service for less than most other standalone VPN services. A lot of features makes NortonVPN among the favorite VPN services. NortonVPN is highly rated for its performance. With a speed loss of less than 15%, the provider is among the fastest basic VPN services in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also has a quite large server network: more than 2,000 servers <\/strong>spread across the globe, a wide network coverage that spans all six continents. This allows nearly every user to find a nearby server to connect to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Figure 2: NortonVPN Connection<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a basic VPN service, NortonVPN comes packed with a set of impressive privacy<\/a> and security<\/a> features<\/strong>. Like ExpressVPN, NortonVPN uses AES to encrypt online traffic sent over its network. AES is a strong encryption standard that is nearly impossible to break. The VPN provider also recently incorporated a kill switch<\/strong> among its security tools. The tool automatically disconnects you from the internet if your VPN connection is lost; this ensures your privacy<\/strong>. In terms of VPN protocols, Norton employs the highly secure and open-source OpenVPN protocol<\/strong>. As for DNS or IP leaks, there have been no known reported leaks when using NortonVPN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NortonVPN supports up to 5 devices and runs on Windows, Android, Mac, and iOS. It allows the users to choose their preferred number of connections and pay for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to pricing, NortonVPN offers different plans with modest prices. It has a monthly and annual plan. The prices of these plans depend on the number of simultaneous connections a user prefers. For instance, a user on a monthly plan using one device pays $4.99 ($7.99 for five devices). And at an equivalent $3.33 a month, its annual plan looks cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

create a program card to Norton Secure VPN download page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best VPN by Category<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>VPN<\/strong><\/td>The Verdict<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Privacy and Security<\/td><\/td>ExpressVPN uses AES-256 for encryption, which is more secure than NortonVPN\u2019s AES-128. In addition, ExpressVPN uses its own DNS servers, while Norton does not.<\/td><\/tr>
Performance<\/td><\/td>ExpressVPN has a larger server network, meaning it is less prone to congestion as compared to Norton Secure VPN.<\/td><\/tr>
Multi-platform support<\/td><\/td>While both VPNs support leading operating systems such as Windows and Android, ExpressVPN has an edge here because it is also available for routers browsers.<\/td><\/tr>
Streaming and Torrenting<\/td><\/td>Since ExpressVPN has higher performance, it is more suitable for streaming and torrenting as compared to NortonSecure  VPN. And in any case, Norton VPN does not support torrenting. <\/td><\/tr>
Pricing<\/td><\/td>Compared to ExpressVPN\u2019s $12.95, the cheapest monthly plan NortonVPN offers is billed at $4.99, making it the cheapest VPN service among the two. Norton VPN is cheaper, especially when using fewer connections.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Overall Winner is<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2026 ExpressVPN. Despite NortonVPN offering strong privacy and security features, as well as fairly good prices, ExpressVPN offers stronger features<\/strong>. This VPN outshines NortonVPN in most categories, including in terms of performance and security. With that said, NortonVPN comes on top in terms of plans and pricing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NortonVPN is a good choice if you are looking for a budget VPN service with fairly good services. Otherwise, for an exceptionally reliable VPN provider with quality services, ExpressVPN gets you covered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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