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Can't decide between two VPNs? Every comparison below uses real 1 Gbps speed tests, verified audit status, and live streaming tests from March 2026.

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Master Stats Table

VPNSpeedPrice/moAuditsJurisdictionDevicesNetflixScore
NordVPN953 Mbps$3.39Panama1015+ libs9.8
Surfshark882 Mbps$1.99Netherlands10+ libs9.5
ExpressVPN930 Mbps$2.79BVI820+ libs9.2
ProtonVPN820 Mbps$2.99Switzerland108+ libs9.0
CyberGhost801 Mbps$2.19AnnualRomania712+ libs8.7
Mullvad831 Mbps€5.00Sweden5Poor8.8
Speed & audits vs price & devices

NordVPN vs Surfshark

#1 most popular comparison
NordVPN: 953 Mbps, 5 audits, post-quantum
Surfshark: $1.99/mo, unlimited devices
Verdict: NordVPN wins on performance; Surfshark wins on price
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Price & audits vs streaming & obfuscation

NordVPN vs ExpressVPN

Audits vs streaming
NordVPN: 5 audits, faster, cheaper
ExpressVPN: 20+ Netflix, best for China
Verdict: Depends entirely on whether Netflix matters to you
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Value vs premium

Surfshark vs ExpressVPN

Budget vs features
Surfshark: $1.99, unlimited devices
ExpressVPN: 20+ Netflix, 105 countries
Verdict: Surfshark if price matters; ExpressVPN for streaming
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Expert vs beginner

NordVPN vs CyberGhost

Performance vs simplicity
NordVPN: best overall performance
CyberGhost: easiest UI, 45-day guarantee
Verdict: CyberGhost for beginners; NordVPN for power users
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Speed vs privacy

NordVPN vs ProtonVPN

Speed vs open-source
NordVPN: faster, post-quantum
ProtonVPN: open-source, Switzerland, free
Verdict: NordVPN if speed matters; ProtonVPN for open-source trust
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Privacy vs ultra-privacy

ProtonVPN vs Mullvad

Features vs anonymity
ProtonVPN: streaming, free plan
Mullvad: most anonymous, cash accepted
Verdict: Both excellent; Mullvad more anonymous, ProtonVPN more capable
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Frequently Asked Questions

NordVPN wins on speed (953 vs 882 Mbps), audits (5 vs 1), and post-quantum encryption. Surfshark wins on price ($1.99 vs $3.39/mo) and allows unlimited devices. See: full comparison →

ExpressVPN — 20+ libraries in our March 2026 tests. NordVPN second with 15+ via SmartPlay. CyberGhost third with 12+ labeled servers.

ProtonVPN has a genuinely free plan — unlimited bandwidth, no logs, audited. CyberGhost, NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN offer 30–45-day money-back guarantees but no free tiers.