ExpressVPN

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Virtual private network software with built-in kill switch

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Value for Money
4.3/5
Features
4.6/5
Ease of Use
4.7/5
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4.4/5

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Fergal
Fergal
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  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great fast VPN & very reliable

Reviewed on 2023/05/02

Great for added security on free wifi when travelling; easy to use software. Some great features...

Great for added security on free wifi when travelling; easy to use software. Some great features and great customer service.

Pros

Fast VPN, easy to use and feature-rich. Excellent quick response from the CS team who are always available via chat. Router firmware is available for open-source routers to put VPN software to increase users & manage multiple devices. Tunnel splitting for different apps to by-pass VPN.

Cons

The cost is relatively high; only 5 connections per account unless a router is flashed with ExpressVPN firmware (a limited number of routers allow this). Router Firmware lacks some features from the original router which can only be assessed after flashing including some parental controls and control over the wifi antennas and certain gaming features. Tunnel splitting is not available via a router.

Alternatives Considered

NordVPN, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus and Windscribe

Reasons for Switching to ExpressVPN

fastest VPN, tunnel splitting and other features
Giau
Giau
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  • Industry: Restaurants
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

The best VPN, but at a cost.

Reviewed on 2023/01/11

If you're looking for a VPN with solid security features but don't mind paying a bit more money per...

If you're looking for a VPN with solid security features but don't mind paying a bit more money per month than some other providers charge then ExpressVPN may be worth checking out. Using the VPN made us feel safe, without sacrificing on speed.

Pros

ExpressVPN is a feature-packed virtual private network that has everything you need. It's packed with advanced security features, fast download speeds and even faster streaming speeds. With ExpressVPN, you can connect up to three devices at one time and take advantage of unlimited bandwidth. Plus, it provides unlimited server switches so you're never stuck using a slow server again.The provider offers terrific apps that are very easy to use yet secure at the same time. The mobile app works with both iOS and Android devices, while the desktop app is compatible with Windows and MacOS computers. You can also install browser extensions on Chrome or Firefox. Finally, if you have a router with OpenVPN support, you can download software for it from ExpressVPN’s website as well.ExpressVPN is also one of the few VPNs that can unblock Netflix's U.S. library, as well as Disney+, HBO Max, and other major streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and more.This makes ExpressVPN a good choice if you're looking for an affordable VPN that can help you stream your favorite shows from anywhere in the world.In short, the pros: Pros-User-friendly apps-Great for streaming-Secure, no logs-24/7 live chat support-Works with Netflix and other streaming services

Cons

Speed is not the fastest: but as any VPN provider, it depends on what country you connect too.Price is a higher than average

Jonathan
Jonathan
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  • Industry: Law Practice
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

My ExpressVPN Experience

Reviewed on 2022/06/23

Okay experience.

Okay experience.

Pros

Their desktop and mobile applications are sleek, modern looking and easy to use. Even a first time user who doesn't know what a VPN and is now learning will be able to get it up and running in no time.

Packages are competitive and are decently priced. They even have a 30 day money back guarantee.

Decent selection of locations to choose from.

Company is privacy centric. No collection and retention of user date, which is something I look for when choosing a VPN provider.

Cons

Connections can be sluggish sometimes. Needs more locations.

JAZE
JAZE
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Protect What You Receive & Send With ExpressVPN

Reviewed on 2021/09/01

I found ExpressVPN to be a great way to protect my online identity. I am also able to access any...

I found ExpressVPN to be a great way to protect my online identity. I am also able to access any website now which was problematic before because of geological cutoffs/restrictions. The most important factor to note though would be that I also never suffer from bandwidth-throttling anymore, all of this happened when I started using ExpressVPN, it is a must-have.

Pros

ExpressVPN works the fastest and is by far the safest way to surf anonymously online. They have worldwide, extensive coverage that consists of over 3000 servers based in 90 locations so connectivity speed is never an issue. Their service also comes with top-notch encryption for enhanced security and they are as trustworthy as they come.

Cons

The price is steeper than I thought. It did take a while to adjust to my system at first, like my Gmail account would not open up because it was reading a different location from what it was used to so it just straight-up denied me access altogether. I figured out a way around that dilemma but other than that, it is a great tool.

Alternatives Considered

CyberGhost VPN

Reasons for Switching to ExpressVPN

Everyone is always talking about ExpressVPN as being the best way to surf any website online so I gave their trial version a try to see what the hype was all about. It definitely rose to the occasion.
Haseeb
Haseeb
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A great VPN but if you use multiple browsers, that could be a hassle

Reviewed on 2021/12/16

The overall experience has been very good. Though cost wise there may be cheaper options

The overall experience has been very good. Though cost wise there may be cheaper options

Pros

Most of the servers we found are very fast and the connection is good. It even has a safety feature that prevents connections if the VPN is down (it can be turned off), which is excellent. Many locations can also work on Netflix

Cons

You need to install a windows version. You can't JUST install the browser extension. So if you are like us and use multiple browsers with different locations, that can be done but is a bit of a hassle. Would have preferred if we could just use the extensions.

Alternatives Considered

Windscribe

Reasons for Choosing ExpressVPN

We were getting a good deal for Express VPN

Switched From

Windscribe

Reasons for Switching to ExpressVPN

Express had limited locations but is faster and can access Netflix from different locations as well
Félix Manuel
Félix Manuel
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Best VPN ever!

Reviewed on 2019/12/04

We have to use a VPN on a daily basis. Express VPN is the most trustworthy, secure and easy to use...

We have to use a VPN on a daily basis. Express VPN is the most trustworthy, secure and easy to use software on the market. Works perfectly and always protect your privacy when you get offline.

Pros

Express VPN is the best VPN I have used, and I have used it a lot because I live in Cuba. With only one account you can connect up to three devices simultaneously and that's great. It worths every single penny you have to pay for it.

Cons

A lot of updates are needed from time to time. Too frequently I guess. Apart from that, it's great software.

Alternatives Considered

TunnelBear

Reasons for Choosing ExpressVPN

TunnelBear shot down a lot. It was really unstable and we needed a better VPN.

Switched From

TunnelBear

Reasons for Switching to ExpressVPN

It works better, really stable, easy to use, trustworthy and cheap if you consider the functionalities it offers.
Marcel
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great Solution / Exceptional Customer Support

Reviewed on 2024/03/03

Apart from a seriously good App/Solution the guys/girls at ExpressVPN have an incredibly good...

Apart from a seriously good App/Solution the guys/girls at ExpressVPN have an incredibly good customer service in place! Each time you contact them via chat or customer support system they get onto it and immediately get either an action or solution in place. In case of actions they do (unlike many other companies) keep sending updates. I wish every company was as customer focussed as ExpressVPN!

Pros

Ease of use and exceptional customer support

Cons

It is not (anymore / yet) working for live views of the Formula 1 races in 2024 via ServusTV. Guys are working on it though.

Rod
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The most reliable VPN

Reviewed on 2023/10/11

Very easy to use and simple dashboard to operate across all devices.

Very easy to use and simple dashboard to operate across all devices.

Pros

Ease of use across all of my devices allowing access without the need to keep logging in by using the App on mobile devices.

Cons

There are limited choices of locations within countries to connect to. Greater choice would help in connecting quickly.

Ni
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  • Industry: Consumer Electronics
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

No issue with it in many years

Reviewed on 2024/01/02

Pros

Been very useful to get local tips when buying or for hiding traffic in unsecured location

Cons

Can sometimes trigger more captcha from google than usual

Steven
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

My Take on ExpressVPN

Reviewed on 2023/10/15

My overall experience is that it's nice and I wish for one idea is to do a promotion like deals for...

My overall experience is that it's nice and I wish for one idea is to do a promotion like deals for subscription for ExpressVPN

Pros

I like to have this opportunity to review ExpressVPN. It's because when I was travelling internationally over the summer to Czech Republic and Vietnam to see my folks there of both sides, I wanted Netflix. I want Netflix and I had other school stuff to do with so, I need a VPN of the US so I am happy to get one.

Cons

The cons is sometimes, the pricing of the service which is quite a little bit of hand because yes, I know it's inflation and yes, things do going up with a price.

Roger
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Fast and Reliable VPN

Reviewed on 2022/10/09

ExpressVPN is a great VPN service that I have been using for a while now. The speeds are always...

ExpressVPN is a great VPN service that I have been using for a while now. The speeds are always consistent and it's very easy to switch to different locations. The peace of mind in having secured, encrypted connections is a benefit to operations. If there's an issue, it's also simple to stop all internet access. The time that I notice a connection is slower, I can quickly switch to a faster one, as ExpressVPN detects and connects to the fastest VPN server.

Pros

This simplicity to install and use - Right away, is a bonus. Also, you can quickly engage a kill switch simply by disconnecting from the network (no "hunting" for that switch). When connecting each day, it automatically detects and connects to the fastest server. There is not a lot of excessive setup required, which makes things easier and more productive.

Cons

One thing that could be improved a bit more - Occasionally the server being connected to, might get very slow several hours later, and sometimes you need to reconnect (and it will connect to the fastest server again).

Jawad
Jawad
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Flexibility

Reviewed on 2024/02/28

Pros

I most like about it that it can make you very flexible with sites

Cons

Nothing exactly shows a dislike from me.

Brandi
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  • Industry: Cosmetics
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

ExpressVPN

Reviewed on 2023/07/26

Pros

I liked the available networks to choose from. My online activity stayed anonymous while using this product.

Cons

The cost is what made me switch from ExpressVPN.

Sharon
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Preferred for doing transactions online

Reviewed on 2023/10/14

Pros

It can mask my location very well and it's affordable

Cons

I didn't come across any problems as of now

AvendanoGonzalezS
AvendanoGonzalezS
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

EpressVPN: never go to a trip without it

Reviewed on 2020/04/17

My experience has to be absolutely empowering. Nowadays I constantly paid for the whole year's...

My experience has to be absolutely empowering. Nowadays I constantly paid for the whole year's service. It is not a bad idea, you know why? Because ExpressVPN gives you the best discount for a full year service. In my own opinion, it is a big bargain for all of us, yearly users who look for great service. In my opinion, ExpressVPN is the best desition made in the past three years. Thank you, guys.

Pros

My Professional life can be described as a) Before ExpressVPN and b) After ExpressVPN...I have never been so disconnected from the World during my Asian Trips. Thank God I finally made the desition to engage my gadgets with ExpressVPN. Since that moment of enlightenment, I am a different and empowered professional. Security and Access are key when you are on the road and you need to access all your data from overseas...

Cons

At first, I have no idea how a VPN works. It seems a lot of confusion and super geeks work. But I studied ExpressVPN website and Social Media and finally, I got engaged. What I don't really like is the top have security breaches in my types of equipment. Nobody wants to pass through such a nightmare. That is the least I want to experience again.

Shahriyar
Shahriyar
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

ExpressVPN.. Secure you cyber footprint.

Reviewed on 2021/08/09

ExoressVPN provides a sense of security by covering your digital footprints and granting access to...

ExoressVPN provides a sense of security by covering your digital footprints and granting access to politically censored internet platforms undetected.

Pros

ExpressVPN is one of the most popular among virtual private network software. It protects your online identity by successfully hiding your IP address and making it difficult to track you. If you live in a politically dangerous country with tight censorship restrictions, ExpressVPN allows you to browse prohibited websites and use banned applications, which is its biggest benifit. It has thousands of servers in tens of countries and allows you to browse the internet at high speeds. With ExpressVPN, you may connect several devices with a single subscription. Also as it masks your cyber identity which makes it hard for a hacker to sniff your data or steal it in between. You can buy its subscription using cryptocurrency along with traditional currency.

Cons

ExpressVPN do not have any significant drawbacks and carries out all its said functionalities perfectly. But to mention one thing is that the price for short term subscription is comparitively much high in ratio to long term subscription packages.

Jakub
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

VPN worked in China

Reviewed on 2022/03/22

Great VPN with a simple to use interface and a robust server fund to connect to. You might need to...

Great VPN with a simple to use interface and a robust server fund to connect to. You might need to fiddle with cookies settings or use different browsers sometimes if you want to overcome some blocking but It works fine at the end of the day.

Pros

The simplicity of the interface and setting it up on my phone and computer was amazing. No matter if Mac or Windows or Android phone. This worked very well. Even while traveling to China (being famous for blocking pretty much everything from the free internet) I managed to get a decent connection speed to use make video calls and use services, which would have been normally blocked. Using it in Europe - some countries tend to block some sites and pages - so this makes them accessible with a breeze.

Cons

The subscription is not simple to cancel. You really need to concentrate on the website and where to click. Sometimes connecting ot really far locations like Bangladesh was so slow that it rendered the connection unusable.

Alternatives Considered

NordVPN

Reasons for Switching to ExpressVPN

Price incentive.
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Public Relations & Communications
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source

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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Best VPN service!

Reviewed on 2020/08/23

Amazing and reliable product and probably the best VPN service that's available right now. It does...

Amazing and reliable product and probably the best VPN service that's available right now. It does exactly what you needed it for and it's doing a really great job. On top of the excellent product, they have the best customer service which can really provide solutions to your issues in a matter of minutes.

Pros

Well built and easy-to-use software where you can connect to as many global servers as you like. It has nice and streamlined interface that looks professional and credible. it makes you feel really secured and that it can protect your data and identity from any cyber threats. Also, unlike other VPN service, ExpressVPN is so fast it almost feel like you're not losing any speed. The speed is very reliable even if you have slow internet connection. It's a great tool for any organization with remote team dispersed across the globe. It is also one of the cheapest yet very dependable.

Cons

I honestly don't have many cons to say. Probably connection issues, but the again it's the same story with any VPN service. I think It is very common that sometimes you cannot connect to the service, bit other providers are worse. I experienced once glitch before while running the app on my device, but their customer service was quick to respond and issue was resolved immediately.

ExpressVPN is also a great target for firewall. Being the most renowned and biggest VPN service, you can actually expect that to happen.

Wishful thinking: It would really be great if it was free, but I don't mind shelling out a few bucks for a great service.

Lervyn
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

ExpressVPN Review

Reviewed on 2021/07/26

Personally, ExpressVPN is the most accessible and convenient VPN that I used. It gave me opportuniti...

Personally, ExpressVPN is the most accessible and convenient VPN that I used. It gave me opportunities to be able to watch television shows that are not in my country's vicinity. Also, I was able to download applications from different locations that were useful for school. It may be expensive, but you really get what you pay for. As of now, there are no problems encountered upon using this software.

Pros

ExpressVPN creates opportunities for individuals to access applications from one location to the other. Consequently, it assures you that your network is private and safe as soon as it is turned on. It is much more cheaper and secure than other plans that involve security. By using this, it unblocks other contents that cannot be accessed within the country. It is a convenient software that is reliable and easy to use. ExpressVPN creates opportunities for flexibility and accessibility. Therefore, it is trustworthy, preforms its services well, and it still lives up to its reputatio up until now.

Cons

ExpressVPN's services are not cheap and is costly among other VPN's out there. Also, the software only contains a few access to settings, configurations and options. It also has limited approach for customer service as ExpressVPN only receives complaints or inquiries through email or chat.

Abrar
Abrar
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  • Industry: Market Research
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Perfect VPN for personal and professional use.

Reviewed on 2021/08/17

Overall I will recommend this VPN to anyone who is looking for a secure and fast connection for...

Overall I will recommend this VPN to anyone who is looking for a secure and fast connection for their personal and professional use. The VPN doesn't save any logs and gives complete privacy.

Pros

The installation process is very simple and the interface is very smooth. We get a very good speed with this VPN. There are many servers we can choose to mask the IP and it unblocks almost all content or websites easily across any country. The advanced security is good and the customer support is very active and helpful.

Cons

The application is too expensive even when compared with other competitors. There will be forced disconnections and sudden speed drops too often which is a major drawback as it results in download/upload failures. The overall speed is good but can be improved when compared with other paid VPN out there.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Express VPN: My review

Reviewed on 2018/11/29

As an online networker express vpn helps with server switches and helps create a perfect working...

As an online networker express vpn helps with server switches and helps create a perfect working experience. I particularly enjoyed the 30-day money back option and was glad i didn't have to ask for a refund. Additionally the quick and ever ready customer response is amazing and top notch. The software comes highly recommended

Pros

looking for a vpn with over 80 countries' server from the UK to the US? then express vpn is your go to software. Fast and reliable. It is also easy to switch between servers without loosing your work. They also offer a 30-day money back feature which was precisely what endeared me to the software in the first instance.

Cons

when you own a system with limited storage space and less than 2gb RAM then you might experience that express vpn freezes occasionally and you might have to always force shut the software which might interfere with your work.

Arshad
Arshad
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Express VPN

Reviewed on 2021/07/08

Express VPN is an efficient vpn tool to surf the web securely and anonymously.

Express VPN is an efficient vpn tool to surf the web securely and anonymously.

Pros

Express VPN is an efficient and secure virtual private network. It allows you surf the web anonymously, thus making it very hard if not impossible to track you. Also using it you can escape censorships of government especially in countries where Governments crackdown on reach to information like Twitter etc.

Cons

The license fee for Express VPN is somewhat high especially for short term packages.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great product to use

Reviewed on 2020/06/16

trying to connect to university VPN everyday.i use this to work on my project and run simulations...

trying to connect to university VPN everyday.i use this to work on my project and run simulations on the university server

Pros

the fact that i can connect to the university network with ease. i use this to work fom home during the covid crisis and its been a really useful tool

Cons

it requires internet and sometimes crashes if the vpn load is too high. the internet speed also needs to be significant for use and this makes it cumbersome at times

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

The Best Vpn

Reviewed on 2020/05/05

I like Express Vpn, and I will recommend my friends and relatives who seeks vpn services to use it.

I like Express Vpn, and I will recommend my friends and relatives who seeks vpn services to use it.

Pros

This Vpn is the best one, I have tested it on many websites and no website discovered my real country using this vpn, don't doubt to subscribe to express vpn you will what you paid for, i have used many paid alternatives and this vpn really amazed me even it's doesn't affect internet connection speed .

Cons

The subscription cost is relatively high, and there's no trial plan to test their service, I suggest the monthly paid plan should cost maximum 3$ for the first month at least and then make the customer pay the normal price after this month ends.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Powerful and easy to use

Reviewed on 2020/02/11

This vpn service has given me a real sense of security and was easy to get going.

This vpn service has given me a real sense of security and was easy to get going.

Pros

I was able to get the vpn on all my devices in a matter of minutes. I was really impressed by the chat help when we tried to get it on a router.

Cons

Sometimes on my phone the vpn blocks calling out. But I only have to restart the app and it works fine.