ExpressVPN
3 free alternatives
Best free option:Proton VPN(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $100 USD a year
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Encrypt your connection on public networks or link your devices into a private network.
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NordVPN
3 free alternatives
Best free option:Proton VPN(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $139 USD a year
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Proton VPN
VPN from Proton with open-source apps and a free plan with no data cap, limited to one device and a few server countries.
License: Open source- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- ChromeOS
Status: ActiveThis replaces ExpressVPN and NordVPN
Tailscale
Mesh VPN that links your own devices into one private network, with a free Personal plan for up to 6 users.
License: Free tier- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- Command line
Status: VerifiedThis replaces ExpressVPN and NordVPN
WireGuard
Open-source VPN protocol and apps for building an encrypted tunnel to a server you run, with clients on every major platform.
License: Open source- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- Self-hosted
- Command line
Status: SlowThis replaces ExpressVPN and NordVPN