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NordVPN review: price, audits and the true 3-year cost
Fast and feature-rich, with one of the steepest renewals
Our verdict
Best for travelers who want fast connections and their usual streaming services abroad
Fast and feature-rich, with one of the steepest renewals. Renews at $139.08 a year on Basic, roughly three times the introductory monthly rate.
- Quality score
- 8.7/10
- From
- $3.49/mo
- True 3-year cost
- $198.54
- Try it
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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Verified 16 Oct 2026 against NordVPN's own pages.
Score breakdown
Scores are provisional until our own speed and streaming tests are complete. How we score
| Criterion | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy policy, transparency, independent audits | 25% | 8.9 | |
| Security features | 20% | 9.0 | |
| Speed and reliability | 15% | 9.4 | |
| Ease of use and device compatibility | 15% | 8.8 | |
| Fit for the visitor's intended activity | 15% | 8.8 | |
| Price, renewal terms, and value | 10% | 6.2 | |
| Quality score | 8.7 |
The details
| Privacy credentials | policy independently six times since 2018, most recently a Deloitte assurance report in late 2025 |
|---|---|
| Security features | , (-based) and , obfuscated servers, |
| Devices | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows; 10 devices at once |
| Streaming | Widely reported by independent testers to work with major services. VPN Sight testing pending |
| Introductory price | $3.49/mo, billed as $94.23 for the first 27 months |
| Renewal price | $139.08 per year |
| Total commitment | 27 months |
| True 3-year cost | $198.54 ($5.51/mo): $94.23 + 9 months at the $139.08 annual rate |
| Price pattern | Intro price changes through the year with promotions; the renewal price stays fixed |
| Refund or trial | 30-day money-back guarantee. No free trial. |
| Last verified | 16 Oct 2026 Verified |
Destination evidence: protecting your connection
| Destination | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| China | Not yet tested here | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Colombia | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Costa Rica | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Dominican Republic | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| France | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Germany | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Greece | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ireland | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Italy | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Jamaica | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Japan | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Mexico | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Netherlands | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Portugal | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Spain | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Switzerland | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Thailand | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates | Not yet tested here | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Türkiye | Not yet tested here | 16 Oct 2026 |
| United Kingdom | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| United States | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Bahamas | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Brazil | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
"No restrictions reported" means the destination doesn't restrict VPN connections; it isn't a test result. Streaming and restricted-destination testing is pending.
Where this comes from
- NordVPN pricing page (verified 16 Oct 2026) Primary source
- VPNAlert, NordVPN checkout prices 1 Oct 2026
- Gizmodo, NordVPN review 2026
- iTechGuides, US pricing page checked Aug 2026
Provider pages were used to verify prices, terms and features. Independent reporting is listed for audit history and testing context.