NordVPN Review

Quick Review

NordVPN makes a really ambitious claim to be “the world’s most advanced VPN.” So far, they’ve delivered on that promise by providing strict security and privacy along with advanced features, all at a great price.

You can expect to see a strict “no-logging” policy, a user-friendly interface and well-designed apps, excellent performance, and a new set of additional features that set it apart from the competition. WifiSec is another handy feature that automatically connects you to NordVPN when you connect to both secured and unsecured WiFi networks. This gives you peace of mind that your connection is always private.

Privacy / Anonymity

Unlike other providers that only offer one or two security protocols and an additional proxy as a paid add-on, NordVPN offers a host of powerful security protocols such as IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard, and a free SOCKS5 proxy for application-level security. It also offers a “kill switch” feature that automatically terminates your connection to a network that has been hacked or spied on. They have a strict policy against logging data and cooperating with law enforcement. Additionally, they have a feature called WifiSec that ignores unwanted ads and blocks malicious and potentially dangerous sites.

Speed ​​and Reliability

One of the things that puts people off using a VPN service is the fact that it can cause speed losses of up to 60-70%. After all, what’s the point of being online if you can barely do anything without your connection being interrupted? Fortunately, that’s not the case with NordVPN. We tested its speed by connecting to a US and a UK server and only saw a small speed drop of around 5-10%, which is really impressive.

Platforms and Devices

You won’t be disappointed with NordVPN when it promises a VPN for ALL your devices. It supports all major platforms like Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It also offers encrypted proxy extensions for Chrome and Firefox. Additionally, there are plenty of manual configuration options for some alternative platforms like Raspberry Pi and pfSense, as well as Windows XP, Blackberry, and many other router firmwares. Moreover, NordVPN allows 6 simultaneous connections, which is enough for an entire family, gadget enthusiasts, or a small business.

Server Locations

Currently, NordVPN offers 5,522 servers in 58 countries, which is more than enough to cover your daily VPN needs, even for the most experienced users. They even have coverage in other regions not served by other providers like Africa, the Middle East, and India.

Customer Support

We like that NordVPN offers a 24/7 live chat option that is accessible throughout their website. They even offer chat support in languages ​​other than English. We tried to connect with a support agent and asked them some basic and technical questions. Their answers were direct, concise, and polite. Navigating the support page is also very easy, with separate categories for FAQ, general information, billing, and connectivity.

Pricing

NordVPN currently offers 4 all-inclusive plans. You get essentially the same features with each plan, and the price varies depending on the length of your subscription. Naturally, the longer the commitment, the cheaper it is. They offer a monthly subscription that costs $10.59. If you commit to a year, the monthly price jumps to $6.49, while for two years, it’s $4.49. The three-year plan is obviously the cheapest in the long run, as you only pay $2.99 ​​per month, a whopping 70% savings! No matter which plan you choose, you get a 30-day money-back guarantee.