Quick take
Who ExpressVPN is best for
People who want a premium VPN brand and care more about ease and reputation than finding the absolute cheapest plan.
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ExpressVPN subscription cost
People who want a premium VPN brand and care more about ease and reputation than finding the absolute cheapest plan.
Default plan12-Month Equivalent · $8.32/mo
Starting price$8.32/mo
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Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $8.32/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the ExpressVPN official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for ExpressVPN right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:ExpressVPN official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for ExpressVPN right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Plan option
Monthly
$12.95/mo
No public annual price highlighted
Premium monthly VPN option • Well-known brand
What changes on this plan
- Premium monthly VPN option
- Well-known brand
- Note: Longer plans are usually much better value
Most popular
12-Month Equivalent
$8.32/mo
$99.84/year
Representative annual-effective pricing • Better balance than month-to-month
What changes on this plan
- Representative annual-effective pricing
- Better balance than month-to-month
- Note: Promos may add extra months and muddy comparisons
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- Temporary multi-year promos are common for VPN plans, so check the current discount and renewal terms on the official pricing page.
- If a checkout page mentions bonus months or bundles, confirm the renewal price before you buy.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the ExpressVPN official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: 12-Month Equivalent is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for ExpressVPN right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
For VPNs especially, confirm introductory pricing, any bonus months, and the renewal rate before checkout.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
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$8.33/mo default plan
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McAfee Total Protection
$7.50/mo default plan
Families that want broad device and identity protection in one bundle and will compare renewal pricing carefully.
Bitdefender
$4.17/mo default plan
People who prioritize strong endpoint security and are willing to pick the right Bitdefender bundle for their device count.
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Surfshark
$2.49/mo default plan
People who want a lower-cost long-term VPN and do not mind comparing multi-year promo-driven pricing.
1Password
$2.99/mo default plan
Best-in-class password manager — cross-platform, secure sharing, Watchtower breach alerts
NordVPN
$3.39/mo default plan
Most popular VPN — fast speeds, huge server network, strong privacy features
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest ExpressVPN plan and is it worth it?
ExpressVPN's lowest paid plan is 12-Month Equivalent at $8.32/mo. Representative annual-effective pricing • Better balance than month-to-month Compare this against alternatives in VPN & Security to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does ExpressVPN cost per year?
With annual billing, 12-Month Equivalent costs $99.84 per year, saving you $0.00 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $99.84 per year.
Does ExpressVPN have a free trial or free tier?
Check the ExpressVPN official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does ExpressVPN have and what is the difference?
ExpressVPN offers 2 plans ranging from $8.32/mo to $12.95/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is ExpressVPN worth the price compared to alternatives?
People who want a premium VPN brand and care more about ease and reputation than finding the absolute cheapest plan. Closest competitors in VPN & Security include Norton 360, McAfee Total Protection, Bitdefender. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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