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ExpressVPN vs TorGuard
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose ExpressVPN if…
- you work on Windows, macOS, Linux
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, frequent travelers
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Choose TorGuard if…
- you're in its core audience: privacy-focused individuals, torrent users
Side by side
Feature ExpressVPN TorGuard
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome—
CompanyExpressVPN—
Full feature lists
E ExpressVPN
- Servers in 113 countries
- Lightway protocol with post-quantum protection
- AES-256 encryption and RAM-only TrustedServer technology
- Internet kill switch and split tunneling
- Private encrypted DNS
- Ad, tracker and malicious site blocking
- Optional dedicated IP
- Up to 14 simultaneous devices
T TorGuard
- No-logs VPN service
- Torrenting and P2P allowed
- Dedicated IP VPN option
- Residential home IP addresses
- Business VPN packages for teams
- Anonymous email add-on
- 7-day money-back guarantee
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
ExpressVPN
Basic€2.49/mo (€69.72 for first 28 months, then €79.95/year)
Advanced€3.99/mo (€111.72 for first 28 months, then €109.95/year)
Express Pro€6.49/mo (€181.72 for first 28 months, then €179.95/year)
TorGuard
Standard$9.99/mo or $59.99/yr
Pro$12.99/mo or $69.99/yr
Business VPNFrom $44.99/mo
Strengths and limitations
ExpressVPN
- Apps for desktop, mobile, TV, routers and browsers
- 30-day money-back guarantee for new users
- 24/7 live chat support
- Higher plans bundle a password manager, email aliases and eSIM data
- No free plan
- Advertised low prices apply only to the first 28 months, after which the plan renews at a higher annual rate
- Dedicated IP is a paid add-on unless you're on Express Pro
- Teams plans require at least 5 licenses
TorGuard
- Offers dedicated and residential IP options
- Torrenting is explicitly allowed
- Separate Business VPN packages
- 7-day money-back guarantee
- TorGuard's own pages list conflicting prices
- No free plan listed
- Money-back window is only 7 days
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