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NordVPN vs Turbo VPN

Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.

NNordVPNFrom $2.99/moVisit site
TTurbo VPNFree · from $3.33/moVisit site
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Choose NordVPN if…

  • you want the lower entry price ($2.99/mo vs $3.33/mo)
  • you're in its core audience: individual consumers, families
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Choose Turbo VPN if…

  • you want a free plan to start with
  • you work on Windows, macOS, Android
  • you're in its core audience: casual users wanting a free vpn, gamers

Side by side

Feature NordVPN Turbo VPN
Pricing modelPaidFreemium
Starting price$2.99/mo$3.33/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Platforms—Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome
Company—INNOVATIVE CONNECTING PTE. LIMITED
Full feature lists

N NordVPN

  • Encrypted VPN connections that hide your IP address
  • Threat Protection included in all plans
  • Up to 10 devices per subscription
  • NordPass password manager on higher tiers
  • Data Breach Scanner on Plus and higher
  • 1 TB encrypted NordLocker storage on Complete
  • Pay by card, crypto or PayPal

T Turbo VPN

  • Servers in 111 locations, 21,000+ on premium
  • AES-256 encryption
  • IKEv2, OpenVPN UDP and L2TP-IPsec protocols
  • Kill Switch and Split Tunneling
  • Private DNS and Wi-Fi protection
  • Dedicated gaming and streaming servers
  • Device management for premium accounts
  • Pay with crypto, cards, Apple Pay or local methods

What you'd pay

The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.

NordVPN

Basic$3.49/mo on 2-year plan; $14.99 month-to-month
Complete$4.49/mo on 2-year plan; $19.99 month-to-month
Prime$7.49/mo on 2-year plan; $29.99 month-to-month

Turbo VPN

FreeFree
Gold Plan + 3 Months Free$3.33/mo ($89.99 billed every 27 months)
Platinum Plan$4.58/mo ($109.99 billed every 24 months)

Strengths and limitations

NordVPN

  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Covers up to 10 devices
  • Higher tiers bundle a password manager and 1 TB of storage
  • Accepts card, crypto and PayPal
  • No free plan
  • Long-term plans are billed upfront
  • Prices and plan names vary by region and promotion

Turbo VPN

  • Free tier available alongside paid plans
  • Premium plans allow 10 or 20 devices at once
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Accepts cryptocurrency and many local payment methods
  • Free tier shows ads and lacks Kill Switch and Split Tunneling
  • Listed prices require a 24- or 27-month upfront payment
  • Pricing FAQ mentions a 5-device limit, which conflicts with the plan listings

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