Best VPN services of 2023: Expert tested and compared

April 19, 2023

NordVPN is one of the most widely used consumer VPNs available. For most users, it checks all the boxes. It’s secure, good for streaming, and has all the bells and whistles you’ll likely need. We’ve found it to be one of the fastest VPNs with the most consistent speeds.

We like all of the features beyond a basic VPN that NordVPN offers. It supports P2P sharing and has an option for a second layer of encryption through what it calls Double VPN. You can set up a dedicated IP address to run a VPN that doubles as a server.

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Not only that, but its Onion over VPN unlocks Tor capabilities over its VPN. NordVPN can run on all of the major platforms and a number of home-network platforms.

One feature that could be improved upon, however, is the user interface — which, at least on the macOS platform, is somewhat clunky in comparison to many other top VPN providers.

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The subscription cost can be considered a bit on the high side. You can select between Complete, Plus, and Standard on a two-year, one-year, or monthly plan, the difference being whether or not you also want access to a password manager, data breach scanner, and encrypted cloud storage service.

Prices start from $3.99 per month on a Standard two-year plan to $15.69 per month on a Complete one-month subscription. Still, it’s a strong choice, and you can always try it for 30 days and get a full refund.

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At the time of writing, NordVPN is also running a promotion. New users can subscribe to a one or two-year plan and save up to 59%, as well as get extra three months of access for free.

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