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NordVPN pricing and features explained (2026)
NordVPN starts at $3.49 a month on a 2-year Basic plan, but that's an intro price: it renews at $139.08 a year. Here's what each plan includes, what you'll pay after the first term and how refunds work.
Best for: Remote workers and travellers who want a VPN plus optional security extras
- Price$3.49/mo (Basic, 2-year plan intro price)
- Free optionFree trial: 7 days in selected countries, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee
- No-logs policy independently audited six times, most recently by Deloitte (2025)
- 30-day money-back guarantee on the first purchase
- Apps for every major platform
Pricing last verified 27 October 2026
Pricing & features guide. Researched from NordVPN’s own pricing pages and help docs, last verified 27 October 2026. This is not a hands-on review. Prices are as shown in US dollars; you may see different prices or currency in your country.
What NordVPN is
NordVPN is a virtual private network: it encrypts your internet connection and routes it through NordVPN’s servers. For a small business that means safer work on public Wi-Fi and while travelling. The higher plans bundle extra security tools such as antivirus, a password manager and identity-theft cover.
NordVPN plans and pricing
| Plan | 2-year plan (+3 months) | 1-year plan (+3 months) | Monthly | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3.49 / month ($94.23 for 27 months) | $4.99 / month ($74.85 for 15 months) | $14.99 | $139.08 / year |
| Complete | $3.99 / month ($107.73 for 27 months) | $5.99 / month ($89.85 for 15 months) | $19.99 | $219.48 / year |
| Prime | $6.99 / month ($188.73 for 27 months) | $8.99 / month ($134.85 for 15 months) | $29.99 | $296.28 / year |
The 1- and 2-year prices are introductory. After the first term, plans renew at the yearly prices in the last column. Sales tax may apply.
What each plan includes
Basic
- VPN on up to 10 devices
- Scam and phishing protection
- Dark Web Monitor (5 email addresses)
- Dedicated IP available as a paid add-on
Complete
- Everything in Basic
- Antivirus and anti-malware (desktop)
- Ad and tracker blocker
- Password manager
- 1 TB encrypted cloud storage
Prime
- Everything in Complete
- Identity theft insurance up to $1M and cyber extortion insurance up to $100K
- Credit monitoring and credit freeze help
Some extras, such as bank transaction monitoring and the insurance, are limited to certain countries, mainly the US.
Free trial and money-back guarantee
- 30-day money-back guarantee on every plan, for your first purchase only. Request it from the Refund button in your Nord Account.
- Renewal payments aren’t refundable, unless local law says otherwise.
- 7-day free trial for new users in 15 countries (including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany), on 1- and 2-year plans, with a card or PayPal. It turns into a paid plan unless you cancel.
- Bought through Apple, Google Play or Amazon? Ask that store for the refund.
Security details
- No-logs audits: NordVPN’s no-logs policy has been independently assessed six times. The most recent was by Deloitte (ISAE 3000), carried out between November and December 2025; earlier reviews were by PwC in 2018 and 2020.
- Kill switch: available on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android; iOS and the App Store macOS app have an equivalent called VPN bypass prevention.
- Jurisdiction: Panama.
Platforms
Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV and Apple TV, with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
Alternatives
See NordVPN vs Surfshark side by side, or browse all the security tools I cover.
NordVPN pricing FAQ
How many devices can I use?
Up to 10 at the same time on every plan.
Does NordVPN have a money-back guarantee?
Yes, 30 days on the first purchase of any plan. Renewals aren’t covered.
What does NordVPN cost after the first term?
Basic renews at $139.08 a year, Complete at $219.48 and Prime at $296.28.
How do I cancel auto-renewal?
In your Nord Account, go to Billing and cancel auto-renewal. The service keeps running until the end of the period you’ve paid for.
What payment methods does NordVPN take?
Cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, crypto and cash via some retail prepaid options.
Sources
- NordVPN pricing
- NordVPN support: free trial
- NordVPN blog: cancellation and refund process
- NordVPN blog: 2025 no-logs assurance engagement
- NordVPN: no-log VPN
- NordVPN support: Kill Switch
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