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ExpressVPN
From $2.99/mo on a 2-year plan (billed $83.72 for the first 28 months, renews at $99.95/yr)
Price checked at source August 20, 2026.
A premium VPN known for consistent speed and a simple one-tap Mac app, with servers in 105 countries.
Our take
Consistently rated among the fastest VPNs in independent speed tests — the tradeoff is price, which sits above NordVPN and Surfshark at every tier. The Mac app is deliberately minimal: one big connect button rather than a server-browsing interface, which suits people who don’t want to think about VPN settings.
- Price
- From $2.99/mo on a 2-year plan (billed $83.72 for the first 28 months, renews at $99.95/yr)
- License
- Proprietary
- Requires
- Native Mac app
- Get it via
- Mac App Store · Direct
- Developer
- Express VPN International Ltd.
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What it does
Lightway protocol
Uses ExpressVPN’s own Lightway protocol, built for speed and quick reconnects.
105-country server network
Servers across 105 countries with unlimited bandwidth.
One-tap connect
A deliberately minimal Mac app — connect to the fastest available server in one tap rather than browsing a server list.
The deal
- From $2.99/mo on a 2-year plan, renews at $99.95/yr
- Higher Advanced and Pro tiers add password manager, identity monitoring, and other bundled tools
- 30-day money-back guarantee for new users
ExpressVPN — questions people ask
How much does ExpressVPN cost?
From $2.99/mo on a 2-year plan (billed $83.72 for the first 28 months), renewing at $99.95/yr. Shorter plans cost more per month.
Who makes ExpressVPN?
Express VPN International Ltd.
Is ExpressVPN free?
ExpressVPN costs From $2.99/mo on a 2-year plan (billed $83.72 for the first 28 months, renews at $99.95/yr).
Does ExpressVPN work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — ExpressVPN lives in the menu bar, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN is available via Mac App Store, Direct.
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Listing hand-verified August 20, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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