# NordVPN

One of the largest VPN services by server count and brand recognition, with a native Mac App Store app and no-log servers in 118 countries.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** $14.99/mo billed monthly; from $3.49/mo on a 2-year plan (renews at $139.08/yr, ≈$11.59/mo)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://nordvpn.com/
- **Available via:** Mac App Store, Direct
- **Requirements:** Native Mac App Store app
- **Maker:** Nord Security

## Kitsmith's take

The default recommendation for most people precisely because it isn’t a niche pick — huge server network, independently audited no-logs policy, and a Mac app that doesn’t feel like an afterthought. The catch is the pricing structure: the advertised low price is a multi-year intro rate, and the monthly plan costs roughly 4x more.

## Features

- **Large server network:** Servers in 118 countries, one of the largest networks of any consumer VPN.
- **Audited no-logs policy:** Independently audited no-activity-logs policy, per Nord Security.
- **Threat protection:** Built-in malware, tracker, and ad blocking alongside the core VPN.

## FAQ

**How much does NordVPN cost?**

$14.99/mo billed monthly with no commitment, or from $3.49/mo on a 2-year Basic plan (renews at $139.08/yr).

**Who makes NordVPN?**

Nord Security.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/nordvpn/