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NordVPN
$14.99/mo billed monthly; from $3.49/mo on a 2-year plan (renews at $139.08/yr, ≈$11.59/mo)
Price checked at source August 20, 2026.
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.
Our 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.
- Price
- $14.99/mo billed monthly; from $3.49/mo on a 2-year plan (renews at $139.08/yr, ≈$11.59/mo)
- License
- Proprietary
- Requires
- Native Mac App Store app
- Get it via
- Mac App Store · Direct
- Developer
- Nord Security
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What it does
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.
The deal
- $14.99/mo billed monthly, no commitment
- From $3.49/mo on a 2-year Basic plan, renews at $139.08/yr
- 30-day money-back guarantee
NordVPN — questions people ask
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.
Is NordVPN free?
NordVPN costs $14.99/mo billed monthly; from $3.49/mo on a 2-year plan (renews at $139.08/yr, ≈$11.59/mo).
Does NordVPN work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — NordVPN lives in the menu bar, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download NordVPN?
NordVPN 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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