NordVPN vs Proton
VPN pricing comparison · 2026
NordVPN pricing ranges from $3.39–$25.29/month, while Proton ranges from $0–$29.99/month. NordVPN is typically 60% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | NordVPN | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (Monthly) | $12.99 /month | Free /user/month |
| Basic (1-Year) | $4.99 /month | $3.99 /user/month |
| Basic (2-Year) | $3.39 /month | $4.99 /user/month |
| Plus (Monthly) | $15.29 /month | $12.99 /user/month |
| Plus (1-Year) | $5.49 /month | $9.99 /user/month |
| Plus (2-Year) | $3.89 /month | $14.99 /user/month |
| Complete (Monthly) | $18.69 /month | $29.99 /user/month |
| Complete (1-Year) | $6.99 /month | — |
| Complete (2-Year) | $5.39 /month | — |
| Prime (Monthly) | $25.29 /month | — |
| Prime (1-Year) | $8.99 /month | — |
| Prime (2-Year) | $7.39 /month | — |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
NordVPN
4 scenarios$3.39/mo ($81.36 upfront for 2 years)
Individual User - Basic 2-Year Plan
After renewal, expect ~$99.48/year (~$8.29/mo).
$5.99/mo ($82.35/year)
Privacy-Conscious User - Plus 1-Year Plan
Replaces a separate password manager subscription, saving ~$36/year vs buying NordPass separately.
$5.39/mo ($129.36 upfront for 2 years)
Family/Household - Complete 2-Year Plan
Covers up to 10 devices, includes 1 TB encrypted cloud storage and password manager.
Proton
6 scenarios$9.99/month ($119.88/year on the 1-Year plan)
Individual Privacy User
$14.99/month ($179.88/year, or $7.50/user/month)
Couple Sharing Privacy Suite
$29.99/month ($359.88/year, or $5.00/user/month)
Privacy-Focused Family (6 members)
Market Intelligence
NordVPN
- Median annual cost
- $60
- Based on
- 59 deals
Proton
- Median annual cost
- $200
- Based on
- 50 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | NordVPN | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | Yes |
| Cancellation | Must cancel before renewal date, but reports indicate charges occur earlier than stated | 30 days notice before renewal for annual plans |
| Minimum commitment | Monthly, 1-year, or 2-year options available | Varies by plan (monthly, 1-year, or 2-year) |
| Price escalation | Significant price increases after promotional period ends - introductory rates only apply to first term | Prices subject to change. Legacy pricing locked in if no subscription changes made. New pricing applies at renewal if subscription modified. |
| Can downgrade | No | Yes |