ExpressVPN is a paid VPN service that encrypts internet connections, masks a device’s IP address, and provides apps and browser extensions for privacy and secure browsing across supported devices.
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Device fit
Supported platforms
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSBrowser
Capabilities can differ across platforms. Check the official plan and device requirements.
Before you subscribe
Free-plan availability
No ongoing free plan was verified; listed plans are paid.
The official site states there is no 30-day free trial. It documents a 3-day free trial only on iOS and Android, while website subscriptions include a 30-day money-back guarantee; these are not a permanent free plan.
Listed features
From the linked official sources
Lightway protocol and split tunneling on Windows
Native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave
Private DNS on every server and IPv6 leak blocking
TrustedServer RAM-only infrastructure and a stated no-logs policy
What the facts offer
Strengths
Supports native apps across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, plus browser extensions.
Offers privacy and security features including encryption, private DNS, IPv6 leak blocking, and TrustedServer RAM-only servers.
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Things to consider
There is no permanent free plan; the service is presented as a paid subscription.
The 3-day free trial is limited to iOS and Android, and the 30-day money-back guarantee does not apply to subscriptions billed through Apple App Store or Google Play.
Sources & verification
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This profile summarizes published information. It is not a hands-on test, a rating or a guarantee. Product features and terms can change after the checked date.
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