6 Best ExpressVPN alternatives - Android

In a world where more and more of our information ends up on the internet in some form or fashion, it’s of utmost importance to do everything we can to keep everything private. VPN’s, or Virtual Private Networks, are the easiest way of doing this, as they can be installed on your Android phones, tablets, ...

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In a world where more and more of our information ends up on the internet in some form or fashion, it’s of utmost importance to do everything we can to keep everything private. VPN’s, or Virtual Private Networks, are the easiest way of doing this, as they can be installed on your Android phones, tablets, and even your desktop computers. 

Whenever you visit a website, the connection knows who you are based on your IP address. In some instances, this means that the website may be able to pinpoint your exact location just by visiting the site. Of course, not every website has malicious intent just by you visiting, but the possibility is definitely there. 

Top 5 reasons to use a VPN

Another good reason to make use of a VPN is for those who want to be able to watch content from a streaming service. A good example of this is that there are different libraries for Netflix available, depending on what country you are in. So although you may be in the middle of the U.S., using a VPN will allow you to see the library of Netflix in somewhere like France or other places across the globe. 

In the event that you’ve come to the determination that you need or want to start using a VPN, there are quite a few options that pop-up on the first page of Google. Express VPN is a favorite amongst many, but it’s not the only option out there.

NordVPN

Arguably the biggest competition for ExpressVPN in recent years has been NordVPN. The company provides just about all of the same features that you would find with Express VPN and other competitors. Nord provides almost 5,500 servers across the globe, and has multiple plans to choose from. Plus, those aforementioned servers are located in almost 60 different countries. Prices for NordVPN start at just $11.95 per month, but you can save big if you start looking at the one-year or two-year plans, which start at $4.92 per month, billed annually.

IPVanish

IPVanish is another one of the most popular VPN services, and a large part of that is because the company doesn’t only provide VPNs. There’s your standard VPN option, which starts at $3.49 for the first month, before bumping up to $9.99 per month. And the yearly option comes in at just $31.49 for the first year. But IPVanish also offers a VPN + Storage option, providing you with more than 500GB of data to be stored securely, while also being protected by a VPN. 

Ivacy VPN

Ivacy VPN is another one of those low-cost VPN option, with prices starting at just $1.99 per month if you sign up for two years. If you don’t want to commit to one VPN service for that long, there is a monthly subscription available for $9.99. And what you’ll find after signing up is that Ivacy makes it easy to unblock those streaming services that aren’t available in your location, or just making the different libraries available for your streaming needs. Ivacy also has the reputation of providing some of the fastest server speeds when compared to the other VPN services.

Private Internet Access

Diving into the world of VPNs can be a frustrating experience from beginning to end. You could come across a bunch of mumbo jumbo that you don’t understand, but Private Internet Access (PIA) helps to make the experience easier. The company’s apps are easy to use, and you won’t have to worry about any data or device limits. In fact, PIA allows you to use its VPN with up to ten devices at the same time, so all (or most) of your devices will be protected.

Surfshark

While Surfshark may not be at the top of the list when it comes to the number of servers it uses, it does excel in server locations, as there are more than 100 servers available across more than 60 countries. Pricing for Surfshark starts at $12.95 for a monthly plan, while that gets cut down to $6.49 when signing up for 6 months. The discounts go even lower when signing up for a two-year plan, as your monthly cost comes to just $2.49 per month.

VyperVPN

Instead of providing a monthly subscription like we see from many of the other ExpressVPN options, VyperVPN takes a different approach. Signing up for the service comes with either three months, 18 months, or 36 months. But the company throws in some extra months of service with each plan. What helps VyperVPN stand apart from the rest of the crowd is the fact that it has been publicly audited, and is still recommended, showing that this one of the best VPN services you can sign up for.

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