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VPN service · Express Technologies Ltd. (Kape Technologies)

ExpressVPN

VPN with RAM-only servers, its own post-quantum Lightway protocol and regular transparency reports.

65/100

#7 of 9 VPN services
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

ExpressVPN suits people who want RAM-only servers, post-quantum Lightway and a regular transparency report6,7,8. KPMG checked its no-logs claims in 20254. It is run from the British Virgin Islands and owned by Kape Technologies14. The catch: sign-up needs an email and a card or wallet payment, and the first-term discount ends at renewal1,2,13.

Best for: People who want RAM-only servers and many devices on one plan.

Where the points come from

Privacy and audits25 of 35
Security features15 of 20
Apps15 of 15
Everyday use10 of 10
Price0 of 20

Privacy and audits 25 of 35 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
No-logs audit since 2024YesKPMG assessed TrustedServer and the no-logs claims as of February 2025; the report is public3,4.10 / 10
App security audit since 2024YesNettitude penetration-tested the Windows app in March and April 2024; Cure53 audited the browser extension in June 20243,5.5 / 5
RAM-only serversYesExpressVPN says its VPN servers run on RAM only, removing all server data on every reboot6.5 / 5
Open-source appsNot publishedNot published for the apps. Only the Lightway protocol core is open source7.0 / 5
Anonymous sign-upNoSign-up asks for an email; payment is by card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay13.0 / 5
Transparency reportYesThe January to June 2026 transparency report was published in August 20268.5 / 5

Security features 15 of 20 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
WireGuardYesWireGuard can be selected in the Windows app, alongside Lightway9.5 / 5
Kill switchYesThe Windows kill switch is on by default and blocks all internet traffic if the VPN drops10.5 / 5
Post-quantum encryptionYesLightway uses ML-KEM post-quantum key exchange by default, including in the Windows app7,15.5 / 5
Multi-hopNot published0 / 5

Apps 15 of 15 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AppsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidThe features page lists apps for all five11.10 / 10
Browser extensionsChrome, Firefox, EdgeExtensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge11.3 / 3
Router setupYesExpressVPN offers a router app and its own Aircove routers11.2 / 2

Everyday use 10 of 10 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Devices at once14Express Pro allows 14 devices; Basic 10 and Advanced 122.5 / 5
Split tunnellingYesThe Windows app supports split tunnelling for apps and websites12.5 / 5

Price 0 of 20 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free plan with no data capNoOnly paid plans, with a 30-day money-back guarantee for new users1.0 / 5
Price on a one-year plan$7.45/moNo one-year first term is sold. Basic renews at €79.95 a year (€6.66 a month); its 28-month first term costs €2.49 a month1. Converted at €1 = $1.118616.0 / 8
Same price on renewalNoExpressVPN says 12-month and 2-year plans may carry an introductory discount for the first period only2.0 / 7

The rule behind each line: how we score VPN services.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Basic10 devices€69.72 for 28 months1,2$2.79Then €79.95 a year
Advanced12 devices€111.72 for 28 months1,2$4.46Then €109.95 a year
Express Pro14 devices€181.72 for 28 months1,2$7.26Dedicated IP included; then €179.95 a year

The pricing page shows euro prices for 28-month terms only1. ExpressVPN says introductory discounts apply to the first period only, and renewal rates can change with notice2. New users get a 30-day money-back guarantee1.

Strengths

  • ExpressVPN says its VPN servers run on RAM only and wipe data on every reboot6.
  • Post-quantum Lightway by default, with WireGuard also in the Windows app7,9.
  • Publishes transparency reports; the January to June 2026 report came out in August 20268.
  • Up to 14 devices on Express Pro2.
  • Split tunnelling by app and by website on Windows12.

Limits

  • Sign-up needs an email, and payment is by card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay13.
  • The first-term discount ends: Basic renews at €79.95 a year after €69.72 for 28 months1.
  • Apart from a 2024 Windows penetration test, the trust center lists no audit of the desktop or mobile apps since 20223,5.
  • Only the Lightway protocol core is open source7.

Concerns on record

  • In April 2024 ExpressVPN fixed unexpected DNS request behaviour when split tunnelling was used in its Windows app, after a CNET writer reported it5.

What Express Technologies Ltd. (Kape Technologies) says

Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.

  • ExpressVPN says 0 requests in January to June 2026 led to disclosure of VPN activity or connection logs8.

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  2. 2
    WindscribePeople who want a free VPN or a pay-per-location plan
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  3. 3
    Mullvad VPNPeople who want to sign up without an email and pay one flat price
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  4. 4
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    76/100
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Sources

  1. Buy VPN With PayPal, Credit Card | ExpressVPN, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. What subscriptions are available with ExpressVPN?, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. ExpressVPN Trust Center, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. 3rd KPMG Security Audit, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Windows DNS leaks research paper and audit report, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. ExpressVPN TrustedServer Technology, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Lightway: A VPN Protocol by ExpressVPN, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. ExpressVPN Transparency Report: January–June 2026, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. WireGuard VPN Protocol Explained, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. VPN Kill Switch: What It Is & How ExpressVPN Keeps You Safe, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. ExpressVPN Features: Privacy, Performance & Support, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. VPN Split Tunneling: Control App Traffic with ExpressVPN, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. VPN Payment Methods, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  14. Privacy Policy, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  15. Windows VPN for PC, ExpressVPN. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  16. Euro foreign exchange reference rates: US dollar, European Central Bank. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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