NordVPN is a SaaS company that provides secure and private access to the internet through its virtual private network (VPN) service, allowing users to browse the web anonymously and securely.
Pricing Change History
31 changesBlack Friday intro discount deepened on 2-yr plans: Complete $4.49→$3.99/mo (75%→78% off, $121.23→$107.73/27mo); Prime $7.49→$6.99/mo (69%→71% off, $202.23→$188.73/27mo). Basic 2-yr unchanged.
Comparison table: removed Advanced Browsing Protection, Data Breach Scanner, and Dark Web Monitoring (SSN/email); added Message Protection; Bank Transaction Monitoring now in Complete (was Prime-only).
Prime plan's Coveron bullet reworded from itemized coverage amounts ($1M identity theft, $100K cyber extortion) to vague marketing copy; comparison table still shows same $1M/$100K coverage.
Prime plan card now states specific Coveron insurance coverage caps ($1M identity theft, $100k cyber extortion) in place of the prior generic 'Advanced Identity protection against cyber crimes' marketing copy
Basic, Complete, and Prime intro prices increased across all billing periods (2-year, 1-year, 1-month); renewal prices unchanged, discount percentages reduced accordingly
Introductory prices decreased across all plans and billing periods: Basic 2yr $3.49→$3.09/mo, Complete 2yr $4.49→$3.99/mo, Prime 2yr $7.49→$6.99/mo; 1yr and 1mo prices also reduced. Renewal prices unchanged.
All plans increased across all billing periods: Basic 2yr $3.09→$3.49/mo, Complete 2yr $3.99→$4.49/mo, Prime 2yr $6.99→$7.49/mo; 1-month rates also raised (Basic $12.99→$14.99, Complete $18.69→$19.99, Prime $25.29→$29.99).
Complete plan 2yr price decreased from $4.99/mo to $3.99/mo (20% decrease); intro total dropped from $134.73 to $107.73. Complete 1yr also decreased from $6.99/mo to $5.89/mo; intro total $83.88 to $70.68.
Marketing section heading changed from 'Why should you buy NordVPN?' to 'More than a VPN'; section content replaced with fastest VPN/server count/easy setup messaging. Offer terms updated: 'VAT may apply' changed to 'Sales tax may apply', renewal pricing now shown inline.
Prime plan card replaced explicit '$1M identity theft insurance' and '$100k cyber extortion insurance' items with a single generic 'Advanced Identity protection against cyber crimes' description. Comparison table coverage amounts ($1M/$100K) are unchanged.
Prime plan insurance benefits now show explicit dollar amounts ($1M identity theft insurance, $100k cyber extortion insurance) instead of vague 'Advanced Identity protection against cyber crimes' description.
Dark Web Monitor feature rows in compare table consolidated from separate Email/Phone/Credit/National ID monitoring rows into branded Dark Web Monitor and Dark Web Monitor Pro rows. Basic plan card no longer displays dark web monitoring description. Password manager & breach scanner feature label on Plus, Complete, and Prime pricing cards simplified to Password manager only. Data breach scanner remains as separate row in compare table.
2-year plans extended from 24-month to 27-month initial term, adding 3 extra months to all plans. Save percentages updated accordingly. Amazon Gift Card limited-time promotion removed from all qualifying plans: $20 (Plus), $40 (Complete), $50 (Prime) gift cards no longer offered.
Dark Web Monitor Pro enhanced to include phone number monitoring in addition to email, credit card, and national ID/Social Security numbers Complete plan monitoring expanded to include phone number tracking alongside email, credit card, and national ID/SSN monitoring
Added Dedicated IP and Incogni as purchasable add-ons [Dedicated IP at $4.19/mo ($100.56 for 24 months); Incogni at $4.99/mo ($119.76 for 24 months); Available across all plans]
Threat Protection Pro anti-malware and browsing protection now labeled as enhanced by CrowdStrike across Plus, Complete, and Prime plan cards and feature comparison table.
Enhanced by CrowdStrike co-branding removed from Threat Protection Pro anti-malware and advanced browsing protection descriptions across all plan cards and feature comparison table. VPN server network expanded from 181+ to 188+ locations, reflecting addition of 7 new server location regions.
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Price |
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| Basic | $3.09 /mobilled annually · $12.99 billed monthly |
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| Complete | $3.99 /mobilled annually · $18.69 billed monthly |
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| Prime | $6.99 /mobilled annually · $25.29 billed monthly |
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Company Facts
How NordVPN compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
E ExpressVPN![]() | $3.99 /mo, billed annually | Oct 5, 2026 |
S Surfshark![]() | $2.49 /mo, billed annually | Oct 19, 2026 |
C CyberGhost VPN![]() | $1.59 /mo, billed annually | Sep 28, 2026 |
H Hotspot Shield | $7.99 /mo, billed annually | Mar 17, 2026 |
A Ava![]() | $9.99 /mo, billed annually | Oct 26, 2026 |
1 1password![]() | $2.49 /user/mo, billed annually | Jul 6, 2026 |
NordVPN pricing FAQ
- How much does NordVPN cost?
- NordVPN pricing starts at $3.09/mo on Basic, billed annually. NordVPN lists 3 plans on its pricing page.
- Does NordVPN have a free plan?
- No. NordVPN does not list a free tier; paid plans start at $3.09/mo on Basic, billed annually.
- What pricing model does NordVPN use?
- NordVPN uses subscription pricing across 3 plans.
- When did NordVPN last change its pricing?
- Oct 26, 2026: NordVPN: Black Friday intro discount deepens to 78% off (Complete plan).
- How often has NordVPN changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 31 pricing changes for NordVPN since it started tracking on Nov 14, 2023; the pricing page was last captured on Oct 26, 2026.
- Who are NordVPN's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares NordVPN with ExpressVPN, Surfshark, CyberGhost VPN, Hotspot Shield, Ava and 1password.





