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ExpressVPN vs Private Internet Access

VPN pricing comparison · 2026

ExpressVPN pricing ranges from $2.49–$5.49/month, while Private Internet Access ranges from $1.59–$11.95/month. ExpressVPN is typically 41% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is a premium VPN service owned by Kape Technologies, known for its speed, relia
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$180 $292
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Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access pricing starts at custom pricing.
verified 5w ago
$180 $292
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
ExpressVPN saves $112 vs Private · 25 seats
Cheapest $180
Spread 38%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Advanced (2-Year)
$897/yr
year 1 license · $3/seat
1 Year
$999/yr
year 1 license · $3/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$180/yr
Vendr · n=35
Median annual
$292/yr
Vendr · n=156
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 4 sourced facts
1 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 6d ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 1 sourced fact
Vendr median
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
1 documented
  • Renewal Price Increases
    15-30% of license costs
    1 source
No hidden costs documented
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.8/5 (22)
Best for
Users who want ExpressVPN's core VPN protection at the lowest promotional long-term rate
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Expensive compared to competitors
No public ratings yet
Best for
Short-term users wanting flexibility
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VPN

ExpressVPN

$2.49–$5.49
/month
3 plans
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VPN

Private Internet Access

$1.59–$11.95
/month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan ExpressVPN Private Internet Access
Basic (2-Year) $2.49 /month $11.95 /user/month
Advanced (2-Year) $2.99 /month $3.33 /user/month
Express Pro (2-Year) $5.49 /month $1.59 /user/month

Market Intelligence

ExpressVPN

Median annual cost
$180
Based on
35 deals

Private Internet Access

Median annual cost
$292
Based on
156 deals

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