# ExpressVPN vs Private Internet Access

| Attribute | ExpressVPN | Private Internet Access |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.9 (19% (low)) | 54.4 (7% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A subscription-based VPN service offering strong encryption, a strict no-logs policy independently audited, and server access across 113 countries with support for multiple simultaneous device connections. It is indexed under Consumer VPN.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"What is ExpressVPN?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ExpressVPN is a paid product; published pricing starts at £69.95 per year. It is sold across 3 plans (Basic, Advanced and Express Pro). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"How much does ExpressVPN cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ExpressVPN supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does ExpressVPN support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for ExpressVPN, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"Can ExpressVPN be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for ExpressVPN, including Twitch, Kodi, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and Nintendo Switch, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"What does ExpressVPN integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ExpressVPN is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"Where is ExpressVPN available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A virtual private network that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address across multiple devices. The service maintains a no-logs policy independently audited and verified in court, and includes advanced privacy features such as split tunneling and multi-hop routing. It is indexed under Consumer VPN.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"What is Private Internet Access?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Private Internet Access is a paid product; published pricing starts at $11.95 per month. It is sold across 2 plans (1 Month and 3 Years + 3 Months). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"How much does Private Internet Access cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Private Internet Access supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"What platforms does Private Internet Access support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Private Internet Access, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"Can Private Internet Access be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Private Internet Access. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Private Internet Access not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/privacy-policy","question":"What security certifications does Private Internet Access have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Private Internet Access is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"Where is Private Internet Access available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A subscription-based VPN service offering strong encryption, a strict no-logs policy independently audited, and server access across 113 countries with support for multiple simultaneous device connections. | A virtual private network that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address across multiple devices. The service maintains a no-logs policy independently audited and verified in court, and includes advanced privacy features such as split tunneling and multi-hop routing. |
| features.capabilities | `{"kill_switch":true,"ram_only_servers":true,"dedicated_ip_available":true,"no_logs_audit_published":true,"router_firmware_support":true,"streaming_unblock_support":true}` | `{"split_tunneling":true,"ram_only_servers":true,"multi_hop_double_vpn":true,"no_logs_audit_published":true}` |
| integrations.count | 17 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Twitch","native":true,"category":"streaming"},{"name":"Kodi","native":true},{"name":"Apple TV","native":true},{"name":"Android TV","native":true},{"name":"Amazon Fire TV","native":true},{"name":"Roku","native":true},{"name":"Chromecast","native":true},{"name":"Nintendo Switch","native":true,"category":"gaming"},{"name":"Meta Quest","native":true,"category":"gaming"},{"name":"Chrome","native":true},{"name":"Firefox","native":true},{"name":"Edge","native":true},{"name":"Asus","native":true},{"name":"Linksys","native":true},{"name":"Netgear","native":true},{"name":"Synology","native":true},{"name":"ASUSTOR","native":true}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"£2.19/mo (promotional for 28 months), renews at £69.95/year","features":["High-speed VPN (up to 40Gbps)","10 simultaneous devices","Lite Protection (block ads, malicious sites, adult sites)","Dedicated IP available as add-on","10 MB/mo private email relay + 10 shared aliases"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.19,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Essential VPN with 10 simultaneous devices and basic security features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"email_relay":"10 MB/mo","simultaneous_devices":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"£3.49/mo (promotional for 28 months), renews at £89.95/year","features":["Everything in Basic, plus:","Advanced Protection (block ads, trackers, malicious sites, adult sites)","100 MB/mo private email relay + 50 shared aliases + 1 custom domain","Unlimited password management with 2FA authenticator","holiday.com eSIM (3GB, valid 3 days, 150+ destinations)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3.49,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Enhanced protection with advanced blocking, password management, and eSIM access","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"email_relay":"100 MB/mo + 50 aliases + 1 custom domain","simultaneous_devices":"14"}},{"free":false,"name":"Express Pro","summary":"£5.49/mo (promotional for 28 months), renews at £149.95/year","features":["Everything in Advanced, plus:","Unlimited private email relay + unlimited shared aliases + 20 custom domains","holiday.com eSIM (3GB, valid 5 days, 150+ destinations)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5.49,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Premium plan with unlimited email relay, maximum custom domains, and eSIM","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"email_relay":"Unlimited","custom_domains":"20","simultaneous_devices":"14"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Dedicated IP"}],"summary":"From £2.19/month (promotional rates). 3-day free trial on iOS/Android. 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. Enterprise ExpressVPN for Teams available with bulk licensing discounts (5-license minimum).","currency":"GBP","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-24T12:35:41.691Z","freeTrialDays":3,"startingPrice":{"amount":2.19,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"1 Month","summary":"$11.95/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"3 Years + 3 Months","summary":"$2.03/month (billed $79 every 3 years, promotional discount)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Dedicated IP Address"},{"name":"Privacy-First Antivirus"}],"summary":"From $2.03/month (3-year plan) or $11.95/month (monthly). 30-day money-back guarantee for new users.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:49:52.086Z","startingPrice":{"amount":11.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":2.19,"currency":"GBP"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"No-logs audit","auditor":"Deloitte"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.expressvpn.com/trust | - |

## Capabilities (Consumer VPN)

| Capability | ExpressVPN | Private Internet Access |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Kill switch | ✓ | - |
| Split tunneling | - | ✓ |
| Multi hop double VPN | - | ✓ |
| RAM only servers | ✓ | ✓ |
| No logs audit published | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated ip available | ✓ | - |
| Router firmware support | ✓ | - |
| Streaming unblock support | ✓ | - |
| Torrenting p2p support | - | - |
| Open source client | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T15:20:23.386Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*