NordVPN Pricing
NordVPN costs from $4/mo up to $7/mo — about $48/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is below the $5/mo average for VPN tools we track.
NordVPN plans & prices
Every NordVPN plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What NordVPN costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4 | $12 | $48 |
| PlusPopular | $5 | $15 | $60 |
| Complete | $7 | $21 | $84 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Basic $4 | Plus $5 | Complete $7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPN | |||
| Threat Protection | |||
| Password manager | |||
| Data breach scanner | |||
| 1TB encrypted storage |
Which NordVPN plan should you choose?
On a budget → Basic ($4/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $48 a year.
Most teams → Plus ($5/mo)
The plan NordVPN positions as its best-value tier for Privacy-conscious consumers.
Scaling up → Complete ($7/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is NordVPN good value?
Across the 4 other VPN tools we track, entry pricing averages $5/mo (from $2 to $7). NordVPN starts at $4/mo — below average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Proton VPNPrivacy-first VPN with a real free tier | Free | 4.6/5 |
| SurfsharkUnlimited devices at a low price | $2/mo | 4.5/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try NordVPN?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does NordVPN cost?+
NordVPN starts at $4 per month, running up to $7 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does NordVPN have a free plan?+
No — NordVPN does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Basic plan at $4/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is NordVPN per year?+
At the Basic price of $4/mo, NordVPN costs about $48 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is NordVPN expensive compared with other VPN tools?+
The 4 other VPN tools we track average $5/mo to start. NordVPN's cheapest paid plan is $4/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with NordVPN?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.