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2026

ExpressVPN vs Mullvad VPN

ExpressVPN and Mullvad VPN compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is regarded as one of the fastest and most reliable VPN services on the market. The proprietary Lightway protocol delivers excellent speeds and quick connection times. Servers in 105 countries, 24/7 live chat, and a consistently audited no-logs policy make ExpressVPN the premium choice. The price is higher than competitors – but you get top quality without compromise.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 99.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 99.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

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Mullvad VPN

Mullvad publishes a monthly EUR price including VAT. The service uses an account number; creating an account does not require an email address. Prepaid credit and later top-ups do not guarantee a future renewal price. We have no documented speed measurements of our own.

Recorded introductory priceEUR 5.00 / month · tax included Recorded renewal priceCheck with provider PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Our Verdict

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.

Recorded overall rating: ExpressVPN —/10, Mullvad VPN —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.

Performance rating: ExpressVPN —/10, Mullvad VPN —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.

Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Listed features refer to the product range. They may require a different plan or an additional payment and may vary by platform. Check what your selected plan includes.

Criterion	ExpressVPN	Mullvad VPN
Real-time protection	In the product range	In the product range
Built-in VPN	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Password manager	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Parental controls	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Identity protection	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Low system impact	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	8 devices	5 devices
System impact in daily use	—	—

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Frequently asked questions about ExpressVPN vs Mullvad VPN

How are ExpressVPN and Mullvad VPN rated overall?

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison. Recorded overall rating: ExpressVPN —/10, Mullvad VPN —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.

How do their performance ratings compare?

Performance rating: ExpressVPN —/10, Mullvad VPN —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.

What should I check when comparing prices?

Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.

Does the plan include every listed feature?

Listed features refer to the product range. They may require a different plan or an additional payment and may vary by platform. Check what your selected plan includes.