Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
CyberGhost VPN vs ExpressVPN
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CyberGhost VPN
Security & Cybersecurity
A VPN you can trust to protect your online privacy
- From
- $2.19/month
- Rated
- -
ExpressVPN
Security & Cybersecurity
High-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service
- From
- $6.67/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CyberGhost VPN cyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends; ExpressVPN the App Store listing (seller Expressco Services, LLC) states subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period, and that any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited on purchase
- They diverge on capability: CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CyberGhost VPN and ExpressVPN actually diverge.
| Attribute | CyberGhost VPN | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2.19/month | $6.67/month |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in CyberGhost VPN
- 9000+ servers
- Dedicated streaming servers
- Gaming servers
- NoSpy servers
- Kill Switch
- Ad blocker
- Anti-malware
- WireGuard protocol
Only in ExpressVPN
- Lightway protocol
- TrustedServer technology
- Network Lock kill switch
- No activity logs
- Private DNS
- Speed test
- MediaStreamer
- Edge extension
Both cover
- Split tunneling
- Chrome extension
- Firefox extension
- Smart TV
- Gaming consoles
- Routers
- AES-256 encryption
- RAM-only servers
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CyberGhost VPN
- Vpn
- Privacy
- Streaming
ExpressVPN
- Vpn
- Privacy
- Streaming
Both are used for vpn, privacy, streaming, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CyberGhost VPN
- CyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends
ExpressVPN
- The App Store listing (seller Expressco Services, LLC) states subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period, and that any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited on purchase
- The same listing caps a single ExpressVPN subscription at 14 simultaneous device connections
Pricing, plan by plan
CyberGhost VPN
$2.19/month- 1 Month$12.99/month
- 7 devices
- 9000+ servers
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 2 Years + 2 Months$2.19/month
- All features
- Best value
- 45-day guarantee
- 6 Months$6.99/month
- All features
- 45-day guarantee
ExpressVPN
$6.67/month- 1 Month$12.95/month
- 8 devices
- 94 countries
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 12 Months$6.67/month
- All features
- 3 months free
- Best value
- 6 Months$9.99/month
- All features
- 30-day guarantee
Which should you pick?
Choose CyberGhost VPN if
- You need 9000+ servers.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want dedicated streaming servers.
Choose ExpressVPN if
- You need lightway protocol.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- You also want trustedserver technology.
Questions people ask
- Is CyberGhost VPN or ExpressVPN better?
- Neither clearly leads. CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/month and ExpressVPN at $6.67/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CyberGhost VPN or ExpressVPN?
- CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/month and ExpressVPN at $6.67/month.
- Does CyberGhost VPN or ExpressVPN run on more platforms?
- CyberGhost VPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. ExpressVPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- What is CyberGhost VPN best used for?
- CyberGhost VPN is most often used for vpn, privacy, streaming.
- What can CyberGhost VPN do that ExpressVPN cannot?
- CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Dedicated streaming servers, Gaming servers, NoSpy servers. ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol, TrustedServer technology, Network Lock kill switch, No activity logs. Both handle Split tunneling, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Smart TV.