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ExpressVPN vs Proofpoint

ExpressVPN logo

ExpressVPN

Software

High-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service

From
$6.67/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Proofpoint logo

Proofpoint

Software

People-centric cybersecurity and compliance

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Proofpoint listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing
  • They diverge on capability: ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol, Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ExpressVPN and Proofpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where ExpressVPN and Proofpoint differ
AttributeExpressVPNProofpoint
Starting price$6.67/month$6/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, ApiEmail, Cloud, Web
Founded20092002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 ExpressVPN

  • Lightway protocol
  • TrustedServer technology
  • Network Lock kill switch
  • Split tunneling
  • No activity logs
  • Private DNS
  • Speed test
  • MediaStreamer

Only in Proofpoint

  • Advanced threat detection
  • Anti-phishing
  • Data loss prevention
  • Archive and search
  • eDiscovery
  • User behavior analytics
  • Threat intelligence
  • Compliance reporting

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ExpressVPN

  • Vpnnot Proofpoint
  • Privacynot Proofpoint
  • Streamingnot Proofpoint

Proofpoint

  • Email Securitynot ExpressVPN
  • Dlpnot ExpressVPN
  • User Behavior Analyticsnot ExpressVPN

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Proofpoint

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Proofpoint

$6/month
  • Email Protection$6/month
    • Per user
    • Advanced threat detection
    • Data loss prevention
  • Compliance$8/month
    • All Email Protection
    • Archive & search
    • eDiscovery
  • Advanced Threat$10/month
    • All Compliance features
    • Targeted attack detection
    • Behavior analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose ExpressVPN if

  • You need lightway protocol.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want trustedserver technology.
ExpressVPN review

Choose Proofpoint if

  • You need advanced threat detection.
  • You work on Email, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want anti-phishing.
Proofpoint review

Questions people ask

Is ExpressVPN or Proofpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. ExpressVPN starts at $6.67/month and Proofpoint at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ExpressVPN or Proofpoint?
ExpressVPN starts at $6.67/month and Proofpoint at $6/month.
Does ExpressVPN or Proofpoint run on more platforms?
ExpressVPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api. Proofpoint runs on Email, Cloud, Web.
What is ExpressVPN best used for?
ExpressVPN is most often used for vpn, privacy, streaming. Of those, vpn and privacy are not what Proofpoint is typically brought in for.
What can ExpressVPN do that Proofpoint cannot?
ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol, TrustedServer technology, Network Lock kill switch, Split tunneling. Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection, Anti-phishing, Data loss prevention, Archive and search.
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