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ExpressVPN vs VWO

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ExpressVPN

Software

High-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service

From
$6.67/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VWO logo

VWO

Software

Experience Optimization Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only VWO has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; VWO growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • They diverge on capability: ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol, VWO covers A/B testing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ExpressVPN and VWO actually diverge.

Attributes where ExpressVPN and VWO differ
AttributeExpressVPNVWO
Starting price$6.67/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, ApiWeb, iOS, Android, Server-side
Founded20092007

Identical on both: 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 VWO

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Heatmaps
  • Session recordings
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • Slack
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ExpressVPN

  • Vpnnot VWO
  • Privacynot VWO
  • Streamingnot VWO

VWO

  • A/B testing and multivariate testingnot ExpressVPN
  • Conversion rate optimisationnot ExpressVPN
  • Behavioural analytics and session recordingsnot ExpressVPN
  • Feature experimentation and progressive rolloutsnot 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

VWO

  • Growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and API access limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Growth plan offers only 8-hour first response time for support

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

VWO

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the VWO review.

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 VWO if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
VWO review

Questions people ask

Is ExpressVPN or VWO better?
Neither clearly leads. ExpressVPN starts at $6.67/month and VWO at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ExpressVPN or VWO?
VWO has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6.67/month for ExpressVPN and Free for VWO.
Does ExpressVPN or VWO run on more platforms?
ExpressVPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api. VWO runs on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
Can I use VWO for free?
Yes. VWO has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ExpressVPN starts at $6.67/month.
What is ExpressVPN best used for?
ExpressVPN is most often used for vpn, privacy, streaming. Of those, vpn and privacy are not what VWO is typically brought in for.
What can ExpressVPN do that VWO cannot?
ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol, TrustedServer technology, Network Lock kill switch, Split tunneling. VWO covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Heatmaps, Session recordings. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.
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