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NordVPN vs Proofpoint

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NordVPN

Software

The best online VPN service for speed and security

From
$3.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Proofpoint

Software

People-centric cybersecurity and compliance

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NordVPN the App Store listing states the app is free to download but is non-functional without purchasing a subscription first; no price figure appears anywhere in the listing itself, only the requirement to buy a plan before VPN access works.; 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: NordVPN covers Military-grade encryption, Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NordVPN and Proofpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where NordVPN and Proofpoint differ
AttributeNordVPNProofpoint
Starting price$3.99/month$6/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, ApiEmail, Cloud, Web
Founded20122002

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 NordVPN

  • Military-grade encryption
  • No-logs policy
  • Kill Switch
  • Split tunneling
  • Double VPN
  • Onion over VPN
  • Threat Protection
  • Meshnet

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.

NordVPN

  • Vpnnot Proofpoint
  • Privacynot Proofpoint
  • Online Securitynot Proofpoint

Proofpoint

  • Email Securitynot NordVPN
  • Dlpnot NordVPN
  • User Behavior Analyticsnot NordVPN

Where each one falls short

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

NordVPN

  • The App Store listing states the app is free to download but is non-functional without purchasing a subscription first; no price figure appears anywhere in the listing itself, only the requirement to buy a plan before VPN access works.

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

NordVPN

$3.99/month
  • Standard$3.99/month
    • 6 devices
    • 5,500+ servers
    • Threat Protection Lite
  • Plus$4.99/month
    • All Standard features
    • Threat Protection Pro
    • NordPass password manager
  • Complete$5.99/month
    • All Plus features
    • NordLocker 1TB encrypted cloud
    • Identity theft protection

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 NordVPN if

  • You need military-grade encryption.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want no-logs policy.
NordVPN 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 NordVPN or Proofpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. NordVPN starts at $3.99/month and Proofpoint at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NordVPN or Proofpoint?
NordVPN starts at $3.99/month and Proofpoint at $6/month.
Does NordVPN or Proofpoint run on more platforms?
NordVPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api. Proofpoint runs on Email, Cloud, Web.
What is NordVPN best used for?
NordVPN is most often used for vpn, privacy, online security. Of those, vpn and privacy are not what Proofpoint is typically brought in for.
What can NordVPN do that Proofpoint cannot?
NordVPN covers Military-grade encryption, No-logs policy, Kill Switch, Split tunneling. Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection, Anti-phishing, Data loss prevention, Archive and search.
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