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CyberGhost VPN vs ExpressVPN

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for vpn services. CyberGhost VPN has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with the date we captured it.

CyberGhost VPN has the lower entry price — CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.03/mo, ExpressVPN at $2.99/mo. Free tier: CyberGhost VPN No, ExpressVPN No. HIPAA: CyberGhost VPN —, ExpressVPN —.

As of 2026-09-05 · figures link to their source below

Side by side

CyberGhost VPN

$2.03/mo entry
Entry price$2.03/mo (2 Years + 4 Months)
Free tierNo
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2
GDPR
Best forBudget-conscious streamers wanting the longest money-back window

ExpressVPN

$2.99/mo entry
Entry price$2.99/mo (Basic (2-year))
Free tierNo
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2
GDPR
Best forHigh-speed streaming on public Wi-Fi

Sources — CyberGhost VPN: security.org (verified 2026-09-05) · ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com (verified 2026-09-05)

Key features

CyberGhost VPN: Optimized streaming servers — pre-configured for Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and others; Optimized gaming servers — lower latency for game traffic; 45-day money-back guarantee — longest among major consumer VPNs; Deloitte-audited no-logs policy; Romania headquarters — outside 5/9/14 Eyes alliances

ExpressVPN: Lightway proprietary protocol — optimized for speed and battery life; TrustedServer technology — RAM-only servers wipe all data on reboot; Independent no-logs audits by KPMG and PwC; ExpressAI — privacy-focused AI with confidential computing; Identity Defender — credit monitoring + $5M ID theft insurance (US, Pro tier)

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