ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is a commercial virtual private network service. It encrypts a device's internet traffic and routes it through one of over a hundred server locations worldwide, which hides the user's real IP address and can make traffic appear to originate from a different country. The publisher promotes this for avoiding tracking by internet providers and websites, and for accessing geo-restricted content.

Beyond the core VPN tunnel, the client bundles a kill switch that blocks internet access if the VPN connection drops, split tunneling to route only chosen apps through the VPN, private DNS, an ad and tracker blocker, and basic parental controls. A single subscription covers a set number of simultaneous device connections and includes apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, plus router-level setup for whole-home coverage.

This fits people who want an easy, supported way to mask their location or use public Wi-Fi more safely, such as travelers and remote workers, without configuring their own VPN server. It is less suited to users looking for a free or one-time-purchase option, or to anyone who specifically needs an open-source client whose code they can audit themselves.

There is no free version. ExpressVPN is sold purely as a subscription, billed monthly or discounted for one- and two-year terms, with a 30-day refund window on any plan rather than a free trial.