Best for a Variety of Devices

4.6

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On CyberGhost's website

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CyberGhost

• Offers a VPN option that costs less than NordVPN
• Offers over 7,000 servers
• No split tunneling feature

Best for Extra Security Features

4.9

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On NordVPN's website

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NordVPN

• Offers a strict no-logs policy with Panama headquarters
• Offers plenty of additional security and performance features
• Doesn't have a clean-cut pricing structure

If you’re working remotely, want to access streaming, or are simply looking for increased security, CyberGhost VPN and NordVPN will both work well for you. NordVPN has more security features, whereas CyberGhost is much less expensive.

If your main concern is a VPN without a lot of extras, CyberGhost is definitely a win. If you’re looking for a more comprehensive security suite, NordVPN is a tried-and-true option. Either way, the functionality and ability to hide your IP address without consuming your bandwidth are prevalent with both VPN providers.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN at a glance

CyberGhost and NordVPN are both highly effective virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to create encrypted connections to the internet. NordVPN has more security options and additional features, but CyberGhost is less expensive, especially with multi-year contracts.

In addition to the lower price, CyberGhost offers a free trial, which NordVPN doesn’t. CyberGhost has a 45-day money-back guarantee versus Nord’s 30-day option. Both work well with streaming and both have a hefty server list.

• CyberGhost: Best for a variety of devices
• NordVPN: Best for extra security features

How do CyberGhost and NordVPN compare?

	CyberGhost	NordVPN Our Pick
Price	From $2.11/mo	From $3.29/mo
Max # of connected devices	7	6
24/7 customer support
Compatibility	iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, FireTV, Android TV, Chrome, Firefox	iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android TV
# of servers	7,000+	5,500+
VPN protocol	OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2/IPsec	OpenVPN, NordLynx (WireGuard), IKEv2/IPsec
No-logs policy	No logs	No logs
Unblocks Netflix?
	See CyberGhost Plans	See NordVPN Plans

NordVPN has name recognition, but side-by-side, CyberGhost is less expensive, allows for more devices, has more servers, and uses the same protocols as NordVPN. In our testing, we found that unblocking Netflix could get wonky, but it was a solid product.

Until recently, CyberGhost hadn’t participated in third-party audits, but just completed one and released the findings on March 9, 2023. This greatly increases CyberGhost’s credibility and trustworthiness, and we’re excited to see them participate in these types of audits.

NordVPN is one of the best VPN services on the market but it has lots of pricing and plans that can get confusing. It’s also on the pricier side of VPN services. Although it has fewer servers than CyberGhost, don’t let that fool you. All you need is a good selection of reliable servers for a VPN to be effective. NordVPN is effective.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN: prices

Almost all VPNs like to break down their cost by month for a comparative view, but that discount typically only applies if you purchase the yearly or multi-year price. If you want to pay month-to-month, that cost will be much higher.

Reviewed by Mary James

“In addition to the lower price, CyberGhost offers a free trial, which NordVPN doesn’t. CyberGhost has a 45-day money-back guarantee versus Nord’s 30-day option.”

CyberGhost offers three straightforward payment options. The monthly plan is the highest at $12.99. The six-month plan charges $41.94, which works out to about $6.99 monthly. The highest plan is for two years and only costs $56.97, which works out to $2.11 monthly.

NordVPN is not so clean-cut when it comes to pricing structure. There are three categories for personal accounts, and each category has three pricing tiers. The least expensive monthly plan starts at $12.99 with basic features but goes up to $15.69 a month if you want all of the features. The next paid plan is for a year and ranges from $69-$110 respectively. The two-year plan ranges from $108-$181.

Compared with CyberGhost, NordVPN is considerably more expensive but also offers additional features such as 1 TB of storage and next-gen file encryption.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN: features

Reviewed by Mary James

Until recently, CyberGhost hadn’t participated in third-party audits, but just completed one and released the findings on March 9, 2023. This greatly increases CyberGhost’s credibility and trustworthiness, and we’re excited to see them participate in these types of audits.”

If you’re looking for extra features, such as a password manager or an ad blocker, or if you’re interested in split tunneling for multiple devices, NordVPN has the advantage over CyberGhost. Both VPNs have device optimization tools and use strong and safe protocols. We were happy to see both adhere to a no-logs policy when it comes to data. Because both products participate in third-party audits, we can trust that the published policies and procedures of each are valid and trustworthy.

We were surprised there were no split tunneling capabilities with CyberGhost, other than for Android devices. Split tunneling allows you to route some of your internet traffic through one VPN server (or no VPN at all) while your other traffic goes through another. This is useful for apps and websites that won’t work with VPNs, or if you want to work in multiple regions at once.

NordVPN’s additional features such as Meshnet are useful for creating a trusted network between devices no matter where they’re located. Additionally, the password manager feature is useful if you want to share passwords between those connected devices. NordVPN’s built-in ad blocker rounds out a nice set of networking and security features that come with the paid plans.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN: streaming support

As far as what works, both VPNs claim to work with streaming services. Streaming services — especially Netflix — can be tricky. Netflix is diligent about updating its VPN trackers to prevent you from accessing regional catalogs. We aren’t sure why Netflix is so adamant about blocking VPNs, but VPNs are constantly updating to stay ahead.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN: internet speeds

People like fast internet. You’re far less likely to continue to use a VPN if it slows down your internet speed, so we test speeds to make sure each product is useable. Remember, if you’re out using public Wi-Fi, you should always use some kind of encryption, such as a VPN, to protect against hackers and identity thieves.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN speed test results

As you can see, neither VPN slowed the download speed to unusable. Granted, NordVPN did better on an Australian server, but all the speeds listed are certainly usable.

As far as the chart below, both have similar latency delays. Latency is the time it takes between when you request something (type in a web address) to when it happens (the website loads). The higher the latency, the longer it’ll take to finish the request. As high as these numbers look, they’re still completely manageable and won’t delay your connection too much.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN latency comparison

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN: compatibility and ease of use

Although CyberGhost has fewer features than NordVPN, it has a massive list of servers to choose from. CyberGhost likes to categorize its features into different lists to help you decide which is best for what you’re doing. As you can see in the image below, CyberGhost has a list of servers dedicated to online protection. This makes it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for quickly.

NordVPN’s dashboard is useful for navigating both the VPN as well as additional features. All the services are listed in the left-hand menu, and there are reminders for increased security on the main page. Because NordVPN has so many offerings wrapped into its subscriptions, it’s nice to see a clean and organized dashboard.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN: customer service

Customer support is pretty similar between these two services. They both have robust and helpful forums and online guides. They also both have 24/7 live chat support. CyberGhost has a longer trial period of 45 days and a free trial, which is the only real difference between the two services. Whichever you choose, you’ll receive excellent customer service.

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN: payment options

NordVPN definitely offers more payment options, but both VPNs offer major credit card and cryptocurrency payments. Although you may not think of payment options being a determining factor in choosing a VPN, paying with crypto can help keep you anonymous.

CyberGhost allows for bitcoin payments, whereas NordVPN allows for bitcoin payments as well as a few other types of cryptocurrency. If you’re looking for genuine anonymity, this may be for you.

CyberGhost payment options

• Discover
• Visa
• Mastercard
• American Express (Amex)
• PayPal
• Amazon Pay
• BitPay

NordVPN payment options

• Discover
• Visa
• Mastercard
• American Express (Amex)
• Amazon Pay
• Apple Pay
• Maestro
• JCB Global
• ACH Transfer Plaid
• Google Pay
• CoinGate (cryptocurrency)

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN FAQs

CyberGhost vs. NordVPN: which is better?

CyberGhost is strong, fast, and significantly less expensive than NordVPN. However, with the expansive list of additional features as well as encrypted storage, NordVPN wins out. With the addition of a password manager, an ad blocker, as well as the tendency to work most of the time when unblocking streaming services, NordVPN edges out CyberGhost just a little. If you want a solid VPN without a lot of additional features for a reasonable price, CyberGhost is still a strong and reliable VPN.

4.9

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On NordVPN's website

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NordVPN

• High-quality VPN offering safety and speed
• Loads of servers for multiple connection options
• Works with popular streaming services, including Netflix
• Too many confusing plans

Author Details

Mary James

About the Author

Mary lives in Los Angeles and has been a cybersecurity writer for over five years. With a B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, her career in online security began in sales and content creation for a private cybersecurity firm.