Latest news with #NordVPNBasic
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
It's the final week of our exclusive NordVPN deal – grab a free Amazon gift card + 4 extra months before it's too late
The countdown is on. You only have one week left to take advantage of Tom's Guide's exclusive NordVPN deal. The deal, which is shared with our friends at TechRadar, runs until August 12 and sees NordVPN plans start at $2.91 / £2.31 per month – the lowest price we've seen our best VPN pick at for a long time. Our NordVPN review details why we rate it so highly. But in short, it boasts excellent speeds, top-class privacy and security, powerful streaming unblocking, and some great extra cybersecurity features. Gift cards worth $20, $40, and $50 are up for grabs in the US. NordVPN Plus: $20 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREE Save 74%: NordVPN is the provider we rate as #1 and the best pick for most people. Fast speeds, excellent privacy and security, plus powerful streaming unblocking, and great extra features are our reasons for this What you'll get... • $20 Amazon gift card• 4 months FREE• Protection for up to 10 devices• 900 Mbps+ speeds• Streaming service unblocking, including Netflix• Post-quantum encryption• Threat Protection Pro• NordPass password manager• 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months protection for $3.76 per month ($105.36 up front pre-tax) NB: NordVPN is currently trialling different Plus plans, so you may see slight variation in the features offered. NordVPN Complete: $40 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREE Save 74%: NordVPN Complete is the next plan on offer. On top of NordVPN Plus features, you'll get 1TB of encrypted cloud storage and double your Amazon gift card. What you'll get... • $40 Amazon gift card• 4 months FREE• All NordVPN Plus features • 1TB encrypted cloud storage• 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months protection for $4.62 per month ($129.36 up front pre-tax) NordVPN Prime: $50 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREE Save 79%: NordProtect and complete cybersecurity protection is what you'll get from the US-exclusive NordVPN Prime. What you'll get... • $50 Amazon gift card• 4 months FREE• All NordVPN Complete features • NordProtect identity theft protection• Up to $1 million in ID theft insurance• Up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance• Credit & Dark Web monitoring• Dedicated case manager• 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months of protection for $6.33 per month ($177.36 up front pre-tax) NordVPN Basic: our #1 rated VPN Save 74%: NordVPN Basic is the entry-level plan. There's no extra features or free gift cards, just a great VPN. What you'll get... • Protection for up to 10 devices• 900 Mbps+ speeds• Streaming service unblocking, including Netflix• Post-quantum encryption• 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months of protection for $2.91 per month ($81.36 up front pre-tax) All two-year NordVPN plans come with the extra four months, as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee. All two-year plans except NordVPN Basic will see you pocket a free Amazon gift card. You'll receive your gift card between 31 and 50 days after purchase. So if you take advantage of the money-back guarantee, you won't receive a gift card. The deal is limited to users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada and NordVPN prices and plans differ between the regions. But let's see what's on offer where you are. If you live in the US, you're in luck. This is where the best NordVPN deals are, and NordVPN Basic, NordVPN Plus, NordVPN Complete, and NordVPN Prime are the plans you can purchase. Remember, all two-year plans come with an extra four months of protection for free and a 30-day money-back guarantee – but only three come with an Amazon gift card. NordVPN Plus is the first to include an Amazon gift card and this is worth $20. It comes to $3.76 per month ($105.36 up front pre-tax). You'll unlock great features like Threat Protection Pro – NordVPN's highly rated malware and threat protection – and NordPass, one of the best password managers. This is along with standard offerings that include speeds of 900 Mbps+, protection for up to 10 devices, post-quantum encryption support for all platforms, and one of the best streaming VPNs. Next we have NordVPN Complete and it'll cost you $4.62 per month ($129.36 up front pre-tax). For $24 more than NordVPN Plus, you'll unlock 1TB of encrypted cloud storage and a $40 Amazon gift card. American folks, NordVPN Prime is your most complete plan. It's not cheap, coming in at $6.33 per month ($177.36 up front pre-tax). This makes it one of the most expensive VPN plans out there, but you're well compensated when it comes to features. All previously mentioned features are included, along with NordProtect. This grants you up to $1 million in ID theft insurance and up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance. There's credit and dark web monitoring, plus a dedicated case manager available to you should you need to make a claim. If you just want a VPN, this might not be for you. But if you want total cybersecurity protection, it's a very reasonable price. Oh, and did we mention, you'll get your hands on a free $50 Amazon gift card. NordVPN Basic is the plan to go for if you simply want a class-leading VPN and no extra features. 28 months of protection works out at $2.91 per month ($81.36 up front pre-tax) but there's no Amazon gift card. NordVPN: Free Amazon gift cards + 4 months FREE Save 76%: £20 or £50 Amazon gift cards are being handed out to UK users thanks to the Tom's Guide EXCLUSIVE deal. What you'll get... NordVPN Plus: £2.99 per month (£83.76 up front pre-tax) • 4 extra months FREE• £20 Amazon gift card• NordVPN, Threat Protection Pro, NordPass• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN Ultimate: £4.62 per month (£129.36 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• £50 Amazon gift card• All NordVPN Plus features + £5,000 cyber insurance• 30-day money-back guarantee The UK's interest in VPNs has skyrocketed in the last two weeks following the introduction of the Online Safety Act. Many are wondering if VPNs can bypass new age verification checks. If you're interested in the best UK VPN, NordVPN Basic, NordVPN Plus, and NordVPN Ultimate are what's on offer. Like the US, all two-year plans come with four extra free months and a 30-day money-back guarantee. NordVPN Plus comes with a £20 Amazon and is £2.99 per month (£83.76 up front pre-tax). Threat Protection Pro and NordPass are the features you unlock. There's no middle plan in the UK, we jump straight to NordVPN Ultimate for £4.62 per month (£129.36 up front pre-tax) and a £50 gift card. The NordProtect feature included with NordVPN Prime is a US-exclusive, but the UK gets a watered down version with NordVPN Ultimate. Up to £5,000 is offered to aid with scam and ID theft recovery costs. If you're not interested in an Amazon gift card, NordVPN Basic is £2.31 per month (£64.56 up front pre-tax). NordVPN: Amazon gift cards + 4 months FREE Save 74%: Only two Australian NordVPN plans come with Amazon gift cards, worth AU$20 and AU$40. NordVPN Plus: AU$5.65 per month (AU$158.16 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• AU$20 Amazon gift card• NordVPN, Threat Protection Pro, NordPass• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN Complete: AU$6.93 per month (AU$194.16 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• AU$40 Amazon gift card• All NordVPN Plus features + 1TB encrypted cloud storage• 30-day money-back guarantee Australia has three NordVPN plans, NordVPN Basic, NordVPN Plus, and NordVPN Complete. All come with free months and two come with Amazon gift cards. NordVPN Plus is AU$5.65 per month (AU$158.16 up front pre-tax). Four extra months of VPN protection and a AU$20 gift card are included. NordVPN Complete is Australia's premium NordVPN offering, and includes a AU$40 Amazon gift card. Like the US, you'll get all NordVPN Plus features along with 1TB of encrypted cloud storage. This plan costs AU$6.93 per month (AU$194.16 up front pre-tax). For the best Australia VPN, NordBasic, you're looking at AU$4.36 per month (AU$122.16 up front pre-tax). NordVPN: Amazon gift cards + 4 months FREE Save 77%: Canadians have access to four NordVPN plans and three come with Amazon gift cards worth CA$20, CA$40, and CA$50. NordVPN Plus: CA$4.88 per month (CA$136.56 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• CA$20 Amazon gift card• NordVPN, Threat Protection Pro, NordPass• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN Complete: CA$5.99 per month (CA$167.76 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• CA$40 Amazon gift card• All NordVPN Plus features + 1TB encrypted cloud storage• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN Ultra: CA$7.71 per month (CA$215.76 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• CA$50 Amazon gift card• All NordVPN Complete features + Incogni data removal• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN is our top pick for the best Canada VPN. It matches the US for number of plans, with NordVPN Basic, NordVPN Plus, NordVPN Complete, and NordVPN Ultra available. 28 months of NordVPN Plus is CA$4.88 per month (CA$136.56 up front pre-tax), with a CA$20 Amazon gift card thrown in. If you're after a CA$40 Amazon gift card, check out NordVPN Complete for CA$5.99 per month (CA$167.76 up front pre-tax). NordVPN Ultra is exclusive to Canada, including a subscription to the data removal service Incogni instead of ID theft insurance. It comes with a CA$50 Amazon gift card and 28 months of protection comes to CA$7.71 per month (CA$215.76 up front pre-tax). Canada's entry NordVPN plan, NordVPN Basic, costs CA$3.76 per month (CA$105.36 up front pre-tax). There's four extra months but no Amazon gift card. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
30-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
This exclusive NordVPN deal has been extended again – and free Amazon gift cards are still up for grabs
Tom's Guide's exclusive NordVPN deal has been extended for another two weeks. We rate NordVPN as the best VPN overall and this extension means it stays at the lowest price we've seen for a long time – plans start at $2.91 / £2.31 per month. Until August 12, new subscribers to NordVPN will receive an additional four months of protection for free on all two-year plans. Free Amazon gift cards worth up to $50 / £50 are also being given away with selected tiers of NordVPN. Users in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada are the only ones who can access this deal, and it's also being offered by our friends at TechRadar. In the US, you can get your hands on Amazon gift cards worth $20, $40, and $50. NordVPN Plus: $20 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREE Save 74%: We rate NordVPN as the #1 VPN out there. It's super fast, great for streaming, and boasts rock-solid privacy. What you'll get... • $20 Amazon gift card• 4 months FREE• Protection for up to 10 devices• 900 Mbps+ speeds• Streaming service unblocking, including Netflix• Post-quantum encryption• Threat Protection Pro• NordPass password manager • 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months protection for $3.76 per month ($105.36 up front pre-tax) NB: NordVPN is currently trialling different Plus plans, so you may see slight variation in the features offered. NordVPN Complete: $40 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREE Save 74%: The next step up from NordVPN Plus doubles your Amazon gift card and adds 1TB of encrypted cloud storage. What you'll get... • $40 Amazon gift card• 4 months FREE• All NordVPN Plus features • 1TB encrypted cloud storage• 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months protection for $4.62 per month ($129.36 up front pre-tax) NordVPN Prime: $50 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREE Save 79%: This US-exclusive is NordVPN's complete cybersecurity package What you'll get... • $50 Amazon gift card• 4 months FREE• All NordVPN Complete features • NordProtect identity theft protection• Up to $1 million in ID theft insurance• Up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance• Credit & Dark Web monitoring• Dedicated case manager• 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months of protection for $6.33 per month ($177.36 up front pre-tax) NordVPN Basic: our #1 rated VPN Save 74%: If you're not interested in extra features, then NordVPN Basic is the most simple package. What you'll get... • Protection for up to 10 devices• 900 Mbps+ speeds• Streaming service unblocking, including Netflix• Post-quantum encryption• 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months of protection for $2.91 per month ($81.36 up front pre-tax) Gift card values and plans differ between the global regions. You can read our NordVPN prices and plans page to find out which plans are available where you are. Gift cards will be delivered to you between 31 and 50 days after purchase. You could spend them right away or perhaps save them for Black Friday, the choice is yours. All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee but should you decide to take advantage of this, you won't receive your gift card. You can read all about NordVPN's fast speeds, excellent streaming capabilities, and class-leading privacy credentials in our NordVPN review. But for now, let's dive into the deals. The US has four NordVPN plans to choose from: NordVPN Basic, NordVPN Plus, NordVPN Complete, and NordVPN Prime. All plans come with the four additional months but NordVPN Plus is the first to include a free Amazon gift card – this one is worth $20. It costs $3.76 per month ($105.36 up front pre-tax) and is a significant improvement on NordVPN Basic. You'll get access to NordVPN's highly rated threat and malware protection, Threat Protection Pro. It's been rated as the best VPN malware protection and is a certified anti-phishing tool. Alongside this, NordVPN Plus includes NordPass, one of the best password managers. These are two great additions and join the 900 Mbps+ speeds, protection for up to 10 devices, streaming site unblocking, and post-quantum encryption support included as standard on all plans. However, we've seen some users get a variation of the Plus plan that doesn't include NordPass. The next step up is NordVPN Complete. For $4.62 per month ($129.36 up front pre-tax) you'll benefit from 28 months of VPN protection and a free $40 Amazon gift card. This plan costs $24 more up front than NordVPN Plus and the only extra feature you get is 1TB of encrypted cloud storage. But your Amazon gift card value is doubled, so you may decide it's worth the upgrade. If you're after NordVPN's most complete package, consider NordVPN Prime. It includes everything offered in previous plans plus NordProtect – an ID theft protection suite. NordProtect aims to protect your personal data from being exploited. Up to $1 million in ID theft insurance is available, alongside up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance. It will monitor your credit score, as well as searching the dark web for your data. Finally, should you need to open a case, a dedicated case manager will assist you with your claim. A premium plan means a premium price and NordVPN Prime is $6.33 per month ($177.36 up front pre-tax), making it the most expensive plan NordVPN offers. This covers you for 28 months and grants you a free $50 Amazon gift card. This is very expensive for a VPN plan. However we rarely see NordVPN Prime drop below $7 per month. It's more than just a VPN, it's a total cybersecurity package. So if you're in the market for something like this, now is a good time to check out NordVPN Prime. NordVPN Basic is $2.91 per month ($81.36 up front pre-tax). There's an extra four months of protection but no free Amazon gift cards. NordVPN: Free Amazon gift cards + 4 months FREE Save 76%: UK users can get their hands on a £20 or £50 Amazon gift card thanks to the Tom's Guide EXCLUSIVE deal. What you'll get... NordVPN Plus: £2.99 per month (£83.76 up front pre-tax) • 4 extra months FREE• £20 Amazon gift card• NordVPN, Threat Protection Pro, NordPass• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN Ultimate: £4.62 per month (£129.36 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• £50 Amazon gift card• All NordVPN Plus features + £5,000 cyber insurance• 30-day money-back guarantee The UK has three NordVPN plans: NordVPN Basic, NordVPN Plus, and NordVPN Ultimate. As with the US, all two-year plans come with four extra months of VPN protection but only two come with free Amazon gift cards. Regardless of where you are in the world, all NordVPN Plus and NordVPN Basic plans come with the same features. 28 months of NordVPN Plus is £2.99 per month (£83.76 up front pre-tax) and comes with a £20 Amazon gift card. We jump straight to NordVPN Ultimate in the UK, and it's the most premium plan offered in the country. It's £4.62 per month (£129.36 up front pre-tax) for a 28 month plan and comes with a £50 Amazon gift card. NordProtect is a US-only feature, but NordVPN Ultimate does include a form of ID protection for UK users. Up to £5,000 is available to aid with scam and ID theft recovery costs. NordVPN Basic is £2.31 per month (£64.56 up front pre-tax). But remember, there's no Amazon gift card with this plan. NordVPN: Amazon gift cards + 4 months FREE Save 74%: Two NordVPN plans in Australia will get you AU$20 and AU$40 Amazon gift cards. NordVPN Plus: AU$5.65 per month (AU$158.16 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• AU$20 Amazon gift card• NordVPN, Threat Protection Pro, NordPass• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN Complete: AU$6.93 per month (AU$194.16 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• AU$40 Amazon gift card• All NordVPN Plus features + 1TB encrypted cloud storage• 30-day money-back guarantee There's three NordVPN plans in Australia: NordVPN Basic, NordVPN Plus, and NordVPN Complete. Two come with free Amazon gift cards. NordVPN Plus is AU$5.65 per month (AU$158.16 up front pre-tax). Four extra months of VPN protection and a AU$20 gift card are included. NordVPN Complete is the highest level of NordVPN plan in Australia. It's AU$6.93 per month (AU$194.16 up front pre-tax), with a AU$40 gift card included. Like the US, 1TB of encrypted cloud storage is the additional feature for this plan. If you simply want one of the best Australia VPNs with four extra months and no extra features, NordVPN Basic is AU$4.36 per month (AU$122.16 up front pre-tax). NordVPN: Amazon gift cards + 4 months FREE Save 77%: Amazon gift cards worth CA$20, CA$40, and CA$50 are up for grabs in Canada. NordVPN Plus: CA$4.88 per month (CA$136.56 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• CA$20 Amazon gift card• NordVPN, Threat Protection Pro, NordPass• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN Complete: CA$5.99 per month (CA$167.76 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• CA$40 Amazon gift card• All NordVPN Plus features + 1TB encrypted cloud storage• 30-day money-back guarantee NordVPN Ultra: CA$7.71 per month (CA$215.76 up front pre-tax)• 4 extra months FREE• CA$50 Amazon gift card• All NordVPN Complete features + Incogni data removal• 30-day money-back guarantee Canada joins the US in having four NordVPN plans to select from: NordVPN Basic, NordVPN Plus, NordVPN Complete, and NordVPN Ultra. As always, all these plans come with four extra months of protection for free but only three come with free Amazon gift cards. NordVPN Plus is CA$4.88 per month (CA$136.56 up front pre-tax) and comes with a CA$20 Amazon gift card. A CA$40 Amazon gift card is included with NordVPN Complete and it's CA$5.99 per month (CA$167.76 up front pre-tax). NordVPN Ultra is a Canadian exclusive and costs CA$7.71 per month (CA$215.76 up front pre-tax), with a CA$50 Amazon gift card. This plan is the most premium offering in Canada but doesn't include any form of ID theft insurance like the US and UK. Instead, this plan includes a subscription to the data removal service Incogni. This is a paid add-on for international users and the tool sends out data removal requests to data brokers on your behalf. For those just after one of the best Canada VPNs, NordVPN Basic is CA$3.76 per month (CA$105.36 up front pre-tax). We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
This is the last chance to get your hands on our exclusive NordVPN deal
Today marks your last chance to take advantage of the Tom's Guide exclusive NordVPN deal. NordVPN is the best VPN out there and time is running out to receive Amazon vouchers worth up to $50 AND 4 extra months of VPN protection for free. Our NordVPN review details why we rate it the #1 VPN and all its two-year plans come with the additional months. You'll receive free Amazon gift cards with all two-year tiers of NordVPN except NordVPN Basic. The US deal sees you receive a $20 gift card with NordVPN Plus, a $40 gift card with NordVPN Complete, and a $50 gift card with NordVPN Prime. Sadly, you won't receive your gift card in time for Amazon Prime Day as they're delivered between 31 and 50 days after purchase. There's also a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans, meaning you can try NordVPN risk free. If you do decide on a refund however, you won't receive a gift card. NordVPN: Amazon gift cards + 4 months FREESave 76%: The Tom's Guide EXCLUSIVE NordVPN deal is nearly over. It's your last chance to grab our #1 VPN, with 4 extra free months of protection, plus an Amazon gift card. What you'll Plus: $3.76 per month ($105.36 up front pre tax)• $20 Amazon gift card• Threat Protection Pro, NordPassNordVPN Complete: $4.62 per month ($129.36 up front pre tax)• $40 Amazon gift card• All features + 1TB encrypted storageNordVPN Prime: $6.33 per month ($177.36 up front pre tax)• $50 Amazon gift card• All features + NordProtect ID theft insurance All plans: • Protection for up to 10 devices, 950+ Mbps speeds, streaming site unblocking, post-quantum encryption• 4 free extra months • 30-day money-back guarantee This is the best NordVPN deal we've seen in a long time and it's exclusive to Tom's Guide and our friends at TechRadar. 28 months of NordVPN Plus costs $3.76 per month ($105.36 up front pre tax) and comes with a $20 Amazon gift card. We really like this deal because it's less than $1 a month more than NordVPN Basic (which is $2.91 per month). For this small increase you unlock a load of great features – as well as the Amazon gift card. You'll get a class-leading, super fast, secure VPN, with protection for up to 10 devices. But also phishing and malware protection in the form of Threat Protection Pro, and NordPass – one of the best password managers. There's a $40 Amazon gift card with NordVPN Complete. 28 months of protection comes to $4.62 per month ($129.36 up front pre tax). This is $24 a year more than NordVPN Plus, and for that you'll receive 1TB of encrypted cloud storage (plus all other features) and a $40 Amazon gift card. You don't get much extra in your actual NordVPN plan but you're doubling your Amazon voucher, off-setting almost all of the extra $24. NordVPN Prime is NordVPN's most complete offering. It's $6.33 per month ($177.36 up front pre tax) for 28 months of protection and there's a $50 Amazon gift card. It's one of the most expensive VPN plans on the market, but NordVPN Prime boasts nearly everything you could want from a cybersecurity package. You get every feature included in previous NordVPN plans, with the addition of NordProtect. This grants you up to $1 million in ID theft insurance, up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance, credit and dark web monitoring, and a dedicated ID theft case manager. If you're looking for total cybersecurity protection, and are happy to spend around $6 a month, NordVPN Prime is a very good deal. The deal is also available in Canada, with CA$20, CA$40, and CA$50 gift cards on offer. These are included with NordVPN Plus, NordVPN Complete, and NordVPN Ultra plans respectively. The UK and Australia have access to this exclusive deal, but only receive two gift cards each. For Aussies, there's a AU$20 gift card with NordVPN Plus and a AU$40 gift card with NordVPN Complete. UK subscribers will get their hands on a £20 gift card with NordVPN Plus, and a £50 gift card with NordVPN Ultimate. As mentioned above, these gift cards are only offered with all two-year plans except NordVPN Basic. But all two-year plans come with a bonus four months of protection. NordVPN's plans vary between regions. You can check out our NordVPN prices and plans page for a detailed breakdown of what's available where you are. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
09-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Upgrade your online protection for less than $1 with this Prime Day VPN deal
If you're a bargain hunter, chances are you're taking advantage of the Prime Day sales to grab some seriously discounted goodies. But, you may not have considered adding one of the best VPNs to your shopping list. That's right, not wanting to lose out on the fun, NordVPN has introduced a series of excellent deals for you to take advantage of this Prime Day. With these deals, you can get an upgraded NordVPN subscription for as little as $0.85 more per month than its basic tier. What's more, you can even get an Amazon gift card of up to $50 if you subscribe to NordVPN's Plus, Complete or Prime tiers. So, you can even get a little extra something from Amazon on top of protecting yourself (and your data) online. NordVPN Basic: get four extra months of protection for FREENordVPN Basic is a top-rated, affordable VPN. It's a great all-rounder and our #1 VPN you'll get...• Protection for up to 10 devices• Speeds of 950 Mbps+• Streaming service unblocking• Post-quantum encryption• 30-day money-back guarantee• 28 months protection for $2.91 per month ($81.36 up front pre-tax) NordVPN Plus: $20 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREENordVPN combines speed, privacy, and features, and that's why it's our #1 rated VPN. What you'll get...• Protection for up to 10 devices• Speeds of 950 Mbps+• Streaming service unblocking, including Netflix • Post-quantum encryption• Threat Protection Pro• NordPass password manager• 30-day money-back guarantee• $20 Amazon gift card (for a limited time only)• 28 months protection for $3.76 per month ($105.36 up front pre-tax) In all of its exclusive-to-Tom's-Guide deals, NordVPN is offering an extra 4 months free with all of its two-year subscription. NordVPN Basic is also available at 76% off, meaning it's just $2.91 per month for a two-year subscription. This isn't all, however, as the best VPN service on the market has gone one step further and is offering Amazon gift cards worth up to $50 with its Plus, Complete and Prime two-year subscriptions. For new NordVPN Plus subscribers, you get a $20 Amazon gift card. This subscription is only $0.85 more per month than the Basic subscription ($3.76 per month), and includes the enhanced protection of Threat Protection Pro and NordPass password manager. If you subscribe to NordVPN Complete, you'll get these extras plus 1 TB of encrypted cloud storage, all for just $4.62 per month ($0.86 more than NordVPN Plus). You'll get a $40 Amazon gift card with this plan. Finally, if you grab a two-year NordVPN Prime subscription, you'll get everything included in Plus and Complete, plus NordProtect identity theft protection, up to $1 million in ID theft insurance, up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance and credit and dark web monitoring, as well as a $50 Amazon gift card. All this for $6.33 per month ($1.71 more than NordVPN Complete). If you qualify for a gift card, it will be delivered to you between 31 and 50 days after purchase. While this does unfortunately mean you won't be able to use it for this Amazon Prime Day, but you should be able to use it to nab some great Black Friday deals. All NordVPN subscriptions come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you decide it's not right for you, you can get a refund. However, you will not receive your Amazon gift card if you do so. NordVPN Complete: $40 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREENordVPN Complete is the next tier up from NordVPN Plus, but it's not NordVPN's complete package. What you'll get... • All NordVPN Plus features• 1TB of encrypted cloud storage• 30-day money-back guarantee• $40 Amazon gift card (for a limited time only)• 28 months protection for $4.62 per month ($129.36 up front pre-tax) NordVPN Prime: $50 Amazon gift card + 4 months FREENordVPN Prime is NordVPN's ultimate cybersecurity offering. Only available in the US, it includes everything NordVPN has to you'll get... • All NordVPN features from previous plans• NordProtect identity theft protection• Up to $1 million in ID theft insurance• Up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance• Credit & Dark Web monitoring• Dedicated case manager• 30-day money-back guarantee• $50 Amazon gift card (for a limited time)• 28 months of protection for $6.33 per month ($177.36 up front pre-tax) We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
07-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Is NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro worth it?
NordVPN is the best VPN on the makret based on our testing, and not just because of its speed, reliability, or unblocking capabilities, although they are impressive. What really sets this provider apart is its wide range of privacy and security tools. One such feature is Threat Protection Pro, which adds an extra layer of protection by blocking malware, phishing domains, trackers, and ads in real time. However, this service is not included in NordVPN's basic subscription. To use it, you need to subscribe to or upgrade to a higher-tier plan, such as NordVPN Plus. With this being said, you can upgrade now for as little as $0.85 per month more than NordVPN Basic, with an extra 4 months and an Amazon gift card worth up to $50 thrown in for free thanks to NordVPN's exclusive deal. This article breaks down what Threat Protection Pro actually does and how it performs in the real world when compared to the antivirus protection offered by other VPN providers like ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and ProtonVPN, as well as dedicated antivirus software. Can it replace a standalone antivirus, or is it just a useful add-on, and is the small extra cost for the upgrade really worth it? NordVPN Plus: get enhanced online protection and a free $20 Amazon gift cardNordVPN is our #1 VPN overall thanks to its super-fast speeds, top-of-the-line security and incredible server support. With this exclusive deal, you get a $20 Amazon gift card as well as 4 months extra free of you'll get... • Protection for up to 10 devices• 950 Mbps+ speeds• Streaming service unblocking, including Disney+• Post-quantum encryption• Threat Protection Pro• NordPass password manager• 30-day money-back guarantee• $20 Amazon gift card (for a limited time)• 2-year deal for $3.76 per month ($105.36 up front for 28 months' coverage, discount applied at checkout) NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro combines a malicious domain blocker, anti-phishing protection, ad and tracker blocking, a real-time malware scanner, and even scam and fraud alerts, all rolled into one integrated suite. While some competing VPNs offer similar tools, they're often limited in scope or spread across separate features that don't work as seamlessly together. Such a bundled approach might give NordVPN an edge when it comes to delivering advanced threat protection right out of the box. But Threat Protection Pro doesn't just stop threats at the DNS level, unlike most VPNs. It actively scans downloads, blocks malicious websites, and alerts you to shady activity before it becomes a problem. This feature works whether you're connected to a VPN server or not, which is a huge plus. In our testing, Threat Protection Pro blocked 78% of phishing sites and 56% of malware domains, outperforming all other VPN-based tools we tested. That's a total of 134 blocked threats, which is nearly three times what the next best VPN managed to block. On the other hand, ExpressVPN's Threat Manager did a decent job as a DNS-based blocker for ads, trackers, and malware, but it's limited in depth. While it does offer extra tools like ID Alerts, data removal, and even ID theft insurance, it only blocked 44% of phishing and 10% of malware threats in our tests. Comparatively, Surfshark offers a comprehensive privacy suite, including Alternative ID, Clean Web, and Antivirus tools, which, on paper, could be particularly beneficial for privacy-conscious users. However, its actual threat-blocking performance was modest, detecting only 34% of phishing and 16% of malware in our latest testing round. Then, there's Proton VPN, which only caught 14% of phishing sites and 34% of malware. Its NetShield, just like PIA's MACE, is a straightforward DNS-level filter that blocks known ads, trackers, and some malware domains. They're both lightweight and easy to use, but in terms of effectiveness, they lag behind Threat Protection Pro. While most VPNs now offer some form of ad or tracker blocking, NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro stands out for its depth, accuracy, and real-time scanning. It doesn't just block threats; it actively hunts them. If serious security is your top priority, it's the most complete VPN-based protection currently available. With integrated tools like NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro gaining traction, one might ask whether a standalone antivirus is still necessary. After all, NordVPN claims its tool has already blocked over 300 million scams this year alone. It was also included in AV-Comparatives' respected 2024 Anti-Phishing test, alongside heavyweight antivirus names such as Kaspersky, McAfee, and Bitdefender. In that test, NordVPN achieved an 85% phishing protection rate. While that's impressive for a VPN-integrated tool, it still trails behind the established leaders: Bitdefender scored 89%, McAfee 92%, and Kaspersky led the pack at 95%. This was further supported by our own internal testing, which employed a similar methodology, and the results aligned with those of AV-Comparatives, confirming that Threat Protection Pro delivers strong, if not top-tier, protection. That said, there's a difference between solid phishing defense and comprehensive antivirus coverage. While NordVPN excels at blocking malicious domains, ads, trackers, and scam sites, it doesn't go as far as monitoring local system behavior, which is a key feature in detecting zero-day threats or advanced malware strains. That's an area where traditional antivirus tools still have the upper hand. NordVPN Complete: get a free $40 Amazon gift card while protecting your data and your filesWith this exclusive-to-Tom's Guide deal, you'll get a $40 Amazon gift card, as well as 4 months extra you'll get...• All NordVPN Plus features • 1TB of encrypted cloud storage• 30-day money-back guarantee• $40 Amazon gift card (for a limited time)• 2-year deal for $4.62 per month ($129.36 up front for 28 months' coverage, discount applied at checkout) Based on our testing, Threat Protection Pro delivers the strongest VPN-integrated cybersecurity currently available, outperforming similar tools from ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and Proton VPN. It blocks phishing domains, malware, scam sites, trackers, and intrusive ads, and does so even when the VPN isn't actively connected. However, Threat Protection Pro isn't a full replacement for dedicated antivirus software. Unlike traditional antivirus tools like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, or McAfee, it doesn't monitor local system behavior or detect sophisticated, zero-day threats. For users who frequently download files, use external drives, or are exposed to targeted attacks, a standalone antivirus remains essential. That's where pricing becomes a deciding factor. A quality antivirus typically adds another $30–$60 per year, on top of your VPN subscription. For users who want both, that cost can add up quickly. However, for everyday users who mainly browse, stream, shop, and use email, Threat Protection Pro provides solid, real-time protection at a fraction of the cost. In fact, it's available for just $0.85 more per month with the NordVPN Plus plan, and if you subscribe new you can also claim a $20 Amazon voucher. It's an affordable all-in-one security upgrade that makes sense for many users who want simplicity without sacrificing safety. NordVPN Prime: get the ultimate cybersecurity protection and a free $50 Amazon gift cardGet the complete cybersecurity package with NordVPN Prime. This exclusive deal also bags you a $50 Amazon gift card and 4 months extra you'll get...• All NordVPN features from previous plans• NordProtect identity theft protection• Up to $1 million in ID theft insurance • Up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance• Credit & Dark Web monitoring• Dedicated case manager• 30-day money-back guarantee• $50 Amazon gift card (for a limited time)• 2-year deal for $6.33 per month ($177.36 up front for 28 months' coverage, discount applied at checkout) We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
