ExpressVPN vs Astrill (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.6
ExpressVPN
VS
8.3
Astrill
Quick verdict
ExpressVPN wins overall (8.6/10 vs 8.3/10)
ExpressVPN outscores Astrill on Speed, Servers, Streaming. Astrill has the edge on Privacy.
Score breakdown
9.8
Speed8.9
8.1
Privacy8.3
8.4
Servers8
9.5
Streaming8.1
7.2
Value6.5
9.6
Ease of Use8
ExpressVPN
Astrill
Full feature comparison
| Feature | ExpressVPN8.6/10 | Astrill8.3/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Monthly Price | $8.32/mo | $10.83/mo |
| Servers | 3,000+ | 300+ |
| Countries | 105 | 57 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 8 | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 755 Mbps (98%) | 685 Mbps (90%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | British Virgin Islands | UAE / Seychelles (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | None |
Who should choose which
Choose ExpressVPN if:
- Fastest speeds we've recorded — 98% speed retention on nearby servers
- Lightway protocol (proprietary, open-source) is genuinely fast and audited
- Consistently unblocks all major streaming platforms
Choose Astrill if:
- StealthVPN protocol works reliably in China — tested from Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen
- OpenWeb protocol is the fastest obfuscated protocol we've tested — negligible overhead
- App-Specific VPN lets you route individual apps, not just system-wide