Hide.me vs NordVPN (2026)
Prices and features refreshed September 2026. Speed figures are from our April 2026 lab tests. Privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.1
Hide.me
VS
9.2
NordVPN
Quick verdict
NordVPN wins overall (9.2/10 vs 8.1/10)
NordVPN outscores Hide.me on Speed, Servers, Streaming. Hide.me has the edge on Privacy, Value.
Score breakdown
8.2
Speed9.4
9.2
Privacy9.1
7.6
Servers9.6
7.4
Streaming9.3
8.9
Value8.8
8.3
Ease of Use9.2
Hide.me
NordVPN
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Hide.me8.1/10 | NordVPN9.2/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Monthly Price | $2.69/mo | $3.49/mo |
| Servers | 2,600+ | 7,600+ |
| Countries | 91 | 150 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | 10 |
| Speed (tested) | 625 Mbps (82%) | 730 Mbps (96%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Malaysia (outside 5/9/14 Eyes and EU data retention) | Panama (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Hide.me if:
- Malaysia jurisdiction — outside 5/9/14 Eyes and EU data retention directives
- 10 GB/month free tier with access to 5 server locations — no payment info required
- No-logs policy since 2012 — one of the first VPNs independently audited (2015), most recently by Securitum in 2024, plus VPN Trust Initiative re-accreditation
Choose NordVPN if:
- 7,600+ servers across 150 countries and 225+ locations
- Independent no-logs audits by Deloitte, most recently reconfirmed Feb 2026
- Meshnet feature lets you connect your own devices without extra cost