NordVPN vs Astrill (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.
9.2
NordVPN
VS
8.3
Astrill
Quick verdict
NordVPN wins overall (9.2/10 vs 8.3/10)
NordVPN outscores Astrill on Speed, Privacy, Servers. Astrill has the edge on no individual categories.
Score breakdown
9.4
Speed8.9
9.1
Privacy8.3
9.6
Servers8
9.3
Streaming8.1
8.8
Value5.5
9.2
Ease of Use8
NordVPN
Astrill
Full feature comparison
| Feature | NordVPN9.2/10 | Astrill8.3/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Monthly Price | $3.49/mo | $12.50/mo |
| Servers | 7,600+ | 300+ |
| Countries | 150 | 57 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 730 Mbps (96%) | 685 Mbps (90%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Panama (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) | UAE / Seychelles (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | None |
Who should choose which
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
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