Last chance: Our exclusive NordVPN deal expires today – and you won't find it cheaper elsewhere

Time is nearly up. Our exclusive NordVPN deal, only available to readers of Tom's Guide and our friends at TechRadar, expires today, March 28. We rate NordVPN as the best VPN for most people, and this is one of the stronger offers we've seen from it in recent months.

All two-year plans come with an extra four months free, bringing prices down to $2.91 per month for NordVPN Basic ($81.36 upfront, pre-tax). Higher-tier plans also come with free Amazon gift cards worth up to $50, which is handy if you're already browsing Amazon's Spring Sale.

This deal is exclusive. There's nowhere else offering NordVPN at this price right now, and once it expires at midnight tonight, that's it. If a VPN has been on your radar for a while, today is the day to pull the trigger.

NordVPN Basic | $2.91 per month | 2 years + 4 months FREE
EXCLUSIVE: Our exclusive NordVPN deal sees you receive an extra four months free on all plans. NordVPN is our #1 rated VPN and effortlessly blends power, performance, and privacy.

What you'll get...

🌍 8,000+ servers in 188 locations and 130 countries
🔒 Class-leading privacy & security
📱 The best streaming VPN
🚀 1,200+ Mbps speeds

A 28-month NordVPN Basic plan costs $2.91 per month ($81.36 upfront pre-tax) and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Prices and plans

NordVPN has four tiers of plan, each unlocking new features. All two-year plans come with four extra months of VPN protection, with free Amazon gift cards being offered with NordVPN Plus subscriptions and above.

• NordVPN Basic: $2.91 per month ($81.36 upfront pre-tax) + 4 months free
• NordVPN Plus: $3.33 per month ($93.36 upfront pre-tax) + 4 months free + $20 Amazon gift card
• NordVPN Complete: $4.62 per month ($129.36 upfront pre-tax) + 4 months free + $40 Amazon gift card
• NordVPN Prime: $6.33 per month ($177.36 upfront pre-tax) + 4 months free + $50 Amazon gift card

The best NordVPN plan to go for

Of the four tiers available, NordVPN Plus is the one I'd point most people towards. At $3.33 per month ($93.36 upfront pre-tax), it strikes the right balance between cost and features.

It's the first plan in the line-up to include a free Amazon gift card, worth $20. Factor that into the upfront cost and NordVPN Plus actually works out cheaper than NordVPN Basic overall, which is neat.

Upgrading to NordVPN Plus also unlocks two extras well worth having: NordPass, one of the best password managers, and Threat Protection Pro. The latter goes beyond basic ad-blocking: it actively scans downloads and flags malicious links and phishing attempts, even when the VPN itself isn't connected.

NordVPN Plus | $3.33 per month | 2 years + 4 months FREE

EXCLUSIVE: NordVPN Plus is the best value for money plan. You'll benefit from all the core VPN features, plus some great extras. Alongside the extra months, there's a free $20 Amazon gift card.

What you'll get...

✨ All NordVPN Basic features
🔒 NordPass password manager
🌐 Threat Protection Pro
💸 $20 Amazon gift card

A 28-month NordVPN Plus plan works out as $3.33 per month ($93.36 upfront pre-tax) and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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How does NordVPN compare to other VPNs?

NordVPN is excellent, but it sits on the pricier end of the VPN market, so it's worth knowing your alternatives.

If keeping costs under $2 per month is the main priority, both Surfshark, at $1.99 per month, and PrivadoVPN at $1.11 per month ($30 all-in) are reliable options, though PrivadoVPN hasn't yet completed a full independent audit.

ExpressVPN has made itself a more compelling rival recently, bundling five privacy-focused apps into a single subscription. The catch is that, at the time of writing, its plans run roughly $0.50-$1 more per month than their NordVPN equivalents, so you're paying a little extra for that wider toolkit.

For most people, NordVPN's combination of performance, reputation, and today's exclusive pricing makes it the straightforward choice. Just don't leave it too late.