NordVPN

I have used NordVPN for a 2-3 years now, maybe more. I use it on my Mac mini, iPhone, and iPad. It performs very similarly on all. If I run SpeedTest there is somewhat of a degradation compared to unprotected, but that is expected. I have gigabit fiber home internet, and typically, without using NordVPN, get in about 500Mbps downstream and 400Mbps upstream. This varies a lot though. With NordVPN I get around 350/225 for down/up. This is expected and acceptable. I have used it extensively in the USA, and occasionally, just to try it, I will use servers in other countries. I don't stream movies, and an not a gamer. On some recent travel to New Zealand and briefly in Australia, it worked fine using servers there. I was usually not on Wi-Fi. I didn't run Speedtest, but my experience was not noticeably different from not being on VPN. There seem to be some organizations that can tell you are on a VPN, for example, Amazon. This is a problem that Nord folks cannot seem to solve. It isn't a big problem for me, although it is inconvenient to have to pause my VPN. If it becomes widespread that some places won't work when connecting via NordVPN, or perhaps any VPN, it will be a big problem. The entire point of VPN is protection and anonymity.

I am FINALLY going to get off my b**t and get a VPN. But I am torn between NordVPN and Surfshark. As of now (still good holiday deals around), here is the current pricing: Surfshark: https://surfshark.com/deals?coupon=surfsharkdeal&transaction_id=10226543e2382f3fa54f7ed559df42&offer_id=115&affiliate_id=1351&source=macworldcouk&aff_sub=1-1-231047-6-663878-0&utm_source=Affiliates&utm_medium=1351&utm_campaign=affiliate&recurring_goal_id=104 NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/pricing/bundle-nordvpn/ (One consideration: NordVPN actually "purchased" Surfshark, although they are still acting independently). On the surface, Surfshark looks to be the cheapest with an attractive rate of $2.05 a month is for 24 months, then the rate increases to $5 a month. While NordVPN is $4.69 a month (middle "tier plan), it has 3 free months, versus only 2 for Surfshark. Did not see any other Surfshark subscription deals. Here are some comparison articles: https://cybernews.com/best-vpn/nordvpn-vs-surfshark/ https://restoreprivacy.com/vpn/comparison/nordvpn-vs-surfshark/ I'm leaning towards NordVPN, although an individual I know uses Surfshark. I am not a gamer, which seems to be where Surfshark has an advantage. Also, I don't need an unlimited number of devices to install it on. 4 is fine for me. So, any recommendations?

With its new fancy look, somebody at Nord neglected to notice that when a country has a long name, United Kingdom in this instance, because the country's name is long, we can no longer see the server numbers (not enough space in the app window). Also, in the Recents list, the sever number can't be viewed, Well done, Nord! Give yourselves a pat on the back. Unbelievable.

The interface is not that user-friendly. But in general, I am satisfied with the program and how it protects my computer

I always thought a VPN was for security purposes, which I never really took into serious consideration. It all changed when I wanted to stream some movies that were not accessible in my countries. I tried with free providers but it was not working, I found it very suspicious. I took a more serious overlook which led me to NordVPN. Tbh, the service works great, speeds are as good as prices so you can count me into the happy customers!

It's been more than a month of using my first VPN. I took NordVPN after some researches and it turned out to be a great decision. I am most probably going to extend my subscription as I started with just a month to see the performances. I always prefer to judge on a trial period and then to see if it's worth. To be fair, the iPhone and MacOS apps are easy to use, it's kinda intuitive with the big map. I just wish the ad-blocker would not be enabled automatically at first and more obvious to find. It is in the settings when I think it should be on the main screen. Honestly, it is just a little detail ;-) Good job.

Talking on behalf of the 4 users on my account lol. Overall we are satisfied with the service offered. Note that sometimes, it happens that we can't connect to the requested server but the only thing to do is to try another one. We already asked the CS who replied pretty quickly by telling us that. Apart from that, the app is easy to use, no difficulties to understand how it works. Even if you're not into technologies, this is an easy software to use..

I run the Nord VPN app on my Macbook Air without any problem.. Since I changed the Wireguard protocol to Nordlynx ,I have noticed a good improvement in the connexion speeds. Only thing to notice, that sometimes some IP addresses are blocked but i just switch to another one, it takes few seconds.. For me it's a reliable provider worth thinking about..

Nord user for the past 2 years, I have never been disappointed. The app was recommend by few friends of mine who were using regularly because of traveling abroad, although I don't travel much, I still find it useful at home. I really liked the fact to connect many devices at once but lately I decided to install it on my router so as soon as everyone connects to our router, they are secured instantly. If I don't tell people, they don't notice it, especially knowing that there's no changes in speeds. So far so good, I would definitely recommend, even if you're not someone comfortable with software, it's still easy to use.

My experience with NordVPN has been pretty good. Sometimes it’s a little difficult to find a lightly-used server, but that would be the case with any VPN. I don’t much like the interface for finding servers, but otherwise my experience has been good.

Recently they instituted a new policy that forces users to change their login password and nags them HOURLY until they do so, taking up the entire middle of their screen, interfering with their work and their train of thought, and cause them to lose data when typing until the acknowledge the notification. This arrogant notification can only be stopped or delayed by a password change or not using their service. Additionally they will not offer refunds for unused subscription time if a user wishes to cancel the service because of this new policy. The good news is there is no restriction to changing the password back to what it was immediately after changing it to get rid of the annoying message. In my opinion changing a password should be a user decision, not some 'big brother' organization forcing you to do so. I could understand the rationale if their data servers had be compromised but their has been compromised but their has been no indication that they have. Having to keep track of dozens of passwords is taxing enough without some company forcing you to continually change them at their discretion when they feel like it. While I like the products performance I have chosen to give them a one star rating due to this policy. Users should be in control of security on their own personal machines, not some company dictating on how you should manage it. If they wish to send me a friendly suggestion, I am all for that, but to be constantly sending you an hourly nagging message that interferes with your ability to effectively work and causes loss of data is outrageous and a behavior that I consider to be malware.

The app never works properly. Updates are chancy and rarely work better. Often you need to delete entire program with app cleaner then reinstall. You can't save a favorite server without manually going through a list of 3000. Tech support is somewhere between -5 (yes that's minus) and +3 on a scale of 0 to 5. Many techs seem to cause more problems. Rare to get someone who is even fairly knowledgeable and sensible. Lots of problems finding a server that will send an email in the Apple Mail program. Some servers just disappear too. Nutty crazy company and will probably switch.

With them being hacked back in October 2019 why would anyone consider this at all?

Why do you trick people into your website by faking search results in web search enginges?! Why should I trust a VPN provider like that?!? Nope.

The list of problems with their Mac apps ikev2 and openvpn for MacOS is long , Their VPN is good but was fed up with the apps. Now I paid the bucks and bought Express VPN a world of difference and a little expensive but I suppose it's worth it , all apps that use internet are now much speedier . Nord could be much better if not for their poor app design , and all the bugs .

Nord VPN has what I can only call a Bad Ad running over at ExplosmEntertainment ('Cyanide and Happiness). The ad is embedded in one of the animation shorts. The ad makes promises of safety on the Internet when using Nord VPN that are thoroughly wrong. I've made a few attempts to convince Explosm to take down the Bad Ad with no response but an attempt to hide one of my requests. I hate to think Nord VPN approved this Bad Ad. - - (No, I won't share what EE short contains the Bad Ad).

This version prevents sending emails through apple Mail.

Really slowed down my internet browsing. Couldn't find a way to tune it. using it on Apple hardware

NordVPN.app Version 4.1.1.2 is straight to the VPN not using Apple hardware via the Preferences>Network Settings whereas the version NordVPN IKE.app Version 4.1.1.7 is.

Stable service although the app is buggy i.e. saved favorite servers are suddenly not accessible (greyed out) or list of servers not visible at all. These guys now advertise on Dutch television, go figure.