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NordVPN for Mac

Military-grade protection online.

$2.99
In English
Version 8.31.0
3.4
Based on 25 user rates

NordVPN overview

NordVPN gives you military-grade protection online, and you can access all your favorite sites without restriction. We never log your activity when using our servers, which are operated under the jurisdiction of Panama, where there are no mandatory data retention laws. So you can always trust your privacy to us.

Features:
  • Double data encryption
  • Super-fast servers everywhere
  • Lightning speed
  • Strict no-logs policy + Tor over VPN
  • Automatic kill switch
  • DNS leak resolver
  • Awesome security extras
  • Multiple device support
  • Friendly, helpful service
  • P2P welcome Here
  • Bitcoin accepted

What’s new in version 8.31.0

  • When Meshnet is off, the screen no longer just stares blankly at you. It now offers links to handy guides on how Meshnet can simplify your digital life. Explore real-life use cases you can try right away.
  • We stumbled upon a few bugs during our routine check-up. No worries – none of them were too tough for our expert bug-hunting department. Update to keep these unwelcome guests out for good.

NordVPN for Mac

$2.99
In English
Version 8.31.0

What users say about NordVPN

GymW
By GymW on Feb 27 2022 for v.7.3.0

Value: 2.0

Product is typically priced with its competitors but given the poorly designed interface, bugs, and abysmal customer support, it seems to me to be of poor value. Additionally, they have started to blanket some TV stations with advertising which will likely result in high prices to pay for this method of marketing which is quite expensive.

Ease of use: 1.0

This App is challenging to use. VPN cannot be connected from the menu bar item. The user can only connect from either launching the app or going into Network in System Preferences and connecting from there. Adding a desired server locator or address to the default list is almost an impossible task. The app also acts like "big brother" with constant annoying messages to change your password at various intervals with no way to turn them off, other than to change your password even if you do not wish to do so. There are very frequent updates to fix bugs that sometimes wipe out your settings or require you to log in again to use the product. This, in my opinion, indicates a lack of proper testing before release. Finally, some of their optional security options if invoked may block the proper operation of some web sites.

Reliability: 3.0

Generally reliable but some of the servers do offer poor performance and it is quite difficult to add ones that give outstanding performance to the favorites list.

Customer support: 1.0

Support has degenerated from bad to abysmal. Agents seem poorly trained to resolve challenging issues. Previous phone support seems to have been eliminated. The chat box is now handled by 'bots' with scripted replies and getting to a real live agent can be challenging.

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Features | 3.0
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3.4

(29 Reviews of NordVPN)

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darkwing52
darkwing52
Apr 20 2023
8.2.1
5.0
Apr 20 2023
5.0
Version: 8.2.1
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.
honestone33
honestone33
Dec 10 2022
7.12.2
0.0
Dec 10 2022
0.0
Version: 7.12.2
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?
Dougster
Dougster
Oct 8 2021
6.8.1
0.0
Oct 8 2021
0.0
Version: 6.8.1
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.
tronbrat
tronbrat
May 31 2021
6.4.2
4.0
May 31 2021
4.0
Version: 6.4.2
The interface is not that user-friendly. But in general, I am satisfied with the program and how it protects my computer
joeselbetther
joeselbetther
Apr 2 2021
6.1.3
0.0
Apr 2 2021
0.0
Version: 6.1.3
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!
Satcomer
Satcomer
Aug 21 2024
8.25.1
3.0
Aug 21 2024
3.0
Version: 8.25.1
darkwing52
darkwing52
Apr 20 2023
8.2.1
5.0
Apr 20 2023
5.0
Version: 8.2.1
info-2932
info-2932
Apr 7 2022
7.5.0
5.0
Apr 7 2022
5.0
Version: 7.5.0
HarperHunt
HarperHunt
May 31 2021
6.4.2
3.0
May 31 2021
3.0
Version: 6.4.2
tronbrat
tronbrat
May 31 2021
6.4.2
4.0
May 31 2021
4.0
Version: 6.4.2
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Feb 19 2021
5.0
Feb 19 2021
5.0
Version: null
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Jun 11 2020
4.0
Jun 11 2020
4.0
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Feb 10 2020
1.0
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1.0
Version: null
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Dec 26 2019
1.0
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