Comparing 2 VPNs
| Feature | CactusVPN | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Overall Score | 3.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Based In | Moldova | Panama |
| Year Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| 14 Eyes Jurisdiction | No | No |
| Privacy | ||
| Privacy Score | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Logging Policy | No Logs | No Logs |
| Independent Audit | No | Yes |
| Warrant Canary | No | Yes |
| Anonymous Payment | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Speed Score | 3.0/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Security | ||
| Security Score | 3.8/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Encryption | AES-256 | AES-256 |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
| RAM-only Servers | Partial | Full |
| Perfect Forward Secrecy | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming & P2P | ||
| Netflix | Yes | Yes |
| Disney+ | No | Yes |
| BBC iPlayer | No | Yes |
| Hulu | Yes | Yes |
| P2P Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Multi-hop | No | Yes |
| Split Tunneling | No | Yes |
| Ad Blocker | No | Yes |
| Dedicated IP | No | Yes |
| Tor over VPN | No | Yes |
| Protocols | ||
| OpenVPN | Yes | Yes |
| WireGuard | No | Yes |
| IKEv2 | No | Yes |
| L2TP/IPSec | No | No |
| Platform Support | ||
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | No | No |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Router | No | Yes |
| Pricing | ||
| Monthly Price | $4.59 | $12.99 |
| Yearly Price | $3.67/mo | $59.88/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes | No |
| Money-back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
* Prices shown are for annual plans. Features and prices may change over time.
