ROOT VPN vs NordVPN

NordVPN is a genuinely good VPN, and we will say exactly where it wins. Here is an honest, side by side look at price, privacy, protocols and streaming, so you can see which one fits you, not which one we would rather sell you.

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ROOT VPN vs NordVPN at a glance

The facts that actually decide it, side by side.

	ROOT VPN	NordVPN
Price	Free, then £3.99/mo	From £2.99
Free tier	Yes	No
No activity logs	Yes	Yes
Protocols	WireGuard, REALITY, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2	NordLynx (WireGuard), OpenVPN
Devices	10	10
Streaming	Good	Excellent
Jurisdiction	Independent, no activity logs	Panama

Where NordVPN is strong, and where it is not

What NordVPN does well

NordVPN is one of the most complete VPNs on the market. Its NordLynx protocol is genuinely fast, it unblocks almost every major streaming service, and its no-logs policy has been audited more than once. Threat Protection, Meshnet and dedicated IPs round out a deep feature set.

Where it falls short

There is no free tier, the low headline price is a two-year deal that renews far higher, and the app has grown heavy with features some people never touch.

ROOT takes a different route. Instead of the biggest server count or the deepest add-on menu, it focuses on a genuinely free way in, four modern protocols including REALITY and Hysteria2 for networks that fight back, and a plain no-activity-logs promise. Free to start with unlimited data, four protocols including REALITY and Hysteria2 for restrictive networks, and no activity logs.

Who each one is best for

No VPN is best for everyone. Here is the honest split.

Choose ROOT VPN if

You want a genuinely free tier with unlimited data before paying anything.
You connect on networks that block VPNs and need REALITY, Shadowsocks or Hysteria2 stealth.
You want no activity logs and up to 10 devices from £3.99, with a growing server network.

Choose NordVPN if

NordVPN is best for people who want an all-round premium VPN with the widest server choice and the most reliable streaming, and who are happy to pay for a multi-year plan.
You value one of the biggest server networks, fast NordLynx speeds, Threat Protection and very reliable streaming.

ROOT VPN vs NordVPN, answered

Is ROOT VPN better than NordVPN?

Neither is simply "better", it depends on what you need. ROOT is the better pick if you want a genuinely free tier, stealth protocols for networks that block VPNs, and no activity logs from £3.99. NordVPN is the better pick for people who want an all-round premium VPN with the widest server choice and the most reliable streaming, and who are happy to pay for a multi-year plan.

Is NordVPN or ROOT VPN cheaper?

ROOT VPN is free to start with unlimited data, then £3.99 a month for every location. NordVPN starts from £2.99, with no free tier, only a money-back window. For starting at zero cost, ROOT wins; compare renewal prices before you commit.

Does NordVPN keep logs?

NordVPN runs a no-logs policy (Independently audited no-logs policy, based in Panama.). ROOT VPN also keeps no activity logs, so neither records the sites you visit.

Can I try ROOT VPN before switching from NordVPN?

Yes. ROOT VPN has a free forever plan with unlimited data and no card required, so you can run it alongside NordVPN and see how it performs on your own connection before you decide.

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