When a VPN goes on sale, the cheapest plan gets all the attention. With NordVPN right now, that’s the wrong plan to look at. The Basic plan costs $3.49 a month. The Complete plan costs $3.99 a month and adds antivirus, a password manager, and 1TB of encrypted cloud storage to the same VPN.
Across the full 27-month term, that extra comes to $13.50. I use the Complete plan myself, and at 50 cents more, I’d pick it over Basic for most people,m all day, every day. Honestly, I find it strange that NordVPN undercut its own cheapest plan, and the two aren’t priced this close for most of the year.
And yes, you read that right: I’m hinting this is a time-limited offer.
Fifty Cents Buys a Whole Security Kit
The Basic plan is a fast VPN for 10 devices, with scam-site blocking and dark web alerts for up to five email addresses. The Complete plan keeps all of that and adds:
- Next-gen antivirus that scans downloads and blocks malware on your computer
- An ad and tracker blocker for desktop browsers
- A password manager that syncs across your phone and computer
- 1TB of encrypted cloud storage, a size NordLocker doesn’t sell on its own
- Call protection that flags scam calls before you pick up
- Dark web alerts for your phone number, card details, and Social Security number
- Alerts on unusual activity in your US bank accounts
Bought separately, these would be several subscriptions with several bills. With the Complete plan, they share one Nord Account and one payment.
The Better Plan Has the Bigger Discount
Discounts usually shrink as you move up a VPN’s plans. NordVPN’s current sale does the opposite:
| Plan | Monthly price | Paid upfront (27 months) | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3.49 | $94.23 | 69% |
| Complete | $3.99 | $107.73 | 78% |
| Prime | $6.99 | $188.73 | 71% |
At 78% off, the Complete plan saves you $386.10 compared to its regular price. The Basic plan saves $218.70. Every plan includes three bonus months on top of the two-year term, and you don’t need a coupon code to get them.
The Prime plan adds identity theft insurance, credit monitoring, and help with credit freezes. Consider it if your personal details have already turned up in a data breach. For everyday protection, the Complete plan covers the threats most people deal with.
Skip the Basic Plan, Keep the Refund Window
The Basic plan only comes out ahead if you want a VPN on your phone and already pay for a password manager and cloud storage. On a phone, you also miss two of the extras: the antivirus and ad blocker work on desktop only.
For everyone else, 50 cents a month replaces a stack of separate apps and bills. And if the extras turn out to be more than you need, NordVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee gets you a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the NordVPN Complete plan include antivirus?
Yes. The Complete plan includes NordVPN’s next-gen antivirus, which scans downloaded files and blocks malware on Windows and macOS. The mobile apps offer scam and phishing protection instead.
Is the password manager in NordVPN Complete the same as NordPass?
Yes. The Complete plan includes NordPass Premium, the same password manager Nord Security sells on its own, with unlimited passwords, autofill, and syncing across every device you use.
Does the NordVPN deal renew at the same price?
No. The sale price covers the first term only. After that, the subscription renews at NordVPN’s regular yearly rate, which is higher than the introductory price paid at checkout.
