ExpressVPN vs Total Adblock

ExpressVPN is a premium consumer VPN known for fast speeds, a large global server network, and a very easy setup, with an audited no-logs policy. It is a mainstream, polished choice.

Total Adblock is a subscription ad-blocking product that removes pop-ups, banner ads, video ads, and autoplay content across desktop browsers and mobile devices. Beyond blocking ads, it also targets third-party cookies and hidden trackers that follow users across the web, and includes protection against phishing and malicious websites as part of the browsing experience. The product is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Opera, as well as native apps for Android and iOS, and is positioned to improve page load speed and mobile battery life by stripping out ad and tracking scripts before they load. It runs on paid subscription plans covering monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual billing, with a 30-day money-back guarantee on longer plans.

• Fast and reliable
• Very easy to use
• Large server network
• Good for streaming

• Available on both desktop browsers and native mobile apps, unlike many browser-extension-only ad blockers
• Includes phishing protection alongside ad and tracker blocking
• 30-day money-back guarantee on annual and biannual plans
• Flexible billing periods including monthly and quarterly options

• No free tier
• Pricier than rivals
• Fewer power-user features

• Paid subscription required, with no free tier, unlike many competing ad blockers
• Detailed pricing for monthly, quarterly, and biannual plans is not shown on the main pricing page
• Auto-renewal requires the user to actively cancel to avoid continued billing