The Dufresnes

NordVPN doesn't just sell one product anymore — it's really a small suite of security tools that you can mix and match depending on how much protection you want. Right now, all three of the main plans are discounted for new subscribers, and the code THEDUFRESNES knocks additional savings off the 2-year plans on top of that.

Get the Discount

Head to NordVPN's deals page, pick your plan on the 2-year term, and enter THEDUFRESNES at checkout. All plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee, and pricing shown at checkout will include any local tax, so your final total may vary slightly by country.

Here's how the NordVPN tiers actually differ, so you can figure out which one is worth your money — and how NordVPN stacks up against a few other major VPNs while we're at it.

Basic: The VPN, and Nothing Else

This is the plan for people who want exactly one thing: a fast, private VPN connection. Basic includes:

• Full access to NordVPN's server network
• Private browsing and IP masking
• Standard Threat Protection (blocks known malicious sites)
• Support for up to 10 devices at once

There's no password manager, no cloud storage, no extra bells and whistles. If you already use separate tools for passwords and file storage, this is the leanest — and cheapest — way to get NordVPN's core VPN service on a 2-year plan.

Complete: The Well-Rounded Option

Complete builds on everything in Basic and adds:

• NordPass — a password manager that generates, stores, and autofills your logins
• A data breach scanner that alerts you if your saved credentials show up in a known leak
• 1 TB of encrypted cloud storage via NordLocker, useful for backing up sensitive documents like contracts, tax files, or client work
• Threat Protection Pro, an upgraded version that also screens downloads for malware, not just blocking known bad sites

For most people, this is where the value really clicks — you're consolidating a VPN, password manager, and encrypted storage into one subscription instead of paying for three separate services.

Complete Max: The Fully-Loaded Tier

In regions where it's offered, Complete Max includes everything in Complete plus a dedicated IP address — a static IP that's reserved just for you rather than shared with other users. This is handy if you regularly need to access services that flag or block shared/rotating IPs, like certain banking portals or remote work systems.

Quick Comparison: NordVPN Tiers

Feature	Basic	Complete	Complete Max
VPN + 10 devices	✅	✅	✅
Threat Protection Pro	❌	✅	✅
NordPass password manager	❌	✅	✅
1 TB NordLocker cloud storage	❌	✅	✅
Dedicated IP address	❌	❌	✅

How NordVPN Stacks Up Against Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and PIA

NordVPN isn't the only serious option out there, so here's a broader look at how it compares to three other well-known providers on their own long-term plans:

Provider	2-yr entry price	Device limit	Standout feature	Trade-off
NordVPN (with THEDUFRESNES)	~$3.37–6.26/mo	10 devices	Bundled password manager + cloud storage at the Complete tier	Fewer devices than Surfshark/PIA
Surfshark	~$1.99–2.49/mo	Unlimited devices	Cheapest of the group, unlimited connections	Smaller server network (~4,500 vs. NordVPN's 7,200+)
ExpressVPN	~$3.49/mo (Basic)	10 devices	Lightway protocol, historically strong streaming performance	Pricier once you move up to its Advanced/Pro tiers
PIA (Private Internet Access)	~$2.03–2.19/mo	Unlimited devices	Huge server count, servers in all 50 US states	Owned by Kape Technologies, which also owns ExpressVPN and CyberGhost

A few honest takeaways:

• If price-per-device is your main concern, Surfshark and PIA both undercut NordVPN and allow unlimited simultaneous connections, which matters more for larger households.
• If bundled extras matter to you, NordVPN's Complete and Complete Max tiers pack in a password manager and encrypted cloud storage at a lower combined cost than buying those tools separately — something Surfshark and PIA's base tiers don't include out of the box.
• If raw speed and streaming reliability are the priority, ExpressVPN has a strong reputation there, though its entry-level Basic tier now lands in roughly the same price range as NordVPN.
• Server count favors NordVPN and PIA, both of which run larger networks than Surfshark.

There's no single "best" answer here — it depends on whether you're optimizing for price, device count, bundled tools, or raw performance. But at its current discounted rate with the THEDUFRESNES code, NordVPN's Complete tier in particular offers a competitive middle ground between pure budget VPNs and pricier all-in-one security suites.

Competitor pricing shown above is approximate and changes frequently — double-check each provider's current pricing page before publishing final numbers.

Bottom Line

• Just need a VPN? Basic is enough.
• Want a genuinely useful security bundle without overpaying? Complete is the pick for most people.
• Need a static IP for work or specific services? Complete Max is worth the extra bit.
• Comparing across brands, NordVPN trades a bit of raw price for stronger bundled extras — worth it if you'd otherwise be paying for a password manager and cloud storage separately.