CyberGhost vs ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is the premium, long-established name for reliable unblocking, with its own MediaStreamer Smart DNS feature for devices that can't run a VPN app. CyberGhost competes mainly on price and a more explicit named platform list.
Side-by-side
Head-to-head comparisons, with our own measurements where we have them.
| Factor | CyberGhost | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming-optimized servers | Yes, but count not published | No dedicated label – MediaStreamer Smart DNS for streaming devices |
| P2P/torrenting servers | Yes – P2P-optimized servers (features page) | P2P allowed network-wide, no dedicated labeling |
| Speed protocol | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 | Lightway (proprietary), built specifically for speed + low battery use |
| Price (best long-term plan) | $2.19/mo (26-mo plan, billed $56.94 upfront) | Among the priciest of the five, roughly $6–$10/mo |
| Simultaneous devices | 7 | 8 |
| Free plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
Where CyberGhost wins
CyberGhost is dramatically cheaper on its long-term plan while shipping broadly comparable streaming infrastructure – 10-Gbps hardware, WireGuard, a named 40+ platform list.
Where ExpressVPN has the edge
ExpressVPN's MediaStreamer feature specifically solves streaming on devices (older Smart TVs, some consoles) that can't install a full VPN app, and its Lightway protocol and reliability track record are longer-established and more independently reviewed.
Choose CyberGhost if you want comparable streaming infrastructure for meaningfully less money. Choose ExpressVPN if you're streaming from a device that needs Smart DNS specifically, or want the longer, more publicized reliability track record.