NordVPN

NordVPN is a consumer VPN service that encrypts a device's internet traffic and routes it through servers in many countries. It publishes independent audits of its no-logs policy, which is the main reason to prefer it over cheaper unknowns. For a small business it is the quick fix for staff on public Wi-Fi and for accessing region-restricted services when travelling. The one thing to know is that it is a personal product; there is no central admin, so managing ten logins is manual.

Where does NordVPN fit for a small business?

Pricing: from about $3–6/mo on long-term plans (NordVPN pricing, August 2026). Monthly billing costs considerably more, and the low headline price assumes a multi-year commitment.

Apps cover Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and routers, with a threat-protection feature that blocks malicious sites and trackers. One subscription covers several devices, which suits an owner-operator or a very small team.

For teams that need shared gateways, fixed IPs and user management, Nord Security's business product NordLayer is the right sibling; both sit in our Cybersecurity & IT category.

Who should skip it

Companies that need to control who can reach internal systems should buy NordLayer, not a bundle of consumer accounts. Anyone expecting a VPN to replace endpoint protection or a password manager is solving the wrong problem.

Research-based listing — not hands-on tested by Digital4All; details as of September 2026.