ExpressVPN launches new-look plans with 4 huge new features — here's what it means for your VPN subscription

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ExpressVPN has announced that four new major features are being added to its VPN plans starting today, February 5.

The tools — ExpressAI, ExpressMailGuard, Identity Defender, and ExpressKeys — are the biggest expansion to ExpressVPN's portfolio since it eSIM launched in December 2024.

VPN users can try most of the tools from today. Only ExpressAI is yet to fully launch, but is expected in the near future. Identity Defender is also limited to US users for the time being.

To get the full experience, you'll need a Pro plan. Basic plans don't offer to ExpressKeys or Identity Defender.

ExpressVPN's Mac apps recently went through a major upgrade too (Image credit: ExpressVPN)

What this means for your VPN plan

ExpressVPN has confirmed to TechRadar that all of its plans will stay the same price, despite the new features,

This means that with ExpressVPN's Valentine's Day sale, you can try all of the new features with an Advanced plan for only $3.14 per month, billed as $88 upfront on a two-year plan with 4 months extra included. For the full package, a Pro plan is currently only $5.24 per month, billed as $146.80 for 28 months of coverage.

If you're still contracted to one of ExpressVPN's old 'one-plan-fits-all' packages, there's no need to worry. ExpressVPN confirmed that users on these plans would be given access to everything you'd expect in an Advanced plan — ExpressAI, ExpressKeys, ExpressMailGuard, and Identity Defender (if you're in the US).

A simpler, more secure way to save, organize, and autofill their credentials."

Shay Peretz, Chief Operating Officer at ExpressVPN

If you'd previously used ExpressKeys in the ExpressVPN app, don't stress. The new launch merely moves the platform to a standalone app, with improved features and functionality.

If you've used ExpressKeys before, logging in with your ExpressVPN credentials will give you access to all your saved details.

Shay Peretz, Chief Operating Officer at ExpressVPN said: "We’re giving users a simpler, more secure way to save, organize, and autofill their credentials. ExpressKeys is also an important step in where we’re headed: a broader privacy ecosystem designed to give people more control over their digital lives."

What do we know about the new features?

To find out more about each of the new tools, check out our coverage of:

ExpressKeys

ExpressAI

ExpressMailGuard

Alternatively, see below for an overview of the full scope of what each ExpressVPN plan now has to offer.

Compare ExpressVPN plans

	Basic Plan	Advanced Plan	Pro Plan
Simultaneous connections	10	12	14
Built-in speed test	✔	✔	✔
Dedicated IP	Optional	Optional	✔
Block ads/malware	✔	✔	✔
Tracker and adult site blocking	✕	✔	✔
Holiday.com eSIM data	✕	3 days unlimited	5 days unlimited

Compare what you get with ExpressAI, ExpressKeys, Identity Defender, and more▼

ExpressAI

	Basic Plan	Advanced Plan	Pro Plan
Private chatbot	50 credits/day	150 credits/day	500 credits/day
Usable models	1 model	3 models	5 models
Upload file limit	2MB	10MB	50MB

ExpressKeys

	Basic Plan	Advanced Plan	Pro Plan
Store and generate passwords	✕	✔	✔
Store credit cards	✕	✔	✔
Password health checks	✕	✔	✔
2FA Authenticator	✕	✔	✔

ExpressMailGuard

	Basic Plan	Advanced Plan	Pro Plan
Unlimited standard aliases	✔	✔	✔
Active shared domain aliases	10	50	Unlimited
Recipients (number of real email addresses you can store)	1	5	30
Custom domains	✕	1	20
Bandwidth limit	10MB	100MB	Unlimited
Disable catchall	✕	✔	✔
Rules	✕	5	20
Anonymous reply and send from limit	✕	50	100

Identity Defender

	Basic Plan	Advanced Plan	Pro Plan
Dark web Monitoring	✕	✔	✔
ID theft insurance	✕	$1M	$1M
SSN & address Monitoring	✕	✔	✔
Data removal	✕	✔	✔
Credit scanner and reports	✕	✔	✔