Comparison
CipherShift vs NordVPN
An honest comparison. We'll tell you where NordVPN wins too.
Infrastructure
Server Type
Dedicated (yours only)
Shared (5,000+ users)
CipherShift
IP Address
Dedicated IP included
Shared IP (dedicated costs extra)
CipherShift
Server Locations
37 countries
60+ countries
NordVPN
RAM-Only Servers
Yes (Pro plan)
Yes
Tie
Privacy & Security
No-Logs Policy
Yes, zero knowledge
Yes, audited
Tie
Key Rotation
Every 1 hour (CipherShift)
Standard
CipherShift
Warrant Canary
Yes, monthly signed
No
CipherShift
Third-Party Audits
Scheduled
Yes, multiple
NordVPN
Features
Anti-Censorship
Ghost Mode (VLESS+REALITY)
Obfuscated servers
CipherShift
Streaming Support
Works (dedicated IP)
Works (sometimes blocked)
CipherShift
Simultaneous Devices
Unlimited
6 devices
CipherShift
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Tie
Pricing
Monthly Price
$9/mo (Basic), $14/mo (Pro)
$12.99/mo
CipherShift
Annual Price
$8.25/mo (Basic), $12.42/mo (Pro)
$4.99/mo (2-year)
NordVPN
Dedicated IP Cost
Included
+$3.69/mo extra
CipherShift
The Verdict
NordVPN offers more server locations and lower long-term prices. CipherShift offers dedicated infrastructure, included dedicated IP, and superior anti-censorship technology.
Choose CipherShift if you want:
- Dedicated server (not shared with thousands)
- Dedicated IP included at no extra cost
- Superior censorship bypass with Ghost Mode
- Unlimited simultaneous devices
- 1-hour key rotation for better forward secrecy
Choose NordVPN if you want:
- More server locations (60+ vs 37)
- Lower price on 2-year plans
- More established with multiple audits
- Additional features (Meshnet, Dark Web Monitor)
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