ExpressVPN, a leading VPN provider, is now positioning itself as a comprehensive online privacy suite with the launch of several new features. The company is rolling out ExpressAI, an AI platform focused on zero-knowledge privacy, ExpressMailGuard, an email alias tool to reduce spam and phishing, and standalone versions of its Keys password manager and Identity Defender suite. These additions aren’t just about adding features; they’re a strategic shift toward offering users end-to-end protection rather than just secure tunneling.
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Why This Matters: The Rise of Privacy Concerns
The move comes at a time when user data is increasingly under threat. AI models like ChatGPT collect user inputs, potentially exposing personal information. Email remains a major security vulnerability, with addresses readily sold and exploited. By addressing these specific risks, ExpressVPN is tapping into growing demand for proactive privacy tools. This isn’t just about VPNs anymore; it’s about controlling all digital footprints.
ExpressAI: Privacy-First Artificial Intelligence
ExpressAI is designed to let users interact with large language models (LLMs) without data logging. The platform guarantees that neither the company nor its infrastructure providers can access user inputs through end-to-end encryption. This zero-knowledge approach ensures that only the user can decrypt their data, eliminating the risk of AI models training on sensitive information.
The system also features a “zero-training” policy, meaning user inputs are never used to improve the model. File uploads are processed in memory only and can be automatically deleted, providing an additional layer of security. Paid subscribers can compare outputs from multiple LLMs side-by-side, enhancing context and informed decision-making.
ExpressMailGuard: Disposable Email Aliases for Enhanced Security
ExpressMailGuard tackles the problem of email exposure by allowing users to create disposable aliases. When signing up for services, users can use these aliases instead of their real addresses, preventing spam and phishing attacks. All correspondence sent to the alias is forwarded to the primary inbox without revealing the original address.
The tool allows unlimited alias creation, custom forwarding rules, and the ability to disable aliases at any time. ExpressVPN also plans to integrate PGP encryption for further inbox protection. This approach offers a versatile solution that complements existing services like Apple’s Hide My Email and Surfshark’s Alternative ID, but with broader compatibility and unlimited aliases.
Streamlined Tools: Keys and Identity Defender
The Keys password manager is now a standalone app, promising faster development cycles and more efficient feature rollouts. The Identity Defender suite, offering dark web monitoring, ID theft insurance, and credit scanning, is also available as a separate app. Basic users won’t have access to Identity Defender’s features, but Advanced and Pro subscribers gain full access to the suite.
Pricing Remains Competitive
Despite the new additions, ExpressVPN isn’t raising prices. The subscription tiers remain unchanged: Basic, Advanced, and Pro. The company is also running a Valentine’s Day sale with slightly discounted introductory rates for annual and two-year plans. Monthly prices remain consistent at $13, $14, and $20 for Basic, Advanced, and Pro, respectively.
ExpressVPN’s expansion into AI and email protection represents a significant evolution in the privacy space. By offering a complete suite of tools alongside its VPN service, the company is positioning itself as a leader in proactive digital security. The move highlights a growing trend toward comprehensive privacy solutions as users become more aware of the risks associated with data collection and exploitation.
