COMPARISON
Prepaid or subscription? Both have a place.
A fair look at how the two models differ. Subscription details vary by provider, so the right column describes a typical plan.
XPASS prepaid passXPASS prepaid passTypical subscription
PaymentXPASS prepaid passOne payment per passTypical subscriptionRecurring charges
RenewalXPASS prepaid passNever automaticTypical subscriptionUsually automatic until cancelled
EndingXPASS prepaid passEnds on its own at the end dateTypical subscriptionYou need to cancel before the next charge
CommitmentXPASS prepaid passOnly the days you buyTypical subscriptionOften a monthly or yearly term
Adding timeXPASS prepaid passRenew any time; days are added to what remainsTypical subscriptionNext billing period
Long-term priceXPASS prepaid passYou pay per pass, so very long use can cost more over timeTypical subscriptionLonger terms are often discounted
Which fits you?
Prepaid fits if
you want a VPN for a trip, a project or a term, and you do not want to remember to cancel.
A subscription may fit if
you will use a VPN every day for a year or more and are happy to manage a recurring plan.