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Open-source VPN with unlimited devices, no-logs policy and servers in 113 countries
From $2.03/mo
PrivateVPN vs PureVPN
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose PrivateVPN if…
- you're in its core audience: streamers, torrent users
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Choose PureVPN if…
- you want the lower entry price ($1.69/mo vs $2.4/mo)
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Chrome
- you're in its core audience: privacy-minded individuals, streamers
Side by side
Feature PrivateVPN PureVPN
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price$2.4/mo$1.69/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome
CompanyPrivateVPN Global AB—
Full feature lists
P PrivateVPN
- 200+ servers in 63 countries
- Up to 10 simultaneous connections
- No traffic logs, based in Sweden
- Kill switch
- Port forwarding for torrenting
- AES-256 encryption with 2048-bit keys
- Unblocks geo-restricted streaming
- Free remote installation help
P PureVPN
- 6,000+ servers in 65+ countries
- WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2/IPSec protocols
- Split tunneling and internet kill switch
- Obfuscated servers for restricted networks
- P2P-optimized servers
- Bundled password manager and dark web monitoring
- Tracker and ad blocker plus data broker removal
- Up to 10 simultaneous logins
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
PrivateVPN · privatevpn.com
PureVPN · purevpn.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
PrivateVPN
1 Month9.29 GBP/mo
3 Months4.63 GBP/mo
36 Months (12 + 24 extra)1.86 GBP/mo
PureVPN
PureVPN (Black Friday deal)$1.69/mo (regular $12.95/mo)
Dedicated IP add-onFrom $2.49/mo
Port Forwarding add-onFrom $1.49/mo
Multi-login add-onFrom $1.49/mo
Dedicated Server add-onFrom $14.99/mo
Residential Network add-onFrom $12.49/mo
Strengths and limitations
PrivateVPN
- 10 simultaneous connections
- Port forwarding included
- Long-term plan from 1.86 GBP/mo
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Smaller network than many rivals, at about 200 servers
- No free plan
- Prices are shown in GBP
PureVPN
- 31-day money-back guarantee
- Apps for desktop, mobile, browsers, TVs and routers
- Privacy tools such as a password manager and data removal included
- Independently audited no-log policy, according to the site
- P2P not supported on US, UK, Canada, Australia and some other servers
- Dedicated IP, port forwarding and residential IPs cost extra
- Regular monthly price is $12.95 without promotion
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Facts from each vendor's public pages. Editorial policy