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Open-source VPN with unlimited devices, no-logs policy and servers in 113 countries
From $2.03/mo
Proton VPN vs PureVPN
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Proton VPN if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you want open source you can self-host or audit
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers and streamers
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Choose PureVPN if…
- you want the lower entry price ($1.69/mo vs $3.49/mo)
- you need an API to build on
- you're in its core audience: privacy-minded individuals, streamers
Side by side
Feature Proton VPN PureVPN
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price$3.49/mo$1.69/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome
CompanyProton AG—
Full feature lists
P Proton VPN
- 20,000+ servers in 140+ countries
- NetShield DNS-level ad, tracker and malware blocker
- Secure Core multi-hop routing
- VPN Accelerator for up to 400% faster speeds
- Kill switch and always-on VPN
- WireGuard and OpenVPN with AES-256 or ChaCha20
- P2P/BitTorrent support on paid plans
- Up to 10 simultaneous devices
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.
Proton VPN · protonvpn.com
PureVPN · purevpn.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Proton VPN
Proton FreeFree
VPN Plus$3.49/mo on 2-year plan ($9.99 monthly)
Proton Unlimited$7.99/mo on 2-year plan ($12.99 monthly)
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
Proton VPN
- Free plan with no ads and no data limits
- Open-source apps and publicly available no-logs audit
- Swiss jurisdiction
- Paid plans cover 10 devices
- Free plan covers 1 device and servers in 10 randomly selected countries
- Free plan excludes streaming, P2P and the ad blocker
- Lowest price requires a 2-year commitment
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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