PureVPN Review 2025: Is the Low Cost Worth It?

PureVPN checks many boxes for a good virtual private network (VPN) provider, and it's one of the most affordable options for a basic plan. It has more servers than most VPN providers, with 6,000+ servers in 65+ countries, doesn't log your data, and seamlessly unblocked Netflix.

While its plans are some of the most affordable options on the market, there are extra add-ons you'll need to shell out for if you want things like more than 10 connections, dedicated IP, and more.

Let's dig into our PureVPN review to find out if its low cost is worth it for you.

PureVPN overview

Price	$2.14-$19.95/mo
Free version	No
Max # of connected devices	10
# of servers	6,000+ servers in 65+ countries
VPN protocol	WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec/IKEv2
No-logs policy	No logs
Headquarters	British Virgin Islands
Unblocks Netflix	Yes
Details	Get PureVPN

We last tested PureVPN on April 25, 2025.

Our experience

PureVPN has a lot to offer in regard to privacy and security, and the base VPN service is super affordable. We downloaded the desktop app onto our laptop running Windows 11. We liked that PureVPN prompted us to pick our use case for the VPN so it could tailor that experience to our interests. 

We selected using the VPN for streaming, and PureVPN appeared to create a tour of the dashboard with this in mind. For instance, we were directed to where we could access more servers optimized for specific streaming services.

We did find the main dashboard to have a lot of blank space and about a third of it is dediated to purchasing add-ons, which can be frustrating. There's no map to easily select other servers or a list on the main page, you'll need to swap to the locations tab to make your selection, which was a bit laggy.

We also tested the premium features that come with the highest level plan, PureMax. We found the data breach monitoring to be okay, though you can only set it to scan for one set of information (email, phone number, etc.) which you can't edit after you set, so it's extremely focused on only protecting one account and none of your alternatives or anyone in your family.

The data removal tool was nice, but it made it seem like our information was everywhere, when really they were just listing places it could be. We do appreciate that it sends automatic removal requests on our behalf, even repeating the process after 30 days if needed. Again here, you can only search for one set of data.

Finally, PureKeep worked well in the browser, but it was very buggy in the desktop app. Various windows were cut off and we weren't able to resize the window in order to select the right buttons. It would be a nice addition if this issue is fixed.

Otherwise, not much stood out about our PureVPN experience. It's a reliable VPN, just not among the most well-designed options we've tested. 

Who is PureVPN best for?

• Recommended for people who want to save money on a VPN without sacrificing privacy.

PureVPN has one of the more affordable VPN plans, starting at the lower end at $2.14/mo (billed every two years). It's a no-frills VPN provider, but it does the job of hiding your online activity and connecting to servers around the world.

In 2021, PureVPN moved its headquarters from Hong Kong to the British Virgin Islands to maintain its commitment to protecting user privacy. It also completed its fourth audit in 2023, which proved successful for its no-logs policy.

Although it hits all the right notes for online privacy, some people may find slower internet speeds to be a dealbreaker. It also doesn't include any extra security features, such as a password manager and file encryption, unless you're willing to pay more for them. 

Prices and subscriptions

PureVPN offers three different subscription plans: Standard, Plus, and Max. Standard comes with just the VPN (which now has a built in tracker and ad blocker), while the Plus plan includes the PureKeep password manager as well. The Max plan is the most expensive but also comes with a data removal tool and data breach monitoring, along with everything in the previous tiers.

You'll also have four subscription length options, and the longer you subscribe, the cheaper the overall subscription. The Standard two-year subscription costs $2.14/mo (billed every two years) and is fairly affordable, especially next to top-tier competitors like NordVPN. (Though with the best VPN services like NordVPN, all the bells and whistles are included at no additional cost.) 

If you choose to subscribe to the Standard plan for only one year, the price goes up slightly to $3.99/mo (billed annually), while paying monthly costs $5.82/mo (billed annually).

Plan	1-month cost	1-year cost	2-year cost	Learn more
Standard	$12.95/mo	$3.99/mo (billed annually)	$2.14/mo (billed every two years)	View Plan
Plus	$15.95/mo	$5.82/mo (billed annually)	$2.96/mo (billed every two years)	View Plan
Max	$19.95/mo	$7.07/mo (billed annually)	$3.66/mo (billed every two years)	View Plan

PureVPN accepts payments with debit/credit cards, PayPal, and Paymentwall. You can also pay with Google Pay, but sometimes this option doesn't show up for us, so you may want to consider a backup payment option just in case. 

In addition, you can pay with cryptocurrency via CoinGate. However, this option is nonrefundable, and it was occasionally unavailable.

Features	Standard	Plus	Max
Device-level encryption
Tracker and ad blocker
Password manager
Data removal
Dark web monitoring
Details	Learn more	Learn more	Learn more

Features

PureVPN has a basic and modern interface that's easy to use. The app only shows you what you need to get started. Searching and connecting to servers across the globe is quick, and you can be ready to go with a click.

Sometimes modifying advanced settings is intimidating, but PureVPN makes it simple by providing brief one-sentence instructions and descriptions to choose what's best for you.

PureVPN includes all the standard features you'd expect from a VPN, as well as some additional features with its higher tiers. 

Here are PureVPN's key features:

1. Server count and countries
2. No-logs policy and headquarters
3. Kill switch
4. Split tunneling
5. Encryption
6. VPN protocol
7. Bonus features

Server count and countries

• 6,000+ servers in 65+ countries

You can easily find a fast server with PureVPN because it has 6,000+ servers available. The servers are spread 65+ countries, so you can connect to server locations worldwide. 

The vast majority of PureVPN servers are located in North America and Europe, but there are also a decent number of servers in Asia and Oceania. Options on other continents are pretty slim in comparison.

Having such a large variety of servers means you will always have options for a fast connection. It also makes it easier to access streaming services in different countries around the globe.

No-logs policy and headquarters

• PureVPN logs policy: No logs
• PureVPN headquarters: British Virgin Islands

PureVPN established a no-logs policy in 2018 and was first independently audited by KPMG in 2021 to certify it as a no-log VPN company. It completed its fourth successful audit in 2023. 

The no-logs policy means the VPN won't log any data that can identify you or assist in monitoring your online activity. This can include browsing activity, identifiable connection logs, records of IPs assigned, and more. 

As a further commitment to ensuring user privacy, the VPN provider moved its headquarters from Hong Kong to the British Virgin Islands in 2021. Although it's a British Overseas Territory, it's self-governed and has a separate legal jurisdiction from the U.K. Therefore, it's not part of the Five Eyes alliance. Because the British Virgin Islands doesn't require PureVPN to store logs, the VPN can continue to protect your online activities from internet service providers (ISPs) and government officials.

PureVPN also refers to itself as an "Always-On VPN," meaning that it can be audited at any time without notice. 

Kill switch

A kill switch will automatically block your connection from the internet if the VPN loses connectivity. The benefit is that it ensures your data is always protected and not left exposed due to issues with internet connectivity or network failure. PureVPN's kill switch is called Internet Kill Switch (IKS).

Split tunneling

You can opt for all apps to use a VPN, but you can also customize by letting some apps bypass the VPN. This is known as split tunneling. It's a useful feature if you're looking to improve internet speeds or access an app that blocks VPN usage. PureVPN offers split tunneling, and it's easy to set up and use.

Encryption

PureVPN uses AES-256 encryption. The most secure VPNs use this type of encryption because it's nearly impossible to decrypt. AES-256 encryption ensures your data is constantly protected from unauthorized parties.

VPN protocol

PureVPN supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IPsec/IKEv2. You can enable PureVPN to automatically connect to the most appropriate VPN protocol.

You could also manually choose which protocol to use. If this is too technical for you, PureVPN provides a one-sentence description of each protocol to help you decide which might be best for your needs.

Ad and blocker tracker

PureVPN now comes with an ad and blocker tracker, which makes browsing the internet that much more enjoyable when using the benefits of a VPN.

We enabled this for all our testing and did notice some differences in ads. We checked out the Forbes homepage, which is notoriously littered with ads, and found it to be clear. It wasn't able to block tougher ads on places like YouTube and Netflix, though.

We put the feature through the same tests we put the best ad blockers through and it actually did okay:

• AdBlock Tester score: 78/100 (most basic ads were blocked)
• Cover Your Tracks score: 2/3 (blocked trackers but our browser still had a unique fingerprint)
• Can You Block It score: 2.5/3 (didn't completely block interstitial ads)

Bonus features

If you want a VPN that offers more security tools, then you might want to consider PureVPN. Along with the VPN services, it offers several add-on security features for an extra cost to your VPN plan:

• Password manager: PureKeep provides a safe space to store all of your passwords and private documents and generate strong passwords. We found it to be laggy in the app, but worked well in the browser.

• Remove My Data: A data removal tool that automatically sends recurring removal requests to data brokers that host information about you publicly.  

• Dark web monitoring: Scans the dark web and data breaches for any mention of your name, email, credit card information, SSN, and passport numbers.

• Dedicated IP address: A dedicated IP address lets you use the same IP address for each session to ensure a smoother online experience. Since you're not sharing it with other people, you're also less likely to get blacklisted on streaming sites.
• Port forwarding: Allows you to access your computers from anywhere and use PureVPN on your router.
• Dedicated server: Dedicated servers allow you to create multiple sessions on the same server and provide higher server control. 
• Residential Network: Gives your connection a special IP address that looks like it's coming from a residential area. This makes it less likely to get blocked from streaming sites and other places.
• Multi login: If you need more than 10 simultaneous connections, you can add more with this add on.

Test results

We conducted several tests to evaluate whether PureVPN is capable of upholding secured privacy, maintaining internet speeds, and accessing Netflix in different countries. These include speed tests, a DNS leak test, a WebRTC leak test, a kill switch test, and streaming Netflix libraries available to international countries.

PureVPN has mixed results. It has decent speeds, but it can maintain your privacy and provide access to Netflix worldwide.

Speed tests

• Speed test results: PureVPN had an average drop of 26% on our download speeds.

We tested PureVPN on our laptop running Windows 11 from a physical location in Canada. We start our speed tests by recording our download speed, upload speed, and latency prior to connecting to PureVPN. 

Then, we connected to servers in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Australia to record our difference in speed. 

Test type	No VPN	CA to US	CA to CA	CA to EU	CA to AU
Download speed	325.25 Mbps	270.3 Mbps	295.12 Mbps	215.37 Mbps	184.61Mbps
Upload speed	53.95 Mbps	52.23 Mbps	52.37 Mbps	24.47 Mbps	26.77 Mbps
Latency (ping)	17 ms	40 ms	37 ms	99 Mbps	242 ms
Download speed % difference	N/A	-17%	-9%	-34%	-43%
Upload speed % difference	N/A	-3%	-3%	-55%	-50%
Latency % difference	N/A	+135%	+118%	+482%	+1,323%

For the local Canadin server, we went with PureVPN's recommended location. This option didn't disappoint, having dropped our download speed by only 10% and our upload speed by less 3%. 

From there, PureVPN had more dramatic impact on our connection, but still provided decent speeds well over 150 Mbps.

Netflix tests

• Netflix test results: PureVPN unblocked all the Netflix regional libraries we tested. 

You might want to use a VPN to access Netflix content available in different countries. For example, you might want to watch a movie only available on Australian Netflix accounts. A VPN can help mask your current location and make it appear like you're in Australia to access the movie.

We tested PureVPN's ability to connect to different servers in the U.K., Canada, and Australia and watch Netflix content available in those regions. We were able to access Netflix on all servers tested and didn't experience any lag or buffering. 

	US to US	US to CA	US to UK	US to AU
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DNS and WebRTC leak tests

• DNS leak test results: PureVPN passed its DNS leak test. 
• WebRTC leak test results: PureVPN passed its WebRTC leak test.
  

A VPN is meant to encrypt your internet traffic, but some VPNs have Domain Name System (DNS) leaks that show your online activities.

We tested PureVPN using BrowserLeaks to see whether the VPN actually provided DNS leak protection and concealed our information. After connecting to PureVPN, it masked our information and displayed the connected server.

A key characteristic of a strong VPN is the ability to hide your real IP address. However, WebRTC leaks can expose IP addresses and make your online privacy vulnerable.

We used the BrowserLeaks website to test for WebRTC leaks while using PureVPN. When connected to a server with PureVPN, the app will display the IP address it's using to mask your genuine IP address.

Our WebRTC leak test shows that PureVPN used the IP address displayed on the app to mask our real IP address.

Kill switch test

• Kill switch test results: PureVPN failed its kill switch test.

Although PureVPN's kill switch has passed our tests in the past, it didn't work this time.

This feature is meant to automatically stop your internet connection in the case of losing connection to the VPN server, which would unexpectedly expose your real IP. To test it, we run ipleak.net while we switch from one server to the next. If our original IP address doesn't show up between the original and new connection, we know the kill switch successfully stopped our connection while we were exposed. 

Unfortunately, with PureVPN, our real IP address in New Brunswick, Canada showed up in between our connection to the U.K. and U.S. This could have left us exposed and resulted in a fail.

Compatibility

PureVPN really stands out for its broad compatibility. You can set up PureVPN on the following operating systems, devices, and browsers:

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Chromebook
• Android
• iOS
• Huawei
  
• Amazon Fire TV Stick
  
• Apple TV
  
• Android TV
  

• Samsung TV

• Nvidia

• Chromecast

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Brave
• Routers
• Gaming consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, etc.)

Customer support

PureVPN has a comprehensive Support Center filled with easy-to-follow guides. There are super helpful VPN Setup Guides based on the device, so you don't have to troubleshoot in the dark. If you want to send product feedback, there's a Contact Us form for anyone to do so. But for actual troubleshooting issues, you can email support (enquiry@www.purevpn.com) or turn to the live chat. 

For immediate help, we recommended using the 24/7 live chat support. The chat is available for all subscribers and is constantly supported by representatives. Unlike the app, the PureVPN website also utilizes a chatbot along with the aforementioned live chat support.

Unlike most providers, PureVPN also hosts a robust Learning Center that clearly details features, updates, and general FAQs. 

24/7 live chat

There's no call center available, but our experience with customer support was relatively quick using the app chat. We asked a simple question about how to connect to the fastest server near us and received an answer within minutes.

AI chatbot

We also tested out the website's chat feature, which uses an AI chatbot. It asked a couple of quick questions and for an email address before giving the option to continue to use the chatbot or connect to a representative. We opted to try out the chatbot and were able to receive some helpful information on a hypothetical connection issue.

Top alternatives

PureVPN offers reliable security at a good price, but if you don't want to pay extra for advanced security features and tools, consider these top tested alternatives.

FAQs

Bottom line: Is PureVPN good?

Yes, PureVPN covers all the basic needs of a VPN service: It protects your online data, can access streaming services internationally, and follows industry standards on encryption and no-log policies.

But we did run into a few issues while using PureVPN, like when testing out the kill switch. There was also some inconsistency in payment options, as sometimes Google Pay and cryptocurrency choices appeared and other times didn't.

In general, PureVPN may be a good option if you're looking for an affordable, no-frills VPN to protect your privacy and unblock streaming services abroad. But if you don't want to pay extra for advanced security features and tools, we recommend considering some of the best premium VPN providers. 

Learn how PureVPN compares to these premium providers in our comparisons:

• PureVPN vs. NordVPN
• PureVPN vs. ExpressVPN
• PureVPN vs. CyberGhost