PureVPN
Privacy-focused VPN with global server coverage and bundled security features
PureVPN is a commercial VPN service offering encrypted internet access across 6,000+ servers in 65+ countries. It provides AES-256 encryption, split tunneling, multi-device support, and optional security add-ons including a password manager and data breach monitoring. The service is based in the British Virgin Islands and maintains a no-logs policy verified by independent audits.
How we scored it
A weighted average of the 4 dimensions below, each judged 0–10 from published pricing, vendor documentation and independent user feedback. We do not run hands-on tests, and no vendor has any say in a score.
2 further dimensions are not scored for this product yet, so they are left out of the average rather than counted as zero. How the score works.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
Standard
VPN only; supports up to 10 simultaneous device connections
Plus
VPN, password manager (PureKeep), file encryption (PureEncrypt); supports up to 10 simultaneous device connections
Max
VPN, password manager, file encryption, personal privacy manager (PurePrivacy) for dark web monitoring and data removal; supports up to 10 simultaneous device connections
What to check before you rent PureVPN
Infrastructure is cheap to start and expensive to leave. These four questions decide what it costs you over three years rather than three months.
The renewal, not the intro price
Introductory pricing is normal in this category and the renewal is the price that matters. Check the renewal rate on PureVPN’s own pricing page before the first term ends, not after.
What the commitment buys
Longer terms carry the lowest headline rate and the least room to change your mind. Price the shortest term you would actually be comfortable with, then decide whether the discount is worth the lock-in.
The cost of leaving
Moving a site or a workload is the hidden switching cost: migration time, DNS and TLS changes, and whatever egress the provider charges to hand your own data back. A provider is only cheap if leaving is.
What is actually metered
Bandwidth, storage, backups and support tiers are usually the lines that grow, not the base plan. Find the ceiling on each before you commit, because that is where the bill moves.
These are the checks we apply across vpn, in the same order, so two pages can be compared line for line.
How much does PureVPN really cost?
Our calculation from the vendor's published prices — not a figure the vendor advertises.
The headline price is for one person. Adding people multiplies it, so a team of ten pays ten times the advertised figure. Subscription-based pricing with tiered plans. Monthly rates are higher than longer commitments (annual and multi-year plans offer discounts).
| Team size | Per month | Per year | Over 3 years | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $12.95 | $155.40 | $466.20 | Flat rate — seats are not charged separately on this plan |
| 5 people | $12.95 | $155.40 | $466.20 | Flat rate — seats are not charged separately on this plan |
| 10 people | $12.95 | $155.40 | $466.20 | Flat rate — seats are not charged separately on this plan |
| 50 people | $12.95 | $155.40 | $466.20 | Flat rate — seats are not charged separately on this plan |
Based on the Standard plan at $12.95 a month. Three years at the current monthly price. The vendor does not publish a renewal rate, so no increase is assumed.
- The vendor does not publish a renewal price, so three-year totals assume today's price holds.
- No annual price recorded, so annual figures are twelve times the monthly price.
Work out your own cost
- Flat rate — the price does not change with team size.
- No renewal increase is published, so today's price is held flat.
PureVPN against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| PureVPNThis page | ExpressVPN | NordVPN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Standard | — | — |
| From | $12.95/mo | $3.49/mo | $3.09/mo |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Extensive global server network with 6,000+ servers in 65+ countries offering strong geo-unblocking capabilities | Proprietary Lightway protocol delivers consistently fast speeds, particularly with Lightway Turbo on Windows | Fastest VPN in independent 2026 tests—82% speed retention with NordLynx protocol, minimal latency on local and mid-distance servers |
| Biggest drawback | Inconsistent streaming performance with hit-or-miss unblocking of geo-restricted content across different servers | Device limits (10/12/14) lag behind competitors like Surfshark and PIA that offer unlimited simultaneous connections | Renewal pricing jumps significantly—2-year Basic plan renews at $219.48/year ($18.29/mo), a 529% increase over introductory $3.09/mo rate |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about PureVPN
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.
Why does PureVPN's renewal price jump so high?
Is PureVPN's no-logs claim trustworthy after the 2017 FBI incident?
Why is split tunneling disabled on WireGuard?
Will PureVPN unblock Netflix?
Page history
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Last updated
- 1 October 2026
- Pricing checked against vendor
- 26 September 2026
Sources & verification
Pricing on this page was taken from the vendor's published pricing page on 26 September 2026.
- Buy VPN with Credit Card, PayPal, or BitcoinOfficial pricing page · PureVPN · read 26 September 2026