PureVPN Review 2026
PureVPN is a VPN service run by GZ Systems, a company registered in the British Virgin Islands. This review covers its privacy record, security features, apps and prices, using the figures PureVPN publishes itself, court and vulnerability records, and other sites’ tests, credited to them. We have not run our own speed or streaming tests, so this review makes no claims about either.
PureVPN at a glance
PureVPN at a glance
- Servers
- 6,000+purevpn.com/servers · checked 2026-11-08
- Countries
- 65+purevpn.com/servers · checked 2026-11-08
- Devices per plan
- 10purevpn.com/order · checked 2026-11-08
- Money-back
- 31 dayspurevpn.com/order · checked 2026-11-08
- Jurisdiction
- British Virgin Islandspurevpn.com/privacy-policy · checked 2026-11-08
- Owner
- GZ Systems Private Ltd (British Virgin Islands)purevpn.com/privacy-policy · checked 2026-11-08
- Latest audit
- 2023KPMG · no-logs policy (VPN servers and supporting infrastructure, 16–22 Feb 2023)purevpn.com/no-log-assessment · checked 2026-11-08
- RAM-only servers
- No. PureVPN says it "relies on hard disk servers protected with full-disk encryption"purevpn.com/blog/ram-only-vpn-servers · checked 2026-11-09
- Protocols
- WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 in the app (L2TP, SSTP, PPTP not in the app)purevpn.com/what-is-vpn/protocols · checked 2026-11-08
- Logging policy
- Says it does not store your IP, connection times or activity logs; collects account details (name, email, password, payment method) and software analyticspurevpn.com/privacy-policy · checked 2026-11-08
- Lowest price
- $1.49/moUS prices; prices and currencies vary by countryStandard, 63 months, Black Fridaypurevpn.com/order · checked 2026-11-12
+ Pros
- KPMG has assessed its no-logs policy twice, the second time covering its VPN servers and supporting infrastructure
- Apps for computers, phones, browsers, Fire TV Stick, Android TV, Apple TV and routers
- Split tunneling on Windows, Android, Fire TV Stick and Android TV, including the TV apps
- A kill switch, with WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2 in the apps
- A paid trial week on its website, besides the money-back guarantee
− Cons
- In a 2017 FBI case, PureVPN’s records linked a customer’s account activity to his home and work IP addresses
- Servers run on hard disks with full-disk encryption, not from RAM
- Its advisory on the 2025 Linux client flaws does not confirm that a fix has shipped
- No free plan, and a trial that has renewed into a yearly plan cannot be refunded
- Split tunneling is not listed for Mac, iPhone or Linux
Price and refunds
| Plan | First term | Per month | First term total | Then renews at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 63 months | $1.491 | $93.87 | $47.95 a year |
| Plus | 63 months | $2.191 | $137.97 | $69.95 a year |
| Max | 63 months | $2.491 | $156.87 | $84.95 a year |
| Standard | 27 months | $2.151 | $58.20 | $47.95 a year |
| Plus | 27 months | $2.731 | $73.80 | $69.95 a year |
| Max | 27 months | $3.551 | $95.85 | $84.95 a year |
| Standard | 1 year | $3.401 | $40.80 | $57.95 a year |
| Plus | 1 year | $6.061 | $72.80 | $69.95 a year |
| Max | 1 year | $7.401 | $88.80 | $89.95 a year |
| Standard | 1 month | $12.95 | $12.95 | — |
| Plus | 1 month | $17.95 | $17.95 | — |
| Max | 1 month | $19.95 | $19.95 | — |
US prices; prices and currencies vary by country.
PureVPN sells three tiers, Standard, Plus and Max, on long plans and month by month. On the long plans the low monthly price is for the first term only, and the plan then renews yearly at PureVPN’s renewal price; the table lists both while we have a current, checked price for that plan. Sale prices change often, especially around Black Friday, so check the intro price and the renewal price together before you buy, and put a reminder in your calendar a few weeks before the first term ends. The monthly plan has no intro discount; it is the most expensive way to pay but the easiest to stop.
The money-back guarantee in the card above covers orders made on PureVPN’s website. Orders made through the App Store or Google Play are not covered by PureVPN’s refund policy, so if you want the guarantee, buy on the website.
PureVPN has no free plan. Its website sells a paid seven-day trial. The trial turns into a yearly plan automatically when it ends; PureVPN says it sends a reminder email on the sixth day, and you can cancel before the trial ends. Once the trial has renewed, the renewal cannot be refunded, so treat the reminder as your deadline. We have not yet checked the trial fee or the amount it renews at from a US connection, so neither appears on this page. The US App Store lists a free trial week for the iPhone app; that subscription also renews automatically, and Apple charges it within the last day of the current period.
Privacy: who runs it and what it logs
PureVPN is operated by GZ Systems Private Ltd, which its privacy policy places in the British Virgin Islands. As with any VPN, what the company actually records matters more than where it is registered.
PureVPN says it does not store your IP address, the times you connect, or your activity. It says it does collect your account details (name, email, password and payment method) and analytics about how its software works. That policy has been reviewed by an outside firm:
- 2023KPMG · no-logs policy (VPN servers and supporting infrastructure, 16–22 Feb 2023)purevpn.com/no-log-assessment · checked 2026-11-08
- 2020KPMG · no-logs policypurevpn.com/blog/kpmg-validates-purevpn-no… · checked 2026-11-08
KPMG’s first assessment checked the no-logs claims. The later one covered PureVPN’s VPN servers and the infrastructure behind them over about one week. Assessments like these check how the service was set up while the auditor looked; they do not prove what happens between assessments, and they are not a review of the apps’ code.
The record before those assessments is the reason to read them carefully. In 2017, an FBI affidavit in a US cyberstalking case said PureVPN’s records tied one customer to two source IP addresses, his home and his employer, and showed that his own email account and an account used for the harassment had been reached from the same address. PureVPN says it acted within its terms of service and privacy policy and did not share browsing logs. Both statements can be true: connection records alone can identify a user. The details are in the security incidents below.
Security features
PureVPN’s apps offer WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2. Older protocols such as L2TP, SSTP and PPTP are not in the apps.
The apps include a kill switch, which blocks your internet connection if the VPN drops, so your real IP address is not exposed while the app reconnects.
PureVPN does not run its servers from RAM. It says its servers rely on hard disks protected with full-disk encryption. Full-disk encryption protects data on a server that is switched off or taken away, but a RAM-only server loses everything when it restarts, which is the stronger guarantee. NordVPN, for comparison, says all its servers run from RAM.
Split tunneling lets you choose which apps use the VPN and which use your normal connection, for example a banking app that blocks VPN addresses. PureVPN offers it on Windows, Android, Fire TV Stick and Android TV. It is not listed for Mac, iPhone or Linux.
Security incidents
- 2025CVE-2025-59691 and CVE-2025-59692, an IPv6 leak and a firewall rule reset. PureVPN says they affect only the Linux client and planned a fix for mid-October; its advisory does not confirm that the fix has shipped.purevpn.com/blog/security-advisory-linux-c… · github.com/advisories/GHSA-w9w7-whq2-rr8h · checked 2026-11-09
- 2023CVE-2023-48957, reported against the PureVPN client. PureVPN says the DNS leak has been fixed, and that the remote code execution issue needs local access and comes from Chromium.nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48957 · purevpn.com/blog/purevpn-analysis-enhancin… · checked 2026-11-09
- 2018CVE-2018-18656: the Windows client stored login credentials in plain text. We found no response from PureVPN.nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18656 · checked 2026-11-09
- 2017In a US cyberstalking case (U.S. v. Ryan S. Lin, case 17-MJ-4251-DHH), an FBI affidavit dated 3 October 2017 (paragraph 52) states that PureVPN's records showed the suspect's Gmail account and another account used for the harassment were accessed from the same IP address, and that PureVPN determined the same customer had connected to its service from two source IP addresses: the suspect's home IP at the time and the IP of the company he worked for. PureVPN says it acted under its terms of service and privacy policy at the time, and that it did not and does not share browsing logs.justice.gov/d9/press-releases/attachments/… · purevpn.com/blog/vpn-logs-explained · checked 2026-11-09
The 2017 case is the most serious entry, because it goes to the heart of what a VPN promises. The affidavit is a court filing, so what it says about PureVPN’s records is on record; PureVPN’s answer is that it shared no browsing logs. It now says it keeps neither your IP address nor connection times, and KPMG has assessed that claim since. The software flaws are a different kind of problem. The 2018 Windows client flaw stored login details in plain text, and we found no public response from PureVPN to it. For the 2023 report, PureVPN says the DNS leak was fixed and that the code execution issue needed local access to the computer and came from Chromium. For the 2025 Linux flaws, PureVPN says only the Linux client is affected and that a fix was planned for mid-October, but its advisory does not confirm that the fix has shipped. If you use PureVPN on Linux, check that your app is up to date and read PureVPN’s advisory before you rely on it.
Server network
The server and country counts in the card above are PureVPN’s own figures. PureVPN does not publish a server count for most countries, and some of its locations are virtual: you get an IP address from the country you pick, while the hardware is elsewhere. Its India page, for example, says its Indian addresses come from virtual servers. That is fine for reaching a local website, but it matters if your traffic must stay inside a particular country.
For what PureVPN offers in a particular country, see our country guides:
- PureVPN in the US
- PureVPN in the UK
- PureVPN in Australia
- PureVPN in France
- PureVPN in India
- PureVPN in Singapore
- PureVPN’s servers in South Korea
Apps and devices
PureVPN has apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android, Huawei phones, browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and TV apps for Android TV, Fire TV Stick and Apple TV. It also supports routers, which covers devices with no app of their own, such as games consoles. One subscription covers the number of devices in the card above at the same time, enough for a household.
The apps are not identical. Split tunneling is only on Windows, Android and the two Android-based TV platforms. The Linux client is the one named in the 2025 advisory. The browser extensions only protect the browser’s own traffic, so on a laptop the desktop app is the better choice.
Streaming, torrenting and speed
We have not run our own speed or streaming tests yet. This is where our results will appear, with the date and setup of each run:
| Our spot check | Result |
|---|---|
| Streaming playback on a US server | No spot check yet |
A spot check is our own: run in the US on a US server, five minutes of continuous playback to pass, with no fixed schedule. Results for other countries come from other sites' published tests.
Until then, below is what we know, followed by what other review sites measured; use the refund period to check the services you care about.
- Streaming: we have not tested which streaming services or regions work with PureVPN, and streaming services block VPN addresses from time to time. The Fire TV Stick, Android TV and Apple TV apps make it easy to try on a TV within the refund period.
- Torrenting: we found no third-party torrenting test from the last twelve months. Check the copyright rules where you live; a VPN does not change what is legal.
- Speed: we make no speed claims without our own tests. Your speed depends on your connection, the protocol and how far away the server is, so try WireGuard on a nearby server first.
What other testers found
These are other sites' tests, not ours. Each one is credited and linked, and nothing is merged or averaged.
Streaming · In the US
- Safelyo (Netflix; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): Netflix US was unblocked on the first attempt
- All About Cookies (Netflix; tested Aug 2026; run from the US): Netflix US worked
- Safelyo (Hulu; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): Hulu US was unblocked on the first attempt
- Safelyo (Prime Video; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): Prime Video US worked after one to three server changes
- Safelyo (Disney+; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): Disney+ US was unblocked on the first attempt
- Safelyo (Max; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): Max US worked after one to three server changes
Streaming · In the UK
- Safelyo (Netflix; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): Netflix UK was unblocked on the first attempt
- All About Cookies (Netflix; tested Aug 2026; run from the US): Netflix UK worked
- Safelyo (BBC iPlayer; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): BBC iPlayer was unblocked on the first attempt
- Safelyo (ITVX; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): ITVX worked after one to three server changes
Streaming · In Canada
- Safelyo (Netflix; tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): Netflix Canada worked after one to three server changes
- All About Cookies (Netflix; tested Aug 2026; run from the US): Netflix Canada worked
Streaming · In Australia
- All About Cookies (Netflix; tested Aug 2026; run from the US): Netflix Australia did not work
Speed
- Safelyo (tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): IKEv2 averaged 95 Mbps, 18.7% of the connection's speed without the VPN
- All About Cookies (tested Aug 2026; run from the US): Download speed dropped by 20% on average
Leaks and kill switch
- Safelyo (tested Oct 2026; run from Vietnam): No DNS, IPv6 or WebRTC leaks
- All About Cookies (tested Aug 2026; run from the US): Passed the leak tests; the kill switch worked
The two sites tested at different times, from different places and with different methods, so their figures cannot be compared directly; one reports a speed in megabits and the share it kept, the other the average drop. On streaming, both report that Netflix US worked; Safelyo also tried Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video and Max in the US, and reports that Prime Video and Max needed server changes before they played. Both also tried Netflix in other countries: the UK and Canada worked for both, Safelyo reports Japan and France working, and only All About Cookies reports a region that did not, Australia. Both found no leaks. None of this is our own result, and none of it feeds into our verdict.
PureVPN alternatives
| # | VPN | Best for | Jurisdiction | Simultaneous devices | Money-back guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NordVPN | Best for RAM-only servers | Panama | 10 | 30 days |
| 2 | Surfshark | Best for unlimited devices | Netherlands | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 3 | Proton VPN | Best if you want a free plan | Switzerland | 10 (VPN Plus) | 30 days |
- NordVPN – choose it if you want RAM-only servers and a long run of independent no-logs audits. Read our NordVPN review.
- Surfshark – choose it if you need to cover more devices than PureVPN allows; it has no device limit.
- Proton VPN – choose it if you want a free plan instead of a paid trial. The free plan has limits on devices and locations; the paid plan is run from Switzerland.
How we checked these facts
Every figure on this page comes from PureVPN’s own website, its App Store listing, or public records such as court filings and vulnerability databases, and we re-check prices every two weeks and other figures at least every four months. Where PureVPN does not publish a figure, we leave it out rather than estimate it. We have not run our own speed or streaming tests; the test results we quote are other sites’ and are credited to them. The verdict, pros and cons are our editorial judgment based on these facts.
FAQ
Is PureVPN safe to use?
PureVPN has a kill switch, modern protocols and two KPMG assessments of its no-logs policy. Against that, a 2017 FBI affidavit shows its records helped identify a customer, its servers run on hard disks rather than RAM, and its advisory on the 2025 Linux client flaws does not confirm a fix.
Does PureVPN keep logs?
PureVPN says it does not store your IP address, connection times or activity, and KPMG has assessed that claim. It does keep account details and software analytics. In 2017, before those assessments, an FBI affidavit described PureVPN records that linked a customer to his home and work IP addresses.
Where is PureVPN based, and who owns it?
PureVPN is operated by GZ Systems Private Ltd, which its privacy policy places in the British Virgin Islands.
How many devices can I use with one PureVPN subscription?
One subscription covers several devices at the same time, shown in the card at the top of this review. If you need more, Surfshark has no device limit.
How much does PureVPN cost after the first term?
The low monthly price on the long plans only applies to the first term. After it, the plan renews yearly at PureVPN’s renewal price, which is higher than the intro price. The table above shows both whenever we have a current, checked price for the plan.
Does PureVPN have a free plan or free trial?
There is no free plan. PureVPN’s website sells a paid trial week that turns into a yearly plan unless you cancel before it ends, and that renewal cannot be refunded. The US App Store lists a free trial week for the iPhone app, which also renews automatically.
Is PureVPN worth it?
It is worth a look if you want apps for every screen in the house, including split tunneling on Android TV and Fire TV. If privacy is your main reason for a VPN, NordVPN’s RAM-only servers and longer audit record are the stronger choice.
What happened in the PureVPN FBI case?
In a US cyberstalking case, an FBI affidavit said PureVPN’s records showed the suspect’s email account and an account used for the harassment were reached from the same IP address, and that the same customer had connected from his home and his workplace. PureVPN says it followed its privacy policy at the time and shared no browsing logs.