The full review
What it is
PureVPN sells three consumer tiers, Standard, Plus and Max, on monthly, 1-year and 2-year terms, plus an annual Teams plan at $7 per user with a central dashboard. Standard covers the VPN and a tracker blocker; Plus adds a password manager, data removal and dark web monitoring; Max adds an eSIM with 3 GB for 30 days. The homepage claims 6,000+ servers across 80+ locations and up to 10 logins per account. Supported platforms are not stated on the order page.
On privacy, PureVPN once assisted the FBI in a criminal case through time correlation despite a no-logs claim, then changed its policy and commissioned an Altius IT audit reported in 2019. A further no-log assessment ran in February 2023 with validation in March and April, though the vendor page only describes the auditor as a well-known firm. Payment is by card, PayPal, Coinpayment or Paymentwall, with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies accepted.
What it costs in practice
The 2-year term is the cheapest route: Standard is billed $58.20 for 27 months, Plus $73.80 and Max $95.85, then each renews annually at $47.95, $69.95 and $84.95. One-year plans bill $40.80, $72.80 and $88.80 for 16 months and renew at $57.95, $69.95 and $89.95. Monthly is $12.95, $17.95 and $19.95 with no discount. Add-ons stack on top, from $1.45 a month for Multi Login to $19.99 a month for Residential Network on the 2-year term, and cost more on shorter terms.
Expect discrepancies. The /pricing page lists 2-year totals of $57.95, $89.95 and $109.95 against the order page’s $58.20, $73.80 and $95.85, monthly Plus is $15.95 on two pages and $17.95 on the order page, and add-on starting prices on the homepage differ from those at checkout. The 31-day refund applies to first purchases for any reason but not to renewals, and not at all to Coinpayment, Google Play or App Store purchases.
Strengths
- Standard tier from $2.15 a month on the 2-year plan
- Up to 10 logins per account, extendable to 50+ devices with the Multi Login add-on
- 31-day money-back guarantee for any reason on direct purchases
- No-logs audits reported in 2019 (Altius IT) and 2023
Watch out for
- Price typically rises at renewal: Max 2-year goes from $95.85 for 27 months to $84.95 a year
- Vendor pages disagree on prices between /order, /pricing and the renewal page
- No free tier
- Refund excludes renewals, trial-based renewals, and Coinpayment, Google Play and App Store purchases
Key features
| Feature | What it does |
|---|
| Plan inclusions | Full featured faster VPN and Tracker Blocker on Standard; Secure Password Manager, Data Removal and Dark Web Monitoring on Plus and Max; eSIM (3 GB for 30 days) on Max. |
| Add-ons | Dedicated IP, Port Forwarding, a combined Dedicated IP + Port Forwarding bundle, Residential Network (US and UK IPs only, plans from 12 GB a month), Dedicated Server and Multi Login for 50+ devices. |
| Teams plan | Centralised dashboard to manage access, dedicated IPs for each member or one IP for the whole team, plus ad blocker and dark web monitoring. |
| Payment methods | Card, PayPal, Coinpayment and Paymentwall; the FAQ lists Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, PayPal and major credit and debit cards. |
| Server network | Homepage claims 6,000+ VPN servers across 80+ locations and up to 10 logins per account. |
How PureVPN compares
| Alternative | How it differs |
|---|
| Hotspot Shield | Offers a free Basic tier and a 45-day money-back guarantee; PureVPN has no free tier and 31 days. |
Frequently asked questions
How much does PureVPN cost?
PureVPN ranges from $2.15 a month on a 2-year Standard plan (billed $58.20 for 27 months) up to $19.95 a month for Max on monthly billing. Two-year plans renew at $47.95 to $84.95 a year.
What does PureVPN cost at renewal?
Each term renews annually at a higher rate. Standard 2-year renews at $47.95, Plus at $69.95 and Max at $84.95 a year. One-year plans renew at $57.95, $69.95 and $89.95 respectively.
Is there a free trial of PureVPN?
No. The order page has no free tier; the only no-cost route is the 31-day money-back guarantee.
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