Rank 9 of 11 · Updated August 13, 2026
PureVPN review: 69.0/100
Large server network at a low long-term price, with an always-on audit arrangement and a history that reviewers should weigh.
Rubric total
69.0/100Verdict. Cheap and broadly capable, carrying a documented 2017 logging incident that the current audit arrangement is designed to answer.
Best for. Readers who want a low price and are satisfied by the current audit arrangement.
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What holds up and what does not
Holds up
- Always-on KPMG audit arrangement rather than a one-off report
- Low effective monthly price on a two-year term
- Port forwarding and dedicated IP available as add-ons
- 31-day refund window
Counts against it
- Supplied user logs to the FBI in a 2017 case while advertising a no-logs policy
- Closed-source clients
- No RAM-only server fleet
Do not buy this if: Past conduct matters to you. The 2017 incident is a matter of public court record, and no later audit erases it.
How the score was reached
PureVPN scores 69.0 out of 100. The table below shows every criterion, its weight, the raw score and the fact that produced it. Nothing here is adjusted after the fact, and commission is not an input. The full rubric is published.
Rubric total
69.0/100The weighted sum of the seven criteria below. Nothing is adjusted afterwards, and commission is not an input.
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent audit | 20 | 14.0 (7/10) | KPMG operates an always-on audit arrangement rather than a single snapshot report. |
| Jurisdiction and ownership | 15 | 9.0 (6/10) | British Virgin Islands, outside the Fourteen Eyes agreement, following a relocation from Hong Kong in 2021. |
| Protocol and crypto stack | 15 | 13.5 (9/10) | WireGuard and OpenVPN both available across platforms. |
| Leak protection | 15 | 10.5 (7/10) | Kill switch present on desktop and Android; no RAM-only server fleet. |
| Transparency | 15 | 6.0 (4/10) | Closed-source clients, and in 2017 the company supplied logs to the FBI in a criminal case despite advertising a no-logs policy at the time. |
| Price and refund terms | 10 | 9.0 (9/10) | Effective $2.11/month on a two-year term with a 31-day refund window. |
| Platform coverage | 10 | 7.0 (7/10) | Desktop, mobile, Android TV and router with 10 simultaneous connections; no Apple TV app. |
The evidence
Each row links to the page the claim was read from and the date it was read. If a source has changed since, tell us and we will re-check it.
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | British Virgin Islands Relocated from Hong Kong in 2021. | Source checked August 13, 2026 |
| Ownership | PureSquare (GZ Systems Limited) | Source checked August 13, 2026 |
| Server countries | 65 | Source checked August 13, 2026 |
| Simultaneous devices | 10 | Source checked August 13, 2026 |
| Refund window (days) | 31 | Source checked August 13, 2026 |
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Features
- ✓ Kill switch
- ✗ RAM-only servers
- ✗ Open-source apps
- ✓ Split tunnelling
- ✓ Port forwarding
- ✓ Ad and tracker blocking
- ✓ Dedicated IP available
- ✗ Signup without email
- ✗ Accepts cash
- ✓ Accepts cryptocurrency
Pricing
| Term | Effective monthly | Billed up front | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $12.95 | — | August 13, 2026 |
| 2-year plan | $2.11 | $50.64 | August 13, 2026 |
Refund window: 31 days.
Lab status
We have not run our own speed or leak tests against PureVPN yet. Rather than print an estimate, this section stays empty until a measurement exists. The method we will use is published in advance.
Common questions
- Has PureVPN been independently audited?
- Yes. The most recent published audit is by KPMG in 2023, covering no-logs policy, always-on arrangement. It is the only published audit we found.
- Where is PureVPN based, and does it matter?
- PureVPN operates from British Virgin Islands under PureSquare (GZ Systems Limited). That jurisdiction is outside the Fourteen Eyes intelligence-sharing agreement, which limits routine legal compulsion from member states.
- How much does PureVPN cost?
- The lowest effective rate we recorded is $2.11 per month, which requires the 2-year plan. Prices were checked on August 13, 2026 and change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page.
- How many devices can I use with PureVPN?
- One subscription covers 10 devices. Native apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV and Router.
- Who should not buy PureVPN?
- Past conduct matters to you. The 2017 incident is a matter of public court record, and no later audit erases it.
Compare PureVPN directly
Audit criterion raw score: 7/10. Transparency: 4/10.