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We compared PureVPN against five of the most-searched VPN brands on price, device limits, server networks, free plans and jurisdiction – the factors that actually showed up in the 184 reviews we analyzed.
Short answers, based on our own captures and the data on this site.
Proton VPN had the highest nearest-European download, but it was tested on its Stealth protocol and its upload was far lower. See the league table; a single run cannot crown a winner.
Same line, same machine and a fresh baseline for each, but not the same server country or protocol. The table notes the differences.
They are the VPNs people most often consider alongside it. Where we have hands-on results for a rival, the comparison page shows them next to ours.
No. The session covered 11 VPNs; for any rival outside that set the comparison page says so and relies on public information only.
Prices, server counts and feature bundles change often; the figures below were checked at the time of writing and may drift – always confirm on each provider's own pricing page before buying.
| PureVPN | NordVPN | ExpressVPN | Surfshark | CyberGhost | Windscribe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.15–$12.95/mo | $3.09–$12.99/mo | $6.67–$12.95/mo | $2.19–$12.95/mo | $2.19–$12.99/mo | $4.08–$9.00/mo |
| Simultaneous devices | 10 (+Multi-Login add-on) | 10 | 8 | Unlimited | 7 | Unlimited |
| Free plan | No free plan (31-day money-back guarantee) | – | – | – | – (45-day guarantee) | 10GB/month |
| Servers / locations | 6,000+ servers / 80+ locations, 65+ countries | 7,000+ servers / 118 countries | 3,000+ servers / 105 countries | 3,200+ servers / 100 countries | 10,000+ servers / 100+ countries | 500+ servers / 69 countries |
| Jurisdiction | British Virgin Islands | Panama | British Virgin Islands | Netherlands | Romania | Canada |
NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark are the three most-recognized names in the category and the ones prospective PureVPN buyers compare it against most. CyberGhost sits in a similar budget-friendly bracket to PureVPN with a comparably large server network, making it the closest apples-to-apples price comparison. Windscribe ships a genuine free tier, which PureVPN does not offer at all – useful context if a no-cost trial matters more to you than a 31-day refund window. Between the five, they cover the full price range from budget to premium.