Transparent comparison based on 14-Eyes jurisdiction, independent no-logs audits, protocol speeds, and pricing structure. Zero affiliate bias.
$2.99/month (2-year plan)
$1.99 /month (27-Month Plan)
| Specification | ProtonVPN | PureVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Switzerland (🟢 Outside 14-Eyes) | British Virgin Islands (🟢 Outside 14-Eyes) |
| Independent Audit | The most recent audit, conducted by Securitum and published on July 12, 2024, reaffirmed that Proton VPN does not log user activity or metadata | Successfully completed four no-log audits and adopted an always-on audit approach by early 2025. |
| Servers & Coverage | Over 11,000 servers (110+ countries.) | Over 6,000 servers (80+ locations and 65+ countries. ) |
| Obfuscated Servers | ||
| Ad & Malware Blocker | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Split Tunneling | ||
| Streaming Performance | Supports major global streaming platforms and services. | With over 6,000 servers across 65 countries, PureVPN effectively unblocks services like Supports major global streaming platforms and services. Cybernews+1IPVanish+1 |
| Smart TV & Android TV | Partial (no native app; can use router or SmartDNS workaround) | Yes (Android TV app + SmartDNS + router) |
| 1 Year Plan | $4.99 | $3.82 |
| 1 Month Plan | $9.99 | $10.95 |
| Free Forever Tier | ||
| Pricing Summary | $2.99/month (2-year plan) | $1.99 /month (27-Month Plan) |
| Category Scores (1-5) | ||
| Jurisdiction Score | 5 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
| Speed Score | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Encryption & Security Score | 4 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
| Protocols Score | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |