PureVPN Review

Introduction

PureVPN offers a long list of special features and extra tools. With 15 years in the digital security market, it's a long-standing brand covering all the basics - you get strong encryption, torrent support, comprehensive leak protection and split-tunnelling.

The option to have ten devices and users on internet-connected devices protected simultaneously makes this a great value VPN for families and busy households.

With 6,500 servers spread across 78 countries, this VPN won't let you down on quality - so let's find out what makes PureVPN stand out from the competition.

Price

• New Year Deal 24 months $1.99 a month (£1.47)
• 12-month plan $2.99 a month (£2.23)
• One-month plan $10.95 a month (£8.18)

Key Features

• IPV6, WebRTC and DNS leak protection
• Split-tunnelling
• Sharp kill switch
• 256-bit encryption
• P2P VPN
• Port-forwarding enabled

Security and speed

PureVPN is KPMG certified, so it’s subject to random external audits for transparency and security, and the speed levels are good - although that depends on the server you're using.

VPN Reliability

PureVPN offers solid encryption with OpenVPN, IKEv2 and the beta version of WireGuard. You don’t have to worry about being detected while flicking between sites owing to the neat DNS and IPv6 leak protection.

The split-tunnelling feature controls which apps use the VPN, and port forwarding permits devices outside your network to access a specific device connected to your local network. Then there’s the smooth kill switch, which comes to life if the server temporarily drops to keep your data protected and your connections safe.

This VPN has a friendly user interface for Windows, iOS, Android, Mac and Linux. It's also worth checking out the add-ons for Chrome and Firefox.

For ease of use, the PureVPN team provides set-up tutorials for routers, Kodi, Android TV, Amazon's Fire TV Stick and a whole lot more, so it's an excellent service if you need a little technical guidance.

Conclusion

PureVPN offers competitive value for money and is a go-to for families, given the generous user access and ability to secure multiple connections at once. If you need help solving a technical issue, there is a reliable 24/7 live chat feature, and the online guides are invaluable if you're not too tech-savvy.

Covering all the security essentials, the difference here is the level of support, with the option to log into your account and raise a ticket - customer support will be in touch shortly to get you connected!