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PureVPN alternatives
PureVPN compared with 5 alternatives: NordVPN, Surfshark, CyberGhost, IPVanish and Private Internet Access.
PureVPN is a paid product, starting at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PureVPNThis tool | From $47.95/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NordVPN | Free trial · from $139.08/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Surfshark | Free trial · from $79/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CyberGhost | Free trial · from $56.94/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| IPVanish | Free trial · from $99.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Private Internet Access | From $47.88/yr | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
PureVPN starts at $4 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Private Internet Access.
NordVPN, Surfshark and IPVanish score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from PureVPN
- Free trial · from $139.08/yr
NordVPN
Subscription VPN with threat protection and Meshnet device links
- NordVPN starts at $139.08 per year at renewal (Basic 1-year plan). PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
- PureVPN also covers password manager.
Suits: Households covering up to 10 devices on one account
- Free trial · from $79/yr
Surfshark
VPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles
- Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
- PureVPN also covers password manager.
Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows
- Free trial · from $56.94/yr
CyberGhost
VPN for seven devices with a 45-day money-back window on long plans
- CyberGhost starts at $56.94 per year at renewal, after a first 26 months for $56.94. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
- PureVPN also covers password manager.
Suits: Trying a VPN on a computer for a day without entering a card
- Free trial · from $99.99/yr
IPVanish
Ziff Davis-owned VPN with no device cap and antivirus on higher plans
- IPVanish starts at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
- Only PureVPN lists a browser extension.
- PureVPN also covers password manager.
Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows
- From $47.88/yr
Private Internet Access
Open-source VPN with unlimited devices and servers in all 50 US states
- Private Internet Access starts at $47.88 per year (1 Year plan, the same price at renewal). PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
- Private Internet Access is open source, according to its own site.
- PureVPN also covers password manager.
Suits: Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows
Limits worth knowing in PureVPN
- Advertised prices cover the first 27 or 16 months only; plans then renew yearly at $47.95 to $89.95, depending on tier and term.
- There is no free trial. A 7-day trial costs $0.99 (Standard) or $1.99 (Max), then bills $47.95 or $89.95 for 12 months unless cancelled.
- Refunds fall under a 31-day money-back guarantee, subject to PureVPN's fair-use terms.
- PureVPN for Teams is sold separately, at $7 per user a month on annual billing, with a central dashboard.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PureVPN?
The alternatives to PureVPN in this directory are NordVPN, Surfshark, CyberGhost, IPVanish and Private Internet Access. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PureVPN.
Is there a free alternative to PureVPN?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. NordVPN, Surfshark, CyberGhost and IPVanish offer a free trial.
Is there an open-source alternative to PureVPN?
Private Internet Access is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.