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Open-source alternatives to PureVPN

PureVPN is not described as open source on its own site. 10 of the 27 other VPNs in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

PureVPN is a paid product, starting at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20. 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from PureVPN

  1. 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.
    Private Internet Access vs PureVPNPrivate Internet Access pricing and details

  2. Proton VPN

    Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap

    • Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • Proton VPN has a free plan. PureVPN does not.
    • Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager.
    Proton VPN pricing and details

  3. Mullvad VPN

    Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts

    • Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • Only PureVPN lists a browser extension.
    • Mullvad VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager.
    Mullvad VPN pricing and details

  4. Windscribe

    VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing

    • Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan). PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • Windscribe has a free plan. PureVPN does not.
    • Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager.
    Windscribe pricing and details

  5. IVPN

    Privacy-focused VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps

    • IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • Only PureVPN lists a browser extension.
    • IVPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager.
    IVPN pricing and details

  6. Mozilla VPN

    Firefox maker's WireGuard VPN, run on Mullvad's servers

    • Mozilla VPN starts at $59.88 per year (Annual plan, $4.99 a month), plus tax. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • Mozilla VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager.
    Mozilla VPN pricing and details

  7. Lantern

    Nonprofit, open-source VPN built to get past censorship

    • Lantern starts at $3.63 per month on the 2-year Pro plan, billed every 2 years. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • Lantern has a free plan. PureVPN does not.
    • Only PureVPN lists a browser extension.
    • Lantern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Lantern pricing and details

  8. NymVPN

    Swiss VPN with a decentralized WireGuard mode and a mixnet mode

    • NymVPN starts at $4.00 per month on the 1-year plan, $48 billed yearly. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • Only PureVPN lists a browser extension.
    • NymVPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager.
    NymVPN pricing and details

  9. AirVPN

    VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android

    • Only PureVPN lists an iOS app.
    • Only PureVPN lists a browser extension.
    • AirVPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • PureVPN also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
    AirVPN pricing and details

  10. Psiphon

    Free, open-source circumvention VPN with an ad-free paid tier

    • Psiphon starts at $2.88 per month and up for Psiphon Plus; the billing term is not stated. PureVPN starts at $47.95 per year at renewal (Standard), after a first 27 months for $58.20.
    • Psiphon has a free plan. PureVPN does not.
    • Only PureVPN lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only PureVPN lists a browser extension.
    Psiphon pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to PureVPN?

Yes. Private Internet Access, Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN, Windscribe, IVPN, Mozilla VPN, Lantern, NymVPN and 2 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is PureVPN open source?

PureVPN is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 2, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these VPNs are free?

Proton VPN, Windscribe, Lantern and Psiphon are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to PureVPN: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.