CyberGhost VPN vs PureVPN

CyberGhost VPN9.0Visit PureVPN8.3Visit

Higher score CyberGhost VPN #3 in VPNs for Xbox 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CyberGhost

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PureVPN #7 in VPNs for Xbox 8.3/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit PureVPN

• CyberGhost VPN fits best

  Streaming-focused Xbox VPN users

• PureVPN fits best

  Feature-rich VPN users needing add-ons

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Side by side

Feature	CyberGhost VPN 9.0/10 Visit ↗	PureVPN 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.3
Ranking	#3 in VPNs for Xbox	#7 in VPNs for Xbox
Best for	Streaming-focused Xbox VPN users	Feature-rich VPN users needing add-ons
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$57.95/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Money-back guarantee	45 days	31 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CyberGhost VPN 0/3 · PureVPN 0/3
Router setup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Smart DNS	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
VPN sharing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Simultaneous devices	7 devices	10 devices (best)
Server count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Refund period	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Servers in 100 countries with streaming-optimized locations Up to seven simultaneous device connections and unlimited bandwidth Audited no-logs policy with WireGuard and an automatic kill switch	WireGuard, obfuscation, kill switch and leak protection 65 countries, audited no-logs and P2P-optimized servers Dedicated IP and port forwarding add-ons plus 10 simultaneous logins
Cons	There is no free plan; access requires a paid subscription The one-month plan costs $12.99 per month Seven simultaneous connections may limit larger households	Annual plans start at $57.95, limiting value for budget buyers Dedicated IP and port forwarding are separate add-ons No free plan is available
Our verdict	CyberGhost VPN is a paid subscription service for individuals and households that encrypts internet traffic and masks IP addresses. It is aimed at people who want private browsing, streaming, downloads, and device protection, including… Read the review →	PureVPN is a consumer and business VPN service that encrypts internet traffic, changes virtual locations and supports access to region-restricted content. Its applications cover web browsers, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, streaming… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CyberGhost VPN — where it wins

  • Servers in 100 countries with streaming-optimized locations
  • Up to seven simultaneous device connections and unlimited bandwidth
  • Audited no-logs policy with WireGuard and an automatic kill switch

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; access requires a paid subscription
  • The one-month plan costs $12.99 per month
  • Seven simultaneous connections may limit larger households

• PureVPN — where it wins

  • WireGuard, obfuscation, kill switch and leak protection
  • 65 countries, audited no-logs and P2P-optimized servers
  • Dedicated IP and port forwarding add-ons plus 10 simultaneous logins

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual plans start at $57.95, limiting value for budget buyers
  • Dedicated IP and port forwarding are separate add-ons
  • No free plan is available

• CyberGhost VPN9.0/10 · Paid

  A streaming-focused VPN with broad server coverage, seven devices, and strong privacy controls.

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• PureVPN8.3/10 · 7-day trial

  Feature-rich VPN with broad protocol support and add-ons, but modest annual value.

  Visit PureVPNFull verdict →