Proton VPN vs PureVPN

Proton VPN8.6Visit PureVPN8.3Visit

Higher score Proton VPN #6 in VPNs for Xbox 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Proton VPN

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

• Proton VPN fits best

  Users wanting a reputable free VPN tier

• PureVPN fits best

  Feature-rich VPN users needing add-ons

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Side by side

Feature	Proton VPN 8.6/10 Visit ↗	PureVPN 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.3
Ranking	#6 in VPNs for Xbox	#7 in VPNs for Xbox
Best for	Users wanting a reputable free VPN tier	Feature-rich VPN users needing add-ons
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$57.95/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Money-back guarantee	30 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, Docs	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Proton 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	10 devices	10 devices
Server count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Refund period	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan has unlimited data and an audited no-logs policy Open-source apps support WireGuard, kill switch, and split tunneling Paid plans add streaming, P2P, and up to 10 simultaneous devices	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	Free plan allows only one simultaneous device Free servers are in 10 randomly selected countries Streaming and P2P support require a paid plan	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	Proton VPN is a virtual private network service from Proton AG, a Swiss company, for people who want encrypted internet traffic, IP-address privacy, and applications across desktop, mobile, and browsers. Its description also covers… 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

• Proton VPN — where it wins

  • Free plan has unlimited data and an audited no-logs policy
  • Open-source apps support WireGuard, kill switch, and split tunneling
  • Paid plans add streaming, P2P, and up to 10 simultaneous devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan allows only one simultaneous device
  • Free servers are in 10 randomly selected countries
  • Streaming and P2P support require a paid plan

• 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

• Proton VPN8.6/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-led VPN with a useful free tier, while Xbox support is an adjacent fit.

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• PureVPN8.3/10 · 7-day trial

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

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