PureVPN vs Astrill VPN

PureVPN8.3Visit Astrill VPN8.2Visit

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

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Astrill VPN #8 in VPNs for Xbox 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Astrill

• PureVPN fits best

  Feature-rich VPN users needing add-ons

• Astrill VPN fits best

  Advanced users needing VPN sharing and port forwarding

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Side by side

Feature	PureVPN 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Astrill VPN 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.2
Ranking	#7 in VPNs for Xbox	#8 in VPNs for Xbox
Best for	Feature-rich VPN users needing add-ons	Advanced users needing VPN sharing and port forwarding
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$57.95/yr	$12.50/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	7 days	—
Money-back guarantee	31 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PureVPN 0/3 · Astrill VPN 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 (best)	5 devices
Server count	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Refund period	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Shares a VPN connection from desktop computers for Xbox access Offers WireGuard, OpenVPN, OpenWeb and StealthVPN protocols Includes port forwarding, kill switch and dedicated IP options
Cons	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	Annual pricing starts at $15 per month, relatively high for a VPN Xbox access via desktop sharing calls for extra configuration Refund terms appear inconsistent across official pages
Our verdict	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 →	Astrill VPN is a paid subscription service for encrypting internet traffic and connecting through servers in multiple countries. For Xbox owners, its key fit is VPN sharing from desktop computers: connect the desktop to Astrill, then share… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Astrill VPN — where it wins

  • Shares a VPN connection from desktop computers for Xbox access
  • Offers WireGuard, OpenVPN, OpenWeb and StealthVPN protocols
  • Includes port forwarding, kill switch and dedicated IP options

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual pricing starts at $15 per month, relatively high for a VPN
  • Xbox access via desktop sharing calls for extra configuration
  • Refund terms appear inconsistent across official pages

• PureVPN8.3/10 · 7-day trial

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

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• Astrill VPN8.2/10 · Paid

  A feature-rich VPN for Xbox users prepared to configure desktop sharing and pay a premium.

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