Bottom line: PureVPN is a capable VPN with two real selling points: long plans of up to five years with a 31-day money-back window, and an “Always-On Audit” clause that lets an auditor check it without notice. Its 6,000+ servers cover 65+ countries. It ranks last of the five VPNs we cover because it publishes less detail than the others: its audit post now names the firm only in the title, its own server page gives two different device limits, and port forwarding and a Dedicated IP are paid extras.
Best for: people who want a long-term VPN at a low yearly cost, and who need port forwarding.
Skip it if: detailed, dated audit reports are your main criterion.
We earn a commission if you buy through our PureVPN link. It never changes the score, and PureVPN ranks last of the five VPNs we cover. How we score.
Updated 29 October 2026. This PureVPN review rests on what PureVPN publishes and what we could check that day: its order page, its server page and its audit post. We haven’t run speed tests, so there is no speed score here.
PureVPN review at a glance
| What we checked | What PureVPN publishes |
|---|---|
| Network | 6,000+ servers in 80+ locations across 65+ countries |
| Audits | An Altius IT audit, then audits by a Big Four firm under an Always-On Audit clause |
| Devices | “Up to 10 devices” and, on the same page, “up to 50+ devices” |
| Terms | Monthly, 1-year, 2-year and 5-year plans |
| Refund window | 31 days |
| Add-ons | Dedicated IP; Dedicated IP with port forwarding |
| Based in | British Virgin Islands |
What PureVPN does well
An auditor can turn up unannounced
Most audits are booked in advance. PureVPN’s audit post says it is “the First & Only VPN with an Always-On Audit,” meaning an audit firm “can conduct a thorough surprise audit of PureVPN’s processes and servers at any time without prior notice.” We can’t confirm the “first and only” part, but the idea is sound: a check nobody can prepare for is harder to stage.
The post says its first no-log audit was by Altius IT, and that a Big Four firm later reviewed its zero-log claims and then ran a second audit under the Always-On clause, finding that PureVPN “holds true to its claim of a No-Log VPN service.”
Long terms and a 31-day window
PureVPN sells monthly, 1-year, 2-year and 5-year plans, and its order page offers a 31-day money-back guarantee. That’s a day longer than most rivals. For someone who knows they’ll want a VPN for years, a five-year term can work out cheaper per year than shorter plans. Its order page states the renewal price for the term, so read that line before you commit.
A large network across 65+ countries
PureVPN’s server page lists “6,000+ servers in 80+ locations across 65+ countries.” That’s a published count, which we like, because a number you can compare is worth more than a vague promise of a big network. It’s fewer countries than ExpressVPN’s 113, Surfshark’s 100 or Proton VPN’s 140+, so check that the countries you need are on the list.
Port forwarding, if you need it
Few big VPNs offer port forwarding at all. PureVPN sells it as an add-on, bundled with a Dedicated IP. If you host a game server or run software that needs incoming connections, that’s a genuine reason to choose it.
Where PureVPN falls short
The audit post has become vague
Here’s the detail that made us look twice. PureVPN’s audit post is titled “KPMG Validates PureVPN No-Log Claims,” and its web address says the same. But the body text now names the firm only as “Well known audit firm.” The post doesn’t give the dates of the latest findings either.
Honestly, that may be a legal or branding edit rather than anything worse. Still, compare it with Proton VPN, which publishes every annual report, or ExpressVPN, which lists each audit by month and firm. When you’re choosing a VPN for privacy, don’t skip this difference: clear, dated, named reports are the evidence. PureVPN gives less of it.
Two device limits on one page
PureVPN’s server page says one account covers “up to 10 devices.” Lower down, the same page says you can “connect up to 50+ devices simultaneously.” Both can’t be the general rule. We’ve used the lower figure in our scores until PureVPN clarifies it. If device count matters to you, ask support before you buy, and use the 31-day window to check.
Extras cost extra
A Dedicated IP and port forwarding are paid add-ons. That’s normal in the market, but it means the plan price isn’t the whole price if you need either one.
PureVPN plans
PureVPN’s plans are called Standard, Plus and Max, and its order page lists a tracker blocker and a password manager among the plan features. It was running a Black Friday promotion on the 5-year term when we checked, so we don’t print those prices: a promotional price can change within days. Check the live order page, and read the renewal line under the plan you pick.
Do you need the add-ons?
PureVPN sells two extras: a Dedicated IP, and a Dedicated IP with port forwarding. Most people need neither, so here’s a quick way to tell.
You probably need a Dedicated IP if your bank, your employer’s systems or a work tool keeps asking you to prove you’re human, or blocks you outright, whenever you connect through a VPN. Shared VPN addresses are used by many people at once, and some services treat them with suspicion. An address that only you use fixes that.
You probably need port forwarding if you host something other people connect to: a game server for friends, a home media server you reach while travelling, or file-sharing software that works better with incoming connections. Without it, those connections often fail behind a VPN.
You don’t need either if you mostly browse, stream and use public Wi-Fi. In practice, that’s the majority of VPN users, and the base plan covers it.
When you’re unsure, start without the add-ons. You can add them later, and the 31-day window gives you time to find out whether anything you rely on breaks. Honestly, that’s the cheapest way to answer the question.
Who should buy PureVPN
- You want a VPN for years, at a low yearly cost. The 5-year term is built for that.
- You need port forwarding. It’s available as an add-on.
- You want a slightly longer refund window. 31 days.
- You like the idea of unannounced audits. The Always-On clause is designed for that.
Who should look elsewhere
- You choose a VPN on its audit paperwork. Proton VPN, NordVPN and ExpressVPN publish more detail.
- You need more than 10 devices for certain. Surfshark’s unlimited plan removes the question.
- You need servers in many countries. Proton VPN and ExpressVPN list more.
Three buyers, three answers
A gamer who hosts a server for friends. Port forwarding is the deciding feature, and PureVPN sells it. Here it’s a sensible pick, with the add-on.
A privacy-first user comparing audit reports. PureVPN’s post gives less detail than its rivals’. For this buyer, Proton VPN’s open reports or NordVPN’s long audit record fit better.
Someone who wants to set up once and forget it for five years. The long term suits that. When you buy, note the renewal date in five years’ time; it’s easy to forget something you paid for so long ago.
Four PureVPN mistakes worth avoiding
Assuming the device limit. Most people miss the two figures on the server page. Ask support, or test with your own devices in the first 31 days.
Forgetting the add-on cost. If you need port forwarding or a Dedicated IP, add it to the total before comparing VPNs.
Buying five years on impulse during a sale. A long term only saves money if you’ll actually use it for that long. Don’t forget that a sale ends; your need for a VPN might end sooner.
Skipping the audit post. Read it, and decide whether its level of detail is enough for you.
How we checked PureVPN
We don’t claim tests we didn’t run. For this review we read PureVPN’s order page, server page and its audit post on 29 October 2026, and we quote them where it matters. Our scores weigh privacy, security features, the server network, the apps and value, on what each VPN publishes; How we score explains each one. Compare it with the rest of our VPN section.
FAQ: PureVPN questions
Is PureVPN good?
It’s a capable VPN with 6,000+ servers in 65+ countries, long plans and a 31-day refund window. It ranks last of the five we cover because it publishes less audit detail than the others.
Has PureVPN been audited?
Its post describes an Altius IT audit, then audits by a Big Four firm under an Always-On Audit clause that allows surprise checks. The post’s body no longer names the firm, though its title says KPMG.
How many devices does PureVPN cover?
Its server page says up to 10 devices, and elsewhere up to 50+. Check with PureVPN before you rely on the higher figure.
Does PureVPN offer port forwarding?
Yes, as a paid add-on together with a Dedicated IP.
What is PureVPN’s refund policy?
A 31-day money-back guarantee, according to its order page.
The verdict
PureVPN does some things its rivals don’t: unannounced audits by design, port forwarding as an option, and terms long enough to set and forget. It ranks fifth of five because its published evidence is thinner: a vaguer audit post, two device limits on one page, and fewer countries. If port forwarding or a five-year term is what you need, it’s a reasonable pick. If audit detail is what you’re buying, the VPNs above it publish more.
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