Founded in 2007 by GZ Systems Ltd., PureVPN is one of the oldest and most established VPNs on the market. After thorough testing, here is our complete verdict for 2026.

Performance and speed

PureVPN impresses with its connection speeds. During our tests:

  • 1 Gbps connection: speed maintained at 850+ Mbps
  • Average latency: 12ms in Europe
  • France servers: 150+ dedicated servers

These performance results make it one of the fastest VPNs available for French users.

Security and privacy

PureVPN uses AES-256-bit encryption, the military-grade standard. It supports the following protocols:

  • WireGuard — the newest and fastest
  • OpenVPN — the most proven
  • IKEv2/IPSec — ideal for mobile
  • L2TP/IPSec — universally compatible

PureVPN's No-Log policy has been verified by KPMG, one of the largest audit firms in the world. Your online activities are not logged.

Advanced features

  • Kill Switch: cuts internet access if the VPN disconnects
  • Split Tunneling: choose which apps use the VPN
  • DNS Leak Protection: prevents DNS leaks
  • Dedicated IP: fixed IP address option
  • 10 simultaneous connections: protect all your devices

Pricing and plans

PlanLengthPrice/month
Monthly1 month€9.95
Annual12 months€3.24
Two-year24 months€2.14

All plans include a 31-day money-back guarantee.

Compatibility

  • Windows, macOS, Linux
  • iOS, Android
  • Routers, Smart TVs
  • Chrome and Firefox extensions

Our final verdict

Overall rating: 9.5/10

In 2026, PureVPN stands out for its combination of performance, security, and affordable pricing. It's one of our recommended VPNs for French users.