PureVPN deals
PureVPN's long-plan pricing is the cheapest we rate over three years — because of what it renews at, not what it starts at. Here is the arithmetic.
The catch: One of the few that renews at the same rate it starts at, which is why it wins over three years.
- 2-year plan
- 31-day money-back — refunded in 6 days
- 10 devices
- No code needed — applied by link
Applied automatically at checkout.
What it actually costs
The advertised price covers the first term only. These are the numbers once the renewal is included.
| Introductory rate | $2.14/mo | for the first 24 months |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal rate | $2.14/mo | the same rate — no jump |
| First term total | $51.36 | 24 months paid up front |
| Two-year total | $51.36 | |
| Three-year total | $77.04 | works out at $2.14/mo |
Compare this against every other provider in the price calculator — it runs the same arithmetic across all ten.
Which plan length
- Rolling monthly$12.45$12.45 up frontCancel any time. Worst value unless you need one month.
- 1 year$3.32$39.84 up frontMiddle ground. Renews at the same rate it started.
- Best value2 years$2.14$51.36 up frontThe advertised price. renews at the 2-year rate.
PureVPN's offer is unusual in a way that only shows up if you do the arithmetic, so here it is.
The introductory price is not the lowest. Private Internet Access starts cheaper on the two-year plan.
The three-year total is. Most VPNs discount the first term heavily and then renew at a much higher rate — PIA's introductory price rises by around 64% at renewal. PureVPN renews close to what it started at, so the money you save in year one does not evaporate in years two and three.
That is the whole case, and it is a real one. Our price calculator shows the full table across every provider, priced with renewals rather than banners.
The trade-off is performance. PureVPN was fifth of ten on speed and had the steepest long-distance drop-off in the top five, and Netflix UK failed in this month's testing. It is the value pick for people who think in years, not the fastest VPN. The full detail is in the PureVPN review.
Watch the plan lengths. PureVPN rotates its promotions more often than anyone else we track — the plan lengths on offer change, not just the prices. Read the checkout total rather than trusting a figure quoted anywhere, including here.
Before you buy
What you get
- Lowest long-term price of any VPN we rate
- Always-on KPMG audit
- Port forwarding and dedicated IP add-ons
- Huge server network
What you give up
- Mid-table speeds on distant servers
- Netflix UK failed this month
- Apps occasionally need a reconnect on macOS
Common questions
Is PureVPN really the cheapest VPN?
Over three years, on our figures, yes — and not because its introductory price is lowest. Private Internet Access starts cheaper. PureVPN wins because it renews close to the rate it started at, while most rivals roll onto a much higher one. Price the second and third years and the ranking changes; our price calculator does exactly that.
Does PureVPN need a coupon code?
No, the discount applies at checkout through the link. PureVPN changes its promotions more often than most, so the plan lengths and prices on offer this month may not be the ones you saw quoted elsewhere — check the figure at the checkout before you pay.
What is the catch with PureVPN's price?
The trade-off is performance, not billing. PureVPN was fifth of ten on speed, with the largest long-distance fall-off in the top five, and it failed Netflix UK in this month's testing. If your use is everyday browsing and privacy on a long budget, that is a fair trade. If you want the fastest connection, it is not.
Does PureVPN offer port forwarding?
Yes, as a paid add-on, along with a dedicated IP. It is one of only four VPNs we rate that still offers port forwarding, which matters if you seed torrents — the top three do not offer it at any price.
How long is PureVPN's refund window?
31 days, which is a day longer than most. We claimed it and were refunded without difficulty.
Other live offers
NordVPN−73% + 3 months free · $3.39/mo
Surfshark−86% + 3 months free · $2.19/mo- IceVPN−40% on the yearly plan · $2.99/mo
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