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Both PureVPN and Astrill are 2 of the top VPNs in the market currently. However, of the 2 service providers, one clearly tops the other one by a few features that are definitely praiseworthy and required for a flawless service. Although both providers help in keeping the user information confidential, PureVPN actually provides access to more IP addresses than is possible with Astrill. Both VPNs can be used on any device and operating system, even Linux. Additionally, they can access over 750 servers throughout many countries across the globe. As far as the packages go, both are fairly priced and easy on the pockets. Speed is excellent for both; however, it’s also where Astrill beats PureVPN by a hefty margin. Hence, as far as accessing Netflix is concerned with Astrill, one wouldn’t have any trouble in running it smoothly. One unique feature on PureVPN goes by the name of Split tunneling, which allows users to maintain two addresses while accessing websites of two different countries on one device. So, whether you are accessing torrents or a bank website in your country, or both at the same time, PureVPN will take care of it for you.
Features
8.5
Pricing
6.0
Ease of Use
8.8
Reliability & Support
8.4
Features
7.4
Pricing
9.1
Ease of Use
8.0
Reliability & Support
8.0
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Features
8.5
7.4
0.0
Pricing
6.0
9.1
0.0
Ease of Use
8.8
8.0
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8.4
8.0
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Reviews
Review by our expert
Andreea Juganaru
Cybersecurity Researcher
8.0
Astrill’s marketing team does a great job of advertising it as one of the best VPNs out there, especially in China — but are they telling the truth about how good it is?
I tested every feature and analyzed its privacy policies and security measures to see if it’s good enough to recommend. I also paid attention to its server network, speeds, torrenting support, gaming, streaming and final...
Been using it for a long time.. but have to goI have been using Astrill for more than 10 years. Never had a problem. A couple of times I used the chat for support and it was excellent.
However this is probably going to be my last year. Reason .... price.
With the virus crisis I am unemployed and can not afford it. They do not give any kind of discount and keep raising the price year after year.
I am not in China so I suspend it, I do not need all those features.
Latest negative user review
Chris
2.0
Astril are not interested in keeping regular customersI agreed. Astrill increases the price year after year. I have been using Astril for 5 years. I paid 75 USD to 120 USD. I have a friend that paid 400 USD one time! If you don't delete history and cookies they show the high price. Tricky! They don't have a special price for regular customs. THEY'RE NOT INTERESTED IN KEEPING REGULAR CUSTOMERS. Too greedy! Done with them too!
PureVPN assisted the FBI by providing them with a potential cybercriminal’s data back in 2017, making its customers doubt its privacy procedures. Since then, the company has spent a great deal of time making improvements to its service. I wanted to test whether the improvements have made as much of a difference as I hoped.
Overall, I was seriously impressed with PureVPN’s test results. I h...
An excellent value, all things consideredWhile they will absolutely throttle p2p in most servers, it's easy to find and log into the p2p servers. They responded promptly when I had questions (although once it was basically to say "sorry, tough luck"). Overall though, I think I paid something like $20 for a year's subscription - I really can't complain. I'm sold on the service, although I think the fact that it's based out of HK is a bit spooky. 9/10
Latest negative user review
Eulalia
2.0
I agree with youPoorVPN is a better name than PureVPN you haves a good idea. Their product is real shit and does not work. I paid too much for this waste I should have paid more with concurrent, this would have been cheaper.
Astrill’s marketing team does a great job of advertising it as one of the best VPNs out there, especially in China — but are they telling the truth about how good it is?
I tested every feature and analyzed its privacy policies and security measures to see if it’s good enough to recommend. I also paid attention to its server network, speeds, torrenting support, gaming, streaming and final...
PureVPN assisted the FBI by providing them with a potential cybercriminal’s data back in 2017, making its customers doubt its privacy procedures. Since then, the company has spent a great deal of time making improvements to its service. I wanted to test whether the improvements have made as much of a difference as I hoped.
Overall, I was seriously impressed with PureVPN’s test results. I h...
Been using it for a long time.. but have to goI have been using Astrill for more than 10 years. Never had a problem. A couple of times I used the chat for support and it was excellent.
However this is probably going to be my last year. Reason .... price.
With the virus crisis I am unemployed and can not afford it. They do not give any kind of discount and keep raising the price year after year.
I am not in China so I suspend it, I do not need all those features.
Rich
10.0
An excellent value, all things consideredWhile they will absolutely throttle p2p in most servers, it's easy to find and log into the p2p servers. They responded promptly when I had questions (although once it was basically to say "sorry, tough luck"). Overall though, I think I paid something like $20 for a year's subscription - I really can't complain. I'm sold on the service, although I think the fact that it's based out of HK is a bit spooky. 9/10
Latest negative user review
Chris
2.0
Astril are not interested in keeping regular customersI agreed. Astrill increases the price year after year. I have been using Astril for 5 years. I paid 75 USD to 120 USD. I have a friend that paid 400 USD one time! If you don't delete history and cookies they show the high price. Tricky! They don't have a special price for regular customs. THEY'RE NOT INTERESTED IN KEEPING REGULAR CUSTOMERS. Too greedy! Done with them too!
Eulalia
2.0
I agree with youPoorVPN is a better name than PureVPN you haves a good idea. Their product is real shit and does not work. I paid too much for this waste I should have paid more with concurrent, this would have been cheaper.
When compared with Astrill, PureVPN clearly wins when it comes to providing better services and access. With more than 170 countries in its arsenal, it makes accessing most networks from China a child’s play. The encryption is much better in comparison and offers much tighter security. The customer service of PureVPN is also fantastic in comparison. Another setback for Astrill is the fact that it gives trouble to users when they try to use it as a hotspot while on the move. The company claims that it is indeed possible with Astrill’s software, but this has not proved useful so far.
