Astrill vs PureVPN (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.3
Astrill
VS
7.7
PureVPN
Quick verdict
Astrill wins overall (8.3/10 vs 7.7/10)
Astrill outscores PureVPN on Speed, Privacy, Streaming. PureVPN has the edge on Servers, Value, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8.9
Speed7.9
8.3
Privacy6.5
8
Servers8.8
8.1
Streaming7.6
6.5
Value9
8
Ease of Use8.4
Astrill
PureVPN
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Astrill8.3/10 | PureVPN7.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Monthly Price | $10.83/mo | $2.14/mo |
| Servers | 300+ | 6,500+ |
| Countries | 57 | 78 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 5 | 10 |
| Speed (tested) | 685 Mbps (90%) | 600 Mbps (79%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | UAE / Seychelles (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) | British Virgin Islands (operated from Pakistan/Hong Kong) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | None | 31 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Astrill if:
- StealthVPN protocol works reliably in China — tested from Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen
- OpenWeb protocol is the fastest obfuscated protocol we've tested — negligible overhead
- App-Specific VPN lets you route individual apps, not just system-wide
Choose PureVPN if:
- One of the cheapest VPNs at extended plans — around $2/month on longer terms
- 6,500+ servers in 78 countries — large, well-distributed network
- 10 simultaneous connections