ROOT VPN vs PureVPN

PureVPN is a genuinely good VPN, and we will say exactly where it wins. Here is an honest, side by side look at price, privacy, protocols and streaming, so you can see which one fits you, not which one we would rather sell you.

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ROOT VPN vs PureVPN at a glance

The facts that actually decide it, side by side.

	ROOT VPN	PureVPN
Price	Free, then £3.99/mo	From £1.99
Free tier	Yes	No
No activity logs	Yes	Yes
Protocols	WireGuard, REALITY, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2	WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2
Devices	10	10
Streaming	Good	Good
Jurisdiction	Independent, no activity logs	British Virgin Islands

Where PureVPN is strong, and where it is not

What PureVPN does well

PureVPN is cheap on long plans, covers a lot of countries, and has rebuilt trust with regular independent audits and an always-on audit program. Optional add-ons like port forwarding and a dedicated IP suit power users.

Where it falls short

It handed over user data in a 2017 case before it moved to a no-logs model, so its history matters to some, and speeds and streaming can be hit or miss depending on the server.

ROOT takes a different route. Instead of the biggest server count or the deepest add-on menu, it focuses on a genuinely free way in, four modern protocols including REALITY and Hysteria2 for networks that fight back, and a plain no-activity-logs promise. Free to start with unlimited data, four protocols including REALITY and Hysteria2 for restrictive networks, and no activity logs.

Who each one is best for

No VPN is best for everyone. Here is the honest split.

Choose ROOT VPN if

You want a genuinely free tier with unlimited data before paying anything.
You connect on networks that block VPNs and need REALITY, Shadowsocks or Hysteria2 stealth.
You want no activity logs and up to 10 devices from £3.99, with a growing server network.

Choose PureVPN if

PureVPN is best for budget buyers who want a lot of locations on a long plan and value optional add-ons like port forwarding.
You value a large server network, aggressive long-term pricing, port forwarding and dedicated IP add-ons.

ROOT VPN vs PureVPN, answered

Is ROOT VPN better than PureVPN?

Neither is simply "better", it depends on what you need. ROOT is the better pick if you want a genuinely free tier, stealth protocols for networks that block VPNs, and no activity logs from £3.99. PureVPN is the better pick for budget buyers who want a lot of locations on a long plan and value optional add-ons like port forwarding.

Is PureVPN or ROOT VPN cheaper?

ROOT VPN is free to start with unlimited data, then £3.99 a month for every location. PureVPN starts from £1.99, with no free tier, only a money-back window. For starting at zero cost, ROOT wins; compare renewal prices before you commit.

Does PureVPN keep logs?

PureVPN runs a no-logs policy (Now runs an always-on audited no-logs policy, based in the British Virgin Islands.). ROOT VPN also keeps no activity logs, so neither records the sites you visit.

Can I try ROOT VPN before switching from PureVPN?

Yes. ROOT VPN has a free forever plan with unlimited data and no card required, so you can run it alongside PureVPN and see how it performs on your own connection before you decide.

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