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NordVPN vs PureVPN: catalog facts
NordVPN	PureVPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid Paid subscription, with optional add-ons such as dedicated IP and port forwarding.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Very large server network with consistently high throughput NordLynx, threat protection and device meshnet in one subscription	Apps for desktop, mobile, Apple TV and Fire Stick Kill switch and DNS leak protection
Subscription pricing renews at a much higher rate than the first term Closed infrastructure; you are trusting the provider's audits	Paid subscription required Closed-source apps
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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