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Private Internet Access vs PureVPN: catalog facts
Private Internet Access	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
Client applications are entirely open source Port forwarding and very granular connection settings	Apps for desktop, mobile, Apple TV and Fire Stick Kill switch and DNS leak protection
Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully United States jurisdiction	Paid subscription required Closed-source apps
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open 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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