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PureVPN vs Private Internet Access: catalog facts
PureVPN	Private Internet Access
Paid Paid subscription, with optional add-ons such as dedicated IP and port forwarding.	Paid A paid subscription is required.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Apps for desktop, mobile, Apple TV and Fire Stick Kill switch and DNS leak protection	Client applications are entirely open source Port forwarding and very granular connection settings
Paid subscription required Closed-source apps	Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully United States jurisdiction
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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