{"id":8212,"date":"2018-11-12T10:46:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T10:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixelprivacy.com\/?page_id=8212"},"modified":"2022-06-17T13:52:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T13:52:34","slug":"purevpn-vs-ipvanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixelprivacy.com\/vpn\/purevpn-vs-ipvanish\/","title":{"rendered":"IPVanish vs. PureVPN – Comparison & Test Results 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

PureVPN<\/a><\/strong> provides top-notch connection speeds, a low price and comprehensive global server coverage.<\/p>\n

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In addition, the provider offers comprehensive privacy protections and optimal customer support.<\/p>\n

Visit PureVPN<\/a><\/p>\n

IPVanish<\/a><\/strong> is a valid Virtual Private Network option if you\u2019re looking for worldwide BitTorrent access and comprehensive multi-platform support.<\/p>\n

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International users will appreciate the provider\u2019s fast connections and generous allotment of simultaneous connections.<\/p>\n

Visit IPVanish<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Choose a VPN<\/span><\/h2>\n

In this, the latest round of your favorite one-on-one VPN faceoff, we\u2019ll see IPVanish<\/b><\/a> go up against PureVPN<\/b><\/a>. (Okay, not as thrilling as MTV\u2019s Celebrity Deathmatch<\/a>, but you\u2019re going to learn something, so stay tuned.)<\/p>\n

In this article, I\u2019ll offer a look at the most important categories<\/b> any user should research when considering which VPN provider is right for their needs. Then:<\/p>\n

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  1. I\u2019ll explain why each category is critical.<\/li>\n
  2. I\u2019ll reveal how well both providers perform in each category.<\/li>\n
  3. I\u2019ll crown a victor in each, awarding them 1 point.<\/li>\n
  4. At the end, I\u2019ll tally the scores and name an overall winner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By the end of this article, readers should have more than enough information to make an educated decision as to which provider is the best fit for their needs.<\/p>\n

    Connection Speed<\/span><\/h2>\n

    In the always-connected world of today, it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re on your home network or on your wireless provider\u2019s cellular network – a fast connection is vital.<\/p>\n

    Pixel Privacy uses Speedtest.net<\/a> to test the connection speeds of our VPN providers. We conduct the tests as follows:<\/p>\n

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    1. We use a gigabit Ethernet connection based in North America.<\/li>\n
    2. We test using the Windows version of the provider\u2019s app, configuring it to connect via the OpenVPN protocol over UDP.<\/li>\n
    3. We connect to 3 different VPN locations – the United Kingdom, the United States and Hong Kong – at 3 different times of day, for 3 days.<\/li>\n
    4. We average all of the results in order to come up with the final reported connection speeds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Average Connection Speed<\/h3>\n

      While both providers deliver enough horsepower to easily handle any of your favorite online activities, IPVanish is the clear winner.<\/p>\n

      IPVanish<\/b><\/a>\u2019s average download speeds of 62.15 Mbps<\/b> can easily handle your HD and 4K streaming sessions, your file sharing and any other online activity you throw at it.<\/p>\n

      Meanwhile, PureVPN<\/b><\/a>\u2019s average download speeds of 36.81 Mbps<\/b> are up to handling HD (and in most cases, 4K) video streaming, and they offer enough oomph to enable you to quickly download files and engage in online battles in your favorite gaming arena.<\/p>\n

      Average Connection Speed Winner: <\/b>IPVanish<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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      Provider<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		VPN DL Speed<\/b><\/td>\nLink<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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      IPVanish<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		62.15 Mbps<\/td>\nVisit Site<\/a><\/p>\n

      Read Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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      PureVPN<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		36.81 Mbps<\/td>\nVisit Site<\/a><\/p>\n

      Read Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Pricing<\/span><\/h2>\n

      For some, price is no limit. However, most of us are on a budget. That\u2019s why pricing is an important consideration for most VPN users. When I rate providers in the pricing column, I consider their 1-year pricing deal.<\/p>\n

      PureVPN<\/a> is the annual-price champion this time around<\/b>, as the provider slightly edges out IPVanish, offering a slightly better deal when considering annual subscription costs.<\/p>\n

      However, IPVanish<\/a> is the low-price leader when it comes to paying monthly<\/b>.<\/p>\n

      Pixel Privacy doesn\u2019t list exact pricing in our pricing comparisons due to the tendency of most VPNs to change their pricing or to offer special deals on a regular basis. Instead, we recommend that you visit each provider\u2019s website for their most current price offerings.<\/p>\n

      Pricing Winner: <\/b>PureVPN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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      Provider<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		Money-Back Guarantee Period<\/b><\/td>\nLink<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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      PureVPN<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		31 Days<\/td>\nVisit Site<\/a><\/p>\n

      Read Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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      IPVanish<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		7 Days<\/td>\nVisit Site<\/a><\/p>\n

      Read Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Privacy<\/span><\/h2>\n

      When you\u2019re online, it isn\u2019t a question of if<\/i> your activities will be monitored, but more a case of when<\/i> or by whom <\/i>you\u2019ll be monitored.<\/p>\n

      Whether it\u2019s your Internet Service Provider monitoring your online travels so they can sell that info to advertisers, or hackers looking to steal login or credit card info, someone is watching you.<\/p>\n

      Always consider the following 3 factors when researching any VPN provider\u2019s privacy protections:<\/p>\n