PureVPN Vs VyprVPN Comparison 2020

If we be completely unbiased, PureVPN does offer a lot more in terms of features and compatibility, as compared to VyprVPN.

It has apps available for every platform/device. These include Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TVs, and even an add-on for Kodi.

You do not receive the same compatibility with VyprVPN, which only supports Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. You do have a router app available, but there are no extensions for Chrome, Firefox, or Opera.

In terms of features, PureVPN offers dedicated IPs, ad/tracker blockers, malware scanners, NAT firewall, and a myriad of other technologies to boost your security and privacy.

VyprVPN, on the other hand, offers two unique features: the Chameleon and VyprDNs. The Chameleon technology is tailored for offering maximum protection on OpenVPN protocol.

It scrambles the packet metadata,  maximizing your anonymity online, especially from Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) attacks. The feature even resolves issues with bandwidth throttling. This makes it a good option for those who enjoy gaming.

The VyprDNS technology, as the name implies, focuses more on the unblocking aspect of websites. It adds a secure and personalized DNS into your computers’ readable address.

Both (PureVPN Vs VyprVPN) are good options for unblocking. However, If we talk about which provider is better, then it would definitely be the Hong Kong-based, PureVPN.

All of its servers utilize strong encryption and obfuscation for instantly bypassing geo-restrictions. Meanwhile, VyprVPN struggled with maintaining consistency.

Testing it on different streaming platforms was a “hit and miss” kind of thing, and I did not enjoy connecting to different servers again and again until I found a few that work.

PureVPN, on the other hand, was more efficient at the task of unblocking streaming platforms. I faced no issues unblocking different versions of Netflix.

Neither did I encounter any issues on other popular services like BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Disney Plus, in addition to the above channels in the table.

What I found most impressive was PureVPN’s “popular websites” option that lists all famous websites that you want to access. This feature is available across all platforms/devices, including browser extensions.

China

Bypassing the “Great Firewall” in China is not an easy task. Getting around IP blocking, DNS poisoning, DNS hijacking, Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), and Blackholed VPN servers is menacing.

Not to mention, the Chinese Government regularly invests in new technologies to make it difficult to use a VPN in the country. Lucky for you, both PureVPN and VyprVPN work in China.

However, since PureVPN is based in Hong Kong, it works better for both: Chinese expats and residents. VyprVPN, on the other hand, may only be a safe option for “residents”.

The provider’s  Chameleon Technology StealthVPN a.k.a. obfuscation feature is quite impressive. I had a representative of mine test the service in China too (as part of our 80+ providers analysis), and it worked smoothly!

PureVPN also faces no issues bypassing the GFW. In comparison to VyprVPN, it also offers 12 Chinese servers for expats to access local content from outside the country.

PureVPN sets itself apart from other providers through its user-friendly and easy-to-use apps across multiple platforms/devices, including on larger screens of Android/Apple TVs and Firestick.

The Windows/Mac versions boast the same appearance and design that caters to both needs: expert and rookie. You have plenty of configurations for the tech-minded and then “direct” options for rookies.

For instance, you can configure VPN encryption, protocol, ports, and activate numerous features to boost security. For rookies, there is a “popular websites” option for easy bypassing of geo-restrictions with preset configurations.

Meanwhile, the mobile apps utilize a “darker” appearance, but one that is equally impressive. You have specialty server listings for all your VPN related needs, along with access to Dedicated IPs as well.

VyprVPN adopts a more minimal style for their desktop versions. The overall UI is quite impressive though, as you can shift the protocol, encryption, and firewall directly from the main menu.

This works well for both experts and rookies in comparison to PureVPN. As far as mobile apps are concerned, the design is incredibly neat and clutter-free.

The appearance is quite different though, as smartphone versions utilize a “black” theme, which looks very sleek. All options are listed neatly and connecting hardly takes a few seconds.

In terms of network infrastructure, VyprVPN falls awfully short in numbers, when compared to PureVPN. Where VyprVPN boasts only 700 servers in 70 countries, PureVPN doubles those numbers.

The Hong Kong based provider offers 2,000+ servers in 140+ countries around the world. This also makes it the only VPN to support that many countries in the marketplace.

As such, it is not that difficult to determine a winner among the two in this aspect. VyprVPN needs to increase its server count massively to compete with PureVPN.

Not to mention, PureVPN offers specialized servers for torrenting, gaming, streaming, and browsing activities. This classification of servers is missing with VyprVPN.

To get a better idea about the performance of PureVPN and VyprVPN, I decided to conduct an in-depth speed analysis. The process involved testing different servers for all internet-related activities.

These include streaming on sites like Netflix, downloading torrent files, playing online games, or simply browsing the internet. For the task, we pick up 4 random servers from PureVPN and VyprVPN.

PureVPN supports PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN (TCP and UDP), SSTP and IKEv2. SSTP is mostly used on Windows devices and IKEv2 is a useful addition for mobile devices.

It utilizes AES-256-CBC cipher with HMAC SHA1 hash authentication for the data channel and AES-256-CBC cipher with HMAC SHA384 hash authentication and RSA-4096 handshake encryption for the control channel.

One glimpse at the above table and it becomes clear that PureVPN gains an edge over VyprVPN in terms of overall privacy. It is based in Hong Kong, away from the 5/9/14 Eyes Alliances.

This alone gives it a strategic advantage over VyprVPN, which has its parent company “Golden Frog” located in Austin, Texas and the VPN company located in Switzerland.

This automatically means the provider is a risky choice. The US is a founding member of the Five Eyes Alliance and indulges in mass surveillance and data retention.

And a new law passed in 2017 in Switzerland actually makes the country a “cooperative jurisdiction”, which can pressure VPN services to reveal info, upon issuing a subpoena with a gag order.

This law, according to Swissinfo.ch, allows the FIS to indulge in targeted surveillance, bugging of private properties, phone lines, and wiretapping computers, which were previously disallowed.

VyprVPN also does not support Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, PureVPN does and adds a huge list of them, thanks to the addition of the PaymentWall gateway.

As far as logging is concerned, both providers did store logs initially, but have now joined the ranks of logless VPN services. PureVPN was recently audited by AltiusIT, and VyprVPN from Leviathan Security Group.

In terms of configuration, PureVPN once again gains an upperhand over VyprVPN. This is because the Switzerland-based provider only supports a shared infrastructure with dynamic IPs available.

PureVPN, on the other hand, offers more incentive to its users, supporting both; a shared and static infrastructure. They have dedicated IPs available in more than 7+ countries worldwide.

It is important to mention though that dedicated IPs are available as an add-on with separate pricing. If you opt for DDoS protection, you may even have to pay higher for the dedicated IP.

PureVPN and VyprVPN both offer support in the form of video guides, knowledge base, FAQs, email, and tickets. All of these are good options to receive support.

However, the one thing that differentiates these two providers is the availability of “live chat” support. Where PureVPN manages a 24/7 live chat, VyprVPN does not offer one.

We all already know how important live chat systems are in recent times, where everyone wants instant support. Therefore, VyprVPN not offering one is incredibly alarming.

The second best option for most is email support. So, I went a little further with my testing to analyze the response times from both providers as well.

Below you can see the stats of both providers on the basis of four different questions.