We put these VPNs to the test to find out which is the best!
PureVPN is average when it comes to speed, but still works adequately for streaming and downloading. VPNSecure has built its own VPN clients and hardware, maintaining its own network of servers that offer incredibly fast speeds.
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| Download speed reduction | 40% (UK) | 53% (UK) |
| Upload speed reduction | 37% (FRA) | 72% (FRA) |
| Ping time to google.com | 41ms | 97ms |
| Average time to connect (sec.) | 11ms | 7ms |
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Speed determines how fast content uploads, so if you're torrenting or streaming, you want the speed to be somewhat identical to your regular internet speed. Since a VPN encrypts your data, it usually takes a bit longer to send your data back and forth, which can slow down your connection. However, if your ISP deliberately slows down your connection (also known as throttling) a VPN might increase your internet speed. Testing a VPN is somewhat pointless because new servers pop up and affect speed. Your speed can also differ according to your location, so your speed test might not match ours. Having said that, we tested the speed in numerous locations to provide you with the average.
PureVPN is above average in regards to server choices, offering over 140 countries, most of which have multiple cities available. VPNSecure is decent in this area, providing 53 servers in over 41 different countries.
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| Server Locations | 180 | 80 |
| Server Countries | 141 | 33 |
| IP Addresses | 750 | 6500 |
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The ratio of servers to countries is an important factor to look at when choosing a VPN. Only paying attention to location or number of servers can get you in trouble. More servers generally means faster speeds, but if VPN X has a few more servers than VPN Y but twice as many users, VPN X will typically have slower speeds. Ideally, you want a VPN that has a lot of servers in every location. This way you won’t have to worry that server/country that you want will be overburdened and running slow.
Both of these VPNs have made strides with their customer support. PureVPN has email ticketing, 24/7 live chat, and a solid knowledge base on their site. The same is true for VPNSecure, which is a vast improvement over their initial email-only support system that many users hated.
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| Email Response Time | 7 | 0.5 |
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We personally test the customer support team of every VPN we review. This means asking technical question through the live chat feature (where applicable) and measuring the response time for email questions. Whether you need to connect to a specific server, change your security protocol, or configure a VPN on your router, finding a VPN with quality customer support should be important to you.
The PureVPN application is designed to be user-friendly, catering to both inexperienced VPN users and seasoned enthusiasts. Its interface is straightforward, allowing you to effortlessly choose a server and establish a connection with a simple click. By default, the app uses an automatic protocol, but you also have the flexibility to select an alternative from the available options. Furthermore, there are additional tabs that enable users to modify settings and personalize the application to suit their specific requirements.
PureVPN has apps for all major platforms, and has browser extensions as well. There is a large selection of servers and special servers for online streaming, sports streaming, anonymous file sharing, and data retention security. Or you can just connect to the fastest server of a particular country.
PureVPN works on mobile devices, and is generally successful accessing Netflix and Hulu, and definitely works in China.
VPNSecure has apps for all major platforms, and is easy to install and use. Also of note, while many VPN companies ignore Linux users, VPNSecure definitely does not. VPNSecure can be used with DD-WRT and Tomato routers as well.
The app is simple to use, but the iPhone app does has a habit of crashing at times. You can configure your own OpenVPN connection, but the whole point of buying a VPN service is so you don’t have to.
VPNSecure’s speed makes it great for streaming, which is a perfect match for their HTTP proxy and Smart DNS options, which can unblock content on almost any platform, ranging from Netflix and HBO, to Hulu and BBC Player.
If you’re hoping to use VPNSecure in China however, you’ll find it useless.
