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Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

NordVPN Threat Protection vs PureVPN

NordVPN Threat Protection scores 8.8 and PureVPN 9.5 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
NordVPN Threat Protection

NordVPN Threat Protection

8.8/10
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PureVPN

PureVPN

Higher score in this comparison

9.5/10
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What sets them apart

NordVPN Threat Protection vs PureVPN
CompareNordVPN Threat ProtectionNordVPN Threat ProtectionReviewVisitVisitPureVPNPureVPNReviewVisitVisit
Price from€14.99$12.95
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android TV, Apple TVWindows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, IPadOS, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Huawei, Chromebook, RoutersCovers more
ProtocolsOpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisperWireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, SSTP
Logging policyNo logs: VPN servers keep no logs, with independent no-log auditsNo-log: does not store data generated by use of the service; independently audited no-log certification
JurisdictionNot confirmedVG
Open sourceNot confirmedNo
Privacy tool typeAd blockerNot confirmed

Same on both: Free plan (No).

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Key differences

  • PureVPN scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.8.
  • Platforms: only PureVPN offers IPadOS, Fire TV, Huawei.
  • Protocols: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers NordLynx, NordWhisper.
  • Protocols: only PureVPN offers WireGuard, IKEv2, SSTP.
  • Support channels: only PureVPN offers Email, Community.
  • Founded is lower at PureVPN: 2007 vs 2012.

Our verdict on each

NordVPN Threat Protection

NordVPN Threat Protection bundles a VPN, ad blocking and a password manager under one paid subscription, with 10 devices on the same account. It suits readers who want one toolset rather than separate products, and less so anyone hoping to try a tier at no cost.

Read the full NordVPN Threat Protection review

PureVPN

PureVPN suits households and small teams that want audited no-log privacy without the usual VPN price, with the long-term plan at $2.16 a month over 60 months. The catch sits at entry, since the monthly plan costs $12.95 and renewals stay at that rate.

Read the full PureVPN review

Score breakdown

NordVPN Threat Protection vs PureVPN
AreaNordVPN Threat ProtectionPureVPN
Cost8.1Entry price of €14.99 ranks 115 of 131 brands, against a €6.84 median.9.3HigherThe monthly plan's $12.95 and its $12.95 renewal sit high, though $2.16 on the long-term plan is low.
Offer9.29.6HigherAudited no-log policy, 10 simultaneous devices, from 65 server countries and a 31 money-back window.
Privacy9.19.5Higher

Licences and countries

NordVPN Threat Protection vs PureVPN
CountryNordVPN Threat ProtectionPureVPN
HeadquartersLithuaniaVirgin Islands, British

How they place

NordVPN Threat Protection vs PureVPN
RankingNordVPN Threat ProtectionPureVPN
VPNs2 of 23211 of 232
Privacy tools2 of 2816 of 281

Where these facts come from

NordVPN Threat Protection

  • nordvpn.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026

PureVPN

  • purevpn.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

NordVPN Threat Protection vs PureVPN
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionPureVPN
Pricing modelNot confirmedBudget
Legal entityNord SecurityGZ Systems Limited
HeadquartersLithuaniaVirgin Islands, British
Founded20122007Lower
Support channelsHelp centre, ChatEmail, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more

VPN

NordVPN Threat Protection vs PureVPN
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionPureVPN
Monthly price€14.99$12.95
Long-term plan price€3.49$2.16
Devices1010
Server countries150from 65
No-logs auditIndependent no-logs verification, first in 2018 and verified four more times since; auditor not named on the pageKPMG 2020 (second always-on audit; first audit by Altius IT)
FeaturesNo logs, Streaming, TravelCovers moreNo logs, Streaming
AudienceNot confirmedBusiness
Renewal price€139.08 to €269.88$12.95
Money-back period30 days31 daysHigher
FeaturesKill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop, ObfuscationCovers moreKill switch, Split tunnelling, Obfuscation
Streaming servicesNot confirmedNetflix, BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Foxtel, HBO Max, ESPN, Fox, Kayo, ITVX, BT, NBC
OwnerNord SecurityUzair, Umair and Aqib (founders)
Longest plan (months)27 months60 monthsHigher

Antivirus

NordVPN Threat Protection vs PureVPN
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionPureVPN
First-year price€65.88 to €103.08Not confirmed
Free versionNoNot confirmed
ExtrasVPN, Password managerNot confirmed

Pros and cons

NordVPN Threat Protection

Pros

  • Long-term plans drop to €3.49 a month against €14.99 on monthly billing.
  • VPN servers keep no logs, a policy backed by independent no-log audits.
  • A single subscription covers vpn and password manager, so the VPN and password manager arrive as a set.

Cons

  • The free plan and the free version are both marked no, so every tier needs payment.
  • Phone and email are not among its support channels (help centre and chat).
  • Renewal runs €139.08 to €269.88 against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08.

PureVPN

Pros

  • A logging policy that keeps nothing generated by use of the service, with the audits recorded as KPMG 2020 (second always-on audit; first audit by Altius IT).
  • The long-term plan runs $2.16 a month over 60 months, under the €3.97 median for VPN listings.
  • One subscription covers 10 devices at once, with servers in from 65 countries and kill switch in kill switch, split tunnelling and obfuscation.

Cons

  • The monthly plan costs $12.95 and renews at $12.95, placing it 104 of 133 on price.
  • A free plan is not offered, so the $12.95 monthly plan is the only way in and the low rate needs 60 months.
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line when a connection fails mid workday.

Who each suits

NordVPN Threat Protection

Who it suits

  • Readers who want traffic encryption and ad blocking on one account rather than separate products.
  • Households that will connect more than one gadget, since a single account covers 10 devices.
  • People who travel or watch streaming services abroad, as no logs, streaming and travel covers no-logs, streaming and travel.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Apple Hide My Email, at $0.99, if masking an email address is the only job.
  • EasyOptOuts, at $19.99, for readers after data removal rather than VPN protection.
  • Apple Inc., at $0.99, if the goal is iCloud account features rather than a VPN and ad blocker.

PureVPN

Who it suits

  • People ready to commit up front, since the long-term rate of $2.16 a month needs 60 months of commitment.
  • Businesses and remote teams after obfuscation and split tunnelling in kill switch, split tunnelling and obfuscation, on a service listed for the business audience.
  • Mixed-device households, since one account reaches Windows, macOS and Linux and covers phones, tablets, TVs and routers at the same time.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Apple Inc. buyers who only want Apple-side privacy, since PureVPN is a full VPN priced at $12.95 a month or $2.16 on the long-term plan.
  • ESET Brasil customers, who want device protection across 3 to 25 devices rather than a VPN reaching from 65 server countries.
  • Sinew Software Systems shoppers, who may prefer a different tool at $1.99 a month over a VPN commitment of 60 months.

Current offers

NordVPN Threat Protection

Current offer

  • First period offer

    2-year Basic plan with 3 extra months: EUR 3.49 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 139.08/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    2-year Complete plan with 3 extra months: EUR 4.49 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 219.48/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    2-year Ultra plan with 3 extra months: EUR 6.59 per month for the first 27 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 269.88/year; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    1-year plan discount: Basic EUR 5.49, Complete EUR 6.49, Ultra EUR 8.59 per month for the first 12 months

    Introductory price valid for the first period only; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Free trial

    30-day money-back guarantee: Full refund if not 100 percent satisfied within 30 days

    All plans; refund must be requested within 30 days of initial purchase via 24/7 customer support

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

PureVPN

Current offer

  • First period offer

    83% off + 3 extra months on 2-year plan: 83% off + 3 extra months (Standard $2.15/mo)

    2-year plan, billed $57.95 on purchase for Standard

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • First period offer

    83% off on 5-year plan: 83% off

    5-year plan, Standard $2.16/mo, Max $3.33/mo

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Bonus

    Free 3 GB eSIM Data with Truely: 3 GB for 30 days

    free with every Max Plan purchase; 30-day validity, no roaming fees

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Questions about each

NordVPN Threat Protection

How much does NordVPN Threat Protection cost?+

The monthly plan runs at €14.99, and the longest term brings that down to €3.49 a month over 27 months. The first year is billed at €65.88 to €103.08, with a 30 day money back period attached.

What does it cost at renewal?+

The headline long-term rate covers the first term, then the renewal price runs €139.08 to €269.88 for a comparable term. Set against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08, that step is large, so anyone staying several years should weigh both figures before committing.

PureVPN

What does PureVPN cost to start?+

The monthly plan costs $12.95 a month, and the starting price advertised matches at $12.95. Committing for longer is far cheaper: the long-term plan works out at $2.16 a month when bought over 60 months. Short stays cost the most per month.

What happens to the price at renewal?+

Renewals on the monthly plan are listed at $12.95 a month, which matches the entry monthly price instead of dropping below it. The low headline figure on the long-term plan depends on paying for 60 months up front, so weigh that commitment against the renewal rate before you buy.

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