PureVPN Review France – Security, Features, & Price

PureVPN is one of the fastest VPNs in France that has received mostly positive reviews. It offers plenty of secure protocols, and solid data encryption and is a suitable choice for torrenting and streaming. Given the VPN has been in business since 2007, it has an impressive set of features to boast about.

Some of its notable features are strong encryption using WireGuard, DNS/IP leak protection, IKEv2 and OpenVPN, split tunneling, torrenting support, a kill switch, and more. This VPN also introduced the Always-On Audit feature as well.

So, in this PureVPN review, we’ll be tackling all curious queries you might have in mind regarding this VPN. Such as is PureVPN safe in France? Does it keep any logs in France? Does it work with Netflix in France? and more!

You can also read about the best VPN services to explore other VPNs.

Pricing – How Much Does PureVPN Cost In France?

PureVPN either costs US$0.99 per week, US$10.95 per month, US$39.95 per year, or US$3.32/mo. You can also opt for the 2-year plan which costs US$49.12 collectively or US$2.04/mo. There is no PureVPN lifetime subscription plan in France. However, the VPN offers a 5-year plan with a cost of $1.33/mo. If you’re wondering, ‘Is PureVPN free in France?’ No, it isn’t free nor it offers a PureVPN free trial but you can go with the weekly plan to test the provider.

Here are the updated pricing plans of PureVPN:

As for add-ons, PureVPN charges extra for Port Forwarding, Dedicated IPs, and DDoS Protection. Also, keep in mind PureVPN offers terrific Black Friday VPN deals in France so make sure you don’t miss out on any!

PureVPN Servers and Locations

PureVPN offers 6,500+ servers in 78+ countries, covering 96+ locations, including servers in major countries like the US, Canada, Bahamas, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and more. Here is the distribution of PureVPN servers around the world:

The interface is clear and simple. You can easily connect to your nearest available server using the “Quick-Connect” button in the middle. To choose your preferred server location, click on the “Globe” option and choose a server.

PureVPN Privacy and Security In France

Is PureVPN safe in France? Yes, PureVPN is strong enough to protect your privacy on the web in France. That’s because it uses the AES 256-bit (military-grade) encryption, which is not easy to crack. Even the most efficient computers would take a million years while using brute force. You can also connect to advanced security protocols such as OpenVPN (UDP/TCP), IKEv2, and WireGuard.

In terms of privacy, PureVPN is headquartered in the British Virgin Islands, which is not a member of the 5, 9, or 14 Eyes Alliance.

PureVPN collects minimal connection statistics and reports. None of these contain personally identifiable information or activity, such as information about site traffic, IP addresses, or DNS requests. The sole purpose of this collection is to guarantee that the customers receive the finest service and support.

PureVPN No-Log Policy

PureVPN doesn’t track your VPN activities or keep connection logs in France. The service doesn’t know what you download, upload, or browse while connected to PureVPN. The provider also has a strict no-logs policy, and to win the user’s trust, PureVPN was audited by AltiusIT in 2019.

After thorough analysis and auditing, Altius IT reported that it had not discovered any proof that PureVPN retains any information that may be used to pinpoint an individual user or their browsing history. Additionally, PureVPN has a continuous agreement with KPMG, under which the auditor evaluates the company’s systems on an unscheduled basis.

PureVPN Protocols

PureVPN offers various protocols on different operating systems in France. The IKEv2/OpenVPN protocol is available on Windows, OpenVPN on Android and macOS, and IKEv2/IPSec on iSO devices. Rest assured all of these protocols are safe to use. In case, you’d like to prioritize speed over security, you can opt for PPTP protocol along with “No-Encryption.”

Here’s a summarised version of when to use a certain protocol while using PureVPN:

In case you run into any PureVPN not working issues in France, you can contact PureVPN’s customer support.

Speed and Performance – How fast is PureVPN In France?

PureVPN isn’t that fast but we can make do with it. The servers can also slightly slow down your internet speed in France. The encryption used by any VPN you use will slow down your connection in France.

At first, we tested the performance of PureVPN’s US and UK servers using various speed-testing websites. We conducted the speed tests multiple times on different websites; SpeedTest.net and the command line app, TestMy.net, Netflix’s Fast.com, and more. We also changed protocols from time to time to observe the change.

Based on our PureVPN review in France speed tests, depending on how far away you are from the server you are connected to, you can have poor speeds. However, PureVPN might boost the functionality of your internet connection if you reside in a nation where ISPs are notorious for capping connection speeds. PureVPN can stop your ISP from knowing what you do online by hiding your IP address and network traffic. Your ISP won’t be able to slow down your connection in France.

On one of PureVPN’s US servers, we received a download speed of 81 Mbps and an upload speed of 63.25 Mbps on a 100 Mbps internet connection. As you can see, we faced a speed drop of 19% only.

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On the other hand, while testing PureVPN’s UK servers, we received a download speed of 71.54 Mbps and an upload speed of 63.48 Mbps on our 100 Mbps internet connection. As you can see, the speed drop was also bigger than that on the US servers.

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Other Regions Speed Test Results

In our PureVPN speed review, we conducted the PureVPN speed test in different countries, including Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Russia, Spain, and UAE. Here are the results we got:

Overall, PureVPN delivered decent speeds for Netflix streaming (HD and 4K Ultra HD), torrenting, fast browsing, and basically, everything what is PureVPN used for in France.

Streaming – Is PureVPN Good for Streaming In France?

Yes, PureVPN is good for streaming in France. It is a fast VPN with favorable reviews. The VPN offers military-grade data encryption with plenty of advanced protocols, as well as seamless streaming and torrenting features.

If we talk about the streaming experience, PureVPN offered excellent speeds, and we didn’t notice any lags or pixelated video quality. We streamed multiple shows in HD and 4K Ultra HD with our 100 Mbps connection in France.

We tested PureVPN with Netflix in France, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. The VPN could easily bypass geo-blocks on these platforms and we were able to watch the amazing content with no server disconnections in France.

PureVPN’s apps don’t have dedicated servers for streaming. You’ll have to connect to a server of the country you need and see if it can unblock the streaming channel you want to unblock. Check out our streaming experience on Netflix with PureVPN in the next section.

Can PureVPN Unblock Netflix in France?

Yes, PureVPN can easily unblock Netflix in France and a few of its international libraries. We were able to access the Japan, Canada, Australia, and UK content libraries of Netflix. Thanks to PureVPN you can avoid ISP throttling in France and with unlimited server switches you can stream Netflix libraries without worrying about getting detected.

Connected to the US-Phoenix server, we could instantly unblock the US Netflix library. Upon playing a title, the movie started playing without any disruptions.

Based on our 30-minute streaming test, we did not face any server disconnections or buffering issues and the streaming quality was on point. We also conducted the PureVPN Smart DNS review to test the feature. It helped us stream geo-restricted content on devices that have no support for native VPN apps.

Overall, we found PureVPN trustworthy and reliable in terms of streaming.

Torrenting – Is PureVPN Good for Torrenting In France?

Yes, PureVPN is a good choice for torrenting in France. And it has several reasons, including good speed, a privacy-focused logging policy, and a good variety of P2P-optimized servers.

Upon conducting the PureVPN torrenting test, the VPN achieved a download speed of 2.0 Mb/s and an upload speed of 0.2 kB/s without facing any network interruptions.

But be advised that PureVPN prohibits torrenting in some countries, especially in Japan, where you may get a 2-year sentence in prison if you get caught downloading torrenting. Don’t worry; there is a way to keep torrenting there and stay secure by using the best VPN in Japan.

For more detailed information, check out our PureVPN torrent guide.

PureVPN Device Compatibility

PureVPN is compatible with all widely-used operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

You can also set up the VPN with popular streaming devices without any problems even the lesser-known ones too. We could easily use the PureVPN Firestick in France combo. For other streaming devices like Apple TV, Android TV, and Roku, you can configure PureVPN on a router as these streaming devices have no support for native VPN apps.

In case you face any PureVPN problems, feel free to contact PureVPN’s customer support through its live chat that’s available 24/7.

Installation of Apps and Ease of Use

For your ease, we tried and tested each of the PureVPN apps by installing them on respective devices. Here’s a summarised version of our experience though:

Read on to learn our PureVPN review of the experience with these apps in detail:

PureVPN on Windows

The Windows app for PureVPN is rather simple and plain looking. However, we don’t have any complaints about it since the app is quite intuitive and easy to navigate. Once you click the VPN Locations tab you’ll see the available server locations. However, they’re listed randomly. You can use the search bar to look up the server you want to connect to.

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In the settings tab, you can find the option to enable protocols and split tunneling. There’s also a section that includes FAQs, Support Ticket creation, and also access to PureVPN’s live chat for assistance.

PureVPN on macOS

The Windows and macOS versions of PureVPN are identical to each other. The interface is simple, plain looking, and easy to navigate. The distinguishing feature is the unavailability of pings displayed next to each server. macOS also supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 protocols.

You can easily select a protocol or use the “Automatic” option from which the VPN selects the ideal protocol according to your internet connection.

The big “Quick-Connect” button in the middle allows you to connect to the nearest default server. You can also use options like the kill switch, automatic startup, and split tunneling by navigating to the “Settings” tab.

PureVPN on Linux

The Linux app of PureVPN is quite different from the rest of its apps. It works on the CLI (Command Line Interface) system. Because of this, it is a more suitable option for people with an IT background instead of beginner VPN users. The app also supports WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols.

Just recently, PureVPN launched a new GUI (Graphical User Interface) app for Linux. As a result, amateur VPN users can also use it. The Linux app offers most of the features available in other PureVPN apps. Such as a kill switch, auto-connect, TCP, and UDP. Overall, the app is minimalistic and easy to use.

PureVPN on Android

PureVPN’s Android app by far offers the most features compared to other PureVPN apps. It offers certain server modes (Security/Privacy, File Sharing, Stream, Internet Freedom), split tunneling, and more. You even have the option of customizing the theme; Dark or Light. Much like other apps, the Android version also offers IPSec, IKEv2 tunneling, and WireGuard protocols.

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PureVPN on iOS

The iOS app is also much more similar to the Windows version in terms of functionality and design. It offers protocols, including IPSec, IKEv2, OpenVPN, and WireGuard. However, the iOS version doesn’t offer as many features as the Android one.

Bypass Censorship

In our PureVPN review in France, we also checked the VPN for its bypassing censorship capabilities.

Does PureVPN work in China?

Yes, PureVPN works in China as per its agents’ claims at least. The agent informed us that PureVPN offers optimized servers that can easily bypass the Great Firewall of China. We believe the due credit should be handed to PureVPN’s SSTP tunneling protocol for bypassing the restrictions with ease.

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In case you’re traveling to the country, we’d recommend you download PureVPN beforehand. Since the government has blocked all such services which violate the country’s laws and regulations. Do keep in mind the VPN doesn’t offer Chinese servers so you cannot obtain a Chinese IP address. However, by connecting to nearby servers, you can unblock regionally geo-restricted sites.

PureVPN Customer Support & Reliability In France

PureVPN’s live chat support is available 24/7 and is quite reliable in France. No matter what issue you might have, their support team will get it resolved in just a matter of minutes. We asked them about the best server to use for watching U.S. Netflix, and they immediately got back to us with a solution.

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Other than the live chat support, the tutorials and guides available on PureVPN’s website are also quite comprehensive and contain information about setups, troubleshooting steps, and more for every type of device that PureVPN supports. Also, you can cancel your PureVPN subscription in France anytime you want with the help of a 24/7 customer support user-friendly method.

PureVPN Premium Features

PureVPN is not the ideal choice if you want a feature-rich VPN service. However, if you want to cover the basic features like a kill switch or split tunneling, PureVPN offers those. In our PureVPN app review in France, we found these features to be helpful for day-to-day VPN usage:

PureKeep

PureVPN has integrated a password manager add-on called PureKeep into its app to increase your online security in France. Modern encryption and a master password known only to the owner protect every item in the vault. There, you may securely store and autofill your passwords as well as other sensitive data like documents, bank account information, and more.

You get assistance with building fresh complicated passwords in addition to eliminating the frustration of remembering your passwords. You can create lengthy passwords that contain numbers, symbols, and lowercase and uppercase characters using the PureKeep password generator.

By using collaborative vaults and organizations, you may safely share your passwords and send attachments with your loved ones, friends, or coworkers.

The monthly cost of the add-on is just one dollar. It is accessible through the PureVPN app.

Kill Switch

A reliable kill switch is a useful feature of any VPN. When enabled, it immediately cuts off your internet connection if you accidentally disconnect from your VPN. It’s especially helpful if you’re torrenting and don’t want your identity to be compromised or using public Wi-Fi, both of which are vulnerable to hacker attacks.

The PureVPN kill switch is turned on by default (of course, you can disable it anytime you want). Sadly, even if it functions well most of the time, it has flaws occasionally.

Split Tunneling

Only the PureVPN apps for Windows and Android currently offer the split tunneling option. Let’s hope they eventually bring this to the other apps because it is a really useful feature to have.

Split tunneling lets you select which applications (or sometimes websites) will use the VPN connection, allowing you to save bandwidth. In other words, some apps on your device will go through an encrypted channel, while the majority of your internet traffic will travel across an open network.

A list of the apps installed on your phone appears when you try to set up split tunneling on PureVPN. All you need to do is mark the devices that should connect using the VPN, and you’re ready to go.

Port Forwarding

For less than $1 a month, PureVPN offers port forwarding as an add-on option. When set correctly, it enables access to a particular device linked to your local network from computers outside of your network.

You may set up game servers, run tiny websites, monitor your security camera, or just remotely access your device whenever you need to with port forwarding.

Obfuscation

PureVPN recently added an obfuscation feature that is helpful for people who live in heavily controlled nations, especially those that prohibit VPN usage. However, it is not advised for people who want the fastest connection speed.

A VPN user with the obfuscation feature appears as if the user is simply browsing without the help of a VPN. You gain all the advantages a VPN can offer, such as accessing geo-restricted content, avoiding ISP throttling, and staying safe, but nobody can identify your VPN connection and stop it at the same time.

PureVPN Review Reddit

While conducting our research, we came across a few PureVPN reviews on Reddit as well. Have a look at one of these PureVPN reviews that spoke from the heart.

Can I use PureVPN in Ubuntu?

Yes, you can use PureVPN on Ubuntu. A user shared their experience of using PureVPN’s brand new GUI-based app. The setup is available on PureVPN’s website if you’d like to download it. The user compared how the services have improved over the years. They talked about the user interface:

They also went on to appreciate the refund policy of PureVPN and their experience with it.

Overall, we believe there was some bad blood between users and PureVPN in the past but let bygones be bygones. The VPN has hugely improved its services and won the hearts of many users around the globe. You may check out a PureVPN review Trustpilot or more to get an idea as well.

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Final Verdict – Do We Recommend PureVPN In France?

Yes, we recommend PureVPN after testing the provider in various categories in France. In this PureVPN review in France, we found the VPN to be worthy of daily use. It offers decent speed, torrenting support, reasonable subscription plans, streaming support, decent server coverage, high-end security and privacy, and advanced features.

Moreover, you can easily download and install it on your device with no problems. The apps are user-friendly and even if you get in trouble, there is a 24/7 live chat option available on the official website which can help you answer your queries.