PureUsenet
Pure Usenet is a Dutch Usenet provider (since 2000) with three speed-tiered plans: Pure M (20 Mbps, €3.09/month), Pure XL (60 Mbps, €4.53/month), and Pure XXL (unlimited, €5.97/month). 4,100-day retention, 99.999% completion, 120,000+ newsgroups, 30-day money-back guarantee, optional VPN (included in XXL). 20% annual discount.
Go to Provider →Backbone
A Usenet backbone forms the physical "backbone" of the Usenet infrastructure, on which the actual newsgroups and files (binaries) are stored.
Backbone
Omicron
Server Location
Choose the server location closest to you. Users in the USA get the best speeds when the provider also has servers in the USA. For users in Europe, European servers are recommended.
Server
EU
Jurisdiction and Privacy
Not only technical encryption protects your data, but above all the laws at the provider's location. There are massive differences here:
The US Risk (CLOUD Act & FISA): US companies are legally obligated to grant US authorities access to data. This applies even when servers are located in Europe. Many US providers advertise that they don't store logs. However, in the USA, authorities can force companies to activate surveillance for specific users retroactively – the company's promise is overridden by law.
The Advantage of EU Providers: In these countries, strict data protection laws (GDPR) apply. Government access is subject to high barriers and court orders. There is no automatic "reach-through" by intelligence agencies.
Privacy
Secure
Abuse Procedure
A DMCA Notice is the formal notification from a rights holder to a platform that content infringes their copyright. Takedown refers to the subsequent action of the platform operator to promptly remove this content to avoid liability. The Notice is the trigger, the Takedown is the result.
Abuse
DMCA
Payment Methods
Whether PayPal, credit card or other options: Especially for international providers, the available payment methods differ. In the comparison, you can filter by this directly.
Payment Methods
PayPal, CreditCard, SEPA
Retention Time
Retention indicates how long posts remain available on the servers. Depending on the provider and backbone, this can vary greatly. If you value the longest possible availability, this filter is particularly useful.
Retention
10+ Years
Protection
If you want to try a provider first, plans with a trial period or money-back guarantee are ideal. This reduces the risk and makes getting started easier.
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Pure M Yearly
$ 43.75 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 8
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Pure M Yearly
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
8
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$43.75 total
Duration: 12 months
Pure M Monthly
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 8
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Pure M Monthly
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
8
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Pure XL Yearly
$ 64.14 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 60 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 12
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Pure XL Yearly
Speed
60 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
12
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$64.14 total
Duration: 12 months
Pure XL Monthly
Speed: 60 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 12
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Pure XL Monthly
Speed
60 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
12
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Pure XXL Yearly
$ 84.54 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Pure XXL Yearly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$84.54 total
Duration: 12 months
Pure XXL Monthly
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Pure XXL Monthly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
All About PureUsenet
Pure Usenet: 25+ Years of European Usenet with Tier-1 Retention
Pure Usenet has operated from the Netherlands since 2000 — over 25 years of continuous service — and positions itself as a budget-friendly European provider with retention and completion rates that rival much pricier competitors.
Plans
Pure M – €3.09/month (€2.47 annual): 20 Mbps, 8 connections, SSL. VPN optional (+€4.99/month). Pure XL – €4.53/month (€3.62 annual): 60 Mbps, 12 connections, SSL. VPN optional. Pure XXL – €5.97/month (€4.78 annual): Unlimited speed, 20 connections, SSL. VPN included.
All plans: unlimited downloads, 120,000+ newsgroups, 30-day money-back guarantee, 20% annual discount.
Infrastructure
Retention: over 4,100 days (~11+ years). Completion: 99.999%. European servers (Netherlands). VPN with kill switch, ad blocker, threat protection, 60+ global cities, up to 10 devices. Payments: credit card, PayPal, SEPA. English and Dutch support.
Who is pureusenet for?
pureusenet is suited to users who value the specific combination of features and pricing offered by the provider. The full plan details and infrastructure breakdown are described in the sections above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plans does Pure Usenet offer?
Three plans: Pure M (20 Mbps, €3.09/mo), Pure XL (60 Mbps, €4.53/mo), and Pure XXL (unlimited, €5.97/mo, VPN included). 20% off with annual billing.
Is a VPN included with Pure Usenet?
VPN is included in the Pure XXL plan. For M and XL, it's an optional add-on at €4.99/month.
What is Pure Usenet's retention?
over 4,100 days of binary retention with 99.999% completion.
Is there a money-back guarantee at Pure Usenet?
Yes. 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.