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Users that need a secure VPN and privacy solution

About Windscribe

Windscribe is much more than a VPN. It's a desktop application and browser extension that work in conjunction to protect your online privacy, unblock websites, and remove ads and trackers from your everyday browsing. With Windscribe, you'll never mess with confusing settings and options menus again; just turn it on on your desktop once, and it's good to go in the background forever.

Pricing

Starting Price:
$0
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.

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Ratings/Reviews - 210 User Reviews

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Company Information

Windscribe
Founded: 2015
Canada
windscribe.com

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Support
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Windscribe Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Windscribe work with?
Q: What languages does Windscribe support in their product?
Q: What kind of support options does Windscribe offer?
Q: What other applications or services does Windscribe integrate with?
Q: Does Windscribe have a mobile app?
Q: What type of training does Windscribe provide?
Q: Does Windscribe offer a free trial?
Q: How much does Windscribe cost?

Windscribe Product Features

VPN

Anonymous Browsing
DNS Leak Protection
For Digital Security
For Financial Security
For Gaming
For Streaming
Kill Switch
Multi-Language
Multi-Protocol
White Label
Peer-to-Peer
Policy Management
Remote Access
Web Inspection
  • Ophelia B.
    Programmer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Windscribe: Staying Reliable When It Matters Most"

    Posted 2026-06-26

    Pros: Well-designed, polished UI across desktop and mobile
    Consistent user experience with good attention to usability and layout
    Strong reliability in restrictive environments, including Iran
    Effective anti-censorship mode with multiple protocol options (Stealth, WStunnel, WireGuard, TCP, UDP, IKEv2)
    Solid performance even on the free plan
    Stable speeds for common VPN usage such as streaming, downloads, and browsing
    Fair and competitive pricing relative to features and flexibility
    Usable free tier that still provides meaningful performance

    Cons: Advanced configuration options may be unnecessary or complex for non-technical users.

    Overall: Windscribe has a well-designed UI across desktop and mobile. It is polished, consistent, and clearly built with attention to usability and visual structure.

    It is also one of the few VPNs that works reliably in restrictive environments like Iran. The anti-censorship mode combined with support for multiple protocols such as Stealth, WStunnel, WireGuard, TCP, UDP, and IKEv2 makes it adaptable in conditions where many VPNs fail.

    Performance is solid even on the free plan. Speeds are stable enough for most typical VPN use, including streaming, downloads, and everyday browsing, without noticeable degradation in most cases.

    Pricing is fair and competitive, especially considering the feature set and the flexibility offered across free and paid tiers.

    Overall, it is a solid VPN that performs well in environments where censorship and network instability are real constraints.

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  • A Windscribe User
    Employee
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Best VPN i know"

    Posted 2026-06-12

    Pros: Easy to Install
    Easy to use
    A great App
    I recommend it to all my Friends and Family
    I use it every other week

    Cons: There ist nothing i can say
    I am very Happy with this App at the moment

    Overall: I was searching for a free VPN and i found windscribe.
    Easy to Install, easier to use and you Get 10GB on the free Version. Thats hilarious!!! Windscribe has so much to offer, that i have to find Out soon. I have recommend it to all my Friends who needs a VPN, because they are so easy to use.
    So thankful for such a great App.

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  • A Windscribe User
    Marketing
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Might be the easiest VPN to use"

    Posted 2026-06-08

    Pros: So far the most reliable, consistent and stable VPN i ever used, it’s not like other VPN that had ads also

    Cons: I don’t have that money for a premium acc to be fair

    Overall: Satisfied with all the usability of the app and I recommended the app to some of my other friends, hope this app stays the same

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  • A Windscribe User
    User
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Best VPN app for me"

    Edited 2026-05-24

    Pros: I like this app because their VPN has a really good quality and they give you 2GB for free and it's like: "Oh, I like that! Great!". And just for that I really recommend Windscribe for everyone who search the best VPN.

    Cons: For the moment I couldn't really a give a negative opinion towards Windscribe because it's all good.

    Overall: Windscribe, in general, it's an excellent app. There's not a lot to say but their service is just good and that's it.

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  • Thanh P.
    Worker
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Best VPN for privacy and speed!"

    Edited 2026-05-18

    Pros: Very fast connection, easy to use, and excellent free tier. It protects my privacy perfectly. Love this vpn!

    Cons: The only downside is that the free data limit finishes quite quickly if you watch a lot of high-quality videos or stream content. I always find myself running out of monthly bandwidth and having to look for ways to get more free data. However, given that it is a free service, this is completely understandable, and the premium plans are actually very reasonably priced if you decide to upgrade.

    Overall: I have been using Windscribe for a while now. I’m completely satisfied with its quality. Highly recommended!

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  • Keith H.
    Retired
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Windscribe"

    Posted 2026-05-16

    Pros: Simple and easy to understand for a first VPN and probably the last you will need. VPN fast for a freebie.

    Cons: The puzzle captcha needs to be done with some accuracy to avoid account being declined... but nothing else

    Overall: Great free VPN with a good allowance what is not to like?
    Easy of installation and quick to get going are big plusses

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  • A Windscribe User
    User
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Decent, but not the best."

    Posted 2026-04-30

    Pros: - Fast speeds.
    - Good services.
    - Free trial's great.
    - Great VPN for those who need geoblocking for free

    Cons: - Data limit is generally bad for any use outside of watching videos and movies

    Overall: I'd say this is a definite use for people who need free vpns that are good the only thing i do have a bit of a problem with is the data limit but thats all

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  • Fri S.
    User
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "The best (ad-free) VPN software for free users! (according to Reddit and me)"

    Posted 2026-04-30

    Pros: Free version is enough for me, no ads, custom configs for other servers, popular locations are available to choose
    And what's better? It's Open-source! I love Open-source and FOSS, I love this world!

    Cons: More locations require a paid subscription :P
    Asia locations available for free are little, I see only Hong Kong

    Overall: Best for free user, ad-free, other ad-full VPN services offer more places but they will track everything

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  • Ashhad G.
    Graphic designer
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Best VPN"

    Posted 2026-04-28

    Pros: The service is the best even if you use free data and how it protects your data and privacy.

    Cons: nothing

    Overall: It is the best Vpn I ever used

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  • Anonymous U.
    User
    Used the software for: Free Trial
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "VPN Quality"

    Posted 2026-04-24

    Pros: Im actually surprised and happy and impressed with the fact there are VPNs that let you use them basically for free. Im gonna test it later but so far the quality of Windscribe is great

    Cons: No idea actually, Im doing this for data (Im honest)

    Overall: Its a great VPN for if you wanna use it for VPN purposes, and its one of the few free VPNs as well!!

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  • Jean M.
    Software Engineer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Everytime more reliable"

    Posted 2026-04-23

    Pros: Multiplatform
    Easy to use
    Configurable
    Stable
    Available in many countries.
    Compatible with other VPNs
    Affordable
    No need to buy the whole plan to use it
    Plenty of data for free users

    Cons: Actually, I have no complains,
    It's so good that I forget to disconnect sometimes
    I'd love to buy more data on a specific event without having to purchase the whole plan.

    Overall: I need to use Windscribe for almost everything, social networking, work, etc. It just work for 3 bucks/month I get 2 different locations and a bunch of GB to use in a month. as we've gone through a major geolocation restriction policy, we can't have access to many services... It just make living in my country less than a P.I.T.A.

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  • Ivan I.
    Admin
    Used the software for: Free Trial
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Windscribe "

    Posted 2026-04-16

    Pros: Windscribe nice app, i'm using it, Very FUN and Beauty.

    Cons: no minuses works fine so can't say nothing bad about it

    Overall: Downloaded it and it works great. So run and download it. Digity

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  • Murong N.
    Student
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Windscribe is amazing "

    Posted 2026-04-15

    Pros: Its so easy to use, connections are so seamless and its overall just a great product that I absolutely love. Would recommend it to anyone

    Cons: Free version only gives you 10gb per month but the pro version is very affordable so I highly recommend to anyone who needs it

    Overall: Very seamless connections and easy to use, straightforward interface as well. Great experience every single time

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  • A Windscribe User
    Developer
    Used the software for: Free Trial
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "great product"

    Posted 2026-04-09

    Pros: It’s one of the few providers offering Post-Quantum encryption and a server-side blocker (R.O.B.E.R.T.) that kills ads before they reach your device.

    Cons: On local servers via WireGuard, it's blazing fast. However, long-distance "hops" (e.g., US to Asia) see a steeper speed drop compared to premium rivals

    Overall: If you’re a power user who loves tweaking protocols (Stealth, WStunnel) to bypass firewalls, it’s top-tier. If you just want raw, consistent gigabit speed worldwide, you might find it inconsistent.

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  • A Windscribe User
    Software developer
    Used the software for: Free Trial
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Yeah to be honest windscribe is preety good but 10gb data cap limit is like oh man it should have been bigger"

    Edited 2026-04-04

    Pros: Fully secure ip address hiding ; and no logs policy along with fake gps data records that it gives to sites

    Cons: 10 GB data cap and only 69 locations allowed it should have taken worldwide

    Overall: Overall it's has like 70% pros and 30% cons Fully secure ip address hiding ; and no logs policy along with fake gps data records that it gives to sites are best for free vpn service

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  • A Windscribe User
    Stock Clerk
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
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    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "great vpn"

    Posted 2026-04-04

    Pros: I just want the free gb also there is free vpns and yeah

    Cons: idk. the pricing is a little too much

    Overall: I like it.. convenient, lots of settings that are helpful

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  • Muhammad Afraz I.
    Administrator
    Used the software for: Free Trial
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Flawless VPN Service"

    Posted 2026-03-18

    Pros: I didn't use this type of service as previously I was using Surfshark but it was making issues on mobile data, and I found Windscribe solutions and it really amazing results.
    100% recommended especially for social media monetization.

    Cons: Flawless connection and easy connection interface really amazing

    Overall: Amazing experience 💫
    Windscribe solutions and it really amazing results.
    100% recommended especially for social media monetization.

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  • A Windscribe User
    Student
    Used the software for: Free Trial
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 20,000 or More
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "It's an amazing app"

    Posted 2026-03-18

    Pros: Windscribe is an amazing app.It exceeded my expectations honestly.it's the best vpn I've used.
    It's ability to by pass country detective sites is impressive

    Cons: The 10GB is too small and it sometimes still drains when it's not being used

    Overall: It's an amazing app honestly .one of my favorites if not my favorite VPN but I think the 10GB MONTHLY should be increased

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  • A Windscribe User
    Agency Director
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "TOP VPN app"

    Posted 2026-03-18

    Pros: Easy to use
    Free Plan with enough data to test in real conditions
    cheap monthly and yearly subscriptions
    Simple user interface on mobile or desktop devices
    You click and it runs smoothly and fast, no need to configure anything

    Cons: To be picky, I’d say there aren’t enough cities included for Europe in the main countries – you often only get the capital and maybe one other city – but then again, it’s not a major drawback either.

    Overall: A free plan that gives you enough data each month to try it out comfortably, a simple app, and if you upgrade to a PRO plan, the prices are very reasonable. And even on mobile, it’s still a very good app. No empty promises like you see in adverts or YouTube sponsored videos for rival VPN services – here, it’s all about the facts.

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  • A Windscribe User
    Admin Assistant
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Best VPN"

    Edited 2026-03-16

    Pros: I’m just here for the top-tier privacy and the even better chaotic energy on my timeline. Keep making the internet safer and the jokes weirder. 🛡️🦉

    Cons: I'm a fan of toggling dark and light mode. I appreciate the floating widget feature.

    Overall: Fast, secure, and hilariously unhinged. It’s the only VPN with top-tier privacy and zero chill.

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