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What is Windscribe?

Windscribe offers features beyond just a VPN; it includes both a browser extension and a desktop application that collaboratively safeguard your online privacy and grant access to restricted websites. Additionally, it effectively eliminates ads and trackers while you browse the internet. One of the standout qualities of Windscribe is its user-friendly nature, as it eliminates the need for complex settings or navigation through menus. Simply activate it once, and it will seamlessly operate in the background, ensuring you remain protected without any hassle. With Windscribe, enjoying a secure and uncluttered browsing experience becomes effortless.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$0
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Windscribe
Date Founded:
2015
Company Location:
Canada
Company Website:
windscribe.com
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
1-10
11-50
51-200
501-1000
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Windscribe Categories and Features

VPN Service

Anonymous Browsing
DNS Leak Protection
For Digital Security
For Financial Security
For Gaming
For Streaming
Kill Switch
Multi-Language
Multi-Protocol
Peer-to-Peer
Policy Management
Remote Access
Web Inspection
White Label
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Shop assistant
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    Tey the free service 1st

    Updated: Jan 07 2025
    Summary

    Excellent VPN to hide your IP. Plenty of servers dotted around the world to use. Top quality use every day.

    Positive

    Easy to use and get around, using the free service at moment and waiting it to drop once again before I go pro

    Negative

    Couldn't find any negativity with Windscribe and will soldier on.

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  • Reviewer Name: Dennis N.
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Windscribe is VERY easy to use

    Date: Feb 03 2025
    Summary

    Overall I love Windscribe - just wish they would add data time or lengthen the time their super deals are available (as a non frequent user, I always miss the deal windows)

    Positive

    Windscribe was easy to set up and pretty easy to use.
    I currently use it about once a month to download bypass my ISPs p2p file restrictions (I download p2p for an astrology photo group and we find p2p the easiest way to offer huge files to our members

    Negative

    The offer for additional download Data by writing a twitter review - I refuse to support the head twit, and cannot post to that platform

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: CM
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Yearly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Windscribe

    Date: Mar 08 2025
    Summary

    My overall experience has been positive and I highly recommend this software to any person looking to protect themselves online.

    Positive

    The usability of this VPN is top notch. Nice interface and easy to use. I feel that I can teach even the most non-technical users on how to use this software.

    Negative

    Nothing that I've seen thus far. Of course, I'd prefer that this VPN had more GB included in the free tier; however I understand why they do not.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Honest review

    Date: Feb 01 2025
    Summary

    Not too satisfied yet because I haven't even begun starting the VPN.
    All of this to to the upgrades but no connection yet.

    Positive

    Curving out out. Not sure how to get this working quite how it should. Just following the steps provided.

    Negative

    Not quick.
    A lot of steps and not very easy to figure out.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Clergy
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Fast and secure

    Updated: Jan 17 2025
    Summary

    My experience with Windscribe is excellent compare to many VPN I have tried the speed and security are excellent.

    Positive

    1. Strong security features especially wire guard and stealth protocols.
    2. Strong ads blocking DNS (R. O.B.E.R.T)
    3. Clean and intuitive interface.
    4. Excellent speed with server worldwide
    5. 10g generous monthly free plan
    6. No - logs policy
    7. Excellent for streaming block content
    8. Good pricing for the premium
    9. Nice customer support.
    It is a top choice whether you're looking for a reliable solution for privacy protection or need a VPN to bypass geo-restrictions Windscribe is highly recommended.

    Negative

    The pricing can be looked into if it can be reduced for less develop countries.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    VPN

    Date: Feb 05 2025
    Summary

    The best

    Positive

    I liked everything about it

    Negative

    Nothing.

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  • Reviewer Name: Chidera O.
    Position: Freelancer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Good work

    Date: Jan 15 2025
    Summary

    Very wonderful, I love it.
    Everything about using of Windscribe is wonderful.
    No issues even when network is bad.

    Positive

    Honestly I love Windscribe and I know how many remote abroad job I have gotten using the vpn especially the fact I use free option

    Negative

    There is nth bad about using of Windscribe for me.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Associate
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Very good VPN so far

    Updated: Jan 17 2025
    Summary

    I’m thoroughly impressed with the app and enjoying it so far. It’s reliable, straightforward, and meets all my expectations.

    Positive

    The app is incredibly user-friendly and easy to set up. It provides a seamless experience and doesn’t require much time or effort to start using it effectively.

    Negative

    I haven’t encountered any major downsides or issues so far. Everything has been smooth and works as expected.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Extremly Good

    Date: Feb 21 2025
    Summary

    Best Free VPN out there. It has nothing to worry about ;) its my favorite free VPN ever. If you don't have any Money use it

    Positive

    I like Windscribe VPN because it's cheap and free, easy to use, and reliable. Perfect for secure browsing!

    Negative

    Nothing almost everything is good:) check it out!

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  • Reviewer Name: Subhranil G.
    Position: Software Engineer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Real Pleasure to use Windscribe

    Date: Feb 25 2025
    Summary

    Sound VPN, really great service delivered by the team, found it pretty good for my use. Will recommend it to my friends.

    Positive

    Seamless connection experienced, speed is sound, opened the blocked contents as well, found it pretty good for my use.

    Negative

    Data limit could be more, nothing else apart from this so far, found it pretty good for my use.

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  • Reviewer Name: Eric A.
    Position: Teacher
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Awesome VPN

    Updated: Jan 18 2025
    Summary

    Awesome experience and service! The best VPN. User interface is great, speed of using it is good too and definitely recommend this!

    Positive

    One of the best VPN's I have ever used. Great service and ease of you and awesome interface! I highly recommend you use this VPN!

    Negative

    None that I can think of other than it's a great service.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    Hmm... a bit mid but good enough!

    Date: Apr 12 2025
    Summary

    So... yep it's a hell of a ride.
    It's a great VPN but for a free one. I'm surprised! It shows VPNs can be great enough.

    Positive

    • nice software and easy to navigate
    •not trying to show too much
    •great and easy locations choosing

    Negative

    •softlocks
    •not too string connections
    •not too many locations

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  • Reviewer Name: Thomas A.
    Position: Engineering manager
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Relived and pleased

    Date: Feb 01 2025
    Summary

    Would highly recommend far above and beyond the other alternatives out there for fire TV just wish the starting allowance was more than 2GB.

    Positive

    It's fantastic much better than previous providers I've used who are not worth mentioning.

    Fast.. easy installation and works like a dream.

    Negative

    Wish the free monthly allowance was more than 2GB.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Windscribe review

    Date: Feb 01 2025
    Summary

    This program good for beginner's easy use secure and it haves' option for free use I like it very much.

    Positive

    This program firstly free and secure easy access and simple use by user at least it gives option about free use.

    Negative

    My iOS didn't recognize my secure location ı can't.

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  • Reviewer Name: Luuk V.
    Position: System Admin
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Good

    Date: Mar 28 2025
    Summary

    Fast, easy to use, cheap prices, have extension to use in browser, very good support, and fast answers.

    Positive

    Fast, easy to use, cheap prices, have extension to use in browser, very good support, and fast answers.

    Negative

    Sometimes the software can be tricky but its not a big deal

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  • Reviewer Name: Mark W.
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Sweet and simple

    Updated: Jan 27 2025
    Summary

    I would suffer without it. The whole system is flawless and I have used it regularly for 7 years now. Thanks.

    Positive

    I can watch Aus andNZ tv on demand, and stream freely.
    Great app, and worth having. Life would be more difficult, Ive told many others to try. :)

    Negative

    I really don't want to pay too much, but the monthly deals work well for me.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jax P.
    Position: COO
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Best VPN out there

    Date: Feb 26 2025
    Summary

    My overall experience has been positive and I highly recommend this software to any person looking to protect themselves online.

    Positive

    The usability of this VPN is top notch. Nice interface and easy to use. I feel that I can teach even the most non-technical users on how to use this software.

    Negative

    Nothing that I've seen thus far. Of course, I'd prefer that this VPN had more GB included in the free tier; however I understand why they do not.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    Performance

    Date: Feb 25 2025
    Summary

    Best application ever. I would advise my friends to try this application and let us grow together

    Positive

    Good and ideal for data and browsing privacy,, I appreciate the developers of Windscribe application

    Negative

    It's been probably a month of using windscreen, to be honest it is the best choice for your browsing and data privacy 🔏, thank you team windscreen

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Web developer
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Usage review

    Date: Apr 08 2025
    Summary

    It is a good app and I recommend it to everyone who needs a virtual private network. Try using it and thank me later

    Positive

    I have used this VPN for a year now and it has really given me what I need. I recommend Windscribe. The application has a good interface and it is user friendly

    Negative

    I like everything about the application to be honest. Just that I posted on X and yet I want given any free data

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Freelancer
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Review

    Date: Jan 21 2025
    Summary

    My experience while using this VPN had been awesome and stress free I just love everything about it

    Positive

    This is a really nice and awesome VPN my time using this service has been stress free thumbs up to you guys

    Negative

    Not at all. I don't have any issues while using this VPN to work at all

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