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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: Ruth SourceForge C.
    Position: Service Technician
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Great lil' VPN

    Date: Dec 14 2025
    Summary

    Very good and I am very happy with Windscribe. Could give us more tasks to do to get more free data as everything is so data hungry nowadays.

    Positive

    Many ways to get this service for free/no strings attached. You just need to do various, reasonable things.

    Negative

    Not applicable. When I've had to find a different one to use because I was out of data, I found that Windscribe was the only one that would offer VPN services without having to pay for anything.

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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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    Windscribe is legit peak

    Date: Jun 18 2025
    Summary

    I use this VPN 2 years and let me tell you it's absolutely peak, you don't need to watch bullshit ads and you can disconnect without having to go to the app. It's good for discord voice chat too if you need it. Use it absolutely peak bro

    Positive

    Don't have to open app to disconnect, can chose US servers and the occasional foreign server. If anything this is the best out of all on the play store

    Negative

    Nothing. It's so peak, there's almost nothing wrong with it. Not to mention it doesn't constantly shove reminders about it's paid version in your face. This app is too good

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Electrical designer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Best VPN I have used

    Date: Sep 15 2025
    Summary

    Excellent product and I would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking at using a VPN for work or any other reasons.

    Positive

    Super fast connections that do not limit the speed of your internet. Super easy to use and minimal screen space used so it can be seen but not block a whole screen.

    Negative

    Data limit for the free version but that is completely understandable.

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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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    It’s great

    Date: Oct 24 2025
    Summary

    Fast, efficient smooth and I get to use 15gb for free, I’m cool, just need it for some easy stuff so I’m sure I’ll b fine till d end of the month 😭

    Positive

    Having 15gb for a month of full private access and connection actually great, ngl unlike d other vpns

    Negative

    Eeehn, if the 15gb gets exhausted before the month ends, imma cry, that’s a con, that’s just y I gave it a 4 stars.

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  • Reviewer Name: Yue H.
    Position: Engineer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    Very good VPN

    Date: Aug 15 2025
    Summary

    Free account is already very good. The 5 Gb per.month can be extended permanently to 10 Gb by giving email address.

    Positive

    Free account offers already interesting options. The list of servers allows to come out many places around the world.

    Negative

    Free account offers limited choice of servers and available servers are slower.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Retired
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    So far, so good - some glitches

    Date: Nov 09 2025
    Summary

    Easy to install and set up. No hassle account creation and usage options. Waiting to see how it performs over time.

    Positive

    Comes highly recommended as a basic, easy working VPN. Had issues with the Tweet "upgrade" process, so apparently their Twitter/X check isn't working...but that's minor compared to how it seems to perform and what I've heard/read about it as a VPN product.

    Negative

    Convoluted account options and issues with getting free service started/upgraded.

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  • Reviewer Name: Yana K.
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Reliable, Fast, and Truly Private — Windscribe Delivers!

    Date: Jun 19 2025
    Summary

    Fast, reliable, easy to use, and truly committed to privacy.
    Highly recommended for anyone who values online freedom and security!

    Positive

    I've been using Windscribe VPN for a while now and it's been an excellent experience.

    Negative

    Flawless Experience — No Downsides with Windscribe!

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Administrator
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Good VPN

    Date: Jul 24 2025
    Summary

    Best of one free FPN on the market. Free to use, good plan cost, easy to pay for everywhere, good support

    Positive

    Really like this easily of use app. Windscribe is free, best of one VPN that you have on market. Twit and you got free GB, approve your e-mail, free GB, thats so good for guys who don't want to pay and test for some time and then if they need better plan, can easy buy it

    Negative

    Sometimes have troubles with connection but thats free app

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  • Reviewer Name: Thabani S.
    Position: Product Manager
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great Product

    Date: Nov 25 2025
    Summary

    This is a well thought out service which I am looking forward to incorporate into my daily workflow. Kudos

    Positive

    I like the fact that the United Kingdom is covered as I will be doing some work for UK organisations. Highly recommended by others.

    Negative

    I wish the data threshold could be increased to 20GB

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

    Date: Feb 10 2025
    Summary

    Generally speaking it’s that good.
    A lot of people use it and it works for them.
    Especially their free trial.

    Positive

    Really enjoying the free trial.
    Makes internet surfing more enjoyable.
    A lot of options to select from.

    Negative

    The UX interface needs a touch up.
    Feels kinda old but hey as long as it gets the job done right.

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

    Date: Jan 26 2025
    Summary

    I’d give my experience a 4/5.
    Very very enjoyable with lots of countries.
    It gives you so many options.

    Positive

    Very fast!!!!
    It has a lot of countries to connect to as well so it makes the whole process interesting.

    Negative

    Takes a while to connect.
    It takes a little bit of time to connect.

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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): 1 - 25
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    Very good

    Date: Jul 21 2025
    Summary

    Very nice..I would probably tell everyone about this thing I'm really pleased and happy that I came to know about this...really happy that this exists without this nothing would have been possible

    Positive

    Just overall it's good,I really like how this thing works..it's just so nice..I hope.more people would come to know about this app

    Negative

    Maybe increase the limit..I wish It could have helped me more with the things I needed

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Photographer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Windscribe Perfromance

    Date: Apr 23 2025
    Summary

    The only VPN that allows you to get as many IPs from the countries you need, Unlike other apps where you have to pay for things you will never use. I hope other VPNs on the market follow suit.

    Positive

    High Security & Privacy, thanks to the team Windscribe that has always been with the people of war-torn countries and countries that have economic or political problems.

    Negative

    Unfortunately, the ikev protocol may not work depending on the country you live or travel to.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Production Lead
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    The Best VPN in Windscribe

    Date: Oct 27 2025
    Summary

    Generally, Windscribe is the best VPN so far, offering a wide range of protocols, in addition to the inherent ease of use and accessibility.

    Positive

    Windscribe is the most user-friendly VPN platform that is readily available and accessible to almost every individual through its free, trial or cheap plans.

    Negative

    Though the first protocols can sometime not go through, there are enough options to get one going and one can never get stuck at any point in time. Other than that, the Windscribe platform cannot be compared to any other vpn.

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  • Reviewer Name: Lorro H.
    Position: Hardware engineer and IT manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Windscribe

    Date: May 08 2025
    Summary

    Very good bar the unexpected deprecation of bandwidth. Some additional servers would be nice but cant complain for the price

    Positive

    Have used for many years and has been an excellent VPN. Easy to use and on the whole has a good speed

    Negative

    Recently my accounts bandwidth was deprecated for no apparent reason. Says i most likely unsubscribed from emailing but never did. Will still use it but a bit disappointed that no notification sent to my registered email

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Self employed
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Windscribe is the best !!!

    Date: Jul 28 2025
    Summary

    Wonderful!!!! Windscribe is and has always been there to help guide and get your services back up and going.

    Positive

    When you’re not able to pay your VPN bill until next week cause bills got u down, don’t worry cause Windscribe got your back with 10 free GB to let u know they understand there customers!

    Negative

    I don’t dis like anything about Windscribe.!! So tell me what other vpn services offer free services and the option to pay when your able.

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  • Reviewer Name: Bashiru Z.
    Position: Computer Engineer
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Secured

    Date: Feb 19 2025
    Summary

    Actually Windscribe vpn is the best vpn that I have ever used. One thing I like about it is that it's very secured

    Positive

    Windscribe is actually the best and most secured vpn ever. I love it. It's easy to use.

    Negative

    Well, you should give more GB to us that can't afford premium

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Administrator
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Windscribe Review I've been using Windscribe for a while now, and here's my honest take

    Date: Jul 04 2025
    Summary

    Windscribe is a solid choice if you prioritize ease of use and decent speeds. However, if you're looking for the cheapest option or unlimited data on a free plan, you might want to explore other options.

    ## Rating: 5/5 stars
    Hope that helps!

    Positive

    *Easy to use*: The app is super user-friendly, even for a VPN newbie like me.
    - *Good speeds*: I've noticed minimal slowdowns, even on servers far from my location.
    - *Decent server network*: They have a good number of servers worldwide, which helps with geo-unblocking.

    Negative

    *Limited free plan*: The free plan has data caps and limited server access, which can be frustrating.
    - *Not the cheapest*: Compared to some other VPNs, Windscribe's pricing is a bit steep.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Accountant
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    It's fine

    Updated: Oct 12 2025
    Summary

    It's very good especially for gaming, I think anyone who wants to play games without lag because of network should use Windscribe

    Positive

    I find it very good. It helps the network run faster and thanks to it I can play games smoothly without lag from the wifi network.

    Negative

    I don't think it has any disadvantages (probably).

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Pretty good free VPN

    Date: Jan 19 2025
    Summary

    Good, i would recommend it any day and for everyone that has a budget and wants a VPN, very good free version.

    Positive

    Fast speed, high data almost everything is pretty good, the easiness, the wide variety of servers and again good.

    Negative

    The lack of account customization is getting me, they should really improve it.

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