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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
White Label
  • Reviewer Name: Luuk V.
    Position: System Admin
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars 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
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 3 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10

    Sweet and simple

    5 out of 5 stars 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: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Aug 04 2025
    Summary

    Great can fault the program works always as intended not a clue why it’s 100 characters, at least the von is easier than this

    Positive

    Perfect service no problems, does exactly what it says on the tin and never any connection problems

    Negative

    Nothing it’s all good works a treat and easy to use

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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
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 4 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10

    Best VPN out there

    5 out of 5 stars 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: Programmer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Excellent

    4 out of 5 stars Date: Apr 26 2025
    Summary

    The free plan offers 10GB of data per month which is generous compared to other free VPN. You can also earn more data by performing actions like tweeting about the service

    Positive

    Windscribe offers solid encryption and no-logs policy which is key for anyone concerned about online privacy. they also support features like kill switch which cuts your internet if the VPN connection drops ensuring your data isn't exposed

    Negative

    Although the free version offer 10gb of data pre month it, is not enough for me a heavy user. Plus I have access to fewer server locations compared to premium

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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
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Performance

    5 out of 5 stars 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: Serelepe G.
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    SO FAR SO GREAT

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Jul 30 2025
    Summary

    Super easy to install and it just works!
    Setup was simple and not full of little things like other programs.

    Positive

    Well it was easy to install, open acc, register and within 5 min i had the protection. IT JUST WORK! They are great!

    Negative

    To tell the truth, i didn't like that i didn't have more when my free data ended LOL, it's a great service. will totally get paid version when i can.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Customer service
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 4 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Windscribe is a lifesaver

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Jul 24 2025
    Summary

    My experience so far has been great and I am definitely looking forward to having even greater and better experiences with windscribe.

    Positive

    I was having a meltdown the other day because I needed to download an app that was restricted, windscribe came through for me. I fell in love after that, lol.

    Negative

    I like the option for a free package, most vpns do not do this. Keep up the good work guys.

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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
    Feature Set 4 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10

    Usage review

    5 out of 5 stars 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: Unemployed
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 3 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 3 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 9 out of 10

    Great and easy to use

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Apr 26 2025
    Summary

    Glad to be a user, don't regret using. Love the notifications I get and I'm glad to get 5 free gbs for leaving a review.

    Positive

    Easy to use, free, and cool CEO overall. Effective, and easy to use on a Mac, was worried it'd be hard, glad I'm wrong.

    Negative

    Nothing really, I can't think of any issues. Maybe the pricing? But a company has to get its bag.

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  • Reviewer Name: Stephan F.
    Position: Business Application Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 4 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    An indispensable companion for everyday surfing

    5 out of 5 stars Date: May 12 2025
    Summary

    I have been using Windscribe for almost 10 years and have never had a problem with it. The application runs reliably and stably in the background under Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. There is no noticeable impact on performance - on the contrary, downloads with Windscribe enabled run more smoothly and stably. Switching between servers is quick and easy. In short, a tool that everyone should use.

    Positive

    Clear strengths are stability and flexibility.
    Operation is simple and self-explanatory.
    There are a large number of server options.

    Negative

    Occasionally there is a false alarm when blocking pages.
    The AdCrusher can hinder the proper execution of pages that work with forms and pop-ups.

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  • Reviewer Name: Michael S.
    Position: Tech
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Quality vpn

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Jul 10 2025
    Summary

    Quality and reliability for free

    Positive

    Ease of use. Easy to sign up protects identity and prevents hackers obtaining your info. Also stops isp trying to force you one way or another with products

    Negative

    I like the product i am yet to see the downsides of this

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  • Reviewer Name: Jeff R.
    Position: User
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Affordable and Effective

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Oct 05 2025
    Summary

    Phenomenal for daily use to effectively be safer and more secure while surfing the seas of the internet.

    Positive

    Low cost and high functionality. As a daily user I find the safety and security exactly what I want out of a VPN.

    Negative

    Nothing comes to mind as Windscribe updates steadily and make things better before I can even notice anything negative.

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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
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 8 out of 10

    Review

    5 out of 5 stars 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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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Quick Overview of Windscribe

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Oct 02 2025
    Summary

    A great application that I use daily, it never turns off or freezes, before that I used Psiphon but it failed and no longer turns on💔💔💔

    Positive

    Perfectly stable VPN! It works unquestioningly on the phone and on the PC. Nice, fast interface, no ads at all, funny on/off sounds, there is network tunneling.

    Negative

    The fact that I can't pay for the pro version lol because I'm in Russia

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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
    Feature Set 4 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 4 out of 5 stars
    Cost 3 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 3 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 8 out of 10

    My Titular Review of Windscribe

    4 out of 5 stars Date: Apr 24 2025
    Summary

    My experience was great. Very easy to sign up, great user interface on my mobile device. I like the fact that the free version is available to test out before you buy the upgraded plan.

    Positive

    I’ve been using Windscribe for a while now, and overall, I’m pretty impressed. The speeds are solid, especially for a free VPN, and the server locations are diverse enough to suit most needs. The privacy policies seem transparent, which is reassuring, and I appreciate the ability to use it on multiple devices.

    Negative

    That being said, it does occasionally drop connections (especially on the free plan), but when it’s working, it’s reliable. Customer support is responsive, though not always lightning-fast. Still, for the price (especially the free plan), Windscribe is definitely a top contender.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    Nice VPN

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Jan 25 2025
    Summary

    Maybe get more data for free and I think it has been gratifying to use it in my case, and I hope it is equally useful to other people.

    Positive

    its fast and easy and very safe and it had a free tier and I can use the desktop app and mobile and It is very useful for me since I live in a country with restrictions. So far, it is the best VPN I have tried that suits my needs.

    Negative

    Couldn't find any negativity about it but maybe need more free data.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Self Employed
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 4 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    A great (free) alternative for robust VPN

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Jun 11 2025
    Summary

    Definitely recommended, and much more reliable than a lot of other free VPNs that promise the world and deliver constant buffering. Windscribe is light years ahead of that.

    Positive

    An excellent alternative VPN that allows 10GB (or more with some options) per month of streaming on a connection that is robust and reliable. Beats the $100+ annual fee I used to pay elsewhere!

    Negative

    Of course, they have to pay the bills - so an upgrade for much more usage will cost (but it's still reasonably priced). But for light VPN users, it's free!

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Employee
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
    Feature Set 4 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 4 out of 5 stars
    Cost 4 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 8 out of 10

    Good VPN

    5 out of 5 stars Updated: Oct 22 2025
    Summary

    It' a very good option to watch your programs around the world when you are not at home or when you want to watch something special from an other country

    Positive

    It's perfect for what I need. And it really works. I tried others and couldn't watch my french TV shows. Now I can thanks to Windscribe.

    Negative

    Just that the free subscription has a 10GO limit and then I have to wait a whole month so I can use it again.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Engineering
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 5 out of 5 stars
    Layout 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 5 out of 5 stars
    Cost 5 out of 5 stars
    Customer Service 5 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 10 out of 10

    My Review

    5 out of 5 stars Date: Apr 21 2025
    Summary

    I haven’t experienced anything bad on this app since I’ve being using it till date and no other people

    Positive

    This Windscribe is a great app and working perfectly so I can guarantee everyone to this application

    Negative

    I love everything on this app and I’ve recommended it to my Friends my parents my niece

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