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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: MITCH O.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    A Comprehensive VPN Solution with Outstanding Features

    Date: Dec 04 2024
    Summary

    Windscribe has been an excellent VPN for me. It offers strong AES-256 encryption, seamless streaming on platforms like Netflix with its Windflix servers, and an intuitive app that's easy to navigate. The free 10GB plan is generous for casual users, while paid plans offer unlimited data and flexible customization options. Features like ad and tracker blocking (R.O.B.E.R.T.) enhance browsing speed and privacy. I’ve had no major issues, and customer support has been helpful via email. Overall, it’s a reliable, user-friendly VPN that balances security, performance, and affordability. Highly recommended for streaming, privacy, and everyday use!

    Positive

    Windscribe excels in security with AES-256 encryption, offers fast speeds, and bypasses geo-restrictions. The user-friendly app, ad-blocking feature, and flexible pricing make it a great choice. Its generous free plan provides 10GB monthly, perfect for casual users. "Windflix" servers ensure seamless streaming.

    Negative

    Windscribe lacks live chat support and needs more servers in Africa and South America. Adding these features would significantly enhance the user experience and accessibility for a broader global audience, ensuring even better service for users in underrepresented regions.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Good app

    Date: Oct 18 2024
    Summary

    Good so far.

    Positive

    User friendly GUI and fast. Use it on Android TV to access country restriction on some streaming applications.

    Negative

    Only 10 gb free. Expensive if you want to be premium.

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

    Date: Sep 22 2024
    Summary

    I think it has been gratifying to use it in my case, and I hope it is equally useful to other people.

    Positive

    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. I recommend it 100%.

    Negative

    I don't see any at the moment, I hope it stays that way, it has never failed me.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Windscribe review

    Updated: Sep 12 2024
    Summary

    Just installed Windscribe today, and honestly, I’m already thinking about upgrading. This VPN is next-level, it works flawlessly, and the network spread is insane. They’ve got access to places like Taiwan, the Philippines, and even Hong Kong, you don’t see that often with other VPNs. It’s wild how well it performs. Big props to Windscribe for hooking us up with this awesome service.

    Positive

    Great versatility.
    Great internet service.
    Great speed.
    Great design.
    Overall, it's just amazing, gotta be one of the best VPNs I've ever used.

    Negative

    It ain't got a lot of cons tbh, it's just a bit expensive imo but it's fine cus they gotta make some money as well.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Analyst
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Effective and easy!!

    Date: Dec 09 2024
    Summary

    Overall i highly recommend this vpn! I think most basic users can benefit from all of the features and would benefit from the pro version for sure.

    Positive

    It is easy to set up an account and has several location options which provides a lot of flexibility

    Negative

    The original data limit is a bit small, but it is still very usable for basic purposes

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  • Reviewer Name: James T.
    Position: Retired Military
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Raising the bar for Free

    Date: Sep 23 2024
    Summary

    It's available and easily to get started.

    Positive

    Within days your product is out performing what the two other paid companies had provided me with.

    Negative

    Such a small time frame for free trial. Plus the pricing tiers are keeping me from signing up immediately

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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): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best VPN

    Date: Sep 16 2024
    Summary

    I like this VPN, work all my days, i love this VPN and his creators, i need to vip!

    Positive

    Best VPN in the world!

    Negative

    Don't have a con. Best VPN.

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  • Reviewer Name: Lee A.
    Position: Claims handler
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Perfect

    Date: Nov 09 2024
    Summary

    Great no issues at all. Will be recommending to any one who asks. It has saved my money in paying for extra subscriptions

    Positive

    Easy to use. Allowed for an afternoon of beer n darts
    Great looking interface. Made a my wife very happy

    Negative

    There is nothing I do not. Like. About this free vpn

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  • Reviewer Name: Asif I.
    Position: Research Associate
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Best VPN I've used in 20+ years

    Updated: Dec 28 2024
    Summary

    I have used many VPNs over the years but Windscribe is the first one I even bother to leave a review because I want others to have the great experience I have had. Now, I don't know about how secure Windscribe is, but I have had no speed limitations with Windscribe. I will recommend Windscribe to all of my peers!

    Positive

    The things that make Windscribe stand out from its competition are the unlimited speed and access to good servers in its Free version; the huge 10gb data limit in free version, and the ease of use.

    Negative

    Nothing I can think of really. I suppose the paid subscriptions could be less expensive. Just a thought!

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  • Reviewer Name: Zrix E.
    Position: User
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    This VPN is really good for being a freemium vpn

    Date: Sep 20 2024
    Summary

    Pretty good for a freemium VPN.

    Positive

    It's 15gb per month you'll get for free if you tweet about it and add a email.

    Negative

    As a Bangladeshi, after that protest, our internet got really slow. This VPN isn't good for my WiFi but at least it doesn't go 457kbps like other VPNs.

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

    Date: Sep 26 2024
    Summary

    Perfect services. Even while on free or trial mode, there is no latency and the data provided is enough to last a trial period.

    Positive

    You provide adequate data for the initial stages. Very robust and secure connections with even free charges for the initial starting period. Your services are perfect and without latency at all.

    Negative

    Not applicable. I have not experienced any of their services that i can use as a Con here. All services are perfect and up to date.

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  • Reviewer Name: Alvaro C.
    Position: Developer
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Pleasantly surprised

    Date: Dec 10 2024
    Summary

    Great stuff. I wasn't expecting much from their free version but i must admit, j was pleasantly surprised. I'm rarely pleasantly surprised.

    Positive

    I wasn't expecting much from their free version but i must admit, I was pleasantly surprised. Im rarely pleasantly surprised.

    Negative

    Only 10g for the free version. Not a complaint tho. 10g of quality vs unlimited of trash. 10g any day.

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  • Reviewer Name: Ariel D.
    Position: President
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Awesome Service

    Date: Dec 02 2024
    Summary

    Very good service, especially -it's a free VPN and people who can not afford paying it allows them to secure their computers.

    Positive

    Windscribe VPN is a game-changer! 🚀 Easy to use, secure, and packed with features like ad-blocking and access to geo-restricted content. The speeds are impressive, even when connecting to distant servers, and their free plan is generous. Plus, their no-nonsense privacy policy gives real peace of mind. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to level up their online privacy! 🔒💨

    Negative

    There is nothing which I don't like about Windscribe VPN.

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

    Date: Sep 20 2024
    Summary

    Excellent site easy to sign up excellent quality and standard will share to family and friends, will not use any other site (no company better than Windscribe).

    Positive

    Ease of application free GB and excellent graphics pleased I found this company fantastic.
    Will continue to use and will share to friends family.

    Negative

    N/A.

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  • Reviewer Name: Paul C.
    Position: Coach
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Safe for streaming

    Date: Dec 16 2024
    Summary

    The overall experience was easy and painless. After having problems streaming on a fire stick I have not had any issues since using Windscribe.

    Positive

    It was easy to sign up and get using Windscribe. It took less than 10 minutes to download to a fire stick and start using. Easy to follow instructions and plenty of data available make it an easy to use VPN service.

    Negative

    Nothing bad to report yet. The only negative may be the limited data available without upgrading to the pro service.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Teacher
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Good

    Updated: Dec 11 2024
    Summary

    The experience is positive, in fact this is my first day and it will be good for me, it will help me a lot, since internet plans here in Angola are very expensive.

    Positive

    I actually liked that You deliver what you promise. I actually received +10 gigabytes, I'm from Angola too and I intend to share this with my friends so they can have this experience.

    Negative

    I just didn't like the fact that I had to go through several processes to acquire another +5GB, but I understand the need for it.

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  • Reviewer Name: Daniel O.
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Well thought out app, Twitter integration leaves slot to be desired

    Date: Sep 20 2024
    Summary

    It was very good I enjoyed it a lot although I did have issues with the Twitter integration as previously stated.

    Positive

    Connection customisation.
    Pretty straightforward and easy to understand I like it a lot.

    Negative

    Twitter post for the extra data didn't work I tried a few different ways I even reposted so there's now two posts with Windscribe tagged in it.

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

    Updated: Nov 23 2024
    Summary

    Excellent, reliable and easy to navigate. The developer have done a great job. Kudos. I recommend to everyone

    Positive

    Windscribe is the number 1 VPN I've ever used. Very fast and reliable. I recommend it to everyone. You'll enjoy it

    Negative

    I have no cons using this Windscribe because it always serves it purpose

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

    Updated: Dec 27 2024
    Summary

    It aid browsing to be more faster than before, five star well deserved, even if the rating more than five star this app deserved it.

    Positive

    It's a good app I recommend it for anybody that want fast browsing. It's is easy to use.
    One of the best VPN I ever used.

    Negative

    Nothing bad about this app, no advertisement that will be disturbing while using the app.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Medic
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Good quality VPN service for samsung smartphone users

    Date: Oct 30 2024
    Summary

    Great so far, I'm pretty new to using a VPN. They make it very easy to understand what each option/toggle does. But I'd perhaps like the option for even more information and explanations. For example what exactly the Kev2 protocol (an't remember off the top of my head) is an what it actually is doing

    Positive

    Loads of customisable tools with great walk-through videos for newbies and beginners which make you understand pretty much everything you need to know

    Negative

    Maybe even more detail as to what each thing means

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