CyberGhost VPN vs Windscribe

CyberGhost VPN8.8Visit Windscribe8.6Visit

Higher score CyberGhost VPN #6 in VPN Services 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit CyberGhost

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Windscribe #8 in VPN Services 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Windscribe

• CyberGhost VPN fits best

  Streaming and torrenting across many platforms

• Windscribe fits best

  Flexible free plan and unlimited devices

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Side by side

Feature	CyberGhost VPN 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Windscribe 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in VPN Services	#8 in VPN Services
Best for	Streaming and torrenting across many platforms	Flexible free plan and unlimited devices
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$69/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat · 24/7	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features CyberGhost VPN 5/5 · Windscribe 5/5
Verified no-logs audit	✓	✓
Streaming support	✓	✓
Torrent support	✓	✓
Kill switch	✓	✓
WireGuard support	✓	✓
Specs
Server countries	100 countries (best)	69 countries
Simultaneous devices	7 devices	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Streaming- and torrent-optimized servers across 100 countries Supports up to seven simultaneous device connections Kill switch, leak protection, and three VPN protocols	Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data and access to 10 countries Unlimited simultaneous device connections across major platforms Firewall, split tunneling, blocking tools, and multiple protocols
Cons	There is no free plan Monthly pricing is higher than the six-month option Coverage is limited to seven simultaneous devices	Free access is limited to 10 GB monthly data and 10 countries P2P support applies only to eligible paid server locations Some advanced options, including port forwarding, are paid features
Our verdict	CyberGhost VPN is a paid subscription service for individuals and households that want encrypted internet traffic, masked IP addresses, private browsing, streaming, downloads, and device protection. It supports web access plus Windows,… Read the review →	Windscribe is a consumer VPN and privacy service for individuals who want encrypted internet access, location changes, tracker and malware blocking, and censorship-circumvention tools. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CyberGhost VPN — where it wins

  • Streaming- and torrent-optimized servers across 100 countries
  • Supports up to seven simultaneous device connections
  • Kill switch, leak protection, and three VPN protocols

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Monthly pricing is higher than the six-month option
  • Coverage is limited to seven simultaneous devices

• Windscribe — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data and access to 10 countries
  • Unlimited simultaneous device connections across major platforms
  • Firewall, split tunneling, blocking tools, and multiple protocols

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is limited to 10 GB monthly data and 10 countries
  • P2P support applies only to eligible paid server locations
  • Some advanced options, including port forwarding, are paid features

• CyberGhost VPN8.8/10 · Paid

  A broad VPN service for streaming and torrenting across up to seven devices.

  Visit CyberGhostFull verdict →
• Windscribe8.6/10 · Free plan

  A flexible VPN with a useful free tier, unlimited devices, and configurable paid plans.

  Visit WindscribeFull verdict →