Planet VPN vs Windscribe

Planet VPN8.2Visit Windscribe7.7Visit

Higher score Planet VPN #2 in Free VPN Services 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from €1.99/user/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Planet VPN

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Windscribe #4 in Free VPN Services 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $3/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Windscribe

• Planet VPN fits best

  Users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices

• Windscribe fits best

  Flexible free and paid VPN use

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Side by side

Feature	Planet VPN 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Windscribe 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Free VPN Services	#4 in Free VPN Services
Best for	Users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices	Flexible free and paid VPN use
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Planet VPN 1/1 · Windscribe 0/1
Ads on free plan	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Free data allowance	Not published	Not published
Free server choice	Limited	Not published
Free speed policy	Unlimited	Not published
Logging policy	No logs	Not published
Free device limit	10 devices	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free plan has no traffic, bandwidth or time limits and requires no registration Includes kill switch, split tunneling and access to six free locations Premium supports up to 10 devices across desktop, mobile and browser platforms	Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data and servers in 10 countries Unlimited simultaneous connections across major desktop, mobile, and browser platforms Build-A-Plan lets users choose locations and add unlimited data for $1/month
Cons	Free access is limited to six locations The free plan includes ads Premium’s lowest advertised monthly rate requires a 48-month subscription	Free access is limited to 10 GB of monthly data P2P support excludes some server locations Advanced options such as port forwarding and static IPs add complexity
Our verdict	Planet VPN encrypts internet traffic and changes the apparent IP location, with a free tier aimed at people who want VPN access without a registration step or usage limit. The free plan covers five countries and six locations, with no… 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 tools for censorship circumvention. It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Planet VPN — where it wins

  • Free plan has no traffic, bandwidth or time limits and requires no registration
  • Includes kill switch, split tunneling and access to six free locations
  • Premium supports up to 10 devices across desktop, mobile and browser platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is limited to six locations
  • The free plan includes ads
  • Premium’s lowest advertised monthly rate requires a 48-month subscription

• Windscribe — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data and servers in 10 countries
  • Unlimited simultaneous connections across major desktop, mobile, and browser platforms
  • Build-A-Plan lets users choose locations and add unlimited data for $1/month

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is limited to 10 GB of monthly data
  • P2P support excludes some server locations
  • Advanced options such as port forwarding and static IPs add complexity

• Planet VPN8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €1.99/user/mo (annual)

  Planet VPN offers unlimited free access, with more locations and features in Premium.

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• Windscribe7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $3/mo

  A flexible VPN with a capable free tier and unusually configurable paid plans.

  Visit WindscribeFull verdict →