Proton VPN vs Windscribe

Proton VPN9.3Visit Windscribe9.0Visit

Higher score Proton VPN #1 in Free VPN Services 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Proton VPN

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Windscribe #3 in Free VPN Services 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Windscribe

• Proton VPN fits best

  Best overall free VPN users

• Windscribe fits best

  Flexible free and paid VPN use

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Side by side

Feature	Proton VPN 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Windscribe 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Free VPN Services	#3 in Free VPN Services
Best for	Best overall free VPN users	Flexible free and paid VPN use
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$69/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
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, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Proton VPN 0/1 · Windscribe 0/1
Ads on free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Free data allowance	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free server choice	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free speed policy	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Logging policy	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited data and an audited no-logs policy on the free plan Open-source apps across desktop, mobile, browsers, and more Paid plans add 10-device support, streaming, P2P, and NetShield	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	The free plan supports one simultaneous device Free servers are limited to 10 randomly selected countries Streaming and P2P support are available on paid plans	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	Proton VPN is a virtual private network service from Proton AG, a Swiss company headquartered in Geneva. It encrypts internet traffic, hides users’ IP addresses, and offers applications for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome,… 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

• Proton VPN — where it wins

  • Unlimited data and an audited no-logs policy on the free plan
  • Open-source apps across desktop, mobile, browsers, and more
  • Paid plans add 10-device support, streaming, P2P, and NetShield

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan supports one simultaneous device
  • Free servers are limited to 10 randomly selected countries
  • Streaming and P2P support are available on paid plans

• 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

• Proton VPN9.3/10 · Free plan

  A strong free VPN with unlimited data, audited no-logs coverage, and open-source apps.

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• Windscribe9.0/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit WindscribeFull verdict →