Psiphon vs Windscribe

Psiphon8.7Visit Windscribe7.9Visit

Higher score Psiphon #2 in VPNs for Iran 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Psiphon

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Windscribe #5 in VPNs for Iran 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $3/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Windscribe

• Psiphon fits best

  Users seeking automatic server discovery

• Windscribe fits best

  Users wanting a free VPN with stealth protocols

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Side by side

Feature	Psiphon 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Windscribe 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.9
Ranking	#2 in VPNs for Iran	#5 in VPNs for Iran
Best for	Users seeking automatic server discovery	Users wanting a free VPN with stealth protocols
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$3/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Psiphon 0/3 · Windscribe 0/3
Obfuscated traffic	Not published	Not published
Stealth protocol	Not published	Not published
No-logs policy	Not published	Not published
Specs
Simultaneous devices	Not published	Not published
Server locations	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Combines VPN, SSH, and HTTP/SOCKS proxy connections Obfuscates traffic to resist censorship and protocol blocking Offers Android split tunneling and per-app VPN selection	Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data with a confirmed email Stealth and WStunnel are among six available protocols Unlimited simultaneous device connections
Cons	Primarily a circumvention tool, not a conventional VPN Paid subscription prices may vary by region and app store The published security assessment was not a dedicated no-logs audit	Free plan servers cover 10 countries Build-A-Plan data is 10 GB per purchased location unless you add unlimited data P2P support excludes some server locations
Our verdict	Psiphon is open-source censorship-circumvention software for people trying to reach content blocked by governments, institutions, or networks. It combines VPN, SSH, and HTTP/SOCKS proxy connectivity with encryption and traffic obfuscation.… Read the review →	Windscribe is a consumer VPN and privacy service for people seeking encrypted internet access, location changes, and tools intended to help with restricted networks. Its free plan includes 10 GB of monthly data with a confirmed email and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Psiphon — where it wins

  • Combines VPN, SSH, and HTTP/SOCKS proxy connections
  • Obfuscates traffic to resist censorship and protocol blocking
  • Offers Android split tunneling and per-app VPN selection

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily a circumvention tool, not a conventional VPN
  • Paid subscription prices may vary by region and app store
  • The published security assessment was not a dedicated no-logs audit

• Windscribe — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data with a confirmed email
  • Stealth and WStunnel are among six available protocols
  • Unlimited simultaneous device connections

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan servers cover 10 countries
  • Build-A-Plan data is 10 GB per purchased location unless you add unlimited data
  • P2P support excludes some server locations

• Psiphon8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free circumvention tool with multiple connection methods and automatic server discovery.

  Visit PsiphonFull verdict →
• Windscribe7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $3/mo

  Free access, Stealth and WStunnel protocols, and unlimited device connections.

  Visit WindscribeFull verdict →