Windscribe vs Amnezia Free

Windscribe9.1Visit AFAmnezia Free9.0Visit

Higher score Windscribe #2 in Free VPNs for iPhone 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Windscribe

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AF Amnezia Free #3 in Free VPNs for iPhone 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Amnezia Free

• Windscribe fits best

  iPhone users who want free VPN controls

• Amnezia Free fits best

  Users who want unlimited, ad-free VPN traffic for free

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Side by side

Feature	Windscribe 9.1/10 Visit ↗	AFAmnezia Free 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Free VPNs for iPhone	#3 in Free VPNs for iPhone
Best for	iPhone users who want free VPN controls	Users who want unlimited, ad-free VPN traffic for free
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$69/yr	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Windscribe 0/1 · Amnezia Free 0/1
Ads in free app	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Free data limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free server locations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Simultaneous connections	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported protocols	Not checked yet	Proprietary
Streaming support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
P2P support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data with a confirmed email Firewall, split tunneling, and all six protocols are included free Unlimited simultaneous connections across supported platforms	Unlimited VPN traffic with no registration required Ad-free service routes selected sites and apps through VPN Open-source project with iPhone and desktop support
Cons	Free plan limits data to 10 GB monthly Free plan provides servers in 10 countries P2P support applies only to eligible paid locations	Only selected websites and apps are routed through VPN Available resources and regions vary Uses vendor-developed AmneziaWG rather than a general protocol option
Our verdict	Windscribe is a consumer VPN and privacy service for people seeking encrypted internet access, location changes, and tools to block trackers and malware. Its free plan is suited to iPhone users who want more control than a basic VPN… Read the review →	Amnezia Free is a no-cost VPN service accessed through the AmneziaVPN app, including on iPhone. It is aimed at people who want to route selected websites and apps through a VPN while leaving other traffic on their normal connection. The… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Windscribe — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data with a confirmed email
  • Firewall, split tunneling, and all six protocols are included free
  • Unlimited simultaneous connections across supported platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits data to 10 GB monthly
  • Free plan provides servers in 10 countries
  • P2P support applies only to eligible paid locations

• Amnezia Free — where it wins

  • Unlimited VPN traffic with no registration required
  • Ad-free service routes selected sites and apps through VPN
  • Open-source project with iPhone and desktop support

  Where it doesn't

  • Only selected websites and apps are routed through VPN
  • Available resources and regions vary
  • Uses vendor-developed AmneziaWG rather than a general protocol option

• Windscribe9.1/10 · Free plan

  Windscribe pairs a capped free plan with firewall, split tunneling, and six protocols.

  Visit WindscribeFull verdict →
• AFAmnezia Free9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, ad-free VPN for selected resources, not a general-purpose all-traffic tunnel.

  Visit Amnezia FreeFull verdict →