Head-to-head · Virtual Private Network Software
Windscribe vs Citrix Gateway
Windscribe leads on 0 checks, Citrix Gateway on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWindscribe · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresCitrix Gateway · 2 of 3
Windscribe scores higher on our rubric for virtual private network software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Citrix Gateway offers remote access vpn; Windscribe doesn't publish it. Citrix Gateway offers sso support; Windscribe doesn't publish it.
Windscribe is the better fit for people who want a free VPN across unlimited devices. Citrix Gateway is the better fit for enterprise SSL VPN and application access.
- Windscribe fits best
People who want a free VPN across unlimited devices
- Citrix Gateway fits best
Enterprise SSL VPN and application access
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Side by side
| Feature | Windscribe 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Citrix Gateway 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Virtual Private Network Software | #7 in Virtual Private Network Software |
| Best for | People who want a free VPN across unlimited devices | Enterprise SSL VPN and application access |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Windscribe 0/3 · Citrix Gateway 2/3 | ||
| Remote access VPN | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Site-to-site VPN | Not published | Not published |
| SSO support | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported VPN protocols | Not published | SSL VPN, TLS, DTLS, EDT, ICAProxy, clientless VPN (cVPN) |
| Client platforms | Not published | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5/web |
| Concurrent sessions | Not published | Not published |
| Deployment model | Not published | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Windscribe is a consumer VPN and privacy service for individuals seeking encrypted internet access, location changes, and tools for blocking trackers and malware. Its free plan and unlimited simultaneous device connections make it a fit… Read the review → |
Citrix Gateway provides remote access to virtual, SaaS, web and on-premises applications and networks. Its full SSL VPN tunnels, clientless browser access and ICA proxying address different corporate access needs, while single sign-on… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Windscribe — where it wins
- Free plan includes firewall, split tunneling, and all six protocols
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections
- R.O.B.E.R.T. blocks ads, trackers, malware, and domains
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 10 GB monthly data with a confirmed email
- Build-A-Plan’s data allowance is 10 GB per purchased location
- P2P support is limited to eligible paid server locations
Citrix Gateway — where it wins
- Offers full SSL VPN tunnels alongside clientless browser and ICA proxy access
- Combines SSO with broad authentication and federation integrations
- Supports endpoint policy controls and active-passive high availability
Where it doesn't
- Sales-led purchasing makes price comparisons less straightforward
- Features are geared to corporate access, not consumer VPN use
- Customer-managed appliance deployments require gateway administration
- Windscribe8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $3/mo
A flexible VPN with useful privacy controls, but its free plan has a 10 GB monthly cap.
Visit WindscribeFull verdict → - Citrix Gateway8.5/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
A customer-managed gateway for secure access to enterprise apps and networks.
Visit CitrixFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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