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Head-to-head · Free VPN Services

Windscribe vs Planet VPN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Windscribe #3 in Free VPN Services 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Windscribe
Planet VPN #4 in Free VPN Services 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Planet VPN

Windscribe leads on 0 checks, Planet VPN on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWindscribe · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPlanet VPN · 1 of 1

Windscribe scores higher on our rubric for free vpn services: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Windscribe is the better fit for flexible free and paid VPN use. Planet VPN is the better fit for users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices.

  • Windscribe fits best

    Flexible free and paid VPN use

  • Planet VPN fits best

    Users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices

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Side by side

Feature Windscribe 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Planet VPN 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in Free VPN Services #4 in Free VPN Services
Best for Flexible free and paid VPN use Users seeking unlimited free data and 10 devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $69/yr €1.99/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Windscribe 0/1 · Planet VPN 1/1
Ads on free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Free data allowance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free server choice Not checked yet Limited
Free speed policy Not checked yet Unlimited
Logging policy Not checked yet No logs
Free device limit Not checked yet 10 devices
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Free access is limited to six locations
  • The free plan includes ads
  • Premium’s lowest advertised monthly rate requires a 48-month subscription
Our verdict

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,…

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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…

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  1. WindscribeFree VPN Services 9.0Free plan
  2. Planet VPNFree VPN Services 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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