Windscribe vs Psiphon

Windscribe9.1Visit Psiphon8.3Visit

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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Psiphon #7 in Free VPNs for iPhone 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Psiphon

• Windscribe fits best

  iPhone users who want free VPN controls

• Psiphon fits best

  Users needing VPN access on restrictive networks

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Side by side

Feature	Windscribe 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Psiphon 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Free VPNs for iPhone	#7 in Free VPNs for iPhone
Best for	iPhone users who want free VPN controls	Users needing VPN access on restrictive networks
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$69/yr	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Windscribe 0/1 · Psiphon 0/1
Ads in free app	Not checked yet	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	Not checked yet
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	Combines VPN, SSH, and HTTP/SOCKS proxy connectivity with traffic obfuscation Automatically discovers servers across more than 20 selectable countries Offers open-source clients and split tunneling on Android
Cons	Free plan limits data to 10 GB monthly Free plan provides servers in 10 countries P2P support applies only to eligible paid locations	It is designed for circumvention rather than conventional VPN use Whole-device tunneling depends on supported configurations Paid subscriptions are needed to remove ads and increase speed
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 →	Psiphon is open-source censorship-circumvention software for people trying to access content blocked by governments, institutions, or networks. It is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, with a free service and optional… 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

• Psiphon — where it wins

  • Combines VPN, SSH, and HTTP/SOCKS proxy connectivity with traffic obfuscation
  • Automatically discovers servers across more than 20 selectable countries
  • Offers open-source clients and split tunneling on Android

  Where it doesn't

  • It is designed for circumvention rather than conventional VPN use
  • Whole-device tunneling depends on supported configurations
  • Paid subscriptions are needed to remove ads and increase speed

• Windscribe9.1/10 · Free plan

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

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• Psiphon8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, multi-mode tool for reaching blocked content, with optional faster, ad-free subscriptions.

  Visit PsiphonFull verdict →