Windscribe Review

"Avoid windscribe. They're dishonest. Their unlimited plan is limited, and if you buy for one year they can ban you anytime."

"**None** If its FREE they are using your data to sell to data brokers to even power their network They will also be placed within the '14-Eyes Intelligence Alliance' so any government can demand your information........all of it. Being free means they store data on cheap servers rather than uses TrustedServer infrastructure (no logs, ssd, RAM Only operation) Windscribe is like having no VPN at all "This is where a potential downfall could lie. Windscribe’s company headquarters is located in Ontario, Canada. And while VPNs are legal in Canada, it is a founding member of the **Five Eyes Ju..."

"Operational security. A mullvad es a windscribe (nagyreszt) hasznalhatok teljesen anonim modon, pl a mullvad elfogad postai uton keszpenzes fizetest. Open source kod (mullvad), specifikusan a cenzura elkerulesere szant vpn-protokollok (mind2). Nem tartanak logokat, nem adnak ki a hatosagoknak semmit. Ellentetben pl a nordvpn-el, ahol egy data breachet masfel evig titkoltak, 2025os auditnal tele volt gyengepontokkal a kodbazisuk, es ha kell kiadjak a fiokinformacioid a hatosagoknak."

"We've always used Windscribe. They offer up to 15GB/month on their free plan which should be plenty if all you're doing is pushing around documents, emailing, researching, etc. The UI is minimalistic, straight-forward and easy to use. It's because Windscribe no longer supports p2p on their free plan that we purchased a subscription with Surfshark during their Black Friday event. But sometime during our 3 weeks of using it, our IP was leaked and we got hit with a copyright infringement notice. So VPNs aren't always fool proof. Because of that and because some of my webpages would grind to a ..."

"nope, i've had 5 vpns before the outage and none of them work anymore. just windscribe and some random v2ray configs. their stealth protocol works while proton's and other ones don't anymore. also the outage is still in place (you can check from cloudflare radar, netblocks, etc...), ISPs are whitelisting a few servers (like google, wikipedia, etc...) and somehow im back online again (update posted just now by netblocks) https://preview.redd.it/o69ygtozkgfg1.png?width=578&format=png&auto=webp&s=dc22e59b9a711d3a1821b36f6c1fa7550c5550b3"

"Been using ProtonVPN and all their other apps. People might scoff at paying for an email, or calander app, but the VPN+Cloud storage is worth it for me. I was also a windscribe user for years and have no complaints"

"This is excellent! Well done Kagi team and Windscribe."

"Best free ones are gonna be either proton VPN or windscribe free. If you can get a paid Mullvad is only approximately €5 a month ($5.91). All of these are reputable VPNs."

"Use Windscribe. Free 10GB every month and you can still choose which country to use."

"Mullvad, windscribe. Biztonsagi szempontbol a legjobbak. De erre a feladatra egy nordvpn is megfelel."

"If PayPal can’t help you, file directly with your bank instead. I asked Windscribe for a refund because the static IP they sold me on was unusable for my use case. There was no transparent warning that port forwarding (which requires a separate static IP purchase) will not work with the WireGuard protocol on third party VPN clients like gluetun. Even their own “Gerry” took me in circles assuring me it would work when it doesn’t. I asked for a refund, they refused, I filed through PayPal, they denied, I filed through my bank, they fully refunded and closed the case within a couple d..."

"E.g Windscribe is a good alternative and has an explicit feature for that. Their CEO also recommends to use Mullvad as an alternative if you aren't going to use Windscribe, so I can do the same for them."

"Windscribe here, very underrated"

"Windscribe has always been my go to.. not saying it's the best, just amazing for speeds and torrenting."

"Trying windscibe pro for a 11 days - My thoughts After trying windscribe for quite a while I would rate it 8.9/10 - maybe 9/10 Pros Very fast (depending on server) tons of privacy features (depending on device) big selection, good DNS adblocker - controld, works very well with streaming. Hotspotting feature is also sick - when you know how to use it in cool ways. Pricing is also really good (with build a plan). Windscribe very transparent. Cons IOS app lacking a bit on features, but it is understandable since IOS is kind of restrictive. Apple tv app is fine i guess. also lacking,..."

"I used Proton in the past but switched to Windscribe in 2025, and while I can recommend both services, I feel Windscribe is a better developed app and gives better value. I don't use any Apple products to test so my experience is limited to Windows/Android but it works well for me. Windscribe UI is slightly dated and would be nice to have better customizations (e.g. sorting favorite locations by distance, adding live graph of current speed/traffic like Proton UI has) but functionality of the app is top notch."

"Bought Windscribe Pro for P2P, turns out without port forwarding P2P is lousy. Suggest a better VPN service? Port forwarding requires buying a static IP for an extra $8/month, but P2P is not allowed with static IP. I guess I wasted my money on Windscribe Pro. What should I use instead?"

"Windscribe is the best choice in terms of unlocking many Netflix libraries than any VPN along and other major UK/NZ/USA streaming services. Some users with high bandwidth, like those over 500.Mbps, report slow speeds and lag (not less than 50mbps & 100ms). For me personally I've used their for 7 years (and counting) and always get 95% of my original internet speed & ping, But If you prioritize anonymity, Mullvad is the top option. I like it because they use physical servers. Proton is also good, but I have issues with their use of virtual servers, which they call "smart routing". T..."

"I'll second a vote for Windscribe. I've used it for years."

"I see you‘re new and you don’t know much about VPNs.. you don’t mention what you need it for, but lets say for privacy. Forgot them all, you only have 2 (maybe 3 if you want streaming) options. 1: Mullvad (the best one) 2: IVPN 3: Windscribe So when you want it for privacy Mullvad first, than IVPN. If you want privacy and also streaming support, than choose Windscribe. Proton is also ok, but that’s it, no other one… don’t fall for their marketing…"

"Go windscribe instead"

"Windscribe works very well for us"

"Windscribe works well"

"Try windscribe. Its cheap and works a treat . Easy to use"

"if you want a good free VPN service try Proton or Windscribe"

"I have Windscribe, so I just change my location and get past it. Free VPN baby!"

"You could try out Windscribe, they offer 10GB a month free. After using it for quite a long time I now have the paid version."

"I stand by Windscribe when it comes to VPNs"

"I’ve used Windscribe for almost the entire time of their existence. There are so many options to help folks keep their identity secret."

"Is There Still a Good Free VPN Reddit Recommends in 2026? I needed a VPN quickly this week since I have been working from libraries and cafes more often and did not feel comfortable using public WiFi without some protection. I was not ready to pay for a subscription yet, so I went through recent free VPN Reddit discussions to see what people are still recommending in 2025. I started with ProtonVPN because it always shows up as a solid free option. Setup was easy and it did not ask for any card details, which I appreciated. I mostly used it for email, light browsing, and Reddit, and it worked ..."

"Windscribe is good. I personally don't use Tunnelbear cause its servers frequently do not work for me. X-VPN is also great in speed but it has ads."

"Best Free VPN for Torrenting in 2026? I have been looking for a free VPN that can handle occasional torrenting since my paid plan ran out and I was not ready to renew it yet. I do not download much, mostly some old shows and a few open source files, but I still want basic privacy. After reading through recent free VPN Reddit posts, I noticed the same names coming up again and again, mainly Windscribe and ProtonVPN. I started with ProtonVPN because the unlimited data sounded ideal. Unfortunately, I quickly realized that torrent traffic is not allowed on their free servers, which made it useles..."

">my suggestion is drop the vpn for torrrenting for a fraction of the prict get a seedbox a 1tb shared then you download your torrents there and transfer via sftp/ rsync it will be encrypted and your isp only see a ssh connection and the torrent will only know your seedbox IP. I was using a seedbox until I realized that I needed a VPN for my pirated Android TV apps. For my use case, Windscribe's annual Pro plan is the most cost effective. Additionally, Windscribe occasionally offers lifetime Pro plan subscriptions for $40 per year."

"Windscribe is great if you can catch a deal, also, it's not even that expensive"

"I used WIndscribe for free for a long time but yes did run out a few times. Just bought it on a super sale they had. They are great IMO."

"I was using Windscribe free for years. They had a great Black Friday sale which I bought to also watch TV streaming that I pay for in Canada but the show I wanted to watch was only in the US. I did have trouble too but when paying for the VPN they have an excellent Chat system where they walk you thru the many ins and outs of how to connect. I am very happy with their service."

"Privacy and security advocate/computer repair shop owner here (check my profile), there are only 4 VPNs anyone should be using: * Proton VPN (free) * Mullvad * IVPN * Windscribe These VPN companies are proven to be trustworthy, which is important because whichever service you use could snoop on your internet activity if they wanted to. You have to actively trust the company for a VPN to work well for privacy. Free VPNs are free for a reason... they sell your data! Proton is the one and only exception to the rule because they make money elsewhere and they make privacy-focused software only. ..."

"Windscribe has been my go-to for stuff like this too. The fact that you can pick specific U.S. cities on the free plan is a huge plus, especially when apps like PrizePicks are picky about your exact location."

"Your best bets for free are Proton, Windscribe or RiseUp VPN. RiseUp is funded by donations so if you do use them and like them shoot them a donation."

"Best Free Browser VPN in 2025 That Actually Works? Earlier this week I needed a quick VPN to read some region restricted articles while using a shared library computer. Since I could not install full software on it, I looked through a few browser based VPNs that people often mention in free VPN discussions online. I started with Opera’s built in VPN because it seemed simple, but the performance was inconsistent. Some pages loaded fast, while others crawled or did not open at all. I then tried the Windscribe browser extension, and it worked far better. After creating a free account and veri..."

"I’m with you, finding a solid browser-based VPN makes a huge difference when you can't install stuff. Definitely sticking with Windscribe for now."

"Windscribe have a $29 offer on, and it should stay at that price forever. I joined them this year, very happy with them"

"I would first ask what do you plan to use the VPN for? General purpose VPNs offer more flexibility compared to those that primarily focus on privacy first. For me, a flexible "toolbox" VPN works for me. Windscribe is on a 1 year promo right now. The price you pay stays the same, too. For that, you get RAM only servers, a client software that lets you change your DNS to any service you want, port forwarding on many servers, recently upgraded post quantum encryption, and a company that is working constantly to improve, not show you more ads on YouTube. Some companies advertise. Some don't ha..."

"In order of  preference. Mullvad  Proton  Windscribe. All 3 have valid audits. All have good security and plenty of features. Windscribe has all the bells and whistles, including some that you probably don't need. Mullvad does exactly what it says it does, and  does it day in, day out. Proton is kinda between the 2."

"I’m not disputing audits or no-logs claims. Windscribe is clearly one of the few providers doing things right, and RTINGS putting it in the top tier makes sense. My comment wasn’t a technical accusation, just a personal preference regarding jurisdiction and comfort level. “For me” was literal, not rhetorical 😌."

"Rtings.com is now testing VPNs on their trustworthiness regarding user data and privacy. Our top 3 best VPNs for privacy include Mullvad, IVPN and Windscribe. Images: https://external-preview.redd.it/MiHK3T_4tdY0yHXnmMKiJiykQ9nO_Rftn53dabQeKPo.jpeg?auto=webp&s=911969985f54168d89d766650938d92afb48995f "

"Maybe try a different server? I've used WS for years and never had a problem with P2P. I get full speeds for my 500/500 fiber connection."

"I don't blame them though, it's easy to feel strongly and go out and act, but harder to take the time to pause and think. I've met so many protestors in recent days that don't know even the basics of privacy or security, or are wanting to just start an unprompted riot. These things take time and planning to do right, time we don't have anymore and so many of us are trying to catch up For anyone reading this, these are some tips I've found and have been trying to help circulate - Stop using SMS, and start using Signal. Apps like messenger, Whatsapp or iMessage might have an end to end encryp..."

"This is gunna be something you'll need to do some extensive research on, a reddit comment isn't going to be enough information to really set you up. But, some bullet points: These are going to be focusing on most to least important steps, and focused primarily on avoiding data collection in your computer, but you'll need to look into your phone as well at some point. - Get off windows/mac OS. Unfortunately there's no alternative. Linux can be scary, but not if you do it right. Fedora, Mint, Kubuntu, all easy to download and easy to navigate. There's a learning curve, but nothing you can't h..."

"This is actually great news! Sadly, it is kinda a tough recommendation to my mates since it is only a 1 year offer, no 6 months or 3 months, at least. 5400₽ is a steep price, albeit I know the VPN is amazing. I am a Windscribe glazer after all, lol. That being said, I hope Windscribe will make a new domain accessible to Russian users, because you need a VPN to access Windscribe, which is pretty funny. Account creation cannot be done either, afaik."