Windscribe Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
Windscribe comes up a lot as a solid “everyday VPN” that’s easy to use and doesn’t cost much, especially if you grab a deal. People like that it’s pretty upfront about what a VPN can and can’t do for...
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Windscribe comes up a lot as a solid “everyday VPN” that’s easy to use and doesn’t cost much, especially if you grab a deal. People like that it’s pretty upfront about what a VPN can and can’t do for privacy, and it gets mentioned alongside other trusted names when someone wants something sensible for basic protection. The free option is handy for light browsing and short videos, and some folks really like the personality and responsiveness of the team.
The biggest complaints are about reliability in tougher situations: streaming can be a headache (slow loading, blocks, and getting banned on services like Netflix or Prime), and speeds can dip during busy hours. Some people are also frustrated by missing features they want (like SOCKS5 proxies) and how certain sites get routed without much user control. If you’re in a heavy-censorship country, there are comments about it struggling to connect during blackouts, which can be a dealbreaker.
Strengths
- Easy to use
- Good value when discounted
- Handy free tier for light use
- Privacy-minded with audits mentioned
- Lots of features and customization
Weaknesses
- Unreliable for Netflix and Prime Video
- Speed drops during busy hours
- Can struggle under heavy censorship
- Missing features some power users want
- Some routing/proxy behavior feels out of your control
Summary generated 1 week ago from 460 community mentions
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50 reviews"@windscribecom The only vpn I trust, thanks windscribe 🙏"
"...cy @grok Mullvad runs because they have the trust and support. Other ones sold out because of legal threats and other stuff. Safety wise, mullvad and windscribe are pretty good options (windscribe was in court for 2 years and proved no logs + cheaper) yeah mullvad or windscribe are good"
"“I don’t use a VPN because I’m doing anything illegal. I use a VPN because I googled ONE thing in 2014. Thanks @WindscribeCom @Windscribe for the digital witness protection program.”"
"@windscribecom You know, actually coming out and saying this, and being truthful about it says more about your service. Especially compared to one that's trying to fearmonger and advertise on blatant lies. +1 for Windscribe in my book"
"@windscribecom I trust windscribe and mullvad :) you both cool"
"@RituWithAI @windscribecom Windscribe's no logging has been proven in court so I would trust it a ton more than some generic Play store app and use it for torrenting, geo restriction bypassing etc, but to be properly anonymous you need TOR."
"@windscribecom Holy F. A vpn brand that doesn't run on the "VPN make you invisible to everyone!" and clearly explain the tunneling concept, Bravo windscribe, Bravo, j'aime ça."
"@JOKAQARMY1 @windscribecom @mullvadnet do research, proven in court and in audits. mullvad was raided, had nothing windscribe was in court for 2 years, had nothing. windscribe old server was taken, had nothing. audits showed no logs"
"...y be true for shady VPNs out of China (top results in Google and Apple stores) however saying that this is universally true is a big lie. VPNs like Windscribe, IVPN, Mullvad and maybe even ProtonVPN operate differently. All apps are open source, the services have been audited (multiple times), and in some cases had their time in court to prove what they preach. We certainly did. Big names you ..."
"Full anonymity hasn't been better than chilling with Windscribe @windscribecom"
"@Rishi_Builds @rasmalai Only if VPNs like Nord did the job of a VPN well. The only reliable and trusted VPNs out there are Proton, Mullvlad, Windscribe and iVPN."
"@nellydeefflu3nt I've never known of a VPN to require an ID but Mullvad, IVPN, and Windscribe are pretty good."
"Windscribe has me browsing the internet like a racoon in a trash can -- completely untraceable and slightly chaotic."
"@windscribecom @uyandiricinin windscribe is better to me. I feel more comfortable with servers that are actually in the countries they claim to be in."
"@windscribecom just checked out your ethics page and it seems good, gonna check out windscribe once my current VPN provider subscription lapses"
"Even I ditch Proton VPN and embrace Windscribe which is more sincere in stating that VPN ≠ privacy."
"@whyte2025 @windscribecom @pcWRT @ProtonVPN .. proton has sent data to the police many times. Windscribe has been in court for 2 years and proved they have nothing. Even one of their old servers was taken but no user data. Check audits."
"I don’t trust public Wi Fi, my ISP, or my own shadow. That’s why I use @windscribe."
"@windscribecom @gansotonto73 Love Windscribe but ewwwwww Canada. With your ending every sentence with “eh” and “Canadian bacon”. Gross. Only good thing to come out of Canada is poutine, well and Windscribe."
"I use Windscribe to protect my computer from people trying to access my information, invading my privacy. Check it out for yourself."
"Windscribe really out here protecting my privacy so hard even I don’t know what I’m doing online anymore. @WindscribeCom please explain my own life to me."
"Using Windscribe VPN so my internet activity looks like it was done by 14 different people in 9 countries @windscribecom"
"Just used Windscribe to teleport my IP to Mars. NASA called. They want their bandwidth back. @WindscribeCom"
"@Ryzex_Dreemurr @uyandiricinin idk about Windscribe much but they seem fine, but Proton isnt good, they can be pressured into giving information over and they have and got someone arrested before, something like mullvad is better imo overall for complete privacy, but both of them is better than Proton"
"@windscribecom @nym @ProtonVPN Thanks! It’s a very different model than Windscribe, perhaps calling Nym a “VPN” isn’t even correct. We are always happy to help anyone who wants privacy and to fight censorship, and Windscribe could rather easily run entry or exit nodes in Nym."
"@Tee_the_Vee @ProtonVPN @PlayStation @windscribecom Windscribe is a privately owned company."
"@windscribecom I trust Mullvad, you can even pay with cash"
"@windscribecom @grok is windscribe third party audited with publicly accessibility"
"@windscribecom @nym What about ID based accounts? Like Mullvad and yours."
"@Raymond46804773 @DirkBruere @IntCyberDigest FFS, do you really think they'll ask Tor, Windscribe or Mullvad, or whoever, to stop working in the UK or just start enforcing IDs haha"
"@Cartidise @grok which one is better and more secure Proton or windscribe vpn ?"
"@sioninfintev @windscribecom @Cartidise This is bad practice still. Plus there is no anonymity when signing up for proton compared to someone like Mullvad or better obscura. VPN is just choosing who has that info, it would be great if the person who doesn’t have KYC. Which proton does."
"@windscribecom @specialkdelslay Is Windscribe decentralised and if so how can I run a node?"
"@windscribecom thoughts on the Private Internet Access VPN? have proved no logs etc in courts as I undertand it"
"@Le_Bruh_Moment @windscribecom * True privacy only comes to those capable of running their own VPN service. For anybody too stupid to do that, there's still Mullvad... There, i fixed it."
"@windscribecom @grok which provider is more trustworthy Windscribe, Proton VPN, Express VPN or Mullvad analyze and compare providers"
"@windscribecom Sure; But you can grab one like Mullvad which has specific, independent checks to confirm nothing's saved."
"@GoodOldALFer @ashdior_ @JewishSkinSuit @windscribecom @B14_Classified @Le_Bruh_Moment @ProtonPrivacy @brave Same with me. Proton feels like and has started acting its big corp even if it's not. Lost all credability. I get it, they need to market to everyone, but there are ways to go about it. Also @ProtonVPN Youtube Ads, whut! (dodgy surfshark/NordVPN vibes)"
"Use a VPN if you trust the VPN more than your ISP. Or run a windscribe tunnel inside a proton tunnel, then windscribe knows all your web activities but seeing you coming from a proton IP address. Of course, use an open source client instead of their apps."
"@windscribecom Hey @grok Which is a better VPN - Windscribe or Proton for privacy ?"
"we are in this timeline where windscribe trying to get users from protonvpn who is trying to users from mullvad who is asking you send cash in envelope for VPN https://t.co/PyKwjQvw0Q"
"@Le_Bruh_Moment @windscribecom I agree Mullvad is goated, can even send fucking cash in an envelope with your user id and itll activate"
"@windscribecom @Cartidise Using proton for passwords, Nord for VPN, homelab for my cloud-files, TailScale to connect to home, all different products to ensure separation of concerns. In your own words, why would I move from NordVPN to Windscribe?"
"@windscribecom @ProtonVPN @mullvadnet Proton does know you are a subscriber though. Mullvad takes this up a notch. Even if you pay with a card they delete this information after their refund period and then have no way to even know you are a subscriber. You can pay them in crypto as well."
"@windscribecom Windscribe sends meme emails, is in 5 eyes, and can't be paid for in cash, I do respect your privacy policy though."
"@whyte2025 @windscribecom @pcWRT @ProtonVPN Proton mail (and I believe drive) has complied to many law enforcement orders, however not with the vpn.. yet.. with proton you can not make an anonymous account under the tor which is a very big red flag."
"@windscribecom @brokebrah still I trust mullvad more and it should be the option"