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 🙏"
"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 (mind..."
"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'..."
"... 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"
"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."
"Mullvad, windscribe. Biztonsagi szempontbol a legjobbak. De erre a feladatra egy nordvpn is megfelel."
"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..."
"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 ..."
"... 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..."
"I’ve used Windscribe for almost the entire time of their existence. There are so many options to help folks keep their identity secret."
"...ng 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 ..."
"...ng 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 $4..."
"... 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 inter..."
"...d 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..."
"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 wh..."
"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 rega..."
"...rthiness 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=911969985f54168d89d7..."
"...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."
"...information in a heartbeat - get a VPN ***now***, I prefer Mullvad but Proton is also good. IVPN or Windscribe are good options too. There's more cyber security that you can and should do, but that's a long ass list - like the comment abov..."
"...t nothing you can't handle - VPN, it's essentially. My preference is Mullvad, but IVPN, Proton and Windscribe are runner ups that are also good. Look into DNS and port forwarding as well. - Privacy focused browser is the next most import..."
"... more-so the fact that most datacenter IPs are much riskier when compared to residential IP ranges. Windscribe does offer residential static IPs in certain locations to help mitigate this issue but nothing is 100 percent perfect. Worth the ..."
"If you only need something light for Chrome, Proton or Windscribe are usually the least risky choices. Avoid random extensions with unclear privacy policies."
"...orthy handling your data than most VPN providers based on their company practices, but Mullvad/IVPN/Windscribe simply do not collect data, which is even better. One problem that Proton cannot avoid is if they get breached or hacked and exte..."
"I switched to Windscribe when I found out PIA was Israeli owned, it's been good so far"
"@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."
"Air vpn , Mullvad. As non US but also non EU alternative windscribe ( Dont forget our Canadian friends they are also in same boat as we with usa ) Cyberghost , surfshark and all of them are sadly subs of bigger usa or other company's li..."
"...mainly concerned about public wifi security you might be better off with Proton's free tier or even Windscribe free since they're more proven. Just my 2 cents tho"
"...e servers. My connection slowed down a lot and eventually stopped when I tried. After that, I tried Windscribe instead and had a better experience. Their free plan offers a monthly data allowance if you confirm your email, and some location..."
"...helpful. I’m mostly after torrenting/privacy, but good to know how Express and Surfshark perform. Windscribe sounds like a solid backup."
"...vertised itself as totally free, fast, and not keeping any logs. I normally stick with ProtonVPN or Windscribe from the common free VPN lists, but I decided to try this one out just to see how it compared. The setup was fast and the app its..."
"...t painfully slow. Pages took a long time to load and some never opened at all. After that I tested Windscribe and it felt noticeably better. I connected through a European server, launched Tor, and was able to browse onion sites with much ..."