Windscribe
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VPN service that's fast, reliable, & effective
How to Replace WindscribeOverview
Features
35 features across 11 categories
Administration(3)
Easily manage how Windscribe connects to different networks
Team accounts with centralized billing and management
Keep Windscribe up to date with automatic updates
Billing(1)
The price you signed up for is the price you pay forever with no unexpected increases
Compatibility(1)
Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Fire TV, and routers
Connectivity(10)
Automatically picks the best location for you
Generate OpenVPN, IKEv2, and WireGuard configurations
Offers up to 6 connection protocols including WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN, and Stealth
Access services on your computer or home network from anywhere while connected to Windscribe
Create a proxy server on your network for other devices
Configure Windscribe to use a LAN proxy server
Share your secure Windscribe connection wirelessly with other devices
Allows users to choose which apps and websites connect through the VPN and which ones don't
Use the same IP address every time you connect
Access Windscribe on unlimited devices simultaneously
Network(1)
Real servers in 69+ countries and 115+ cities with no virtual servers
Performance(2)
Tweak your packet size to improve performance
Servers optimized for streaming to unblock geo-restricted content without lag or buffering
Pricing(1)
Free plans available for those on a tight budget with 10GB data per month
Privacy(6)
Circumvent censorship and connect to VPN in hostile environments with obfuscation technology
Browser extensions that block ads, rotate user agent, spoof timezone, language settings, GPS location, and more
Routes connection through two VPN servers for extra anonymity
Spoof your device's physical address (MAC address) on public networks for privacy
Strict no-logs policy that does not store browsing history, connection timestamps, or personally identifiable information
Infrastructure stores no identifying data anywhere, keeping online activity private from everyone including Windscribe
Security(7)
Powerful network-level blocker that filters out ads, trackers, malware, and unwanted websites
Military-grade AES-256 encryption for securing user connections
Blocks all types of leaks including traffic leaks, DNS leaks, and IPv6 leaks
Secure protocol support, split DNS, or use customizable server-side ad-blocker
Controls blocking of LAN traffic when connected to Windscribe
Customizable adblocker that blocks IPs and domains of your choice on all devices
Terminate all existing TCP sockets when connecting to the VPN
Transparency(2)
Windscribe is completely open source, allowing users to see exactly what they're signing up for
Independent security audits to ensure integrity of infrastructure and policies
User Experience(1)
Feature-rich clients that don't require a PhD degree to use
Pricing
Free
- ✓10GB data per month
- ✓Email confirmation required
- ✓Unlimited devices
- ✓Access to all platforms
Build-a-Plan
- ✓Customizable subscription
- ✓$1 per location
- ✓$1 for unlimited data
- ✓Flexible pricing
Pro
Popular- ✓Unlimited data
- ✓Access to all servers
- ✓Advanced features like R.O.B.E.R.T.
- ✓Unlimited devices
Team
- ✓Minimum 5 seats per team
- ✓Centralized billing
- ✓Team management
- ✓Unlimited devices per team member
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 35 features at easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Windscribe alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 35 features.
Buy Windscribe
Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Windscribe saves ~$35,880 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 35 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.