# Windscribe Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Windscribe the right VPN solution for you? Explore 181 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/167609/Windscribe/reviews --- Windscribe 4.6 (181) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/167609/Windscribe/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of Windscribe Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Haseeb A CEOInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We initially had the free version for over 6 months, and we kept using different VPNs (free and paid) but its consistent speeds, fast customer support and great extension for Firefox and Chrome won us over.“ January 25, 2023 AC Annalisa C Regulatory consultantPharmaceuticals, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The are not many free servers available, the majority are charging to be used“ August 23, 2024 ke kelechi e BloggerWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “I like the fact that connecting to windscribe doesn't reduce one's browsing speed. and also the 10gb free data monthly is really beneficial to someone like me who does a whole lot of Beta testing of blockchain dapps.“ February 13, 2023 AF Amir F MarketerGraphic Design, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There is no ping refresh option in the PC app so you can't refresh and see fresh pings to diffrent servers.“ September 1, 2022 Ridwan A Business Development ManagerBroadcast Media, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Windscribe has several server locations so I can choose cities if necessary. But what I love about Windscribe is the moment I turn it on no website can find my location.“ October 25, 2022 Festus U Lead ConsultantInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “sometimes, it blocks some website features especially when my team and i are working on a website project.“ November 14, 2022 AS Aby S aby\_skaria@live.comLegal Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I liked their newfound threat response system that can monitor sensitive password protection in an unlike secure terms any VPN can provide.“ October 2, 2022 JM Jordano M TécnicoInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “When the internet connection drops It does not automatically reconnect“ January 23, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 181 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Haseeb A. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ton's of VPNs tested, this is by far one of the best" January 25, 2023 5.0 Our overall exeprience has been great. We initially had the free version for over 6 months, and we kept using different VPNs (free and paid) but its consistent speeds, fast customer support and great extension for Firefox and Chrome won us over. Pros Windscribe has extensions for almost every browser on a computer/laptop we use, so we can set a different location for different browsers (unlike some VPNs that only run on the Windows level). They have many great locations and the speeds are very good, especially for the paid servers.The built in adblocker, and easy buttons to whitelist a site for cookies, ads or direct connection feature Is superb which we didn't find in any other VPN Cons Some servers are easily detected as VPN on many sites hence it impedes functionality. Have to switch server in that case. Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/)[IPVanish](https://www.capterra.com/p/185615/IPVanish-VPN/) Reason for choosing Windscribe We tried with free versions of the above VPNs and WindScribe was by far the best (Customer support, error free and cost wise) Switched from [ExpressVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/170765/ExpressVPN/)[FastestVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/175615/FastestVPN/) The ability to not install a windows level app/software and use it directly from the browser Is a great plus, so each browser can have a different location/server. Plus the speeds were better or the same, for a lower cost. Review Source SG Satyabrata G. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's a quality VPN even when you use the Free Version" April 28, 2022 5.0 I feel that as a quality VPN, Windscribe is fast and actually works. My experience is very good with this VPN, and I've been using it for a while, almost every day. Pros First of all, for most basic users, this is a good VPN even if you don't purchase a license. Just by registering on their portal, they give you 10 GB Monthly bandwidth. Which shall be enough for a normal user. Additionally, they give you an option to choose from 10 free server locations. Their speed is very decent. I've tried a few other VPNs, like the Fastest VPN, CyberGhost, and a few others as well. What I've seen with those VPNs is that either they don't offer you to select a server based on your preference or their speed is terrible or there is a waiting period for free users to get access. Some even have a daily data limit. Windscibe is none of that. I get a VPN to access any time of the day, and I get the most decent speed and an option to choose a server from the available locations. Loved it. Cons A feel that sometimes this VPN causes some network connection in my computer. Like, I can't access normal internet without activating the VPN. Sometimes when I run this VPN, it takes a lot of Memory and CPU. I've deactivated it from the startup server times, but it almost always starts with the windows. Whenever I encounter a weird network-related issue, I just uninstall it and Install it again to solve the issue. Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) Reason for choosing Windscribe As I mentioned before, you get a lot of features absolutely free of cost with Windscribe, for which you would certainly have to pay a lot of money elsewhere. The decision was pretty easy. Service is good and support is even better. Wasn't a hard decision to switch at all. Switched from [FastestVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/175615/FastestVPN/)[CyberGhost VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/176238/CyberGhost-VPN/) First of all, I bought Fastest VPN from StackSocial. However, the speed was terrible. FastestVPN even asked me to pay another $2 per month to get access to their premium servers. I felt like being cheated by this company. FastestVPN windows software also crashed a few times. CyberGhostVPN free version is extremely limited and with tons of limitations. Review Source Emily O. QA Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Windscribe is a VPN with very fast connection speed but few locations" May 31, 2020 3.0 In the organization, we use Windscribe to test our services and web pages from different locations and verify that they work correctly and at stable speeds. Pros I like Windscribe because it is a VPN with very fast loading and unloading servers. I also like it because it is available for multiple platforms, like Windows, Linux, or iOS. The graphical interface is very interactive and simple. It has an internet blocker that is very useful in case there are disconnections. Cons Unfortunately Windscribe doesn't have many locations available. I also dislike that the price is a little high. Review Source AS Aby S. aby\_skaria@live.com Legal Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Protect your privacy reinventing how to be anonymous" October 2, 2022 5.0 I am so lucky that this is a good software with easy usability and simple interface can be tested with any other security software. On a single click I am safeguarded with the best anonymous feature Windscribe has provided. I would say they must come with a portable version I can use without additional software installations in the near future. Pros Windscribe has always promoted added security for its users who love protection for their privacy online. I liked their newfound threat response system that can monitor sensitive password protection in an unlike secure terms any VPN can provide. There is an alarm if any data breaches takes place with evidence-based secure strategies signaling my anonymity is protected like an unmatched kill switch. Windscribe never ask for regular updations and could solve my need for the best VPN available anywhere. Cons I must add the usual windows update real-life vulnerabilities are overcome when you use Windscribe. There is regular authentication screening each user activity to make this weakness unforgettable with real-time patches must be a proven strategy if anything goes wrong. I feel Windscribe will make this unique contributions for even the free users. Reason for choosing Windscribe Windscribe could outsmart even the best vpn available on this planet. Switched from [FastestVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/175615/FastestVPN/) There is some instability I noticed while I use Fastestvpn with my regular security softwares. Review Source Festus U. Lead Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Outstanding VPN Services You Can TRUST!!!" November 14, 2022 5.0 With windscribe, we can access namecheap.com which usually have a fluctuating IP address. Now we no longer worry about accessing the hosting provider website all thanks to windscribe Pros 1\. easy to set up and manage2. available on both mobile and desktop/PC3. free/trail version is great as well4. real time IP address switch Cons sometimes, it blocks some website features especially when my team and i are working on a website project. we are unable to access some websites Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/)[AVG Antivirus Business Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/176245/AVG-Antivirus-Business-Edition/)[ESET Endpoint Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/151915/ESET-Endpoint-Security/) Reason for choosing Windscribe windscribe was simply easy to set up and manage. windscribe free version can allow you achieve something great because most amazing features that are free on windscribe must be paid for on other similar platforms Review Source MC Marcos C. Business Development Consultant Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Free VPN Service, And Yet Worth Paying For" September 14, 2021 5.0 Windwscribe is easy to use, the free servers are fast, and if you spend a bit if time, you can get a pretty plentiful allowance. Understandably, if you want to unlock all of the features, such as Netflix-specific servers, you'll have to pay. But even then, the rates are extremely competitive. Pros Windscribe is, by far and away, the best free VPN I've ever used. And it's so good, I've decided to pay for it, too. The free service is more than enough for most people, though. Taking advantage of some promotions, I was able to get a 15GB monthly allowance, which was sufficient for my work needs. The speeds were fantastic, too, even on the free servers. It's super easy to use regardless of which device you have. Cons The free servers do not work with Netflix specifically, but they do work with other streaming providers. Your mileage might vary, but if Netflix is what you're after, then you'll most likely have to opt for a paid plan. Reason for choosing Windscribe Originally, because of the free tier. Over time, though, I've ended up paying for the service because it's in my experience one of the best out there. Switched from [ExpressVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/170765/ExpressVPN/) The free tier Windscribe offers is extremely compelling and works really well. Review Source Gabriel P. Territory Manager Insurance Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Must Have App " January 26, 2020 5.0 Sometimes you may be browsing and you may not want service providers to be able to track your browsing. Windscribe makes it very easy to maximize privacy and with a very ease to navigate interface allows you to browse with comfort and ease. Many different locations to choose from and you do not have to sacrifice internet speed Pros The windscribe app is very user friendly and since I use Chrome browser there is a very convenient browser extension Cons To really maximize Windscribe you will have to purchase a subscription. Thankfully you can purchase monthly, yearly, and even 2 or 3 yrs worth of subscriptions. Pricing is affordable and occasionally there are promo codes to help even more. Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) Reason for choosing Windscribe Windscribe was more affordable and had better reviews Review Source AT Aydin T. Network Operation Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overall review" December 15, 2021 5.0 Pros a stable vpn application that is free, fast and offers the opportunity to connect to many locations. The connection speeds are high and the delay is very low, the best part is developers are so funny :) Cons I think the application does not have any bad features, they can only add a little more locations that can be connected as a recommendation. Switched from [CyberGhost VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/176238/CyberGhost-VPN/) Because windscribe has so many free possibilities Review Source Joshua M. Owner Real Estate Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A Great Option For Chromebooks" July 23, 2019 4.0 Overall, I have had a positive experience and have considered buying the 2 year service option. Pros I use this software with a Chromebook and it works great! It integrates right into the bottom left toolbar for ease of access without even having to open the app. The best way to run it is to download the Android app version onto your Chromebook so that it protects all traffic, rather than just the Chrome browser extension, which just covers the traffic happening on the browser itself. Overall, in my personal experience, Windscribe has rivaled the best in VPN services for features. Cons Slightly slower than the top VPN providers in my experience, but this is highly subjective. Switched from [TunnelBear](https://www.capterra.com/p/146806/TunnelBear/) Better free trial options in order to test drive the software. TunnelBear was almost non-usable for certain tasks during the free trial due to the poor speed. Review Source ZV Zachary V. IT Technician Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Windscribe Is Amazing" May 19, 2019 5.0 Ive been using windscribe on all of my devices for almost 2 years now and overall am very satisfied. It is actually the one vpn i always select over the competition. Pros The ease of setup and regular use was EXTREMELY user friendly. Great pricing. Awesome speed. Cons Could use more servers. Needs better affiliate program. Alternatives considered [HMA](https://www.capterra.com/p/170769/HideMyAss/)[NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) Reason for choosing Windscribe pricing with Windscribe was much more affordable. Review Source AC Annalisa C. Regulatory consultant Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Recommended free VPN " August 23, 2024 5.0 It's a good free VPN but the free version has a limited choice of servers Pros The free version allows 10 GB worth of data Cons The are not many free servers available, the majority are charging to be used Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelance Developer Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great VPN, especially for the price." December 10, 2019 5.0 Port forwarding helps with accessing work remotely, privacy, seeding for shared projects. Convenient when wanting privacy while working remotely. Pros It's a simple and straight-forward VPN. I love that the account spans mobile use and is supported on all major platforms, and the package offerings for the price at the time were incredible. I love some of their security features (R.O.B.E.R.T is handy) and ability to block unsavory content/distractions. Port forwarding option is also convenient. Running across multiple ("unlimited") devices is extremely convenient. Always connects for me, great speeds (a majority of the time). Pretty great security. Strict no logging policy, I have a lot more faith in Windscribe than many competitors. The company also has a great sense of humor. Cons Fairly minimal in feature set past the initial "this is a VPN" situation. Occasions where some applications suffer from iffier download speeds. Haven't been able to use for foreign Netflix or other services, though this wasn't my intention for use. Static IP purchase is separate. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Video Editor Online Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An Underrated VPN" December 1, 2021 4.0 Overall my experience with Windscribe has been overly positive. For the first year I used my 60 gigabytes of free data per month without much problem. Unfortunately that case may not be the same as yours, and you may only have a maximum of 30 gigabytes of free data per month, but the packages that you can build are very versatile for any income. As of right now I'm paying $2/month for unlimited data for VPN which is a great price. Pros One of the things I liked about this software is just how simple it is to use. I created an account, installed the program and with one click of a button it did what I needed it to do. It's as easy as flipping a switch, because that's exactly all that was needed to get it to work. It's also free to download and create an account, and on top of that I was given the chance to get more gigabytes of data by doing small things like adding a phone number or referring people. I have about 60 gigabytes of data to use every month without spending a penny. But it's also fairly cheap compared to most VPNs. You can build your own plan as cheap as $2/month for unlimited data usage. Cons What I liked least about this software is its limited data usage. Normally you would get about 20 gigabytes of data per month for a free account. There's also few worldwide servers to connect to for a free account, only one or two Canadian and American servers. Review Source DB Debjit B. Freelancer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Be anonymous, hide ad's and browse safely." September 14, 2018 5.0 I love the idea of anonymously and ads blocker in one package, it stops ads before it loads and saves you bandwidth cost. It doesn't need any special configuration and has an android app, which includes with your account costs, so you can secure your pc and your phone at same time. It helps to hide your true identity and give flexibility of going anonymous with one click. Pros f you are fade up with ads and cookies are hunting you then this VPN and Ads blocker will help you a lot. I use it to purchase and hide from local firewall. It is really when you found you cannot access your own account in file storage website which you used to share big files, even it is your own created/shot videos. I use this VPN to bypass this awkward situation and access my files. It does not keeps track of my browser's history and give the anonymity. Even when I shop online websites track me and show me different prices for different places. The adblocker works fine all ads on video site is blocked and I can see any video without any ads. Cons It sometimes lags very much and doesn't load at peak time. When changing the server on the fly sometimes it stops working and needs to be restart and breaks all my connections. Review Source RJ Rail J. Frontend Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Incredible VPN Software" June 8, 2023 5.0 All in all, Windscribe is a great VPN service that I recommend for everyone. Pros This software offers a free plan with 10 GB of monthly data, which is fantastic. It helps to get experience of the service before committing to a paid subscription. Cons The free plan of this software allows only one device connection at a time but that is not a big deal. Review Source AP Andy P. Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Decent VPN worth trying" June 5, 2024 4.0 Pros With Vpns its good to try them out to see if they are reliable etc. Windscibe has a free plan with 10GB month of data plus they also offer a paid pro plan with unlimited data or a custom plan. Cons The Ui can be a bit overly complicated the application window is a strange shape and personally I don't think you need to see as much data on the main screen other Vpns like Tunnelbear take a more minimalist approach. Alternatives considered [TunnelBear](https://www.capterra.com/p/146806/TunnelBear/) Review Source SO Samuel O. Freelancer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's a product of high quality but not without it's flaws" July 26, 2021 4.0 I have no complaints per se. I have had a blast using the app and I intend to keep it that way. Pros Perhaps the best thing about Windscribe is that I have been a member of their free tier plan from the start. I will never have to pay for a VPN subscription again. The 60 GB free tier plan is sufficient for what I need and works just like the pro plan. Using the 60 GB plan has been fantastic but not without some noticeable flaws. The best part is that is set to auto-renew every month. Cons It failed to pass undetected on some sites with sophisticated algorithm software. I ran multiple tests on my android device while Windscribe was active and my location was visible. I had issues, particularly with the US servers. It's only fair that would be the case since most people use this server more often than others. I read on their website that you have to use the browser extension in conjunction with the desktop app for optimal performance. While this bit of information is valuable, It does cause some issues for me; It often consume more of my computer's battery than it should. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer General Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Securely surf the net even in repressive areas" August 6, 2019 5.0 Pros It works even in regions where VPNs don't, I was in an asian country that has this thing against VPNs and it was just working, was in Zimbabwe and social networks and VPNs were once blocked and it was still working so that's definitely great Their free data is great and the unlimited data is much better It's still just as fast unlik some connections that slow down when it's vpn No configuration hassles just username and password and you good to go This is besides the point but I like the memes they send in their emails lol Cons At time the firewall the blocks traffic can just turn on while I'm not connected and I can spend a bit of time not knowing why my browser keeps saying Blocked Access My PC would crash when I'd turn it on, on a network with Sophos equipment, I don't know why... maybe it was a Wifi drivers thing also. Review Source ET Elvis T. Music producer Arts and Crafts Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great software. " February 11, 2023 4.0 I don't have limits to what I can do online using this VPN. Pros Completely changes my location based on my requirements of that particular time. Easy to use(the interface). Cons The vpn is good but the pricing is just a little higher compared to other vpns but then again it's totally affordable. Review Source RO Rob O. Therapist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent VPN both for Desktop and Mobile" September 10, 2019 5.0 It allows me to work worry-free from coffee shops and on shared WiFi, safe in the knowledge that my information is secure and not being snooped on. It's fantastic in that respect, and I trust it. Pros I was pleased to learn that I didn't have to register any personal information with Windscribe when I signed up for this VPN. The connection is fast and reliable, and I really like the Firewall feature will means that (when turned on), my device is not going to connect to the Internet without the VPN protection. Cons When I take a break from work I like to catch up with the news on BBC iPlayer. Unfortunately, Windscribe doesn't always reliably connect to BBC iPlayer, and I get the 'content is not available in your location' message. Often, disconnecting and reconnecting the VPN works, but this can be frustrating. Review Source Dhanushka S. Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A fast VPN for a every low cost." February 5, 2019 5.0 Windscribe helps me to be invisible in the world wide web and fast browsing. Pros It has been a couple of months since I started to use Windscribe products. I was using lots of VPNs before, so far this is the best VPN I've ever found because Windscribe provides some aweome services for a very low cost to their clients. As an example, usually you have to pay around 10$ - 40$ per month for a VPN but the cool thing is, with Windscribe you can customize the VPN's feature according to your budget. That means if you want to have a VPN for 2$ per month you can do that with Windscribe. When it comes to features, they have tools to block ad trackers and web beacons, strong encryption methods, Web browser extension and desktop application suitable for all the operating systems, and much more... Cons Sometimes their customer support bit slower than I thought. Review Source Rahel W. Owner E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very cost effective" February 28, 2021 5.0 It's gives well needed security when browsing the net. Pros It's very easy to use, easy to set up and create your account and extremely cost-effective. The smartphone app makes it easy to switch between different locations. Cons The thing I like least about it is that it's not available on most devices for example gaming consoles. Review Source OT Oguz T. Specialist Doctor Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "BEST VPN EVER" December 7, 2020 5.0 Overall I think Windscribe is one of the best VPN provider. I recommend it to everyone. Pros I think the best thing is that you can share your account with unlimited users. So all my family can use a great VPN for a very good price. It connects and disconnects super-quickly. User-interface is also very easy to use and you have a lot of server choices. Windscribe supports a good amount of devices so you can conect to a VPN server whenever you want. It also has a Chrome plug-in that you can use and I think it's a great feature. Cons Personally I don't think there are any cons but the connection speeds are slow sometimes. Switched from [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) The pricing and the service is better. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Consultor de Servicio y Soporte Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Windscribe review" September 13, 2018 4.0 I use windscribe to guarantee my security and privacy when surfing the web, as well as accessing websites that are blocked by service providers in my country without problems, allowing me to access a wide range of content and digital services. Pros What I like about winscribe is that it is very easy to use and its price compared to the functionality offered is relatively low, additionally it has a completely free version, and although it has limited functions, it allows me to fulfill my objectives of ensuring my privacy and security when surfing the internet as well as allowing me to access websites with access restrictions by country. Cons Until now what I like the least about the software is that sometimes when the Internet connection fails the program is disabled and it does not resume when the connection is restored. Review Source Joysurjya H. Content Manager and Marketeer Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Brilliant in terms of Speed and Cost - Great Alternative to NordVPN" February 29, 2020 5.0 I primarily started using windscribe when I shifted to a Macbook air. I was already using TunnelBear and found it pricey. I tried out the free version of Windscribe and stuck with it since because the monthtly quota on the free version was a lot more than what Tunnel Bear offered. Although sometimes the speeds can reduce by a large margin, I still continue to use windscribe because it's simple. Pros 1\. Even on the free version, the monthly data quota which you get while using Windscribe is a lot more than most other 'Free' VPNs. 2. It is really user friendly. Just install, select location and turn it on and you are up and running. 3. Supports multiple platforms. I use it on my Windows PC, my macbook air and my android smartphone as well. Cons 1\. Some servers although listed as the best possible one, reduce speeds by a large margin. 2. A lot of the regular servers don't unlock Netflix regions. So if you're looking to access the US or UK netflix, you might have to look elsewhere. Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) Review Source Similar Products Featured