# Page 2 | Windscribe Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - 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 March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Windscribe ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 181 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use LC Lorenzo C. Studente Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Recensione Windscribe da studente" October 22, 2024 4.0 Pros Windscribe è un ottimo servizio, permette di proteggersi in rete tramite una connessione VPN stabile, mantenendo più o meno la stessa velocità della nostra connessione senza perdite. I paesi a cui ci possiamo collegare sono tantissimi e ognuno è predisposto con diversi server per distribuire il traffico. Infine l'account gratuito che permette di utilizzare 10GB di dati al mese permette di poter conoscere la piattaforma prima di fare un abbonamento. Cons Non ho riscontrato particolari lati negativi, purtroppo nonostante il prezzo sia molto vantaggioso questa piattaforma viene scavalcata da altre con un prezzo ancora più basso, comunque il prezzo è ottimo e accessibile a tutti Review Source JR Javier R. Editor Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sencillo y práctico" December 25, 2022 5.0 Es un programa que se ajusta mucho a lo que necesito, un VPN rápido, sencillo y eficiente. Por lo que llevo tiempo con él y de momento excepto algún error todo bien, contento, además en mi caso cogí una promoción que prácticamente me lo regalaron, pago muy poco, quizás si fuese más caro preferiría uno más complejo. Pros La facilidad para su uso es prácticamente imposible de mejorar, puedes escoger la conexión o dejar que el programa use la que mejor latencia tenga. Es con el que menos problemas de conexión a páginas he tenido. Cons Alguna vez ha tenido algún error y no me ha cerrado bien la conexión, evitando que tuviese conexión a internet, y me ha reportado "actividad sospechosa" que con otro VPN no me ha pasado. Pero basta con encenderlo y apagarlo de nuevo para que se solucione el error de conexión, casi siempre. Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/)[CyberGhost VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/176238/CyberGhost-VPN/) Reason for choosing Windscribe Encontré una oferta y me decanté por el precio de Windscribe. Review Source T. Topik .. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Windscribe is THE best VPN, hands down, no question" January 28, 2019 5.0 Windscribe has never let me down. It is a great VPN that everybody should be using. Pros In short, speed, reliability, safety, generosity, and convenience. If you would like to know why, keep reading. When it comes to speed, Windscribe is a cheetah racing deer. Windscribe delivers the fastest speeds compared to the competition. Before Windscribe, I hesitated to use VPNs at all due to how much it slowed down my connection. You either had to sacrifice security or speed. With Windscribe, no sacrifices are needed. Not even to your wallet. If you don’t use VPNs much or don’t want to spend money on a VPN, Windscribe’s free tier works amazingly great. With the free tier alone, you get a good amount of locations at a fast speed with a 15GB per month cap. If you upgrade, you unlock even faster speeds and a total of 57 locations. Giving away such a great free tier really shows what Windscribe is all about. One of the most unique aspects of Windscribe is it’s generous referral system. If you refer a friend to Windscribe using your affiliate link, you and your friend both get an extra gigabyte added to your monthly plan. The best part is, if your friend decides to get Windscribe Pro, you also get it. And that counts for anybody that you invite. If they upgrade to Pro, you get the exact same plan for the exact same time. No charge to you. Seems great, right? Well, there’s one more thing. If you have lots of computers and not a lot of money, you can upgrade your account by mining Monero. The more you mine, the more credits you get. Once you hit a certain n Cons I really am a happy customer with Windscribe. To this day, I haven't had any issues at all. Review Source MM Matteo M. Ingegnere Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Una vera VPN gratuita" August 4, 2023 4.0 Mi ha permesso in modo gratuito di collegarmi occasionalmente a siti o servizi che il mio paese non offre, garantendo allo stesso tempo sicurezza dagli hacker camuffando il mio indirizzo ip. Pros Windscribe si può considerare una vera VPN gratuita, questo perché rispetto alle varie VPN gratuite presenti sul web fa veramente (e bene) tutto ciò che promette. Utilissima per chi come me non ha bisogno di utilizzare una VPN 24 ore su 24 tutti i giorni, ma occasionalmente, infatti se ci si registra si hanno 10GB di traffico VPN gratuito. Nella versione gratuita ci sono molto paesi a cui connettersi utilizzando servizi e sfruttando tariffe che non sono disponibili nel nostro paese. Cons Windscribe non è pensato per persone che sfruttano il servizio di VPN molto spesso durante le proprio giornate, infatti la versione gratuita (sotto registrazione a Windscribe) offre solo 10GB di dati per navigare sotto VPN, quantità di dati molto esegua per chi ha bisogno invece di utilizzare una VPN con continuità durante le proprio giornate. Review Source Danny V. Business administrator Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent software to stay anonymous" September 19, 2019 5.0 The experience I've had with windscribe has been positive, my privacy is always protected and I can connect to public Wi-Fi without having to be afraid of hackers. Now I can visit web pages that are blocked in my country and without noticeably slowing down the browsing speed. As the Pro plan is quite accessible, I was able to hire it and benefit from all the tools offered by Windscribe. Pros Windscribe has many features that I like, for example, it offers a free plan for new users where you can surf the internet up to 10 Gb of data monthly and with access to 11 countries. As I have the Pro plan (which is quite economical), I can surf the internet safely and unlimitedly, I can connect to more than 60 countries and the speed is really good. Security is strict, I can use Windscribe on my cell phone and also on my laptop simultaneously, that way I am protected from hackers that can steal information. Its interface is excellent very intuitive and easy to understand and the technical support always respond quickly when I have a problem. Without a doubt, a real wonder. Cons Windscribe works perfectly, I just wish it had more Latin countries, such as Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela and Panama, since it has very few. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing specialist Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best vpn" October 9, 2019 5.0 I feel safer when using Windscribe to search on the internet. It is easy to use and I don’t need to lose time on setups. Pros It is easy to use. There is a little humor on the communications. Set up an account is easy. You can use any of the standard plans or build your own custom plan - depending on what you need, it could be really cheap. Cons Really don’t see any cons in this software. Although I guess the iPhone app could be improved, sometimes it crashes. But for desktop computers, Windscribe is great. Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) Reason for choosing Windscribe Price. Switched from [TunnelBear](https://www.capterra.com/p/146806/TunnelBear/) Better service, better price. Review Source AF Amir F. Marketer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Windscribe Impact as a VPN" September 1, 2022 4.0 I've been using it for a long time, maybe 4-5 years. Unfortunately I ain't planning to renew my subscription anymore because it can't hide your identity enough on internet. Pros Windsribe has a neat UI, you can almost figure out what's going on. Windscribe VPN protocols is higher than most of VPNs, also gives you different ports to try. There is many location to connect. Cons There is no ping refresh option in the PC app so you can't refresh and see fresh pings to diffrent servers. For doing that, you must completely close and reopen the app. There no way to connect to a location which is unavailable for you. 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 JR Juan R. Redactor Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sencillo y funcional" November 12, 2023 5.0 A veces cuando quiero acceder a contenido local me es imposible por la geolocalización, por lo que con Windscribe puedo hacerme pasar por local y recibir la información como si lo fuese. Pros La facilidad para todo, incluso para entrar a tu cuenta, que una vez loggeado en el programa, accedes vía navegador mediante un 'enlace mágico' (seguramente una cookie), no tengo mayor queja que una vez que me dio un problema, posiblemente error mío aunque lo solucioné yo en un rato. Cons Mejoré del plan gratuito al Pro y sinceramente, no me mereció la pena, así que volví al gratuito, con 60 GB que tengo, y las localizaciones del gratuito me sobra. Aunque hay que reconocer que las del gratuito, la mitad, son países con el internet muy capado. Review Source carl G. Community Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "VPN service with good browsing speed." July 28, 2019 4.0 Excellent software to have more freedom and protection when we are on the Internet. It is effective to avoid the cookies that our metadata and spam collect. Pros Internet browsing speed is fast on the main servers offered by Windscribe. It works smoothly when unlocking pages that have streaming subscription. Cons In recent months we have experienced drops in the connection that last more than 24 hours. The support service takes many hours to respond. The location of some countries does not match the address and IP indicated by Windscribe. Review Source Response from Windscribe July 30, 2019 How these geo-location sites work is they have a database of IP addresses that map to locations. Many of these "ip checker websites" have very outdated databases, so it may still be showing IP location from many years ago. IPs get transferred from host to host all the time, so the IP of that particular server must have been in the detected country in the past. Our servers are physically in locations that they are claimed to be in, you can verify this empirically by performing a traceroute to the server itself. "Drops in connection" relate to your ISP. All VPN servers are independent, if one goes down there are others to pick up the slack. VR Verified Reviewer Front End Developer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to Use VPN Service with Vast Amount of Servers" August 29, 2019 5.0 Pros With security being of our top priorities in our office, we have Windscribe installed on each one of our office computers. While it would be reasonable to think that any VPN would have a massive effect on the connection quality to our computers, with Windscribe that effect is minimal to non-existent. They have an extensive server farm that ensures that regardless of your location, you will be able to connect to a server that is within a short distance, especially in the United States. Cons One thing that can be frustrating at times, is the feature on the software that is supposed to connect your device to the closest possible server. This feature, at times, can fail to connect to the closest server but this typically happens when using a mobile device that is consistently connecting to different cell towers. While the effect of connecting to a slightly further server is small, it can get quite annoying to have to manually select the best server location. Alternatives considered [TunnelBear](https://www.capterra.com/p/146806/TunnelBear/)[IPVanish](https://www.capterra.com/p/185615/IPVanish-VPN/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My favortie VPN on the list" October 28, 2019 5.0 Simply awesome the ui is good, the connection is fast, the speed is top notch, plenty of locations to choose from, etc just say a nice location they don't have in thier list but on top of all the support is outstanding. Pros Seriously, there is not even a function i can say i don't like or don't use, there is ROBERT and autopilot that can connect to a nearest server with best connectivity in real time, manual server selection is so wide sometimes i feel its much more advanced then any other VPN services out there. Been using it since 2 years with no complaints so far better then any other i have used till now. Cons nothing, simply there is nothing i don't like, but if i have to say i would say its much more advanced and much more useful then its competitors sometime its feel like ruling and not giving them any chance to grow at all. Review Source Tim P. IT Technician Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Windscribe is an affordable, powerful VPN for safe, anonymous browsing!" October 9, 2018 5.0 Overall this is a solid, powerful VPN that has a lot of great features for a fraction of the price of most other VPN clients. If you can get a subscription on sale, it's an even better value. I definitely recommend Windscribe! Pros I managed to get a lifetime subscription on sale for this software, so I like the price for the features this software offers! This VPN is easy to install and use, and Windscribe doesn't keep logs so I don't have to worry about my browsing information being shared by others. It offers many different VPN connections so you can adjust as needed, should one of the connections be slow. Cons The only downside of this software is the frequent updates it needs, but it's more of an annoyance than a flaw. My lifetime subscription also requires that I log into the website every 10 years or so to keep it active, but that's another minor annoyance. Review Source Joshua K. Owner Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect speeds for a reasonable price" September 19, 2021 4.0 Overall, Windscribe has passed my test. They have very affordable monthly (annually, too) payments. I have never had an issue with connection speed in my years of using their service. Pros Windscribe is very clear about their privacy policy. They do not store any logs that can be tied back to the VPN subscriber. There are numerous VPN locations all with great latency. I also appreciate that they have made it possible for subscribers to be able to pay via cryptocurrency. Cons Their software for MacOS is sometimes finicky. I also wish that they supported PPTP and/or L2TP so that I could configure it manually in my operating system. Review Source Ruthis D. Graphic Designer Animation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Most used VPN" November 13, 2023 4.0 I recommand this VPN. It is easy to use. Pros This is the VPN I use the Most . You can access to more than 50 servers around the world. Cons Sometimes, downloads are a litle slow when using the green version. You must update to the paid version to access to all the features Review Source Karambir Singh K. CEO Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Affordable VPN for Router" March 3, 2022 4.0 All-in-all, Windscribe was well worth the effort to configure OpenVPN. They are dedicated to providing a high level of service. Pros I can configure my router to access Windscribe via OpenVPN. That way, all devices on my WiFi network benefit without the necessary effort required to install VPN software Cons The documentation for configuring OpenVPN on my router was nonexistent and support could not direct me to appropriate resources. I was able to find documentation and determine the right settings through trial-and-error. Reason for choosing Windscribe I initially signed up because Windscribe was free. I may have read a review in a periodical mentioning their name. Review Source Juan M. Autónomo Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "VPN avanzado para proteger tu conexión" November 14, 2022 5.0 Permite proteger tu IP y estar a salvo de usuarios malintencionados. Tiene un apartado de lista blanca donde puedes añadir páginas para que no sean bloqueadas y disfrutar de todo el contenido sin necesidad de apagar del VPN o buscar otra ubicación. Pros Se instala en todo el sistema del ordenador, no solo en el navegador. No solo te protege al hacer búsquedas en internet, también cubre todas las conexiones que tengas en el ordenador.Puedes elegir desde que país te conectas y configurarlo para que se inicie al arrancar el sistema. Cons Hay veces que bloquea páginas que visitas al no reconocerlas como seguras o que la conexión con el servidor no es la adecuada y hay que desconectarlo temporalmente para poder acceder. Review Source PS Prabhjit S. Website Developer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best VPN for all your needs! " May 31, 2023 5.0 This is a reliable software for maximizing my security. It allows me to change my IP Address and that helps me to take my internet browsing game to the next level. The overall experience has been great and I've never faced any problems or disconnect issues. Pros Everyone like us who works hard in an office encounters days where they are blocked from some websites they really need it for their work. In situations like this, Windscribe VPN comes to the rescue. With support for multiple countries, and the ability to connect to any selected country in mins Windscribe VPN is truly the ultimate solution for all your needs. You can use it to access a blocked website or just to change your IP Address if you need it for doing something. Would definitely recommend never had any problems with my connection and everything works flawlessly. Cons Even though the pricing is mid level, the company can work on providing more options or giving access to more countries for free so that more people can join the platform. Other than that I have no complaints! Review Source Orlando B. Business administrator Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A very fast VPN" September 17, 2019 5.0 I have been using Windscribe for 2 years and it has worked perfectly. I have the Pro version and that way I can surf the internet safely and unlimitedly. The cost of membership is very economical and if I pay the annual plan I get much cheaper. Pros I like several things about Windscribe. First, I can use it for free. It's really good because it hides the IP perfectly and allows me to enter pages that have restrictions for my country. In addition, security matters a lot to me and with Windscribe I feel protected and I can also use it on my cell phone. As for the connection, Windscribe is very fast, I can connect to the server you want in a few seconds. The cost of the monthly membership has an affordable price. I really like its interface too. Cons I would like it to have more Latin countries, such as Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Honduras, etc. Everything else is excellent. Review Source Eduardo C. Shopping cart creator Package/Freight Delivery Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The true anonymity " October 14, 2019 5.0 I have a very positive experience with windscribe. Being able to access different IP addresses allows me to get better purchase prices for my clients. In addition, it allows me to enter pages that are normally blocked. I must emphasize that the connection speed is very good. Pros It is an effective software, change your ip address instantly without generating connection problems. It has a wide range of geographical addresses which has helped me greatly in my work to get the best prices and products for my clients. The customer service is immediate and at the request of a new address act quickly Cons More than a counter, I consider it a point to improve. Even, I consider it a kind of utopia for this type of software. In my personal experience, I would like that Windscribe can be anchored to several browsers, including browser windows, and that in each one it can offer a different ip address. This would improve my times incredibly. Alternatives considered [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/)[IPVanish](https://www.capterra.com/p/185615/IPVanish-VPN/)[Norton Secure VPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/169494/Norton-Wifi-Privacy-VPN/) Reason for choosing Windscribe I saw a review of the product Switched from [NordVPN](https://www.capterra.com/p/166743/NordVPN/) Nordvpn on occasion turned slow Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Dean of the R365 Academy Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "If you are on a data cap, expect to have them reset it early" February 3, 2019 4.0 Pros Windscribe provides decent VPN speeds and an easy to use Mac OS widget. They claim to keep no logs, but I haven't researched heavily into their log retention policies and practices. If you refer friends, they will increase the data cap that you currently have (if you are not unlimited) Cons For data cap plans, they often reset the data counter well before the end of the month (sometimes 5 days before). This is a bummer if you were planning on utilizing the remaining data in your cap space the last 5 days of the month only to find that you are now reducing the next months data. Additionally, they are located in California, USA, which can be a cause for concern for privacy minded individuals. Review Source Response from Windscribe February 4, 2019 We are not based in California, we're in Toronto, Canada. As for the caps, you can always upgrade to a paid plan, which has no caps. Joshua H. Promotions Director Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Pretty Solid Entry-Level VPN" March 8, 2021 4.0 Windscribe has worked beautifully for my needs as someone who only needs to use a VPN every now and then on a once- or twice-a-week basis. It connects quickly and the speeds are pretty solid for my needs. Pros Windscribe is a very easy-to-use VPN client. I hadn't used a VPN before, but Winscribe came highly recommended after doing a little research. Windscribe's free tier offers a solid amount of data and you get email alerts when your data has reset. For someone like me who doesn't use VPN 24/7 but needs it at times, Windscribe's free option is a perfect starting point! Cons As is to be expected, Windscribe's free tier is a bit lacking in features. Data is limited, as are your VPN server options. When subscribed, you have much more control over which VPN server you'd like to use, as well as higher data caps. Review Source Damilola M. Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Windscribe" April 26, 2019 4.0 Pros I first saw windscribe vpn on a friend's phone he explained he had being using it for a while that it's a great vpn, then i was convinced to install it on my phone firstly I love the fact that they give free 10 GB of data per month with unlimited connections, the mobile application is user friendly and easy to use. selection of regions is really easy on application. Cons After I decided to upgrade to their pro version, their customer support is just too slow in responding to message. I notice the browsing speed is slower compare to some top vpn in the market. Review Source Kim H. Marketing Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great VPN for Marketers" March 22, 2019 5.0 I use Windscribe to test geo settings in marketing. Often times, you need to set up different flows for different countries. This tool will help you check if the geo settings are correct. I also use it a lot while traveling, both to secure my IP when accessing hotspots, but also to connect to NetFlix for entertainment. Same goes for reading local news from abroad, one of my favorite publications is blocking a lot of content for foreign users. Pros It has a huge range of countries you can use to connect the VPN. Connection is usually fast and trouble free. It has an IP-lock that will block traffic until your VPN connection is running, it will also block the traffic if the VPN accidentally drops out. This is a great way to protect your real IP, even in case there is a hickup. It has servers that will bypass NetFlix VPN check. These are named Windflix in the server list. If you travel a lot, this is a great feature. Cons I do not have any particular dislikes about Windscribe. The only thing I can think of, is the frequent updates. Each update, requires you to download the installation file, close down Windscribe and then run the installation. I would have liked it to auto-update in the background. That way, I would not have to do this myself before I can use the software every other time. Review Source Keith D. Project Manager Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "“Easy Install VPN“" January 15, 2023 5.0 Windscribe is a virtual private network that help Wifi to work better with your mobile and computer devices. It secure your privacy while you are browsing the web. Pros The VPN can connect to nearly all the countries in the world. I like that it offer large GB and it does not take up any resources on your computer. Cons I notice that some of the countries like Atlanta, Kansas, and Boston require you to enroll into a subscription plan. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [VPN](https://www.capterra.com/vpn-software/)[Computer Security](https://www.capterra.com/computer-security-software/)