Windscribe AlternativesTop VPN Services & VPN Clients like Windscribe

Windscribe is described as 'Desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online' and is a very popular VPN service in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windscribe for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Windscribe alternative is Proton VPN, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windscribe are Mullvad, Tor VPN, Psiphon and IVPN.

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  1. Proton VPN icon

    Proton VPN

     482 likes

    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    233 Proton VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Most users think Proton VPN is a great Windscribe alternative.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Windscribe.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windscribe.

    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourceWindscribe is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Proton VPN is Security-focused and LightweightWindscribe is not according to our users
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    Mullvad

     258 likes

    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    224 Mullvad alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mullvad is a great Windscribe alternative.

    • Mullvad is the most popular Web-based alternative to Windscribe.

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to Windscribe.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceWindscribe is Freemium and Open Source
    • Mullvad is LightweightWindscribe is not according to our users
  4. Tor VPN icon

    Tor VPN

     49 likes

    A VPN that grants network-level privacy on mobile by routing app traffic through Tor, assigns each app a separate circuit for improved separation, bypasses app-level censorship, features per-app routing, security via Rust-based implementation, and awaits early adopter feedback.

    56 Tor VPN alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    HideIP VPN

    HideIP VPN is a service that protects your identity, data, and privacy by hiding your IP address using top-notch VPN protocols and encryption standards. It also shields your device across various networks and is useful when using...

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    Psiphon

     250 likes

    Enjoy unfiltered Internet access globally using Psiphon's open-source VPN. It offers AES-256 encryption, split tunneling, WireGuard support, and more, all without requiring user registration. Perfect for communities in censored regions and those seeking privacy-focused alternatives.

    193 Psiphon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    IVPN

     40 likes

    IVPN is a privacy-first VPN service that offers WireGuard, multi-hop connections and a built-in ad/tracker blocker.

    124 IVPN alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • OPNsense
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT
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  8. RiseupVPN icon

    RiseupVPN

     40 likes

    Riseup offers Personal VPN service for censorship circumvention, location anonymization and traffic encryption. To make this possible, it sends all your internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net, where it then goes out onto the public internet.

    117 RiseupVPN alternatives

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    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
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  10. Obscura VPN icon

    Obscura VPN

     18 likes

    Privacy-focused VPN without IP or traffic logs, ensuring user anonymity with random logins; supports Bitcoin payments, uses end-to-end encryption through WireGuard; excels in bypassing internet filters and maintaining user anonymity with two-party protocol involving exit servers operated by Mullvad.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • WireGuard
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  11. NordVPN icon

    NordVPN

     80 likes

    Veteran VPN offering military-grade encryption, unrestricted website access, high-speed connections, Double VPN for ultimate security, P2P support, and 24/7 customer service for privacy and protection.

    215 NordVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  13. NymVPN icon

    NymVPN

     14 likes

    Decentralized VPN featuring mixnet technology to encrypt traffic and obscure metadata, provides 5-hop and 2-hop privacy modes, WireGuard for speed, AmneziaWG for censorship resistance, hides IP and location, blocks ads, and does not support centralized logs.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flatpak
    • GitHub
    More than a VPN
    Keep your identity private
    Access the world's most secure VPN
     
  14. Hotspot Shield icon

    Hotspot Shield

     358 likes

    Secure your digital life with a fast VPN offering encryption, anonymity, and access to global content. Hotspot Shield provides free and unlimited versions with no-logs policy, malware protection, support for multiple devices, and a broad country network.

    226 Hotspot Shield alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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  15. Private Internet Access icon

    Private Internet Access

     74 likes

    Enjoy online privacy with Private Internet Access®; the world’s leading secure VPN service for Android.

    204 Private Internet Access alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Tomato
    • Opera
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    • Fire TV
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
    • Apple TV
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