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Windscribe

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Windscribe is a 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.

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License model

  • Freemium • Open Source

Application types

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Google Chrome
  • F-Droid
  • Opera
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
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4.8 / 5 Avg rating (18)
151 likes
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Features

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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Distraction-free

Features

  1.  Hide your IP
  2.  Block Trackers
  3.  Hide my location
  4.  No Logs
  5.  WireGuard
  6.  Anti Porn
  7.  VPN Kill Switch
  8.  OpenVPN
  9.  Bypass Censorship
  10.  Split Tunneling
  11.  Firewall
  12.  AES Encryption
  13.  Built-in Firewall
  14.  Dns leak blockage
  15.  Peer-To-Peer
  16.  Built-in Antivirus
  17.  No Tracking
  18.  Dark Mode
  19.  AES-256 Encryption
  20.  Shadowsocks
  21.  Ad-free
  22.  Two-factor Authentication
  23.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  24.  End-to-End Encryption
  25.  Opera extension

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Windscribe information

  • Developed by

    Windscribe Limited

  • Licensing

    Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $4 and $9 per month + free version with limited functionality.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.8 (18 ratings)

  • Alternatives

    214 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Turkish

AlternativeTo Categories

Security & Privacy, Web Browsers, File Sharing

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Our users have written 15 comments and reviews about Windscribe, and it has gotten 151 likes

Windscribe was added to AlternativeTo by startuplister on Jun 21, 2016 and this page was last updated Jun 29, 2024. Windscribe is sometimes referred to as Windscribe VPN.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: Users appreciate Windscribe for its ease of use, fast speeds, and generous free trial featuring 10GB of free data. The 'build your own' plan is noted for its affordability compared to competitors like ExpressVPN. Some users reported issues with the desktop application's connectivity, whereas the browser extension received positive feedback. Windscribe's support, available server locations, and ability to bypass Netflix blocks are also praised.
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Top positive comment •Mar 10, 2019

Free accounts have 10GB free per month and if you like it then buy the pro to support the owners.

The support answer from hours to max 2 days. Fast speed Low price All server are now able to unblock Netflix Server side ad blocker with whitelist functionality.

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TBayAreaPat
Comment •May 31, 2024

I was hoping there would be a desktop browser vs just an app, but the VPN seems worth a try if you get blocked with other VPNs

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Ronald Edwards
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Positive comment •Jan 13, 2024

I crawl the internet a lot and it's important for me to stay anonymous. This browser helps me a lot! It copes with its task perfectly!

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Joseph Owen
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Positive comment •Dec 5, 2023

A great browser with a built-in secure VPN that gives me privacy and anonymity when surfing the web.

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Peter S.
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Positive comment •May 30, 2022

After the last update it stopped working. After an uninstall, it says it can't install TAP 2 interface. Nothing works. Cannot install it at all.

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Positive comment •Aug 28, 2021

"Build your own" plan is perfect if you just need a few servers to torrent from without your ISP throttling your internet, compared to expressvpn which charges an arm and a leg a month (around 13$). Windscribe charges me 2$ a month and I get the exact same performance. The generous free plan offers a healthy 10GB of data so you truly can try before you go.

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Positive comment •May 5, 2021

You get 10GB free and the price is very reasonable when you pay for it. Good and simple UI and just works.

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What is Windscribe?

Windscribe protects all of your computer activity like browsing, Skype, email and P2P from prying eyes. Its the simplest and most powerful VPN client you will ever use.

Travelling abroad where Internet may be restricted? Use the "Stealth Mode" to by pass government firewalls and unlock the Internet just like at home.

Windscribe is not just a VPN, it’s a desktop application and browser extension that work together to protect your online privacy, unblock websites, and remove ads and trackers that follow you across the websites you visit every day. Never mess with confusing settings and options menus again, our minimalist applications are designed to be turned on once, and forgotten about.

Users can get up to 15 GB data for free permanently (monthly reset) by verifying email and tweeting once. Best of all, it offers free trial for 24 hours once per account by simply asking robot Garry about it via chat!

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