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Betternet vs Windscribe: catalog facts
Betternet	Windscribe
Freemium Free version available; Premium auto-renews at $95.99 per year after promotional pricing.	Freemium A free tier with a monthly data allowance is available. Paid plans remove the limit.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Free version with no registration One-tap connection	Free tier with a real monthly allowance, not a trial Built-in ad and tracker blocking, port forwarding and split tunnelling
Closed-source commercial service Best features and speeds are reserved for Premium	Canada is part of the Five Eyes intelligence arrangement Free tier bandwidth is limited and server choice is restricted
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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