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Bitmask vs Windscribe: catalog facts
Bitmask	Windscribe
Free Free to use and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Freemium A free tier with a monthly data allowance is available. Paid plans remove the limit.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
No account needed and automatic configuration Built-in tools for bypassing censorship	Free tier with a real monthly allowance, not a trial Built-in ad and tracker blocking, port forwarding and split tunnelling
Limited to a small set of compatible providers Speed and server choice depend on volunteer-run providers	Canada is part of the Five Eyes intelligence arrangement Free tier bandwidth is limited and server choice is restricted
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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