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Proton VPN vs Windscribe: catalog facts
Proton VPNWindscribe
Freemium

The free tier has no data cap but limited countries and speeds. Paid plans add more…

Freemium

A free tier with a monthly data allowance is available. Paid plans remove the limit.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • A free tier with no data cap and no advertising
  • Clients are open source on every platform and independently audited
  • Free tier with a real monthly allowance, not a trial
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking, port forwarding and split tunnelling
  • An account is required, even for the free tier
  • Free tier covers few countries and slows down at peak times
  • Canada is part of the Five Eyes intelligence arrangement
  • Free tier bandwidth is limited and server choice is restricted
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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