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Windscribe vs Browsec: catalog facts
Windscribe	Browsec
Freemium A free tier with a monthly data allowance is available. Paid plans remove the limit.	Freemium Free plan with unlimited traffic on limited locations; premium locations are paid.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Free tier with a real monthly allowance, not a trial Built-in ad and tracker blocking, port forwarding and split tunnelling	Free plan with unlimited traffic and no account Extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge
Canada is part of the Five Eyes intelligence arrangement Free tier bandwidth is limited and server choice is restricted	Browser extensions only proxy browser traffic Most locations require the paid plan
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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