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Windscribe vs ClearVPN: catalog facts
Windscribe	ClearVPN
Freemium A free tier with a monthly data allowance is available. Paid plans remove the limit.	Freemium Offers a free trial, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS
Free tier with a real monthly allowance, not a trial Built-in ad and tracker blocking, port forwarding and split tunnelling	One-tap connection with little to configure Server selection by country or city
Canada is part of the Five Eyes intelligence arrangement Free tier bandwidth is limited and server choice is restricted	Proprietary service; you have to trust the provider Few technical details about protocols on the homepage
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 October 2, 2026

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