IPVanish vs Windscribe (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.2
IPVanish
VS
8
Windscribe
Quick verdict
IPVanish wins overall (8.2/10 vs 8/10)
IPVanish outscores Windscribe on Speed, Servers, Streaming. Windscribe has the edge on Privacy, Value.
Score breakdown
8.8
Speed7.8
7
Privacy8.5
8.3
Servers7.9
8.2
Streaming7.5
8.6
Value9.6
8.7
Ease of Use8.2
IPVanish
Windscribe
Full feature comparison
| Feature | IPVanish8.2/10 | Windscribe8/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.2 | 8 |
| Monthly Price | $3.99/mo | $2.70/mo |
| Servers | 2,400+ | 480+ |
| Countries | 90 | 69 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 670 Mbps (88%) | 590 Mbps (77%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | USA (5 Eyes member) | Canada (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 3 days |
Who should choose which
Choose IPVanish if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your home
- Fast WireGuard speeds — 88% retention in testing
- 2,400+ servers in 90+ countries
Choose Windscribe if:
- Best free tier in the category: 10 GB/month, 10 server locations, no device limit
- Under $3/month on annual plan
- ROBERT (custom blocklist) is the most configurable ad/tracker blocker we've tested