ProtonVPN vs Windscribe (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
9.1
ProtonVPN
VS
8
Windscribe
Quick verdict
ProtonVPN wins overall (9.1/10 vs 8/10)
ProtonVPN outscores Windscribe on Speed, Privacy, Servers. Windscribe has the edge on no individual categories.
Score breakdown
8.5
Speed7.8
9.7
Privacy8.5
9
Servers7.9
8.2
Streaming7.5
8.6
Value8
8.4
Ease of Use8.2
ProtonVPN
Windscribe
Full feature comparison
| Feature | ProtonVPN9.1/10 | Windscribe8/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9.1 | 8 |
| Monthly Price | $2.99/mo | $5.75/mo |
| Servers | 20,000+ | 500+ |
| Countries | 129 | 69 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 665 Mbps (87%) | 590 Mbps (77%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Switzerland (outside EU/US jurisdiction) | Canada (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 3 days |
Who should choose which
Choose ProtonVPN if:
- Strongest verifiable privacy: open-source apps, court-tested no-logs policy
- Swiss jurisdiction — outside EU and US data retention laws
- Secure Core routes traffic through hardened servers in Iceland, Sweden, Switzerland
Choose Windscribe if:
- Best free tier in the category: 10 GB/month, 11 server locations, no device limit
- Build-A-Plan starts from $1/month if you only need 1-2 regions
- ROBERT (custom blocklist) is the most configurable ad/tracker blocker we've tested