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 Value.
Score breakdown
8.5
Speed7.8
9.7
Privacy8.5
8.1
Servers7.9
8.2
Streaming7.5
8.6
Value9.6
8.4
Ease of Use8.2
ProtonVPN
Windscribe
Full feature comparison
| Feature | ProtonVPN9.1/10 | Windscribe8/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9.1 | 8 |
| Monthly Price | $3.99/mo | $2.70/mo |
| Servers | 2,900+ | 480+ |
| Countries | 91 | 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, 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