Windscribe vs CyberGhost (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8
Windscribe
VS
8.1
CyberGhost
Quick verdict
CyberGhost wins overall (8.1/10 vs 8/10)
CyberGhost outscores Windscribe on Speed, Servers, Streaming. Windscribe has the edge on Privacy, Value.
Score breakdown
7.8
Speed8
8.5
Privacy7.8
7.9
Servers9.1
7.5
Streaming8.7
9.6
Value8.9
8.2
Ease of Use9.4
Windscribe
CyberGhost
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Windscribe8/10 | CyberGhost8.1/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8 | 8.1 |
| Monthly Price | $2.70/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 480+ | 9,700+ |
| Countries | 69 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 7 |
| Speed (tested) | 590 Mbps (77%) | 610 Mbps (80%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Canada (5 Eyes member) | Romania (EU, data retention laws) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 3 days | 45 days |
Who should choose which
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
Choose CyberGhost if:
- Platform-specific streaming servers labeled by service and country
- 9,700+ servers in 100 countries — second largest network after PIA
- Easiest interface for VPN beginners — one-click connect to streaming platforms