Windscribe vs Mullvad (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8
Windscribe
VS
8.7
Mullvad
Quick verdict
Mullvad wins overall (8.7/10 vs 8/10)
Mullvad outscores Windscribe on Speed, Privacy. Windscribe has the edge on Servers, Streaming, Value, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
7.8
Speed8.6
8.5
Privacy9.9
7.9
Servers7.5
7.5
Streaming6.8
9.6
Value9
8.2
Ease of Use7.9
Windscribe
Mullvad
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Windscribe8/10 | Mullvad8.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8 | 8.7 |
| Monthly Price | $2.70/mo | €5.50/mo |
| Servers | 480+ | 800+ |
| Countries | 69 | 46 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 590 Mbps (77%) | 680 Mbps (89%) |
| 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) | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 3 days | None |
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 Mullvad if:
- Anonymous account creation — number only, no email, no name, no tracking
- Accepts cash payments for complete financial anonymity
- Flat €5/month — no confusing discount tiers or introductory pricing traps