Windscribe vs ProtonVPN (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8
Windscribe
VS
9.1
ProtonVPN
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
7.8
Speed8.5
8.5
Privacy9.7
7.9
Servers8.1
7.5
Streaming8.2
9.6
Value8.6
8.2
Ease of Use8.4
Windscribe
ProtonVPN
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Windscribe8/10 | ProtonVPN9.1/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8 | 9.1 |
| Monthly Price | $2.70/mo | $3.99/mo |
| Servers | 480+ | 2,900+ |
| Countries | 69 | 91 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 10 |
| Speed (tested) | 590 Mbps (77%) | 665 Mbps (87%) |
| 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) | Switzerland (outside EU/US jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 3 days | 30 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 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