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Windscribe

VPN and ad blocker with a free plan

A VPN with a free tier, built-in ad and tracker blocking, and apps for desktop, mobile, browsers and routers.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Categories: Security & Privacy

Windscribe is an alternative to

ExpressVPN · NordVPN

Windscribe compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Windscribe	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AdGuard	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Brave	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
LuLu	Free	Yes	–	Mac
uBlock Origin	Free	Yes	–	Browser extension
Orion Browser	Free plan	–	–	Mac, iOS
Proton VPN	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

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Questions

Is Windscribe free?

Windscribe is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Windscribe run on?

Windscribe is available for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension.

What are some alternatives to Windscribe?

Similar indie products include AdGuard, Brave, LuLu, uBlock Origin and 4 more.

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