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Who is Windscribe?<\/h2>\n

Here is a brief overview of Windscribe and its VPN services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Owned and Operated by<\/strong><\/td>\nWindscribe Limited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year Launched<\/strong><\/td>\n2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base of Operations<\/strong><\/td>\nCanada<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operates in a Privacy-friendly Country?<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Logging Policy<\/strong><\/td>\nZero logs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Encryption Used<\/strong><\/td>\nAES 256-bit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Servers Located in<\/strong><\/td>\n50+ countries<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Plans and Pricing<\/h2>\n

Windscribe is available for use at absolutely no cost. This VPN service comes with a free version<\/strong> that has virtually all the same features as the Pro version, with a few limitations. These would include limited access to Windscribe servers, as free users can only connect to 11 out of 50+ server locations; and a monthly data allowance of 10 GB. It\u2019s a pretty sweet deal, a good way to test out the VPN service before committing to a paid plan.<\/p>\n

Should you opt for the Pro version, you can choose between 3 payment schemes. It\u2019s a good idea to choose the longer-duration plans for best value. A lifetime plan is also available at bargain prices<\/strong>, but this offer isn\u2019t directly offered by Windscribe. You\u2019ll have to search for a third-party retailer to find these deals, so take that into consideration.<\/p>\n

Here are Windscribe Pro plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
One Month<\/span><\/td>\n$9.00\/mo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One Year<\/span><\/td>\n$4.08\/mo ($49.00 billed)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Two Years<\/span><\/td>\n$3.70\/mo ($89.00 billed)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Windscribe accepts payment through the following channels: Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express), PayPal, Paymentwall, and bitcoin.<\/p>\n

Also, be sure to check out Windscribe\u2019s Refer a Friend program<\/strong> for some very generous deals. Free users can get an additional 1 GB of data for every friend that goes for the free version. Even better, referred friends who sign up for a monthly or yearly Pro plan reward you with a matching subscription. Lastly, an interesting feature that makes Windscribe unique is their Mining program – wherein users can use their computer to perform calculations and get rewarded with free Pro accounts or additional bandwidth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Servers and Locations<\/h2>\n

Windscribe VPN networks are spread across 50+ countries<\/strong>. That\u2019s a decent amount of geo-diversity to let you experience content from almost any region. But with a total server count of just over 500<\/strong>, Windscribe is far from being the largest VPN provider. It does promise, however, that all its servers are physically in the countries they are advertised to be in.<\/p>\n

Selecting a Windscribe VPN tunnel is very straightforward. You can choose a country and the service automatically selects the most optimal server available. For more accuracy, clicking on the arrow next to the country\u2019s name opens up a drop down menu where you can select specific cities.<\/p>\n

Usability and Performance<\/h2>\n

Windscribe has average scores in terms of speed – putting it at the about the middle range of other VPN services. It\u2019s nowhere near the fastest, but users should still expect to be able to stream and download large files within reasonable time.<\/p>\n

And for people looking for a VPN that lets them unblock Netflix<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be happy to know that Windscribe hosts dedicated US and UK servers specifically for this purpose. P2P is also no problem on any of their servers – so feel free to torrent as you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n

Lastly in terms of the usability, Windscribe adheres to a minimalist approach when it comes to their VPN software. Applications are free of clutter and a breeze to navigate. All the controls are readily accessible and provide a decent amount of customization. Even beginners should find it easy to set up their Windscribe VPN.<\/p>\n

Security and Privacy<\/h2>\n

Feel secure on Windscribe VPNs with strong, industry-standard encryption<\/strong>. Desktop applications use AES-256 cipher with SHA512 authorization and a 4096-bit RSA key. That\u2019s about as secure as it gets and you can be assured that your data remains private.<\/p>\n

Supported protocols include: UDP, TCP, Stealth, IKEv2, and OpenVPN. Users can also set up a SOCKS5 proxy server on their machine, enabling secure connections to other devices within their LAN.<\/p>\n

As for privacy, Windscribe delivers as well. With a zero logs policy, the company only stores relevant account information and other details to keep its service running. They don\u2019t keep connection logs, IP timestamps, or monitor your internet activity. Users\u2019 session data is discarded within 3 minutes of disconnecting.<\/p>\n

Supported Devices<\/h2>\n

Windscribe imposes no limits on the number of devices<\/strong> you can simultaneously connect to their VPN servers. It\u2019s one of the service\u2019s unique features – making it ideal for power users or large households.<\/p>\n

Windscribe VPN applications can be installed on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. Lightweight versions are also available as browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Opera. Also, other devices such as routers and smart TVs can also be configured to connect to Windscribe. Helpful guides are available on their website should you need them.<\/p>\n

Other Features<\/h2>\n

Windscribe has a host of other helpful features to complement your VPN package. These include, but aren\u2019t limited to the following:<\/p>\n