Windscribe cost: price of every plan and term

From$5.75per month for 12 months
Money back7 business days
Devicesunlimited
JurisdictionCanada
Latest audit2024Packetlabs

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$5.75 per month for 12 months, $69.00 up front
Renewal: then $69.00 / year
7-business-day refund · terms

In short

Strengths

Strength: IP rotation also at Surfshark
Strength: GPS location spoofing also at PureVPN and Surfshark
Strength: Cookie pop-up blocking also at NordVPN and Surfshark
Strength: Free plan also at hide.me VPN and Proton VPN
Strength: No limit on the number of devices

Weaknesses

Weakness: Live chat support: not offered also missing at IVPN and Mullvad VPN
Weakness: 7 business days money back, shorter than most providers

Only at Windscribe

Build A Plan: Pay $1.00 per location per month instead of the full Pro plan; each location comes with 10 GB of data per month, and unlimited data is a $1 add-on.
Network Options: Settings for how Windscribe behaves on different networks.
MAC Spoofing: Changes the device's MAC address on public networks.
Secure Hotspot: Shares your VPN connection with other devices over Wi-Fi.
Proxy Gateway: Runs a proxy server on your network so other devices can use the VPN connection.
Proxy Settings: Lets Windscribe connect through a proxy server on your LAN.
TCP Socket Termination: Closes all existing TCP connections when the VPN connects, so none stay outside the tunnel.
Packet Size: Lets you adjust the packet size (MTU) to improve performance.
Clear Wi-Fi History: Clears the list of Wi-Fi networks your device has joined.

Price and refund

Term	Charged up front	Per month	Renewal, as stated by the provider
1 month	$9.00	$9.00	—
12 months	$69.00	$5.75	Renews automatically ($69 USD every 12 months)

Advertised prices · Belgium Show prices for another country Currency

The provider's pricing page does not say whether these amounts include VAT.

Price per month by term

Windscribe

1 month$9.00 per month

12 months$5.75 per month

Price history Windscribe

1 month: now $9.00 per month
12 months: now $5.75 per month

Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)

Term	Period	first term	after renewal
1 month	8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days	$9.00	–
12 months	8 Oct – 2 Nov · 26 days	$5.75	–

Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.

Build A Plan

$1.00 per location per month · from $3.00 / month (two Pro locations plus the Unlimited Bandwidth and R.O.B.E.R.T. add-on)

Compared with the regular Windscribe plan:

Data: 10 GB per month for each location you pay for; unlimited only with the "Unlimited Bandwidth and R.O.B.E.R.T." add-on ($1 per month).
Locations: only the Pro locations you add to the plan (plus the free ones); Pro unlocks all locations.
R.O.B.E.R.T.: 10 custom rules with the add-on, against 1000 on Pro.
No ephemeral port forwarding; that needs the full Pro plan.
Configuration files (IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard) only for the locations in your plan.
A Static IP can only be added if you also take the add-on.

Plans last checked on October 9, 2026.

About these prices

Advertised prices for the standard VPN plan; they vary by country, currency and tax, so confirm at checkout.

Plan: Pro. "Build A Plan" is priced per location and is listed separately below the table.

Money back and trial

Refund period: 7 business days 7 business days from subscription start; usage must be below 10 GB; initial payment only, not renewals; only for a technical problem, explained in detail, that support cannot resolve within a reasonable time
Free plan: Yes 10 GB of data per month if you confirm an email address and accept one or two promotional emails a month; 2 GB without an email address
Price record: $5.75 / month (12 months): no change since we started following it on October 8, 2026. Offers and price history

Company and trust

Operating company: Windscribe Limited
Jurisdiction: Canada — registered seat per its own terms or privacy policy
Governing law of the terms: Ontario, Canada
Parent company: none stated by the provider
Open-source apps: Yes
Anonymous payment: crypto: Yes · cash: Yes
Runs an affiliate programme: No

Independent audits

2024 · Packetlabs — server stack (FreshScribe)
2022 · Leviathan Security Group — Android and iOS apps
2021 · Leviathan Security Group — desktop app

An audit describes a scope at a point in time. Read the linked report for what was and was not examined.

Features

Devices at once: unlimited
Protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Stealth, WStunnel
Official apps: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, browser extensions
Linux: graphical app: Yes · command line: Yes · downloadable WireGuard/OpenVPN configs: Yes
Network: Countries: 69 · Servers: not published · RAM-only servers: Yes

Connection Yes 24No 2Unknown 7

VPNEncrypted tunnel that routes your internet traffic through the provider's servers.	Yes
WireGuard protocolThe apps can connect with WireGuard or a protocol the provider says is built on it.	YesFlexible Connectivity
OpenVPN protocolThe apps can connect with OpenVPN.	YesFlexible Connectivity
IKEv2/IPsec protocolThe apps can connect with IKEv2 or IPsec.	YesFlexible Connectivity
Other or own protocolA protocol besides WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, often developed by the provider itself.	YesFlexible Connectivity
Kill switchBlocks internet traffic when the VPN connection drops, so nothing leaves outside the tunnel.	YesFirewall
Always-on kill switchAn optional setting that also blocks the internet when you disconnect yourself or the app is not running; you only get online through the VPN.	YesFirewall Mode: Always On — Desktop app on Windows and Mac.
Split tunnelingLets you choose which apps or sites use the VPN and which use your normal connection.	YesSplit Tunneling
Multi-hop (two VPN servers in a row)Routes traffic through two VPN servers instead of one.	YesDouble Hop — Listed under the desktop app features.
Obfuscation (hides that you use a VPN)Makes VPN traffic look like ordinary traffic, for networks that block VPNs.	YesCircumvent Censorship
Port forwardingOpens a port on the VPN address so others can reach a service on your device.	YesPort Forwarding — Permanent port forwarding needs a paid Static IP; only ports above 1024. Ephemeral port forwarding is not part of Build A Plan.
Dedicated IP addressA fixed IP address that only you use, instead of one shared with other customers.	No
Dedicated VPN serverA whole VPN server reserved for you alone, usually as a paid option; more than a dedicated IP address.	Not mentioned
P2P / torrenting allowedThe provider allows peer-to-peer traffic, on all servers or on designated ones.	YesPeer-to-Peer (P2P) traffic — Not on free servers; with Build-a-Plan only on the servers you pay for; some locations (e.g. Russia, India, South Korea) block P2P.
Tor over VPNServers that pass your traffic on into the Tor network without a separate Tor browser.	Not mentioned
Private network between your own devicesConnects your own devices directly to each other through encrypted tunnels, wherever they are.	Not mentioned
IPv6 inside the tunnelIPv6 traffic goes through the VPN rather than being blocked or left outside it.	YesIPv6 Support — Listed under the desktop app features.
Post-quantum encryptionThe key exchange uses an algorithm designed to resist future quantum computers.	Not mentioned
Own DNS serversDNS lookups are answered by the provider's own servers inside the tunnel.	YesOwn DNS servers
Smart DNSA DNS service for devices that cannot run a VPN app, such as some TVs and consoles; it does not encrypt traffic.	Not mentioned
Auto-connectThe app connects by itself at start-up or when you join an unknown or unsecured network.	YesAuto-Secure Networks
Automatic server choiceThe app picks the fastest or best server for you with one click, so you do not have to choose a location yourself.	YesAuto Pilot — Listed under the desktop app features.
Leak protection (DNS, IPv6, WebRTC)The provider names protection against DNS, IPv6 or WebRTC leaks, so these do not reveal your own IP address outside the tunnel.	YesDNS leak protection / Firewall
Custom DNS serverYou can set another DNS server in the app instead of the provider's DNS.	YesFlexible DNS — Listed under the desktop app features.
Local network accessA setting that keeps devices on your own network, such as a printer or NAS, reachable while the VPN is connected.	YesLAN Traffic
Pause VPNSwitches the VPN off for a set time; it reconnects by itself afterwards.	Not mentioned
Automatic WireGuard key rotationThe app replaces the WireGuard key by itself at regular intervals.	Not mentioned
Perfect forward secrecyThe encryption keys change regularly, so one cracked key does not unlock earlier or later traffic.	YesPerfect forward secrecy
Static IP addressYou get the same IP address at every connection; unlike a dedicated IP, the address may be shared with other customers.	Paid add-onStatic IP — Paid extra and not a dedicated IP: Windscribe says it shares each address among a handful of users (usually fewer than 10). Requires an account with unlimited data.
IP rotationYou get a new IP address without disconnecting from the VPN, automatically every few minutes or with one click.	YesIP Rotation — For Pro and Build A Plan users (paid locations only).
GPS location spoofingThe GPS location that apps or the browser see is set to the location of the VPN server.	YesGPS Spoofing — Android app (with Developer Options) and the browser extensions.
SOCKS5 proxyA proxy you set up in a single app (for example a browser or torrent client) to send only that app's traffic via the provider.	No
Streaming (as stated by the provider)The provider says the plan works with streaming services or labels servers for streaming; we have not tested which services work.	YesStreaming support — No guarantee for every service.

Blocking Yes 4Unknown 1

Ad blockingBlocks advertisements while the VPN is on.	YesR.O.B.E.R.T. — Free plan: only the malware and ads lists and 3 own rules; Build A Plan: all lists and 10 rules; Pro: all lists and 1000 rules.
Tracker blockingBlocks known tracking domains.	YesR.O.B.E.R.T. — Free plan: only the malware and ads lists and 3 own rules; Build A Plan: all lists and 10 rules; Pro: all lists and 1000 rules.
Blocking of malicious websitesBlocks access to websites known for malware or phishing.	YesR.O.B.E.R.T. — Free plan: only the malware and ads lists and 3 own rules; Build A Plan: all lists and 10 rules; Pro: all lists and 1000 rules.
Parental controlsFilters that block adult or other unsuitable categories of websites, which you switch on yourself.	Not mentioned
Cookie pop-up blockingHides cookie consent pop-ups on websites.	YesCookie Go Away — Browser extension only, not the apps.

Privacy and trust Yes 9

RAM-only serversServers run without hard disks, so nothing is kept after a reboot.	YesRAM disk infrastructure
Independent auditA named outside firm audited the no-logs policy, the infrastructure or the apps, and the provider published the result.	Yes
Open-source appsThe source code of the apps is public.	Yes
Payment with cryptocurrencyYou can pay with at least one cryptocurrency.	YesCryptocurrency and cash payments
Payment in cashYou can pay with cash, by post or through a voucher bought in a shop.	YesCryptocurrency and cash payments
Account without an email addressYou can sign up without giving an email address or other personal details.	YesSign up without email — Without a confirmed email the free plan has less data (2 GB per month instead of 10 GB).
Bug bounty programmeThe provider pays outside researchers who report security flaws.	YesVulnerability Disclosure Program / Bug Bounty
Vulnerability disclosure programmeA published way for outside researchers to report security flaws, with rules for how the provider handles them; with or without a reward.	YesVulnerability Disclosure Program / Bug Bounty
Transparency reportThe provider publishes how many requests for user data it received from authorities and what it handed over.	YesTransparency Report

Identity and device Unknown 8

Antivirus (scans files on the device)Software that scans files and downloads on the device itself for malware.	Not mentioned
Password managerStores and fills in your passwords across devices.	Not mentioned
Email aliases (masked email)Generated addresses that forward to your real mailbox, so you do not have to give out your own address.	Not mentioned
Data breach alertsWarns you when your email address or other details turn up in a known data breach.	Not mentioned
Encrypted cloud storageOnline file storage that is encrypted before upload.	Not mentioned
Data removal from data brokersThe provider sends removal requests to data brokers on your behalf.	Not mentioned
Identity theft insuranceInsurance cover for costs after identity theft or online fraud; often limited to certain countries.	Not mentioned
Travel eSIM includedA travel eSIM with a limited amount of mobile data comes with the plan; amount and validity differ per provider.	Not mentioned

Apps and devices Yes 14

Windows appThe provider has its own app for Windows.	Yes
macOS appThe provider has its own app for macOS.	Yes
Linux appThe provider has its own client for Linux (graphical or command line).	YesWindscribe for Linux
Linux app with graphical interfaceThe Linux client has a graphical interface, not only a command line.	YesLinux GUI app
Linux command-line clientThe Linux client can be controlled from the command line.	YesLinux CLI client
Manual configuration files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)You can download configuration files and connect with a standard WireGuard or OpenVPN client instead of the provider's app.	YesConfig Generators — Listed on the pricing page as part of Windscribe Pro.
Android appThe provider has its own app for Android phones and tablets.	Yes
iPhone and iPad appThe provider has its own app for iOS and iPadOS.	Yes
Android TV appThe provider has its own app for Android TV / Google TV.	YesWindscribe for Android TV
Fire TV appThe provider has its own app for Amazon Fire TV.	Yes
Apple TV appThe provider has its own app for Apple TV (tvOS).	Yes
Browser extensionAn extension for at least one browser; it usually protects only the traffic of that browser.	YesBrowser extensions
Router supportThe provider has a router app or documents how to set the VPN up on a router.	YesRouter support — Needs a Pro or Build-a-Plan subscription to download the configuration files.
Simultaneous devicesHow many devices may be connected at the same time on one subscription.	unlimitedUnlimited Devices — Account sharing is prohibited.

Network Yes 3Unknown 2

Countries with serversThe number of countries the provider says it offers server locations in.	69
ServersThe number of servers the provider states.	not published
10 Gbit/s serversThe provider states that servers have 10 Gbit/s connections.	Yes10 Gbps locations — Port speed of the server, not the speed you get; not every location.
Servers owned by the providerThe provider owns at least part of its server hardware instead of renting everything.	Not mentioned
Virtual locations disclosedThe provider says which locations are virtual, meaning the server physically stands in another country.	YesPhysical Servers

Subscription and service Yes 4No 2Unknown 2

Free planA plan you can keep using without paying, with limits.	YesUse for Free
Free trialA trial of the paid plan for a limited time; we note whether payment details are required.	No
Sold as a code or gift card in shopsThe provider says its subscription is sold through retailers (physical or online shops such as Amazon) as an activation code, voucher or gift card.	Not mentioned
Student discountThe provider offers students (sometimes also other groups such as teachers) a discount on top of or instead of its usual price, usually after verifying your status.	Not mentioned
Money-back guarantee (days)The number of days within which you can ask for a refund, with the conditions from the terms.	7 business days
Live chat supportYou can reach support through live chat; we note the hours when the provider states them.	No
Unlimited dataThe provider states there is no data cap on the plan.	YesUnlimited Data
Business or team planThe provider sells a separate offer for teams or businesses with central management; it is not part of the consumer plans.	YesScribeForce — Minimum of 5 seats.

Only at Windscribe 9

Build A Plan — Pay $1.00 per location per month instead of the full Pro plan; each location comes with 10 GB of data per month, and unlimited data is a $1 add-on.
Network Options — Settings for how Windscribe behaves on different networks.
MAC Spoofing — Changes the device's MAC address on public networks. Listed under the desktop app features.
Secure Hotspot — Shares your VPN connection with other devices over Wi-Fi. Listed under the desktop app features.
Proxy Gateway — Runs a proxy server on your network so other devices can use the VPN connection. Listed under the desktop app features.
Proxy Settings — Lets Windscribe connect through a proxy server on your LAN. Listed under the desktop app features.
TCP Socket Termination — Closes all existing TCP connections when the VPN connects, so none stay outside the tunnel. Listed under the desktop app features.
Packet Size — Lets you adjust the packet size (MTU) to improve performance.
Clear Wi-Fi History — Clears the list of Wi-Fi networks your device has joined. Listed under the desktop app features.

Caveats about this data (9)

Company is registered in the province of Ontario.
Contradiction on the provider's own site: windscribe.com says 'over 85 countries', windscribe.com says 'over 69 countries and 135 cities'.
Free-plan country count is from windscribe.com.
Kill switch is called Firewall, multihop Double Hop, ad/tracker blocking R.O.B.E.R.T.
'Static IPs' are offered; whether they are dedicated to one user was not confirmed.
Manual config refers to the 'Config Generators' feature (OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard).
Cash: the upgrade page has a 'Buy with Cash' link; details not fetched.
No affiliate programme: the provider's help page says it ended the affiliate side in January 2021 and kept only a refer-a-friend scheme for users (windscribe.com).
We have not published speed or leak measurements for this provider yet. Until we do, this page contains sourced facts only and no score. How we work

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