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The best VPN Client alternative to Windscribe is Proton VPN, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Windscribe and loads of them are VPN Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting VPN Client alternatives to Windscribe are Mullvad, IVPN, RiseupVPN and NordVPN.

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  1. Proton VPN icon
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    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    234 Proton VPN alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    • Most users think Proton VPN is a great Windscribe alternative.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Windscribe.

    • Proton VPN is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windscribe.

    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourceWindscribe is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Proton VPN is Security-focused and LightweightWindscribe is not according to our users
  2. Mullvad icon
     259 likes

    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    225 Mullvad alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mullvad is a great Windscribe alternative.

    • Mullvad is the most popular Web-based alternative to Windscribe.

    • Mullvad is the most popular commercial alternative to Windscribe.

    • Mullvad is Paid and Open SourceWindscribe is Freemium and Open Source
    • Mullvad is LightweightWindscribe is not according to our users
  3. IVPN icon
     40 likes

    IVPN is a privacy-first VPN service that offers WireGuard, multi-hop connections and a built-in ad/tracker blocker.

    125 IVPN alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • OPNsense
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • OpenVPN
    • DD-WRT
     
  4. RiseupVPN icon
     40 likes

    Riseup offers Personal VPN service for censorship circumvention, location anonymization and traffic encryption. To make this possible, it sends all your internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net, where it then goes out onto the public internet.

    118 RiseupVPN alternatives

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    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
     
  5. NordVPN icon
     80 likes

    Veteran VPN offering military-grade encryption, unrestricted website access, high-speed connections, Double VPN for ultimate security, P2P support, and 24/7 customer service for privacy and protection.

    216 NordVPN alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. Obscura VPN icon
     18 likes

    Privacy-focused VPN without IP or traffic logs, ensuring user anonymity with random logins; supports Bitcoin payments, uses end-to-end encryption through WireGuard; excels in bypassing internet filters and maintaining user anonymity with two-party protocol involving exit servers operated by Mullvad.

    72 Obscura VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • WireGuard
     
  7. NymVPN icon
     15 likes

    Decentralized VPN featuring mixnet technology to encrypt traffic and obscure metadata, provides 5-hop and 2-hop privacy modes, WireGuard for speed, AmneziaWG for censorship resistance, hides IP and location, blocks ads, and does not support centralized logs.

    70 NymVPN alternatives

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    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flatpak
    • GitHub
     
  8. Calyx VPN icon
     22 likes

    Experience a completely anonymous and secure browsing session with minimal setup using this free VPN. Benefit from open source transparency, free service, no logs, and safe handling of DNS. The service cleverly circumvents censorship and ensures there are no IP or DNS leaks for enhanced privacy.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. CyberGhost VPN icon
     210 likes

    CyberGhost VPN encrypts your internet traffic and bypasses geo-restrictions. It supports multiple devices with a strict no-logs policy and over 7,000 servers worldwide. Features include an automatic kill switch, streaming optimized servers, ad and malware blocking, and customizable security settings.

    234 CyberGhost VPN alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  10. Outline VPN icon
     29 likes

    Journalists need safe access to information to research issues, communicate with sources, and report the news. Outline lets news organizations easily provide their network safer access to the open internet.

    190 Outline VPN alternatives

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    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
     
  11. MEGA VPN icon
     7 likes

    Choose MEGA VPN for fast, anonymous browsing. Available as a low-cost standalone plan, or with any MEGA paid personal plan at no extra cost.

    83 MEGA VPN alternatives

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    • Subscription
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  12. ExpressVPN icon
     25 likes

    High-speed VPN service with secure encryption, enabling global streaming and media access. Features unlimited bandwidth, multi-device compatibility, and 24/7 support. Multiple protocols and servers in over 105 countries enhance user security and experience with 99.9% uptime.

    57 ExpressVPN alternatives

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    • Subscription
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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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