Free Windscribe AlternativesTop VPN Services & VPN Clients like Windscribe

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

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  1. Proton VPN icon
     481 likes

    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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    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
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  2. Tor VPN icon
     49 likes

    A VPN that grants network-level privacy on mobile by routing app traffic through Tor, assigns each app a separate circuit for improved separation, bypasses app-level censorship, features per-app routing, security via Rust-based implementation, and awaits early adopter feedback.

    56 Tor VPN alternatives

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  3. Psiphon icon
     250 likes

    Enjoy unfiltered Internet access globally using Psiphon's open-source VPN. It offers AES-256 encryption, split tunneling, WireGuard support, and more, all without requiring user registration. Perfect for communities in censored regions and those seeking privacy-focused alternatives.

    194 Psiphon alternatives

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  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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    • Snapcraft
     
  5. Hotspot Shield icon
     358 likes

    Secure your digital life with a fast VPN offering encryption, anonymity, and access to global content. Hotspot Shield provides free and unlimited versions with no-logs policy, malware protection, support for multiple devices, and a broad country network.

    227 Hotspot Shield alternatives

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    • Microsoft Edge
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  6. 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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    • F-Droid
     
  7. 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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  8. TunnelBear icon
     127 likes

    Experience private and secure browsing with this VPN. Easily access global websites, protect data from threats, bypass restrictions, and connect via 5000+ servers in over 48 countries. Offers no-logging policy, unlimited data plans, and advanced encryption.

    196 TunnelBear alternatives

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    Comments about TunnelBear as an Alternative to Windscribe
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    TunnelBear doesn't allow P2P on their network

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. TunnelBear is a legitimate Windscribe alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • TunnelBear is Freemium and ProprietaryWindscribe is Freemium and Open Source
  9. AdGuard VPN icon
     48 likes

    This service uses a proprietary protocol to disguise traffic while hiding your IP and location. It encrypts user data, offers no-logging policies, and excludes websites based on user preference. Available in 65+ locations worldwide, it supports connectivity on up to 10 devices.

    133 AdGuard VPN alternatives

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    • Microsoft Edge
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  10. Bitmask icon
     25 likes

    Bitmask is an open source application to provide easy and secure encrypted communication with a VPN. You can choose among different providers or start your own.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  11. V2Ray icon
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    A platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions.

    174 V2Ray alternatives

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    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Go (Programming Language)
     
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