Who said that you have to be classic to be good? With a growing potential and a stout bag of irresistible features, Windscribe is not just about pretty looks, but this Canadian VPN provider is a mean machine when it comes to a robust performance, tight security, a variety of features and cheap prices. In this review, we will discuss the different features of Windscribe VPN and what makes this young company a very good VPN provider based on our experience while using their free service.
The Website
Upon visiting Windscribe.com, you will notice how jolly, inviting and extremely user-friendly it is. It would not only draw a smile on your face, but it would actually make you enjoy navigating through it in a very sleek and subtle manner. You can stroll through different sections to get all the necessary information needed to understand what the company provides, price plans, troubleshooting steps, F.A.Q section and so much more.
Free Trial & Money-back Guarantee
Windscribe VPN offers a 30-day free VPN service that we have tested and found worthy. The free plan gives you 10GB of data a month, access to 8 server locations and access to certain features like: firewall protection, adblock and permits P2P sharing. Although it does not give you full access to all the features, but it gives a generous amount of data and does a great job at protecting your identity and personal information on the internet at seamless speeds.
As for money-back guarantee, Windscribe does not offer any.
Pricing
In addition to the 10GB free plan, Windscribe offers 2 premium more packages (Pro monthly for $4.50/month & Pro yearly for $3.75/month) with unlimited bandwidth, access to all features and server locations as well as more encryption options.
Payment Options
Windscribe accepts both anonymous and regular payment methods, such as: Bitcoin, PayPal, Paymentwall, Visa, Mastercard & American Express.
Privacy
Windscribe VPN partially keeps logs as stated on its privacy policy section. The information kept, include: username, password, original IP address, VPN sessions duration, bandwidth, activities on their website. However, they do not keep records of your internet activities (excluding their website), nor do they keep connection timestamps.
” We store total amount of bandwidth your account has consumed in 1 month period, which is reset every month on the day of your registration. This is used to enforce free tier limitations as well as prevent abuse. We do not store historical usage. We also store a timestamp of your last activity on the Windscribe network, this is done to weed out inactive accounts. We do not store connection logs, IP timestamps, or sites you visit (we are firm believer that one’s browsing history should be taken to one’s grave).”
We would have preferred if they followed a zero log policy which guarantees optimal protection of a user’s personal information, identity and online activities.
Installation & Software
We signed up for a free account, downloaded Windscribe client for Windows and took it for a spin. We must admit that we were happy with the service and did not face any hassle with either the installation process, speed or overall performance.
Signing up is very easy, all that you need to do is to create a username/password and provide a valid email address.
Afterwards, you need to download the software on your platform. The Windows client took less than 3 mins to download and was about 15MB in size. The interface is very elegant and extremely easy to use. You can connect to any server just be expanding a list of servers and selecting one, then click connect. There is also an option to activate the firewall protection feature.
We were automatically connected to Germany server at first, but then we tested other servers including the US servers which we were surprised at the seamless speed. We usually struggle with US servers, but not with Windscribe.
Customer Support
To our disappointment, Windscribe does not have 24/7 live chat support. Therefore, you can only get in touch with them via email tickets. However, the team is very responsive when we contacted them. There are also F.A.Q and setup guides sections for troubleshooting and self-assistance. They also have a blog which includes news & information about internet privacy/anonymity.
Windscribe VPN Features
Despite the fact that it is a new, small VPN service provider, but Windscribe VPN is packed with all the necessary features any good VPN needs. Scroll down for ore details.
Servers & Bandwidth
Windscribe VPN has more than 45 servers spread across 28+ important countries all over the world, which not only contributes in boosting up the internet connections, but also contributes as a key factor in bypassing geo-restrictions.
As for bandwidth & connection speeds, Windscribe offers unlimited/unrestricted bandwidth to its paid subscriptions. Based on using their free trial (which is limited to 10GB), the speed was very fast and free from any interruptions during radio & video streaming.
Security Protocols
Windscribe uses AES-256 cipher with SHA512 auth and a 4096-bit RSA key encryption protocols to make sure that you are protected while using their services online. These high-level protocols shield your network connection from attackers, spies and identity thieves. They have 3 types of protection modes: TCP, UDP & Stealth.
Compatibility
Windscribe VPN is compatible with different platforms and internet browsers, such as: Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Opera, Chrome & Firefox.
Other Features
This is how Windscribe separates itself from other VPN service providers in the market today. By adding a few extra treats and tweaks for its subscribers, Windscribe has definitely managed to impress us today.
– Firewall (kill switch)
– P2Psharing is permitted
– Supports IPv6
– Adblocker
– Client for all major browsers
– API resolution (to unblock DNS restrictions, such as in China)
– DNS leak protection
– Cruise Control (connects you to the fastest server automatically)
– Secure.link generator (additional layer of protection from trackers & snoopers by creating secure links right from your browser)
– Anti-social feature (blocks all trackers while using social media websites, like: Facebook & Twitter)
Conclusion
We would like to express our satisfaction with Windscribe VPN. It is definitely a worthy competitor to big VPN names, like: ExpressVPN, Vypr, Nord, IPVanish, etc. The pros outweighs the cons. It is cheap, fast, reliable, optimally secure & can be used for a myriad of internet purposes.
19 thoughts on “Windscribe VPN Review 2017”
The new update v7 for windscribe. Is it another dishonest move and invasion of privacy?
I’m impressed Windsrcibe doesn’t store any of the log info you enter when using their VPN. They privacy policies explains how everything works, which was a big plus for me. You can check out their policies on their website. I’m not that clued up when it comes to the in’s and outs of VPN’s, but their privacy policies and the info regarding their upgrade makes things pretty clear. I’d check it out if you’re concerned.
Top of the class! Couldn’t ask for me, especially for something that provides a free plan. Windscribe has really gone out of their way to be among the best, and seeing how fairly new they are compared to many others, i’d say they are the best!
More than happy with Windscribe. I depend on it daily and it hasn’t caused me any problems or stress for the last 5 months.
An ideal VPN for everyday use. One i’d definitely recommend to others looking to surf the internet safely. Currently been using Windscribe for 3 months and to date, i’ve had nothing but fantastic and reliable services from them. A must have, and one i’ll be sticking with for a while.
A great quality VPN. Windscribe has definitely raised their standards and has come up with a provider that offers the complete package. It’s great to finally have a VPN I know I can rely on without having to worry about it having issues.
Windscribe continues to provide excellent services and has really proven to me that they are a one of a kind vpn provider. I’ve been very happy with their overall performance especially with the large list of locations you can connect too. The speeds for each location work well and I’ve had no problem carrying on as normal when connected to any of the locations.
Absolutely excellent. Very consistent speed wise and i love being able to use windflix and the cookie monster. Great features at a very affordable price.
Love Windscribe and especially the great choice of payment options! I’m paying with Bitcoins which is great!
Great for everyday use. Using windscribe on the go is perfect for travellers like me. I’m able to connect to any site despite not being in the country of its origin. I’ve especially found the Netflix feature a great help as I love keeping up to date with my series while travelling!
If you’re looking for a vpn that ACTUALLY works and does what it says it will, then you’ve come to the right place. Windscribe has been working like a charm for the last year i’ve been a member and the updates have made surfing even easier and safer!!
I’ve been using Windscribe for a few months now and it’s been great while I’ve been traveling! Used it in China, Canada, Norway, and Spain and i’ve had no problems at all. Top quality in my opinion. Visiting geo-restricted sites is as easy as 1, 2, 3 with windscribe so a definite must have if you travel a lot.
I’m a big fan of Windscribe and have been for about a year now. It was among my top 3 choices, but quickly became my number 1. The overall design, system, and security were exactly what I was looking for and I was very happy I took the risk and jumped on the pro plan to check it out. I’ve had nothing but great experiences and surfing sessions with windscribe, and feel totally secure knowing it has my back.
Great to see so many positive feedback from other users. I’m also one of the many happy customers and have been for the last year and a half. It’s a vpn that I never thought would outshine other more expensive vpns. It has a really easy interface and can be navigated with ease. The extra features windscribe provide are a major plus. I’d highly recommend it to others looking for something that actually gets the job done while offering more than what you signed up for!!
Windscribe has definitely been a life saver for me when it comes to having a VPN that I can rely on. It has a great selection of security features, a nice selection of servers to connect to, and a great customer support system which i’ve used a couple of time and found very helpful. Windscribe is what I call the complete package, and it’s something I’d recommend to everyone to at least try out.
Top VPN, and probably my all time favorite. I’ve tried a few over the last years, and none of them that I can recall have lived up to what they said they would do, let alone provide the standard of security and excellent services Windscribe does.
Very useful and easy to use VPN! Windscribe has been a great addition to my computer when surfing and using the internet, i’ve also got it on my mobile phone and have been able to use it without any issue at all. It provides you with the features you want and need, plus the security that everyone should have! I’d highly recommend trying out and seeing if it’s for you.
Did anyone check out the recent update? The new design is pretty cool and i’ve really appreciated the updates in security and servers. Very happy i gave in and became a pro member, it’s a decision you won’t regret if you use VPN’s most of the time.
Windscribe is just as good as it was when I first gave it a go, if not better! It has continued to provide a reliable system for me and my family (who all years the one account). We can surf freely knowing we have the safety and security we need, we can enjoy connecting to geo restricted sites, and we can use Netflix while abroad! It’s a win win situation with Windscribe as you get so much out of their VPN!