Head-to-head
Windscribe vs Proton VPN
The battle of the free plans: ten gigabytes a month with extra features against unlimited data with restrictions.
Free
WindscribeWindscribe Limited
Windscribe
The most generous free VPN: ten gigabytes a month.
Our pick
Private
Proton VPNProton AG
Proton VPN
Swiss privacy with a genuinely usable free plan.
WindscribeProton VPN
Our score4.2 / 54.5 / 5
PriceFreeFree
Free plan
Best forUnlimited devices (Pro)10 devices at once
CategoryFree optionsPrivacy-first
ProviderWindscribe LimitedProton AG
Our verdict
This depends entirely on how you use it. Proton VPN Free is the only free VPN without a data cap, but limits you to one device and a handful of countries. Windscribe Free gives you ten gigabytes a month, with more locations, multiple devices, and a built-in ad blocker. If you leave the VPN on all day, Proton VPN wins; for occasional protected browsing with more flexibility, Windscribe is the nicer free pick. Comparing the paid tiers, Proton VPN is the more complete service.
“The most generous free VPN we know, ad blocker included. Ten gigabytes a month covers light daily use. The paid version is flexible but not the cheapest.”Editorial team, on Windscribe
“The only serious free VPN without a data cap, and the paid Plus plan handled streaming just fine in our tests. Swiss, open source, and audited: solid on every front.”Editorial team, on Proton VPN