Windscribe Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Windscribe
IPVanish
Overall Score
8.2
7.8
Security
8.5
8.0
Speed
8.0
8.2
Features
8.5
7.8
Pricing/Value
8.5
7.8
Ease of Use
8.0
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Windscribe
IPVanish
Starting Price
Free / $5.75/mo
$3.33/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Windscribe
Users who want a feature-rich free tier or flexible build-a-plan pricing
Windscribe offers one of the most generous free VPN tiers with its unique build-a-plan option, making it perfect for users who want flexibility without committing to a full subscription.
Strengths
- Generous free tier with 10GB/month and 10+ server locations
- Build-a-plan option for custom pricing
- R.O.B.E.R.T. feature blocks ads, malware, and trackers
- Unlimited simultaneous connections on paid plans
Limitations
- Speeds can be slow during peak times
- Smaller company with limited resources
- Customer support is email-only (no live chat)
When to Choose IPVanish
Torrent users who want self-owned servers and unlimited devices
IPVanish appeals to torrent users with its unlimited connections and self-owned server infrastructure, though its past privacy issues and US location may give privacy purists pause.
Strengths
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections
- Owns and operates 100% of its server network
- Good speeds for torrenting and P2P
- SOCKS5 proxy included for faster torrents
Limitations
- Past logging controversy (2016, now resolved)
- US-based with Five Eyes jurisdiction concerns
- Struggles to unblock some streaming services
