Windscribe Wins
Winner
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Windscribe

8.2

Users who want a feature-rich free tier or flexible build-a-plan pricing

VS
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IPVanish

7.8

Torrent users who want self-owned servers and unlimited devices

Rachel Foster
Rachel Foster

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

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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)
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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

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