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Windscribe Free review

A VPN whose free tier gives 10GB of data a month once you confirm an email address.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Features (40%)
8.6
Ease of use (30%)
8.2
Value (30%)
8.8

Windscribe Free suits people who want more control than a one-button app offers. The homepage says you get 10GB of data every month once you sign up and confirm your email, and the features page lists split tunneling, a firewall that blocks traffic outside the tunnel, Double Hop, and R.O.B.E.R.T., which blocks ad, tracker and malware domains. Windscribe also documents Stealth and WStunnel connection modes for networks that try to block VPNs, and it says one account has no connection limit. The catch is the allowance: 10GB covers browsing and email on public Wi-Fi, but not regular video streaming. If you need a little more without paying for Pro, Build A Plan costs $1 per location per month, adds 10GB per location, and has a $3 minimum. The full Pro plan is $69 per year, which works out to $5.75 a month, or $9 month to month. The apps expose many options, which helps experienced users and can overwhelm newcomers.

Who it is for

light users who want to choose locations and tweak settings

Price

Free plan with 10GB per month; Build A Plan at $1 per location per month with a $3 minimum; Pro $69 per year ($5.75 per month) or $9 monthly.

Each one is $1 per month and adds 10GB on top of your allowed monthly bandwidth. $3 minimum.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • 10GB of data every month after you sign up and confirm your email
  • R.O.B.E.R.T. blocks ads, trackers and malware domains
  • Split tunneling, a firewall and Double Hop on the apps
  • WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN, Stealth and WStunnel connection options
  • No connection limit on devices for one account

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Build A Plan lets you pay $1 per location instead of a full plan
  • Strength: Stealth and WStunnel modes help on restrictive networks
  • Strength: Pro yearly plan is $69, or $5.75 a month
  • Weakness: 10GB a month runs out fast with video
  • Weakness: You must give an email address to get the full 10GB
  • Weakness: More settings than beginners need

Key facts

  • Free data: 10GB per month with a confirmed email
  • Devices: No connection limit
  • Network: Servers in over 69 countries
  • Paid from: $3 per month minimum (Build A Plan)

Where it ranks

Windscribe Free is No. 2 in our Best Free VPN Services verdict.

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