WindScribe
Owned by Windscribe Limited
Overview
Windscribe, founded in 2016 in Canada, is a flexible VPN with a generous free plan (10GB/month) and a strong focus on privacy and user empowerment. It supports OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, and its proprietary Stealth protocol for bypassing censorship. Windscribe offers ad/tracker blocking (R.O.B.E.R.T.), split tunneling, port forwarding, and browser extensions.\n\nThe service is popular among privacy-conscious users and those seeking a customizable VPN experience. Windscribe has faced criticism for a 2021 server security incident, but responded transparently and improved its infrastructure. It does not undergo regular independent audits.
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