Cybersecurity · head to head
Resolver vs Windscribe
Resolver
Cybersecurity
Risk, incident and investigations platform for corporate security and operational risk teams, owned by Kroll
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
W
Windscribe
Cybersecurity
VPN and firewall service with a generous free data tier and a customizable Build-A-Plan option
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Windscribe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Resolver kroll ownership since 2022 means the product is sold alongside risk consulting services, so buyers who want software with no services attach should expect that conversation and should price the licence separately in negotiation.; Windscribe free tier's 10GB cap still requires email confirmation and social sharing to unlock, unlike some no-strings-attached competitors.
- They diverge on capability: Resolver covers Incident management, Windscribe covers Firewall / default block.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Resolver and Windscribe actually diverge.
| Attribute | Resolver | Windscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | windows, mac, linux, ios, android, web |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Resolver
- Incident management
- Investigations
- Enterprise risk management
- Internal audit
- Compliance and obligations
- Business continuity
- Risk Event Management
- Configurable dashboards
Only in Windscribe
- Firewall / default block
- Unlimited simultaneous devices
- Build-A-Plan
- R.O.B.E.R.T. content blocker
- Static IP and port forwarding add-ons
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Resolver
- A national retailer consolidating store incident reporting, loss prevention cases and investigations into one system with defensible evidence handlingnot Windscribe
- A bank that needs operational risk events captured against a risk and control register rather than in spreadsheets and emailnot Windscribe
- A university security operations centre running dispatch, case management and clery-style reporting from a single recordnot Windscribe
- An organisation that already retains Kroll for investigations and wants case intake and vendor handoff in the same platformnot Windscribe
Windscribe
- Running a free VPN across unlimited personal devicesnot Resolver
- Buying access to just a few specific server locations cheaplynot Resolver
- Blocking ads and trackers at the DNS level while browsingnot Resolver
- Preventing IP leaks with a default-block firewall rulenot Resolver
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Resolver
- Kroll ownership since 2022 means the product is sold alongside risk consulting services, so buyers who want software with no services attach should expect that conversation and should price the licence separately in negotiation.
- Configuration flexibility comes at the cost of implementation time, with deployments commonly running several months and typically requiring vendor or partner services, so the first-year cost is well above the annual licence.
- Module-based pricing means the platform gets expensive quickly once you add audit, compliance and continuity to a security-led purchase, and modules bought later rarely carry the discount of the original deal.
- The IT and cyber compliance side is thinner than dedicated tools, so organisations chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001 evidence automation will find it does not replace a Drata or Vanta.
- Reporting is capable but the drag and drop builder has a real learning curve, and organisations that do not train an internal administrator end up raising support tickets for changes that should be self-service.
Windscribe
- Free tier's 10GB cap still requires email confirmation and social sharing to unlock, unlike some no-strings-attached competitors.
- Build-A-Plan's low cost only covers selected locations, so broad global coverage still requires the full Pro plan.
- Server speeds and streaming reliability are inconsistent compared to larger premium VPN providers.
- Customer support is primarily ticket/community-based rather than live chat for lower tiers.
Pricing, plan by plan
Resolver
On request- Resolver Core$undefined/year
- Priced by modules selected and number of users
- Annual or multi-year enterprise agreement
- Implementation and configuration quoted separately
Windscribe
Free- FreeFree
- 10GB of data per month with confirmed email
- 10 server countries
- Unlimited devices
- Build-A-Plan$3/month
- Pay per selected server location ($1/location)
- $3 minimum purchase
- Unlimited data on selected locations
- Pro$9/month
- Unlimited data
- 69+ countries
- $69/year on annual billing
Which should you pick?
Choose Resolver if
- You need incident management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want investigations.
Choose Windscribe if
- You need firewall / default block.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on windows, mac, linux, ios, android, web.
- You also want unlimited simultaneous devices.
Questions people ask
- Is Resolver or Windscribe better?
- Neither clearly leads. Resolver starts at On request and Windscribe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Resolver or Windscribe?
- Windscribe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Resolver and Free for Windscribe.
- Does Resolver or Windscribe run on more platforms?
- Resolver runs on Web, iOS, Android. Windscribe runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android, web.
- Can I use Windscribe for free?
- Yes. Windscribe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Resolver starts at On request.
- What is Resolver best used for?
- Resolver is most often used for a national retailer consolidating store incident reporting, loss prevention cases and investigations into one system with defensible evidence handling, a bank that needs operational risk events captured against a risk and control register rather than in spreadsheets and email, a university security operations centre running dispatch, case management and clery-style reporting from a single record, an organisation that already retains kroll for investigations and wants case intake and vendor handoff in the same platform. Of those, a national retailer consolidating store incident reporting, loss prevention cases and investigations into one system with defensible evidence handling and a bank that needs operational risk events captured against a risk and control register rather than in spreadsheets and email are not what Windscribe is typically brought in for.
- What can Resolver do that Windscribe cannot?
- Resolver covers Incident management, Investigations, Enterprise risk management, Internal audit. Windscribe covers Firewall / default block, Unlimited simultaneous devices, Build-A-Plan, R.O.B.E.R.T. content blocker.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Resolver: Who owns Resolver?
Kroll, which acquired it in 2022. It is marketed as a Kroll business and sold alongside Kroll risk and investigations services.
Resolver: What does Resolver cost?
Pricing is not published. It is quoted by module and user count on an annual or multi-year enterprise agreement, with implementation charged separately.
Resolver: Is Resolver a SOC 2 compliance tool?
No. It is a risk, incident and investigations platform. Automated evidence collection for security certifications is not its strength.
Resolver: How long does implementation take?
Months rather than weeks for a multi-module deployment, and most customers use vendor or partner services to configure it.
Related pages
Other head to heads
- Resolver vs LogicManager
- Resolver vs Diligent
- Resolver vs MetricStream
- Resolver vs NICE Actimize
- Resolver vs Omada Identity
- Resolver vs Sardine
- Resolver vs Silent Eight
- Resolver vs Splunk Enterprise Security
- Resolver vs Varonis Data Security Platform
- Resolver vs OneTrust
- Resolver vs Rhombus Systems
- Resolver vs Trulioo
- Resolver vs ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Resolver vs ExpressVPN
- Resolver vs Falco
- Resolver vs Fenergo
- Resolver vs Google Authenticator
- Resolver vs Grype
- Resolver vs TunnelBear
- Resolver vs Private Internet Access
- Resolver vs Fortinet FortiGate
- Resolver vs Surfshark
- Resolver vs Mullvad VPN
- Resolver vs Avast One
- Resolver vs CyberGhost VPN
- Resolver vs IVPN
- Resolver vs NordVPN
- Resolver vs ProtonVPN
- Resolver vs Osano
- Resolver vs Syft
- Resolver vs ThetaRay
- Resolver vs Trivy
- Resolver vs Unit21
- Resolver vs Veracode
- Windscribe vs LogicManager
- Windscribe vs Diligent
- Windscribe vs MetricStream
- Windscribe vs NICE Actimize
- Windscribe vs Omada Identity
- Windscribe vs Sardine
- Windscribe vs Silent Eight
- Windscribe vs Splunk Enterprise Security
- Windscribe vs Varonis Data Security Platform
- Windscribe vs OneTrust
- Windscribe vs Rhombus Systems
- Windscribe vs Trulioo
- Windscribe vs ESET NOD32 Antivirus
- Windscribe vs ExpressVPN
- Windscribe vs Falco
- Windscribe vs Fenergo
- Windscribe vs Google Authenticator
- Windscribe vs Grype
- Windscribe vs TunnelBear
- Windscribe vs Private Internet Access
- Windscribe vs Fortinet FortiGate
- Windscribe vs Surfshark
- Windscribe vs Mullvad VPN
- Windscribe vs Avast One
- Windscribe vs CyberGhost VPN
- Windscribe vs IVPN
- Windscribe vs NordVPN
- Windscribe vs ProtonVPN
- Windscribe vs Osano
- Windscribe vs Syft
- Windscribe vs ThetaRay
- Windscribe vs Trivy
- Windscribe vs Unit21
- Windscribe vs Veracode