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VPN and firewall service with a generous free data tier and a customizable Build-A-Plan option
Overview
Windscribe is a VPN and firewall application that encrypts traffic and blocks connections outside the VPN tunnel by default. Its free plan provides 10GB of monthly data across roughly 10 countries with unlimited simultaneous devices, extendable through email confirmation and referral bonuses. Paid options include an unlimited-data Pro plan and a Build-A-Plan tier that lets users pay only for the specific server locations they need.
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Pricing
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Free
Free
Build-A-Plan
$3 /mo
Pro
$9 /mo
Capabilities
Firewall / default block
Blocks all connections outside the VPN tunnel to prevent leaks.
Unlimited simultaneous devices
Allows connecting an unlimited number of devices under one account.
Build-A-Plan
Lets users pay only for access to specific server locations.
R.O.B.E.R.T. content blocker
DNS-level blocker for ads, malware, and trackers.
Static IP and port forwarding add-ons
Optional dedicated IP and port forwarding for advanced networking use.
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