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Windscribe Overview

What is Windscribe?

Windscribe is much more than a VPN. It's a desktop application and browser extension that work in conjunction to protect your online privacy, unblock websites, and remove ads and trackers from your everyday browsing.

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Product Description

Windscribe is not just a VPN, it’s a desktop application and browser extension that work together to protect your online privacy, unblock websites, and remove ads and trackers that follow you across the websites you visit every day. Never mess with confusing settings and options menus again, our minimalist applications are designed to be turned on once, and forgotten about. Yegor Sak yegor@windscribe.com


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Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Toronto, CA
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Windscribe is a leading internet security and privacy company. Our goal is to transform the internet with easy to use yet powerful tools, that allow anyone to circumvent censorship, access geographically restricted content, and minimize their exposure to marketers, criminals and surveillance dragnets. Our well-received applications have appeared on Lifehacker, Techradar and CNET.Do you want to help to do something about internet tracking and surveillance? If so, why not join us in our downtown Toronto office. Windscribe launched in April
016 and has already accumulated
5 million users. Being entirely self-funded and profitable, we’re not preoccupied with appeasing stakeholders or struggling to survive without yet another VC round. You will spend your time building products that millions of people use every day to browse the web privately, the way it was meant to be.


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Jairo L.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Security at a low cost"
Windscribe has perfect plans to get you started with VPN, $2 per month with hand-picked servers. USA section has plenty of servers available. Mul...
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Mark H.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"One of the best VPN tool available in the market"
The best part of using Windscribe is that I can use it on browser as well as the desktop application. It provides best privacy amongst other compet...
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shweta m.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"VPN that works everywhere you need it"
Windscribe offers straightforward online privacy and security. It's easy to use and sets up fast. With desktop apps and browser extensions combined...
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Windscribe Demo - Desktop APp
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Steffen B.
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System Engineer
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

Windscribe is a service that allows us to improve the stability of our original ip by giving us an encryption thus providing protection to the traces while browsing the web we are using and leaving behind unsafe pages.

Another relevant point is that it has a free test system that allows you to use its services to a certain limit, but in order to know its servers and speed, the system is easy and useful to handle just start and ready. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

The service allows you to connect to several different servers although it works well, it has some problems such as the USA servers which in circumstances are slow or the connection is lost it is necessary to manage that problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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It is a different software from others because the encryption process is different because the program is not in the way and is easy to use and that is the reason we recommend it because it works very well.

The software is economical and accessible which adds favorable features to the system, it is also possible to speak with support in case you have doubts about the service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have problems within the organization due to certain inconveniences when browsing because the majority of pages the browser marked them as insecure so it was necessary to find a solution and not just Windscribe antivirus I help with that problem and maintained that protection by offering greater Safety when sailing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jose M.
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

Windscribe is a service that allows us to change or encrypt our original ip with your application either from the desktop or direct extension of the browser, it is a system that allows us to navigate in a safer way thus avoiding any type of tracking or insecure pages, in Important circumstances such as sending files by mail are also active and prevent loss of information by IP tracking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

Fundamental point that I do not like your trial version is not complete at all, it allows us to use some countries as proof but because all users receive the same they are collapsed so that the services may fail and cause little interest in use the service, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

Windscribe protection and encrypt our ip works successfully and their countries are wide to choose what offers us freedom and stable connections in some cases can be faster than the original speed.

For that reason I recommend it because it is simple, fast and reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

Because we are looking for a much safer and freer browsing solution we find the direct solution, Windscribe that offered us 2 applications, one web and one installable to always keep the encrypted ip or when necessary to solve tracking problems, it offers different countries giving this way choice when encrypting the IP, very happy with the solutions and software so easy to start without previous knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carlos Asequio M.
CM
Analysis Programmer Computer Software
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

I like Windscribebecause it is software that has allowed me to browse incognito on many internet pages as well as access pages that are blocked within my country. It has also helped me work as a programming analyst in my studies because sometimes I have had to work on blocked web pages and I have to change my IP address to access them, and thanks to Windscribe, I have been able to achieve this process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

Windscribe is a complex software although it has its negative opinions such as it takes time to connect, sometimes when it says you are connected you must ensure because the connection drops and you must reinstall Windscribe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

For people who have this problem of changing IP and blocked pages in their country, I totally recommend this software; it will be an incredible experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

The related problems are with my personal way and my company in personal benefits have allowed me to register on websites that have been completely blocked for the IP of Peru, as in the business way I have had to work on websites as a programming analyst and it was somewhat cumbersome because the connection was slow after they recommended trying with Windscribe by changing the location everything was fantastic now I work quickly and safely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ismar Juvelis  R.
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

I like this VPN because it allows me to browse securely in many countries around the world. You can enjoy many countries to browse and work covertly. I also like it because it is very low cost and very, very easy to use. Its installation is easy and fast, and it is a program that does not take up much memory space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

Sometimes it takes a while to connect, and currently, it is where it is taking the longest to make the connection to another country. Also, sometimes it logs out by itself, or sometimes it takes so long to connect the program that I have to uninstall and then download it again from its official page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

As a current user of Windscribe, I recommend this software to future people who want to browse and hide their IP, that is, browse the internet anonymously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has benefited me because there are many restricted pages for my country and many with very important information for me as a designer. A long time ago, I had to take a course online to improve my knowledge as a graphic designer, and the course's website was not allowed in my country. They recommended Windscribe to me, and I solved my problem and completed my course. It also allows me to access pages from abroad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel V.
DV
Soporte Técnico
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

Windscribe is an excellent tool to navigate incognito, because it does not save navigation data. The user interface is simplistic and available for different devices. I also like that it can be configured to start with the operating system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

Some of your IP addresses that are in your locations are detected and blocked for some websites or applications. Also at some times, the software freezes without explanation and closes, but it has happened to me a few times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

If you ask me if I would recommend Windscribe, the answer yes. With this software you can enter different addresses in several locations without problem. I think it has optimal performance in terms of broadband speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

With Windscribe I can test network nodes and diagnose connectivity problems by entering from different countries that I can select in the software. In addition, this software has been indispensable for testing network services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mauricio C.
MC
Arquitecto de soluciones
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

Windscribe has a GUI that guarantees that a user without computer skills can connect to the VPN and that is what I like most about this software. Another fundamental feature is its connection speeds, which are very fast, which you will not even notice that you are browsing through a VPN. I also highlight its IKEv2 connection protocol, which is one of the most reliable today. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

Although Windscribe has many locations in the world, it lacks a variety of servers per country, so if you use the VPN for the same purpose as another user, they may be connected to the same country, which will lead to inconveniences. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

This software has fundamental security features that make it a truly reliable application. This VPN has unlimited broadband, which guarantees that your Internet activities are not interrupted. I recommend it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

I can integrate Windscribe with technical support applications and provide help to potential clients, since it is not safe to connect to a remote computer with the company's network, which would be exposed to theft by hackers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AV
Inmplementador de Redes
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

Windscribe has a minimalist interface design, putting only necessary options at your disposal. I like that I have a whole window focused on the Internet connection where I can highlight their security protocols that help me the most, such as Stealth or IKEv2, in addition to configuring an API resolution to access without going through DNS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

Sometimes, the program can enter LAN traffic, because this option is automatically disabled when you log out of the program and start again. It is an inconvenience and sometimes I am not attentive to if the configurations were not restored and I can put my security at risk. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

Revising Windscribe I can say that it is a valid VPN for both professionals and novices. I love its ease of use, fast servers and good security filters. I recommend it, especially if you want to configure your encryption rules yourself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

In general, Windscribe allows me to manually configure my own firewall, in order to customize the protocols and filters that I can use to protect my Internet connection. In addition, their servers are very fast, so when I'm browsing with the VPN turned on I do not have the feeling that the connection slows down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carlos Luis E.
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

With Windscribe, no sacrifices are needed. Not even to your wallet. If you don't use VPNs much or don't want to spend money on a VPN, Windscribe's free tier works incredibly well. With just the free tier, you get a good number of locations at a fast speed with a limit of 15 GB per month. If you upgrade, you unlock even faster speeds and a total of 57 locations. Giving away such a good free tier really shows what Windscribe is all about. One of the most unique aspects of Windscribe is its generous referral system. If you refer a friend to Windscribe using your affiliate link, both you and your friend get an additional gigabyte added to your monthly plan. In the desktop app, a built-in firewall feature was developed that allows you to disable all connections that are not established through the VPN. Therefore, Windscribe VPN provides an additional layer of protection, preventing the leakage of your real IP address. The program offers three different connection modes that use different ports to bypass the limitations of your Internet service providers. Windscribe VPN does not store any logs about the connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

When the service is disabled, my real IP address is not restored for some time, even after the restart. It shows the subsidiary provider. We have to wait a while. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

Windscribe is responsible for providing anonymity and an ad blocker in a single package, stopping ads before they load and saving you bandwidth costs. It does not require any special configuration and has an Android app, which includes the costs of your account, so you can secure your PC and phone at the same time. It helps to hide your true identity and gives you the flexibility to remain anonymous with a single click. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

At work, it is used to access different portals that require an encrypted connection, or simply to obtain IPs from other countries that are needed. Also for the protection and isolation of servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Windscribe?

Windscribe connects easily to all devices, the connection speed is very fast. The user interface is simple and intuitive, and they have servers in more than 55 countries, which is really impressive. I can also point out that it may be the only VPN that offers unlimited bandwidth with unlimited devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

The option of automatic location selection does not work well, because the areas where they are connected frequently are strange servers that websites prevent access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

Windscribe gives a remote location where you want to be. It has platforms on different devices, including browsers such as Chrome or Mozilla. It has excellent connection pages and videos load quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are conducting environment tests on our networks and therefore, we must connect to different countries to measure speed and Windscribe provides us with a large number of servers in different countries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hope A.
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What do you like best about Windscribe?

There are a lot of things I like about windscribe. It has a great AES-256 encryption system which is always very reliable in terms of security. I also like that there is a great number of countries you can choose from for VPN. It has blocked malware multiple times for me and just keeps my network secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Windscribe?

Windscribe does not provide sufficient data for the unpaid version. It is also very slow to start and often times, there are connection errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Windscribe:

I think windscribe is very good from a security point of view and provides good protection from malwares, phishing, has good ad-blockers, and storing the cookies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Windscribe solving and how is that benefiting you?

I like to use windscribe mostly for security purposes when I need to connect to a different network for work purposes. I like that it is straightforward and has a good firewall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.