Betternet Free vs Windscribe

Betternet Free is a VPN service that encrypts internet traffic and assigns a device a new IP address. It supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and a browser extension, with streaming support, WireGuard, a kill switch, and a verified no-logs audit. Betternet says users can connect without registering or providing an email address. Its free mode is ad-supported, limited to 500 MB per day and four virtual locations, and supports one device. The listed free plan costs nothing. Premium removes ads, provides unlimited bandwidth and 115+ virtual locations, and supports up to 10 devices; Premium — 1 Month is $12.99 a month, while Premium — 12 Months is $95.99 a year. Betternet also lists a 7-day trial. Its security features include always-on VPN, anti-phishing protection, and IP and DNS leak protection. Protocol options listed in its support documentation are Hydra, WireGuard, and IPSec. The service also lists Tor over VPN and streaming and gaming modes; Premium is optimized for named services and games including Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime, Roblox, and Fortnite.

Windscribe is a VPN service available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It supports WireGuard and includes a kill switch, with a verified no-logs audit. The service lists servers in 69 countries and supports streaming and torrents. Its free plan gives 2 GB per month without a confirmed email, or 10 GB per month across 10 countries. Build-A-Plan costs $1 per location per month, with a $3 minimum monthly purchase, up to seven locations, and 10 GB per location. Pro Monthly is $9 a month; Pro Yearly is $69 a year. Both Pro plans list unlimited data and access to 69+ countries and 135+ cities. The maker was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.