NordVPN vs Windscribe

NordVPN is a paid VPN service with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, and tvOS. It supports streaming, torrenting, WireGuard, and a kill switch, and one account allows 10 simultaneous connections. The service lists servers in 167 countries, while its network description states more than 7,600 servers across more than 225 locations. All NordVPN apps support post-quantum encryption, and a verified no-logs audit is listed. Browser proxy extensions are available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Paid plans start at $3.49 per month on a 2-year plan; the listed one-month Basic plan costs $14.69 a month. There is no free plan, though Meshnet is available at no cost for file sharing, LAN gaming, traffic routing, and remote device access. Plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a 3-day trial is listed. Additional offerings include antivirus protection against scams, phishing, malware, intrusive ads, and trackers, plus Dark Web Monitor Pro for scanning leaked credentials, payment details, and personal IDs. Complete and Complete Max include 1 TB of encrypted cloud storage. NordVPN was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Panama; its parent company, Nord Security, is headquartered in Lithuania.

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.