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hide.me vs Windscribe

Both stand on virtual private network software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

hide.me

Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+5

Choose hide.me if you want a VPN with broad platform availability and listed support for streaming, torrents, WireGuard and a kill switch. The free plan provides unlimited data, though speeds are restricted and it allows one connection. Consider Premium if you need the listed 10-connection allowance; its prices are not provided here.

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Windscribe

Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

Windscribe offers a free tier, location-based Build-A-Plan, and Pro subscriptions with unlimited data. Compare the free allowance and location limits with the Pro plan’s listed country and city coverage.

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The facts

hide.meWindscribe
Free planYesYes
Open sourceYesYes
Runs onAndroid, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, WindowsAndroid, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planSee the plansBuild-A-Plan: $3 a month
Plans published77
Makerhide.meWindscribe
Websitehide.mewindscribe.com
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hide.me: what it does well

  • Available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
  • Free plan includes unlimited data.
  • Lists streaming and torrent support.
  • Includes a kill switch and WireGuard support.
  • Lists a verified no-logs audit.

What to know first

  • Free plan has restricted speeds.
  • Free plan is limited to eight locations and one connection.
  • Premium plan prices are not provided in the listed plan details.

Windscribe: what it does well

  • Available on six listed platforms.
  • Includes a kill switch and WireGuard support.
  • Verified no-logs audit.
  • Streaming and torrent support are listed.

What to know first

  • Free plan covers 10 countries at 10 GB monthly.
  • Free allowance is 2 GB monthly without confirmed email.
  • Build-A-Plan requires a 3.00 USD minimum purchase.

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