On the all-important privacy front, the free version of Windscribe has the same no-log policy as its upgraded premium version.

Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about the overall speeds, which isn’t helped by no Australian servers for the free version (even if there is a respectable selection of countries). The Windscribe software and app isn’t as flash as competitors, but it gets the job done with fast connection and disconnection. The 10GB data limit is more generous than other free VPNs (like Speedify), plus you can add 5GB of bonus data by logging into your account and clicking the ‘Tweet 4 Data’ button. The versatility starts with unlimited simultaneous connections, which covers a range of computer operating systems, browsers, phones, and other devices.

It’s best to treat Windscribe as an extended VPN trial across multiple devices, except it’s one that doesn’t require an upfront payment. Admittedly, the free servers are based in the US, Netherlands, and Japan-which isn’t ideal for the speedy webpage loading of lower-latency, close-proximity servers-but download and upload speeds were great in our tests. It’s also a great touch that the free version of ProtonVPN can be used on major operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android, and Chromebook.

Most importantly for your online security, ProtonVPN doesn’t log your online activities in any of the versions of its software, while Swiss privacy laws add extra peace of mind. Still, the free version doesn’t have any speed limits, so you can still reasonably use the internet as you normally do, and the lack of data limits mean you don’t have to count daily megabytes or monthly gigabytes.ĭespite being free, the complete lack of advertisements gives the free version of ProtonVPN a premium feel. Understandably, the free version of ProtonVPN doesn’t hold a candle to the premium upgrade in terms of supported countries (three vs 63), devices (one vs 10), or access to advanced features.

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