VPN with a free plan, a built-in firewall and DNS-level blocking
Windscribe is a Canadian VPN service with a free plan that includes a monthly data allowance and a choice of locations, along with paid plans and a build-your-own option billed per location. Its apps include a firewall that acts as a kill switch, split tunneling, WireGuard and R.O.B.E.R.T., a customizable DNS blocker for ads, trackers and malware.
- features
- 5
- alternatives
- 10
- platforms
- 6
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Free plan with a monthly data allowance and several locations
- R.O.B.E.R.T. offers customizable DNS blocking of ads and malware
- Build-your-own plan lets you pay only for the locations you need
Cons
- Free data allowance is too small for heavy use
- Many options and some jargon can confuse newcomers
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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