Switching from Mullvad to Windscribe
Moving from Mullvad to Windscribe costs about $3.24 more a year. You gain 4 features, lose 2 and keep 7. See the cost difference and how to move.
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You gain with Windscribe
- Dedicated IP
- Free plan
- Streaming Unblocking
- Unlimited Devices
- Fire TV Stick
- A free plan
You lose from Mullvad
- Audited No-Logs Policy
- Open source
Side by side
| Feature | Mullvad | Windscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price / month | $5.48 | $5.75 |
| Free option | — | ✓ |
| Open source | ✓ | — |
| Devices | 5 | Unlimited |
| Based in | Sweden | Canada |
| Ad & Tracker Blocker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audited No-Logs Policy | ✓ | — |
| Kill Switch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Hop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split Tunneling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Torrenting / P2P | ✓ | ✓ |
| WireGuard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated IP | — | ✓ |
| Streaming Unblocking | — | ✓ |
| Unlimited Devices | — | ✓ |
How to switch from Mullvad to Windscribe
- Create your Windscribe account (the free plan is enough to test it).
- Install Windscribe on your devices (Android, Chrome, Fire TV Stick, Firefox, iOS, Linux) and sign in.
- Turn on the kill switch and connect to a nearby server, then run a DNS/IP leak test.
- Cancel Mullvad auto-renewal before your next billing date.
Frequently asked questions
Is Windscribe cheaper than Mullvad?
No. On best-value plans, Windscribe costs about $3.24 more per year ($5.75 vs $5.48 per month).
Should I switch from Mullvad to Windscribe?
Switching gives you 4 tracked features Mullvad lacks, costs you 2, and keeps 7 the same. If the features you lose don't matter to you, it can be worth it.
What does Windscribe have that Mullvad doesn't?
Dedicated IP, Free plan, Streaming Unblocking, Unlimited Devices.
What would I lose by switching to Windscribe?
Audited No-Logs Policy, Open source.
Which features do Mullvad and Windscribe share?
Ad & Tracker Blocker, Kill Switch, Multi-Hop, Split Tunneling, Torrenting / P2P, WireGuard, Mobile app.
Do they work on the same devices?
Windscribe also works on Fire TV Stick.
Does either have a free plan?
Mullvad: no. Windscribe: yes.
Which one is open source?
Only Mullvad is open source.
Where are the two companies based?
Mullvad is based in Sweden; Windscribe is based in Canada.
How many devices does each allow?
Mullvad: 5. Windscribe: Unlimited.
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