Switching from Windscribe to Mullvad
Moving from Windscribe to Mullvad saves about $3.24 a year. You gain 2 features, lose 4 and keep 7. See the cost difference and how to move.
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You gain with Mullvad
- Audited No-Logs Policy
- Open source
- Open-source code
You lose from Windscribe
- Dedicated IP
- Free plan
- Streaming Unblocking
- Unlimited Devices
- Fire TV Stick
Side by side
| Feature | Windscribe | Mullvad |
|---|---|---|
| Price / month | $5.75 | $5.48 |
| Free option | ✓ | — |
| Open source | — | ✓ |
| Devices | Unlimited | 5 |
| Based in | Canada | Sweden |
| Ad & Tracker Blocker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated IP | ✓ | — |
| Kill Switch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Hop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split Tunneling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming Unblocking | ✓ | — |
| Torrenting / P2P | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited Devices | ✓ | — |
| WireGuard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audited No-Logs Policy | — | ✓ |
How to switch from Windscribe to Mullvad
- Create your Mullvad account – you have 30 days to request a refund.
- Install Mullvad on your devices (Android, Chrome, Firefox, iOS, Linux, macOS) and sign in.
- Turn on the kill switch and connect to a nearby server, then run a DNS/IP leak test.
- Cancel Windscribe auto-renewal before your next billing date.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mullvad cheaper than Windscribe?
Yes. On best-value plans, Mullvad costs about $3.24 less per year ($5.48 vs $5.75 per month).
Should I switch from Windscribe to Mullvad?
Switching gives you 2 tracked features Windscribe lacks, costs you 4, and keeps 7 the same. If the features you lose don't matter to you and you want to save money, it can be worth it.
What does Mullvad have that Windscribe doesn't?
Audited No-Logs Policy, Open source.
What would I lose by switching to Mullvad?
Dedicated IP, Free plan, Streaming Unblocking, Unlimited Devices.
Which features do Windscribe and Mullvad share?
Ad & Tracker Blocker, Kill Switch, Multi-Hop, Split Tunneling, Torrenting / P2P, WireGuard, Mobile app.
Do they work on the same devices?
Windscribe works on Fire TV Stick, which Mullvad does not support.
Does either have a free plan?
Windscribe: yes. Mullvad: no.
Which one is open source?
Only Mullvad is open source.
Where are the two companies based?
Windscribe is based in Canada; Mullvad is based in Sweden.
How many devices does each allow?
Windscribe: Unlimited. Mullvad: 5.
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