VPN · Pricing
How much does Windscribe cost?
Short answer
Windscribe has a free plan (limited free locations). Paid plans: Pro $5.75 / mo, Build a Plan $1 / mo.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | — |
| Pro | $5.75 / mo | $9 / mo | $69 billed every 12 months |
| Build a Plan | $1 / mo | — | per location |
Billed yearly where offered; monthly billing usually costs more.
Is Windscribe free?
Yes: limited free locations. Paid plans start at $1 / mo.
What does Windscribe cost in the first year?
From $12 on Pro to $69 on Build a Plan.
| Plan | 1st year |
|---|---|
| Pro | $69 |
| Build a Plan | $12 |
Are there extra costs with Windscribe?
The vendor lists these on its pricing page:
- Pro monthly plan is $9.00
How does Windscribe pricing compare?
Windscribe has the lowest entry price of 9 VPNs priced the same way.
| Tool | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|
| Windscribe | $1 / mo | $12 |
| Private Internet Access | $2.03 / mo | $24.36 |
| CyberGhost VPN | $2.19 / mo | $26.28 |
| Surfshark | $2.49 / mo | $29.88 |
| ExpressVPN | $2.99 / mo | $35.88 |
| Proton VPN | $4.49 / mo | $53.88 |
| NordVPN | $4.99 / mo | $59.88 |
| IVPN | $60 / yr | $60 |
| Hotspot Shield | $7.99 / mo | $95.88 |
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Windscribe pricing | windscribe.com/upgrade | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare