ExpressVPN vs Windscribe (2026)
Prices and features refreshed September 2026. Speed figures are from our April 2026 lab tests. Privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.6
ExpressVPN
VS
8
Windscribe
Quick verdict
ExpressVPN wins overall (8.6/10 vs 8/10)
ExpressVPN outscores Windscribe on Speed, Servers, Streaming. Windscribe has the edge on Privacy.
Score breakdown
9.8
Speed7.8
8.1
Privacy8.5
8.4
Servers7.9
9.5
Streaming7.5
8.4
Value8
9.6
Ease of Use8.2
ExpressVPN
Windscribe
Full feature comparison
| Feature | ExpressVPN8.6/10 | Windscribe8/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.6 | 8 |
| Monthly Price | $2.99/mo | $5.75/mo |
| Servers | 3,000+ | 500+ |
| Countries | 113 | 69 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 755 Mbps (98%) | 590 Mbps (77%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | British Virgin Islands | Canada (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 3 days |
Who should choose which
Choose ExpressVPN if:
- Fastest speeds we've recorded — 98% speed retention on nearby servers
- Lightway protocol (proprietary, open-source) is genuinely fast and audited
- Consistently unblocks all major streaming platforms
Choose Windscribe if:
- Best free tier in the category: 10 GB/month, 11 server locations, no device limit
- Build-A-Plan starts from $1/month if you only need 1-2 regions
- ROBERT (custom blocklist) is the most configurable ad/tracker blocker we've tested