Mullvad vs Windscribe (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.7
Mullvad
VS
8
Windscribe
Quick verdict
Mullvad wins overall (8.7/10 vs 8/10)
Mullvad outscores Windscribe on Speed, Privacy. Windscribe has the edge on Servers, Streaming, Value, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8.6
Speed7.8
9.9
Privacy8.5
7.5
Servers7.9
6.8
Streaming7.5
9
Value9.6
7.9
Ease of Use8.2
Mullvad
Windscribe
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Mullvad8.7/10 | Windscribe8/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.7 | 8 |
| Monthly Price | €5.50/mo | $2.70/mo |
| Servers | 800+ | 480+ |
| Countries | 46 | 69 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 5 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 680 Mbps (89%) | 590 Mbps (77%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) | Canada (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | None | 3 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Mullvad if:
- Anonymous account creation — number only, no email, no name, no tracking
- Accepts cash payments for complete financial anonymity
- Flat €5/month — no confusing discount tiers or introductory pricing traps
Choose Windscribe if:
- Best free tier in the category: 10 GB/month, 10 server locations, no device limit
- Under $3/month on annual plan
- ROBERT (custom blocklist) is the most configurable ad/tracker blocker we've tested