Windscribe vs Mullvad (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8
Windscribe
VS
8.7
Mullvad
Quick verdict
Mullvad wins overall (8.7/10 vs 8/10)
Mullvad outscores Windscribe on Speed, Privacy, Value. Windscribe has the edge on Servers, Streaming, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
7.8
Speed8.6
8.5
Privacy9.9
7.9
Servers7.5
7.5
Streaming6.8
8
Value9
8.2
Ease of Use7.9
Windscribe
Mullvad
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Windscribe8/10 | Mullvad8.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8 | 8.7 |
| Monthly Price | $5.75/mo | €5.50/mo |
| Servers | 500+ | 696+ |
| Countries | 69 | 90 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 590 Mbps (77%) | 680 Mbps (89%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Canada (5 Eyes member) | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 3 days | None |
Who should choose which
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
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