Mullvad vs Windscribe
Mullvad leads Windscribe by 0.2 points overall (8.2 vs 8.0).
8.2/10, Very good
8.0/10, Very good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Mullvad9.5
No email needed to sign up, anonymous payment options and published audits.
Privacy & audits
30% weight
Windscribe7.0
Clear minimal-logging policy, but we could not confirm a recent independent no-logs audit.
Mullvad9.0
WireGuard, multi-hop, DAITA traffic obfuscation and open-source apps.
Security features
20% weight
Windscribe8.0
WireGuard, firewall-style kill switch and built-in ad and tracker blocking.
Mullvad7.5
Flat, honest pricing, though no discount for paying upfront.
Value for money
20% weight
Windscribe8.5
Usable free tier and flexible build-a-plan pricing.
Mullvad7.5
Clean but basic apps; fewer convenience features than mainstream rivals.
Apps & ease of use
15% weight
Windscribe8.0
Apps on all major platforms and router support; interface is dense.
Mullvad6.0
Five simultaneous devices is lower than most competitors.
Devices & flexibility
15% weight
Windscribe9.0
Unlimited simultaneous devices, even on the free plan.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Mullvad | Windscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Money-back window | Not published | Not published |
| Simultaneous devices | 5 | Unlimited |
| Independent audit published | Yes | Not published |
| Company jurisdiction | Sweden | Canada |
| Main platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, routers |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Mullvad if…
You want something best for people who want minimal personal data handed over.
- + Account-number sign-up with no email
- + Same price every month
- + Open-source apps
Choose Windscribe if…
You want something best for light users who want a capable free VPN.
- + Free plan with unlimited devices
- + Flexible build-your-own plan
- + Built-in ad and tracker blocking
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Mullvad vs Windscribe: quick answers
Is Mullvad better than Windscribe?
Mullvad leads Windscribe by 0.2 points overall (8.2 vs 8.0). Mullvad scores higher on privacy & audits, security features. Windscribe scores higher on value for money, apps & ease of use, devices & flexibility.
Who should choose Windscribe over Mullvad?
Windscribe is best for light users who want a capable free VPN. Mullvad is best for people who want minimal personal data handed over.
How were Mullvad and Windscribe scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for VPN services, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.