Review by our expert
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Windscribe VPN is a Canada-based provider that promises to help you browse the web privately.
In addition to its paid service, this VPN has a popular free version that attracts many users with its generous 10GB monthly data limit.
The Pro version gives you access to unlimited data and servers in 110 cities spread across 63 countries. Windscribe Pro also gives you the option of port forwardin
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Majestic
Greatest and cheapest VPN!
I needed a VPN, to unlock my download Speed on Steam.
So i tried this VPN, and the download speed went from 600kb/s, to 1.7MB/s!! Then, i have instantly bought a plan, which it costs only 2$!
I totally recommend this one ;)
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Marc Goodman
The
After going through a few VPN offerings including one of the major players, I came across a mention of the Canadian-based "Windscribe" in an article listing the best free VPN offerings. I tried Windscribe's free 10GB/month VPN service and it was both satisfactory and free (great combination; n'est pas!). I have given up on getting a dependable VPN that can access the BBC iPlayer with a consistent HD quality image and refined my needs to finding a low-cost VPN that will allow me to access all the geo-restricted content on American PBS stations instead. Windscribe does just that and for only $2.00 USD per month with their "Build a Plan" option. I actually feel a little 'guilty' I am paying so little for exactly what I want (great combination; n'est pas, encore!!). So far, so good and my PBS viewing is done with a rock solid HD picture hour after hour, day after day. As far as a slowing of the download speeds, I have an ISP that regularly gives me over 950Mbps on a fibre optic network that's also rock solid and reasonably priced. [P.S. If you live in downtown Toronto, Canada, don't even think about another internet service provider if Beanfield Metroconnect is in your service area because they can't be beat by any of the other players for price, quality, and customer service.] Now back to Windscribe...I did have some reservations about the signing up process when I ran into difficulties paying with PayPal and not having the transaction acknowledged. After a few e-mail queries to the Windscribe offices and nothing coming back my way I was more than a little frustrated. However, after the Christmas/New Year holidays were over I got a very competent response from Windscribe apologizing for the delayed response (due to holiday staffing numbers over the holiday period) and I was able to complete my PayPal transaction and have my VPN connection up and running within minutes. My "Build a Plan" is for US-based servers since I need a VPN to watch PBS offerings. However, for whatever reason a few other countries' VPN servers seem also to be active so it's a bonus. My Windscribe UK-based VPN server will not allow me to view either the BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub but they do allow me to view UK-based websites from within the UK so all is well and I can keep calm and carry on albeit without the BBC (c'est dommage, eh!). All in all, I think Windscribe is a reliable, easy to use and inexpensive VPN for most users however, I am not at all concerned with the security aspects of a VPN so read the extensive VPNMentor review above to suss out if Windscribe has the security features you need to stay out of the gulag in your country.
Review by our expert
Ariel Hochstadt
Ex-Google, International tech speaker
ZenMate is an easy-to-use, high-speed VPN with military-level security features. It operates servers in 30+ global locations.
ZenMate is a great choice if you want to unblock Netflix. With a premium account, you’ll enjoy its streaming guarantee: Choose your favorite streaming service from the comprehensive list, and if there’s an outage, ZenMate will discount your next renewal.
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Mattew
Good experience
No matter your location, using a VPN is important for your online security. I got ZenMate for exactly that and I am satisfied with it, especially when it constantly improves its service.
Customer support helped me so much and I just wanted to say that I've asked for their help a few times. And every time the support was respectful and fast in their response time. Keep it up!
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Marc Goodman
The
After going through a few VPN offerings including one of the major players, I came across a mention of the Canadian-based "Windscribe" in an article listing the best free VPN offerings. I tried Windscribe's free 10GB/month VPN service and it was both satisfactory and free (great combination; n'est pas!). I have given up on getting a dependable VPN that can access the BBC iPlayer with a consistent HD quality image and refined my needs to finding a low-cost VPN that will allow me to access all the geo-restricted content on American PBS stations instead. Windscribe does just that and for only $2.00 USD per month with their "Build a Plan" option. I actually feel a little 'guilty' I am paying so little for exactly what I want (great combination; n'est pas, encore!!). So far, so good and my PBS viewing is done with a rock solid HD picture hour after hour, day after day. As far as a slowing of the download speeds, I have an ISP that regularly gives me over 950Mbps on a fibre optic network that's also rock solid and reasonably priced. [P.S. If you live in downtown Toronto, Canada, don't even think about another internet service provider if Beanfield Metroconnect is in your service area because they can't be beat by any of the other players for price, quality, and customer service.] Now back to Windscribe...I did have some reservations about the signing up process when I ran into difficulties paying with PayPal and not having the transaction acknowledged. After a few e-mail queries to the Windscribe offices and nothing coming back my way I was more than a little frustrated. However, after the Christmas/New Year holidays were over I got a very competent response from Windscribe apologizing for the delayed response (due to holiday staffing numbers over the holiday period) and I was able to complete my PayPal transaction and have my VPN connection up and running within minutes. My "Build a Plan" is for US-based servers since I need a VPN to watch PBS offerings. However, for whatever reason a few other countries' VPN servers seem also to be active so it's a bonus. My Windscribe UK-based VPN server will not allow me to view either the BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub but they do allow me to view UK-based websites from within the UK so all is well and I can keep calm and carry on albeit without the BBC (c'est dommage, eh!). All in all, I think Windscribe is a reliable, easy to use and inexpensive VPN for most users however, I am not at all concerned with the security aspects of a VPN so read the extensive VPNMentor review above to suss out if Windscribe has the security features you need to stay out of the gulag in your country.
Review by our expert
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Windscribe VPN is a Canada-based provider that promises to help you browse the web privately.
In addition to its paid service, this VPN has a popular free version that attracts many users with its generous 10GB monthly data limit.
The Pro version gives you access to unlimited data and servers in 110 cities spread across 63 countries. Windscribe Pro also gives you the option of port forwardin
Read all
Ariel Hochstadt
Ex-Google, International tech speaker
ZenMate is an easy-to-use, high-speed VPN with military-level security features. It operates servers in 30+ global locations.
ZenMate is a great choice if you want to unblock Netflix. With a premium account, you’ll enjoy its streaming guarantee: Choose your favorite streaming service from the comprehensive list, and if there’s an outage, ZenMate will discount your next renewal.
Let’s t
Read all
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Majestic
Greatest and cheapest VPN!
I needed a VPN, to unlock my download Speed on Steam.
So i tried this VPN, and the download speed went from 600kb/s, to 1.7MB/s!! Then, i have instantly bought a plan, which it costs only 2$!
I totally recommend this one ;)
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Mattew
Good experience
No matter your location, using a VPN is important for your online security. I got ZenMate for exactly that and I am satisfied with it, especially when it constantly improves its service.
Customer support helped me so much and I just wanted to say that I've asked for their help a few times. And every time the support was respectful and fast in their response time. Keep it up!
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Marc Goodman
The
After going through a few VPN offerings including one of the major players, I came across a mention of the Canadian-based "Windscribe" in an article listing the best free VPN offerings. I tried Windscribe's free 10GB/month VPN service and it was both satisfactory and free (great combination; n'est pas!). I have given up on getting a dependable VPN that can access the BBC iPlayer with a consistent HD quality image and refined my needs to finding a low-cost VPN that will allow me to access all the geo-restricted content on American PBS stations instead. Windscribe does just that and for only $2.00 USD per month with their "Build a Plan" option. I actually feel a little 'guilty' I am paying so little for exactly what I want (great combination; n'est pas, encore!!). So far, so good and my PBS viewing is done with a rock solid HD picture hour after hour, day after day. As far as a slowing of the download speeds, I have an ISP that regularly gives me over 950Mbps on a fibre optic network that's also rock solid and reasonably priced. [P.S. If you live in downtown Toronto, Canada, don't even think about another internet service provider if Beanfield Metroconnect is in your service area because they can't be beat by any of the other players for price, quality, and customer service.] Now back to Windscribe...I did have some reservations about the signing up process when I ran into difficulties paying with PayPal and not having the transaction acknowledged. After a few e-mail queries to the Windscribe offices and nothing coming back my way I was more than a little frustrated. However, after the Christmas/New Year holidays were over I got a very competent response from Windscribe apologizing for the delayed response (due to holiday staffing numbers over the holiday period) and I was able to complete my PayPal transaction and have my VPN connection up and running within minutes. My "Build a Plan" is for US-based servers since I need a VPN to watch PBS offerings. However, for whatever reason a few other countries' VPN servers seem also to be active so it's a bonus. My Windscribe UK-based VPN server will not allow me to view either the BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub but they do allow me to view UK-based websites from within the UK so all is well and I can keep calm and carry on albeit without the BBC (c'est dommage, eh!). All in all, I think Windscribe is a reliable, easy to use and inexpensive VPN for most users however, I am not at all concerned with the security aspects of a VPN so read the extensive VPNMentor review above to suss out if Windscribe has the security features you need to stay out of the gulag in your country.
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Mark J
70% of the time it is not working
ZenMate is not working most of the time.Support is very bad.I am using them for more than one year.
Untill now they are the worst vpn provider i worked with.I hope my review will make you think twice before you buy from them.
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