Mullvad VPN is an alternative
to Windscribe
$5.58/mo (Flat monthly rate) vs Windscribe Build A Plan at $3/mo — covering 44% of the 6 compared capabilities.
Same job. Compare the fees.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, unlimited data, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
Build A Plan plan at $3/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Flat monthly rate: 5.58 USD/monthly.
Windscribe costs $3/mo on the Build A Plan plan at single user, unlimited data, monthly billing. Mullvad VPN costs $5.58/mo (Flat monthly rate plan), which is not cheaper than Windscribe Build A Plan at $3/mo in this scenario.
Capability comparison
Mullvad VPN covers 44% of the 6 capabilities compared against Windscribe. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Mullvad VPN | Windscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Ad & tracker blocking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Anonymous / crypto payment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited devices | ✗ | ✓ |
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split tunneling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi-hop | ✓ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities Windscribe has that Mullvad VPN lacks.
- Ad & tracker blocking — Block ads and trackers while connected.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Unlimited devices — Connect an unlimited number of devices to the VPN at once.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
- Split tunneling — Route only chosen apps or sites through the VPN.Missing from Mullvad VPN.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Flat monthly rate | $5.58/mo |
| Free | Free |
| Build A Plan | $3/mo |
| Pro | $9/mo |
Frequently asked
What does Mullvad VPN lack compared with Windscribe?
Server network size, Ad & tracker blocking, Static IP, Unlimited devices, Split tunneling — 5 of the 6 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Windscribe: 2026-10-29; Mullvad VPN: 2026-10-29 — on the official pricing pages.
Who switched
Anonymous: no account, no email, no IP stored. Reports are shown once a switch has 3 or more and never change ranking or order — alternatives are computed from prices and capabilities only.
Sources & freshness
- https://windscribe.com/upgrade (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://windscribe.com/ (feature_page, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://windscribe.com/features (feature_page, checked 2026-10-26)
- Mullvad VPN data last verified 2026-10-29