Windscribe is 100% cheaper
than ExpressVPN
$0/mo (Free) vs ExpressVPN Basic at $8.33/mo — covering 25% of the 4 compared capabilities.
Same job. Way less money.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
Basic plan at $8.33/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Free: 0 USD/monthly.
ExpressVPN costs $8.33/mo on the Basic plan at single user, monthly billing. We found 1 assessed alternative that is cheaper in this scenario; 0 of them cover at least 75% of the 4 compared capabilities.
Capability comparison
Windscribe covers 25% of the 4 capabilities compared against ExpressVPN. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Windscribe | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dedicated IP | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ad & tracker blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✗ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities ExpressVPN has that Windscribe lacks.
- Simultaneous devices — Connect a set number of devices to the VPN at the same time.Missing from Windscribe.
- Dedicated IP — Use a static IP address reserved for your account.Missing from Windscribe.
- Money-back guarantee — Get a refund if you cancel within a guarantee period.Missing from Windscribe.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Monthly Plan | $9/mo |
| Yearly Plan | $5.75/mo (billed yearly) |
| Build A Plan | $1/mo |
| Free | Free |
| Basic | $8.33/mo (billed yearly) |
| Advanced | $10.00/mo (billed yearly) |
| Express Pro | $16.66/mo (billed yearly) |
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Frequently asked
How much cheaper is Windscribe than ExpressVPN?
100% cheaper in our scenario (single user, monthly billing): $0/mo on Free vs $8.33/mo on Basic. That is $99.95 a year.
What does Windscribe lack compared with ExpressVPN?
Simultaneous devices, Dedicated IP, Money-back guarantee — 3 of the 4 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
ExpressVPN: 2026-08-26; Windscribe: 2026-08-31 — on the official pricing pages.
Sources & freshness
- https://www.expressvpn.com/order (official_pricing, checked 2026-08-26)
- Windscribe data last verified 2026-08-31