Windscribe is 100% cheaper
than Mullvad VPN
$0/mo (Free) vs Mullvad VPN Flat monthly rate at $5.84/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.
Flat monthly rate plan at $5.84/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Free: 0 USD/monthly.
Mullvad VPN costs $5.84/mo on the Flat monthly rate 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 Mullvad VPN. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Windscribe | Mullvad VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✗ | ✓ |
| Anonymous / crypto payment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Port forwarding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✗ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities Mullvad VPN has that Windscribe lacks.
- Simultaneous devices — Connect a set number of devices to the VPN at the same time.Missing from Windscribe.
- Port forwarding — Forward a network port through the VPN connection.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 |
| Flat monthly rate | $5.84/mo |
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Frequently asked
How much cheaper is Windscribe than Mullvad VPN?
100% cheaper in our scenario (single user, monthly billing): $0/mo on Free vs $5.84/mo on Flat monthly rate. That is $70.08 a year.
What does Windscribe lack compared with Mullvad VPN?
Simultaneous devices, Port forwarding, Money-back guarantee — 3 of the 4 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Mullvad VPN: 2026-08-26; Windscribe: 2026-08-31 — on the official pricing pages.
Sources & freshness
- https://mullvad.net/en/pricing (official_pricing, checked 2026-08-26)
- https://mullvad.net/en/pricing#main (official_pricing, checked 2026-08-26)
- Windscribe data last verified 2026-08-31