Windscribe

Windscribe Detailed Review

Windscribe is a Canadian VPN provider that has built a loyal following through its innovative approach to pricing, its genuinely useful free tier, and its industry-leading ad blocking capabilities. For UK users who want powerful ad and malware blocking integrated directly into their VPN, Windscribe's R.O.B.E.R.T. system is unmatched.

R.O.B.E.R.T. goes far beyond basic ad blocking. It blocks advertisements, malware, trackers, social media widgets, gambling sites, and adult content at the DNS level — meaning the protection works across all apps and browsers on your device without installing additional software. Users can customise exactly which categories to block, giving fine-grained control over their browsing experience.

The Build-A-Plan feature is unique in the VPN industry. Instead of paying for access to all servers, you can select only the locations you need at approximately £1 per location per month. If you only need UK and US servers, you pay just £2/month. This makes Windscribe exceptionally cost-effective for users with specific needs.

Windscribe's free plan is among the most generous available, offering 10GB of data per month with access to servers in 10 countries (including the UK). This isn't a crippled trial — it includes the full R.O.B.E.R.T. ad blocking system and works reliably for casual browsing and security on public Wi-Fi. For paid users, Windscribe offers unlimited simultaneous connections, access to over 480 servers across 69 countries, and the browser extension with features like cookie management, time-zone spoofing, and location warp.