hide.me
9.4#1 in vpn servicesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
Visithide.me vs Windscribe
Windscribe
9.1#2 in business vpn softwareFrom $3 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | hide.me | Windscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Malaysia | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Kill switch | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.5 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings. | 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings. |
| Rating on Chrome Web Store | 3.3 out of 5 from 262 ratings. | 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.5 out of 5 from 38.4K reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 322K reviews. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,025 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from 13,340 reviews. |
| Split tunneling | Split tunneling allows selected applications to use the VPN while other applications use the normal connection. | Split tunneling supports inclusive or exclusive routing by application, hostname, or IP address on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. |
| Streaming support | Yes | Yes |
hide.me plans
- Premium — 1 month—
- Premium — 26 months—
- Premium — 13 months—
- FreeFree
- Premium 26-month$2.69
- Premium yearly$4.57
Windscribe plans
- Build-A-Plan$3 a month
- Pro Monthly$9 a month
- Pro Yearly$69 a year
- FreeFree
- ScribeForce$5 a month
- Pro$9 a month
Pick hide.me if…
hide.me suits people seeking VPN access across desktop and mobile platforms, with streaming or torrent support. Its free tier may suit a single-connection user, while Premium is relevant to people needing up to 10 simultaneous connections.
Pick Windscribe if…
Windscribe suits users seeking a VPN across desktop, mobile and web, including those who want streaming or torrent support. Its free and Build-A-Plan options may suit users selecting a more limited data allowance or chosen locations.